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N. Korea journalist union holds first meeting in 22 years
Expert says conference could suggest more food problems, impending nuclear test.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:00 PM
Russian tourist deported from Bali over half-naked photo on sacred peak
The 24-year-old man is forced to take part in a cleansing ritual in front of the mountain before being sent home.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:20 PM
Video probe shows internal damage to Fukushima reactor
Footage reveals destroyed concrete walls exposing steel rods embedded inside.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:40 PM
China probes ex-boss of state-owned banking giant
Li Xiaopeng ‘under investigation for suspected severe violations of party discipline and laws’.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:00 PM
Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to NZ parliament
Former PM urges country’s politicians to band together to address climate change.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 06:20 PM
China seeks WTO review of US-led chip export curbs
Beijing reps issue request during regular meeting this week.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 05:40 PM
Japan govt survey finds 1.5 million living as recluses
Covid, unemployment, depression, bullying cited as reasons.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 05:00 PM
Australian opposition to fight Aboriginal ‘voice to parliament’
Hopes that the bill will sail through on a tide of bipartisan support are sunk without trace.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 04:20 PM
Peru’s president survives impeachment bid
Majority of lawmakers vote against motion to bring proceedings against Dina Boluarte.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 03:40 PM
Rights groups accuse Turkish police of torturing earthquake looting suspects
Ankara dismisses report of attacks, saying they are vague and without basis.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 03:00 PM
3 inmates dead in latest Ecuador prison riot
Security personnel regain control after fight.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 02:20 PM
Clashes inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque
Israel police say they enter to dislodge ‘agitators’.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 01:40 PM
Defendant Trump slams criminal charges as ‘insult to our country’
Former US president claims his only crime is defending his nation from those who seek to destroy it.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 01:00 PM
Asian markets mixed as soft US data raise recession fears
Tokyo, Sydney and Jakarta shares slide while Singapore, Seoul, Manila and Wellington see increases.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 12:20 PM
Johnson & Johnson offers US$8.9 billion payout over talc cancer claims
Company says settlement will ‘equitably and efficiently resolve’ all demands.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 11:40 AM
US reporter detained in Russia given access to lawyers
Wall Street Journal says Evan Gershkovich is grateful for the support from around the world.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 11:00 AM
Mexico asks China to help tackle fentanyl flows to US
Lopez Obrador’s appeal follows call in Washington to label Mexican cartels as foreign terror groups.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 10:20 AM
French icon Alain Delon to auction art collection
Actor offloading works valued at up to €800,000 because he dislikes the idea of posthumous sales.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:40 AM
France’s Macron begins China trip with Ukraine, trade on agenda
President hoping to chart a different path than Washington’s confrontational approach to the war in Eastern Europe.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 09:00 AM
UN says Afghan female staff blocked from work by Taliban order
International body warns that permanent ban would be ‘inconceivable’.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:39 AM
Canada opens investigation into AI firm behind ChatGPT
Privacy commission looking into allegations company used personal data without consent.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 08:20 AM
Stocks mixed as markets weigh weaker data
Experts bet on interest rate pause, while warning the crisis is not over.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:40 AM
US urges Iran to back political solution in Yemen
Special envoy asks Tehran not to ship weapons to Houthi rebels.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023 07:00 AM