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Tourists complain French cicadas are 'too loud'
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» PARIS - It is the quintessential sound of the Mediterranean in summer, but for some French tourists the cicadas of Provence are just too noisy.
Pope in Ireland vows to end 'scourge' of abuse
Published on 25/08/2018
» DUBLIN: Pope Francis said at the start of a visit to Ireland on Saturday that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the failure of church authorities to punish the “repugnant crimes” of priests who raped and molested children.
Ronaldo set for Turin debut
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» TURIN: Cristiano Ronaldo plays his first competitive game in Turin on Saturday as it was revealed that his arrival at Juventus has pushed the Serie A champions over the billion-euro mark on the Italian stock exchange.
Ariya three shots off lead in Canada
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» REGINA, Canada: First-round leader Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand fell three shots off the pace on Friday as Amy Yang moved into top spot at the Canadian Women’s Open.
18 die in fire at Chinese hot springs hotel
Reuters, Published on 25/08/2018
» BEIJING: A fire early Saturday morning at a hot springs hotel in the far northeastern Chinese city of Harbin killed 18 people, with 19 injured, authorities in the city said.
Washington criticizes European aid package for Iran
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» WASHINGTON - A European Union aid plan for Iran sends "the wrong message at the wrong time" to the government in Tehran, the US State Department said Friday.
Italy threatens EU funding in migrant row
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» ROME - Italy's populist government warned it would pull European Union funding unless it agrees to take some of the 150 people stranded on an Italian coastguard ship Friday, sparking a fresh immigration row with the bloc.
Automaker Tesla to remain a public company, CEO Musk says
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» NEW YORK - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Friday that the company would continue to be publicly traded, weeks after suggesting that he would take the electric carmaker private.
Rohingya protest for 'justice' on crackdown anniversary
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Thousands of Rohingya refugees staged protests for "justice" Saturday on the first anniversary of a Myanmar military crackdown that forced them to flee to camps in Bangladesh.
Rohingya's protest for 'justice' on crackdown anniversary
AFP, Published on 25/08/2018
» COX'S BAZAR (BANGLADESH) - Thousands of Rohingya refugees staged protests for "justice" Saturday on the first anniversary of a Myanmar military crackdown that forced them to flee to camps in Bangladesh.