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Rushdie lost sight in eye, use of hand in attack: agent
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» MADRID - Author Salman Rushdie lost vision in one eye and was left "incapacitated" in a hand after he was stabbed in the United States in August, his agent said in an interview published this weekend.
Power cuts hit Kyiv as Russia pummels energy grid
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Kyiv's energy operator on Sunday said scheduled power cuts have been introduced in the Ukrainian capital as Russia has repeatedly targeted the nation's power network.
Hong Kong rolls out measures to attract new talent
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/10/2022
» Hong Kong's leader has rolled out a slew of measures to woo global talent but Covid-19 restrictions and the high cost of living are two major hurdles that may prevent them from remaining in the city.
Russian strikes cause blackouts in much of Ukraine, more flee Kherson
Published on 23/10/2022
» KYIV: Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian energy and other facilities on Saturday, causing blackouts in various regions, Kyiv said, while Russian occupation authorities in the southern city of Kherson urged civilians to evacuate.
Verstappen leads tributes to Red Bull founder Mateschitz
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» VIENNA - Formula One world champion Max Verstappen led the tributes on Sunday to Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who turned the energy drink into a worldwide success and pumped money into a title-winning F1 team and several football clubs.
Sunak makes second bid to become UK's first Hindu PM
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» LONDON - Rishi Sunak looked set for at least several years in the political wilderness after helping topple ex-prime minister Boris Johnson but then losing to Liz Truss in the summer's Conservative leadership contest.
DR Congo troops clash with M23 rebels
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» GOMA (DR CONGO) - Fresh clashes between the army and M23 rebels have erupted in eastern DR Congo, officials said on Sunday, breaking a period of relative calm between the two sides.
Man bitten to death by own pit bulls
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 23/10/2022
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A man who kept seven pit bulls in his house has died after being attacked by one or two of the dogs in Muang district on Saturday, a member of the Hook 31 rescue unit said.
Damaged Kathu-Patong road reopens to pedestrians
Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/10/2022
» PHUKET: The flood-ravaged road from Kathu to Patong reopened for pedestrians on Sunday, but all vehicles are barred pending repair work.
UK Tory rivals Johnson, Sunak hold 'secret summit' as Mordaunt urges unity
AFP, Published on 23/10/2022
» LONDON - British Conservative leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak held talks late into the night, reports said Sunday, as the feuding political heavyweights battle behind the scenes to lead their fractured ruling party.