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UK's ruling Conservatives suffer two damaging by-election losses
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» LONDON - Britain's ruling Conservative Party suffered two damaging by-election defeats to Labour on Friday, boding ill for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party's chances at the next general election.
Race to save the Amazon leaves out Brazil's crucial savanna
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» SãO DESIDéRIO (BRAZIL) - People thought she was crazy when Carminha Maria Missio and her family bought what was considered "sterile" land in the Brazilian savanna to farm soybeans, she says.
Explainer - What do we know about the Hamas hostages?
Reuters, Published on 20/10/2023
» TEL AVIV - Gunmen from the Palestinian group Hamas took at least 200 hostages and killed about 1,400 people during an Oct 7 dawn raid carried out from the Gaza Strip on communities and military bases in southern Israel.
EVs may replace old govt vehicles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government plans to replace old government vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in response to the national goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a Government House source.
Australians fete Sydney Opera House's 50th anniversary
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» SYDNEY - Australians on Friday celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House, lighting up the sails of a harbourside "masterpiece" that has become an international icon.
Old Twitter vs X: Israel-Gaza war spotlights 'information crisis'
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - Twitter won fame in the Arab uprisings nearly a decade ago as a pivotal source for real-time crisis information, but that reputation has withered after the platform's transformation into a magnet for hate speech and disinformation under Elon Musk.
Amsterdam sex workers protest planned 'erotic centre'
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam's sex workers Thursday protested against the transfer of their famed red light district to an out-of-town "erotic centre", in what is seen as part of a battle for the city's soul.
UK helps Thai online English learning
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» Thailand has accepted the United Kingdom's proposed programmes for cooperation in English studies for Thai teachers and students in Thailand.
'Purpose-driven' Springboks braced for England showdown
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» PARIS - For most rugby players the glory of getting your hands on the Webb Ellis cup would be motivation enough to lay your body on the line in a World Cup semi-final.
Man City seek to stop rot as Chelsea host Arsenal
AFP, Published on 20/10/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City are aiming to avoid a third straight Premier League defeat for the first time in seven years when they host Brighton on Saturday, while Arsenal will provide a stiff test for resurgent Chelsea.