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51 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» BOGOTA - At least 51 inmates were killed and two dozen more injured early Tuesday after a fire broke out during a prison riot in southwestern Colombia, the national prisons agency said.
Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» EDINBURGH: Scotland's government on Tuesday drew the battle lines for a legal and political tussle with London as it announced plans to hold a second independence referendum on Oct 19, 2023.
Russia demands Ukraine surrender as G7 vows to make Moscow pay
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» KREMENCHUK (UKRAINE) - Russia vowed on Tuesday its assault on Ukraine would continue until Kyiv surrenders, as world leaders warned that Moscow would pay for its aggression.
At least 49 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» BOGOTA: At least 49 inmates were killed and dozens more injured early Tuesday after a fire broke out during a prison riot in southwestern Colombia, the national prisons agency said.
US Capitol assault panel to hear from key White House aide
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - A former top White House aide with unique access to Donald Trump and inner workings of the West Wing was expected to testify publicly Tuesday before the committee probing the attack on the US Capitol.
Chuan Leekpai rushed to hospital
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2022
» Parliament president and House speaker Chuan Leekpai was rushed to hospital on Tuesday evening with fever and chills, Thai media reported.
Covid-hit Berrettini pulls out of Wimbledon as Serena returns
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» LONDON - Matteo Berrettini was forced to pull out of Wimbledon on Tuesday after testing positive for coronavirus as Serena Williams prepared to return to singles tennis after a year away.
Hamilton calls for action after Piquet's racist slur
AFP, Published on 28/06/2022
» LONDON - Lewis Hamilton said the "time has come for action" after being the subject of a racially offensive term used by three-time Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet.
Cabinet waives tariffs on car seats
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/06/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to waive tariffs on child safety seats until the end of next year to allow more time to promote their use.
Committee set up to probe suicide attempts in prison
Post Reporters, Published on 28/06/2022
» The Department of Corrections has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate three apparent suicide attempts by members of the Thalu Gas political protest group.