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Kenya bans churches linked to cult deaths
Licence of self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie’s Good News International Ministries revoked.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 10:00 PM
Blaze kills at least 2 at Kazakhstan coal mine
Authorities say search for 3 miners continues.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 09:20 PM
Apple fans celebrate 30 years of tech giant in China
Enthusiasts gather at sleek showroom in commercial Sanlitun district.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 08:40 PM
Cat cafe brings cheer to war-scarred Gaza
Customers pay nearly 10 shekels an hour to play with felines.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 08:00 PM
Ukraine forces cross to east bank of Dnipro
Region’s Moscow-installed governor says ‘sabotage groups’ hiding out on outskirts of Russian-controlled town.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 07:20 PM
3 killed, 3 injured in Jakarta hotel fire
Police say blaze was put out after three hours.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 06:40 PM
Would-be Thai PM rejects graft claims
Wealthy property mogul promises poverty action.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 06:00 PM
Major hurricane heads towards Mexico’s Baja California
Heavy rainfall expected in southwest US.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 05:20 PM
WHO, US health authorities tracking new Covid-19 variant
BA.2.86 has only been detected in Israel, Denmark and the United States.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 04:40 PM
Wet July dampens UK retail sales, spending outlook
Volume falls by 1.2%, worse than economists’ forecast of 0.5%.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 04:00 PM
Colombia charges dozens over Brazil corruption scandal
They include ex-company managers, lobbyists, ex-govt officials.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 03:20 PM
30 dead in gang attacks in Haiti capital
More than a dozen hurt, houses torched.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 02:40 PM
N. Zealand to pay man wrongly jailed 18 years US$3 million
Alan Hall was was 24 when he was arrested. He is now 61.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 02:00 PM
Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism
Herman Andaya cites health problem as reason for quitting.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 01:20 PM
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada’s far north
Authorities order Yellowknife folk to evacuate by noon today.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 12:20 PM
Xi to visit S. Africa, attend BRICS summit next week
Africa has emerged as a renewed diplomatic battleground over which the superpowers are vying for influence.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 11:40 AM
Biden to ramp up 3-way Japan, S. Korea ties in sign to China
Beijing has already made clear its displeasure over coming summit.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 11:00 AM
Japan inflation eases to 3.1% in July
Core consumer price index matches market expectations.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 10:20 AM
Strong quake rattles Colombia capital
It is followed by a 5.9-magnitude aftershock.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 09:40 AM
Trump proposes 2026 start date for election interference trial
Public interest lies in justice and fair trial, his lawyers say.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 09:00 AM
Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce
Sam Asghari says marriage is over just 14 months after wedding.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 08:20 AM
Stocks struggle as spiking US bond yields, China fears temper optimism
Major US indices fall around 1% in third straight session of losses.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 07:40 AM
China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection
The Chinese property sector remains in turmoil, with major developers failing to complete housing projects.
Friday, 18 Aug 2023 07:00 AM