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Freedom and fear: the foundations of America's deadly gun culture
AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - It was 1776, the American colonies had just declared their independence from England, and as war raged the founding fathers were deep in debate: should Americans have the right to own firearms as individuals, or just as members of local militia?
In Amazon region hit by double murder, poverty fuels violence
AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» ATALAIA DO NORTE (BRAZIL) - A short walk from the spot where British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira set out for their final journey, people sit in the blistering sun breaking rocks into pieces with hammers.
US orders all Juul vaping products off the market
AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it was ordering all vaping products produced by Juul Labs off the market after finding the former industry leader had failed to address certain safety concerns.
Supreme Court says Americans have right to carry guns in public
AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Americans have a fundamental right to carry firearms in public in a landmark decision that came just weeks after another deadly school shooting.
Swiss 'zero star hotel' offers sleepless nights
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2022
» SAILLON, Switzerland: "I couldn't sleep," and "my room was too noisy," may be complaints hoteliers dread from guests, but for the Riklin brothers that is the entire point of their latest 'zero star hotel' art installation.
Deputy minister's father vows to fight Khao Yai encroachment charges
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 23/06/2022
» PRACHIN BURI: Soonthorn Vilawan, the father of Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan, has determined a court fight against charges related to the illegal land occupation in Khao Yai National Park.
Asean MoU puts peace first
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Defence ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to endorse peaceful resolutions to any regional conflict that may emerge at their recent summit.
Trump bid to 'corrupt' Justice Department under spotlight
AFP, Published on 23/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - Lawmakers investigating last year's attack on the US Capitol were set Thursday to lay out Donald Trump's efforts to turn the Justice Department into his "own personal" law firm in his bid to overturn his presidential election defeat to Joe Biden.
Toblerone loses Swiss exclusivity as production shifts east
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2022
» ZURICH: Toblerone maker Mondelez will shift some production of its iconic triangular chocolate bars to Slovakia from Switzerland at the end of next year, citing strong growth and the need to boost capacity.
Chadchart frets over schoolkids using weed
Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2022
» Keeping young people away from marijuana, hemp and kratom needs the help of businesses near schools, says Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt.