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Putin looks to reassert role in talks with Armenia, Azerbaijan
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin will host talks with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday, as Moscow seeks to reassert its role as a key powerbroker between the Caucasus arch-foes.
Thousands protest Rwanda in eastern DR Congo city
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» GOMA (DR CONGO) - Thousands of anti-Rwanda protesters marched through the eastern DR Congo city of Goma on Monday, AFP journalists saw, as M23 rebels tightened their grip on the surrounding countryside.
Rescuers search for bodies as Philippines storm death toll hits 101
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» Philippine rescuers on Monday waded through thigh-deep mud using long pieces of wood to search for bodies buried by a landslide, as the death toll from a powerful storm rose to 101.
Indonesia revokes firms' fever syrup licences amid probe into 150 deaths
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesia's food and drug agency (BPOM) said on Monday it had revoked licenses of syrup-type drug production of two local firms for violating manufacturing rules, as it probes the deaths of more than 150 children due to acute kidney injury (AKI).
Ethiopia rivals still talking peace in South Africa
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» ADDIS ABABA - Talks between the Ethiopian government and the rebel authorities in Tigray aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to their devastating two-year conflict were continuing Monday, a diplomat said.
Exports of meth pill precursor sodium cyanide to be iced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2022
» The cabinet will be asked to suspend exports of sodium cyanide for several months after large quantities of the precursor for methamphetamine pills were found to have been shipped to Myanmar, a major meth producer, authorities say.
C.Africa special court sentences three for crimes against humanity
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» BANGUI (CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC) - A court in the Central African Republic (CAR) in a historic ruling on Monday convicted three militiamen for crimes against humanity and handed them jail terms ranging from 20 years to life.
Delicious US gravestone recipes that are to 'die for'
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: For some, gravestones can evoke mourning, for others a tribute to a loved one, or, with a little imagination, a gaunt hand emerging from freshly turned earth.
Hong Kong travel sector appeals for coronavirus breaks for tour groups
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/10/2022
» Representatives of Hong Kong's travel sector are pressing the government to grant special privileges to tour groups so they can eat in private areas of restaurants and visit attractions, instead of restricting their movements for three days of Covid-19 medical surveillance on arrival, a senior industry executive has told the South China Morning Post.
Seoul crush victim's parents to borrow B400,000 to bring body home
Soonthorn Kongwarakhom, Published on 31/10/2022
» PHETCHABUN: The father and mother of the Thai student who lost her life in a horrifying crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in Seoul are desperate to bring her body home, their daughter's final journey.