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German gas giant takes Gazprom to court over supply halts
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - German energy giant Uniper said Wednesday it was taking Gazprom to an international tribunal over the Russian company's failure to deliver gas, saying it has so far cost them 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion).
Ukraine embassy employee in Madrid 'lightly' injured by letter bomb
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» MADRID - A security guard at Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was lightly injured Wednesday while opening a letter bomb addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador, prompting Kyiv to boost security at its embassies.
At least 19 killed, 24 wounded in north Afghanistan blast
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» KABUL - At least 19 people were killed and 24 others wounded Wednesday by a blast at a madrassa in Afghanistan's northern city of Aybak, a doctor at a local hospital told AFP.
HSBC shuts more UK branches as banking goes online
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» LONDON: HSBC on Wednesday announced plans to permanently shut more than a quarter of its remaining bank branches in the UK as customers increasingly switch to making transactions online.
Singapore appeals to foreign nurses but lacks residency options
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/11/2022
» Amid growing global demand for foreign nurses, Singapore has a competitive edge owing to its proximity to source countries and relatively painless application process, according to healthcare workers and experts.
Court grants bail for 'actress-turned-scam artist' Pinky
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/11/2022
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday granted bail to actress Savika "Pinky" Chaiyadej, who has been in custody for three months pending prosecution in a huge investment scam that allegedly bilked victims of almost 2.5 billion baht.
Ukraine embassy employee in Madrid 'lightly' injured by letter bomb: police
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» MADRID - An employee of Ukraine's embassy in Madrid was "lightly" injured Wednesday when a letter bomb blew up as he handled it, a police source said.
UK finance sector needs greater social mobility: study
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» LONDON - Britain's financial and professional services sector must boost socio-economic diversity in boardrooms, helping to bridge big differences in pay, a study commissioned by the government concluded Wednesday.
EU commission recommends funding freeze for Hungary
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission recommended on Wednesday that 13 billion euros ($13 billion) in EU funds for Hungary be frozen because Budapest is falling short on its commitments to meet European rule of law.
EU eyes special court to try Russia for Ukraine war
AFP, Published on 30/11/2022
» BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday floated the idea of a "specialised court" to put Russia's top officials on trial over the war in Ukraine.