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Moscow Covid cases soar to record high
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» MOSCOW: New coronavirus infections hit a pandemic high in Moscow on Monday, tripling in just weeks and forcing Russia's capital to close its Euro fan zone and extend other curbs.
Women sue Pornhub in sex abuse video, trafficking case
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Nearly three dozen women have filed a lawsuit in California against adult video website Pornhub, accusing it and its parent company of knowingly profiting from footage depicting rape and sexual exploitation, including of minors.
'Sangorians' take page from insurgent playbook in fight against Taliban
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan: They name themselves after a Turkish soap opera, count former Taliban insurgents among their ranks and dress like their enemies, but the shadowy "Sangorians" militiamen are among the fiercest forces on the Afghan battlefield.
Bank of Japan announces first green investment fund
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» TOKYO - Japan's central bank on Friday announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
Global displacement from war, crises doubles in a decade: UN
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» GENEVA - Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the number of people fleeing war and persecution continued rising last year, with global displacement climbing to over 82 million -- double the figure a decade ago, the UN said Friday.
Vietnam introduces nationwide code of conduct for social media
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2021
» HANOI: Vietnam introduced national guidelines on social media behaviour on Friday which encourage people to post positive content about the Southeast Asian country and require state employees to report "conflicting information" to their superiors.
Emotional Neymar inspires Brazil into Copa quarters after Peru cruise
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A tearful Neymar inspired hosts Brazil to become the first side to qualify for the Copa America knock-out stages following a 4-0 win over Peru in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.
England eye Euro 2020 last 16 by breaking Scotland hearts
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» LONDON - England can join Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Friday if the Three Lions get the better of neighbours Scotland in a grudge match at Wembley.
Digital nomads flee virus-hit Manila for shattered tourist towns
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» SAN JUAN, Philippines: After months cooped up in coronavirus-hit Manila, Tanya Mariano fled the Philippine capital to work from the beach, joining a growing number of digital nomads helping a devastated tourism industry stay afloat.
'Listen to the party': Chinese cities deck out in slogans for anniversary
AFP, Published on 18/06/2021
» BEIJING - China is ramping up a propaganda blitz ahead of the 100th birthday of the ruling Communist Party, with banners and billboards around the country reminding citizens to live a "civilised" life and obey authorities.