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Mali opens probe into attempted assassination of interim president
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» BAMAKO - Mali on Wednesday said it had opened a probe into an attempt to assassinate military strongman Assimi Goita, the figure behind two coups in less than a year in one of Africa's most troubled countries.
Philippines' top court rules ICC has jurisdiction
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» The Philippines' top judges have ruled the International Criminal Court can prosecute "government actors" for alleged crimes committed before the country withdrew from the tribunal -- contradicting President Rodrigo Duterte's assertion it has no jurisdiction.
France launches vaccine pass for cultural venues
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» PARIS: People wanting to go to cinemas, museums or sports matches in France have to prove they have had a Covid-19 vaccination or a recent negative test from Wednesday as the country rolls out its controversial vaccine passport system in the face of surging new cases.
'We've done it, Brisbane!': Australian city awarded 2032 Olympics
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» TOKYO: Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics on Wednesday, triggering wild celebrations and fireworks as it became the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.
Bucks use perseverance to snap 50-year NBA title drought
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» MILWAUKEE - A resilient Milwaukee Bucks squad that battled back from adversity throughout the NBA playoffs and bonded over past failures ended a 50-year title drought Tuesday by winning the NBA Finals.
Giannis scores 50 to power Bucks to first NBA title since 1971
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» MILWAUKEE - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in an astounding all-around performance and the Milwaukee Bucks captured their first NBA title since 1971 by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday.
One year late, Tokyo Olympics sports finally underway
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympics sports programme finally opened after a year's pandemic delay with softball in disaster-hit Fukushima on Wednesday as the Games suffered their first drugs controversy.
Flood-battered Germany prepares billions to rebuild
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» BERLIN - Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet will huddle Wednesday to approve a massive relief package to rebuild German regions destroyed in historic flooding and better protect them in future.
Pandemic and politics leaves Hong Kong's poor languishing
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» HONG KONG - Squeezed into a tiny temporary apartment, Rainbow and her family struggle to make ends meet in Hong Kong, where the number of households in poverty has soared during recent political turmoil and the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands protest as Colombia gov't submits new tax reform plan
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» BOGOTA - Thousands of Colombians returned to the streets on Tuesday to protest against President Ivan Duque's government, which submitted a new tax reform plan to Congress.