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Rallies in Berlin, Paris call for peace in Ukraine
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» BERLIN - Protesters in the German and French capitals Saturday demanded peace for Ukraine, a day after activists in both countries marked one year since the Russian invasion.
French prosecutors drop 'sexual assault' probe into cardinal
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» MARSEILLE - French prosecutors said Saturday they had closed an investigation into sexual assault charges against a cardinal as the statute of limitations had passed.
Thai hit-run driver back in US
Published on 25/02/2023
» A 57-year-old Thai woman who fled to Thailand to avoid the consequences of a hit-and-run crash that killed a college student in suburban Detroit has returned to the United States, a local sheriff said on Friday.
Macron plans to visit China in 'early April'
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that he would visit China in early April, urging Beijing to help "put pressure" on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
China initiates nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages
Xinhua, Published on 25/02/2023
» GUANGZHOU: China on Friday kicked off a nationwide effort to protect bird migration passages.
North China city launches first China-Europe freight train
Xinhua, Published on 25/02/2023
» SHIJIAZHUANG: The city of Langfang in north China's Hebei Province saw its first China-Europe freight train leave the station Saturday.
China ‘seeks to water down’ Ukraine statement
Published on 25/02/2023
» BENGALURU, India: G20 finance ministers failed on Saturday to agree on a joint statement on the global economy at talks in India, as China sought to water down any reference to the Ukraine war, officials said.
Berlin film fest to award prizes as stars return
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» BERLIN: The Berlin film festival awards its top prizes on Saturday, including the Golden Bear for best picture, after a star-studded run that highlighted freedom struggles in Iran and Ukraine.
Nigerians defy election delays with hope for change
AFP, Published on 25/02/2023
» LAGOS: Craving change, Nigerians streamed out to vote Saturday in what many hope would be fairer election for a new leader who would deliver the country from widespread insecurity and economic malaise.
Border security boosted as fighting erupts in Myanmar
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 25/02/2023
» KANCHANABURI: Security has been tightened along the border in Sangkhla Buri district as fresh fighting erupted in Myanmar on Saturday morning.