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Nepali hospitals return bodies from air crash to grieving families
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» POKHARA (NEPAL) - Nepali hospital staff began the grim task of handing over bodies to grieving families on Tuesday after a plane with 72 people on board crashed, the country's worst aviation disaster in three decades.
Russia, Belarus flags banned at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.
Giant legs of Vietnam's 'dragon chicken' a Lunar New Year delicacy
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» On a farm close to Hanoi, Le Van Hien picks out the best bird among his flock of "dragon chickens" -- a breed with legs as thick as a brick that can fetch up to US$2,000 a head.
China's economy grows at slowest pace in decades
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» BEIJING: China's economy grew last year at its slowest pace in four decades as it was hammered by Covid-19 lockdowns and a property crisis but the forecast-beating reading raised hopes for a strong recovery as it reopens.
Garcia, Rublev beat heat at Australian Open ahead of Djokovic return
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» MELBOURNE: Caroline Garcia and Andrey Rublev swept into the Australian Open second round on a blisteringly hot day Tuesday ahead of Novak Djokovic making his eagerly anticipated return to the season-opening Grand Slam.
China's population shrinks for first time since 1960
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» BEIJING: China's population shrank last year for the first time in more than six decades, official data showed Tuesday, as the world's most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.
Ukraine centre stage as Davos returns
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» DAVOS (SWITZERLAND) - The war in Ukraine is set to take the spotlight Tuesday as global business and political A-listers huddle in the Swiss Alpine village of Davos with the ambitious aim of uniting a "fragmented" world.
Win or boos? Djokovic return splits fans at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic returns to Rod Laver Arena to start his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday night, but tennis fans at Melbourne Park for the day session were split over the reception he might receive.
After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role: advocate for small farmers
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» DAVOS (SWITZERLAND) - The last time British actor Idris Elba was in Davos during the World Economic Forum, it was to perform as a DJ at a party with R&B superstar Mary J. Blige.
Scientists use laser to guide lightning bolt for first time
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» PARIS - Scientists said Monday they have used a laser beam to guide lightning for the first time, hoping the technique will help protect against deadly bolts -- and one day maybe even trigger them.