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Pele’s widow to inherit 30% of his assets

Will also mentions a woman who could be his unrecognised daughter.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 03:20 PM

Pele’s widow to inherit 30% of his assets

Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt

Bruises, lumps on face a badge of honour.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 02:00 PM

Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt

‘Proud’ Klinsmann vows to reign over Asia as South Korea boss

German’s first game in charge will be a friendly against Colombia on March 24.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 01:20 PM

‘Proud’ Klinsmann vows to reign over Asia as South Korea boss

EU will never accept Russia threat to security, says von der Leyen

European Union urges 'steadfast military and economic support' for Kyiv.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 12:40 PM

EU will never accept Russia threat to security, says von der Leyen

Nasa’s Artemis 2 mission around Moon set for November 2024

Mission will have 4-person crew.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 12:00 PM

Nasa’s Artemis 2 mission around Moon set for November 2024



Greece faces fresh strikes, protests over rail crash

57 dead, 14 remain in hospital.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 11:20 AM

Greece faces fresh strikes, protests over rail crash

Canada moves to expunge historical abortion, indecency convictions

Announcement builds on 2018 law seeking to correct past injustices.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 10:40 AM

Canada moves to expunge historical abortion, indecency convictions

Texas set to execute man convicted of double murder

Gary Green, 51, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 10:00 AM

Texas set to execute man convicted of double murder

White House hails bill that will allow TikTok ban

Legislation comes after US government workers were banned from installing app on their devices.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 09:20 AM

White House hails bill that will allow TikTok ban

Stocks fall, dollar climbs on Fed rate warning

Powell warns Fed will 'stay the course' on rate hikes to fight inflation.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 08:40 AM

2 US citizens kidnapped in Mexico found dead, 2 others alive

Washington vows to do everything in its power to ensure justice for the victims.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 08:00 AM

2 US citizens kidnapped in Mexico found dead, 2 others alive

US announces US$26 million in new aid for Rohingya

New money raises to US$2.1 billion the total of American aid provided to the Myanmar refugees since 2017.

Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023 07:20 AM

US announces US$26 million in new aid for Rohingya

Pension strike snarls France as unions vow to press protest

Fuel deliveries, public transport are severely disrupted.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 11:59 PM

Pension strike snarls France as unions vow to press protest

Pentagon chief visits Iraq nearly 20 years after US-led invasion

American defence secretary reaffirms strategic partnership between both countries.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 11:20 PM

Pentagon chief visits Iraq nearly 20 years after US-led invasion

Slovak PM quits own party before snap elections

He says his role and mission in the organisation has been fulfilled.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 10:40 PM

Slovak PM quits own party before snap elections


Chinese president slams US-led ‘suppression’

Xi urges his country’s private sector to boost innovation and become more self-reliant.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 10:00 PM

Chinese president slams US-led ‘suppression’

Lego builds profits despite inflation

The toymaker will continue to accelerate investments in strategic initiatives.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 09:20 PM

Lego builds profits despite inflation

Red Cross says dramatic budget shortfall looming

Agency fears it may fail to raise as much as 500-700 million Swiss francs this year.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 08:40 PM

Red Cross says dramatic budget shortfall looming

Japan commits US$1.6 billion to controversial Australia hydrogen project

It will create plentiful, affordable fuel for Tokyo.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 08:00 PM

Japan commits US$1.6 billion to controversial Australia hydrogen project

Taiwan president to meet US speaker in California

Taipei wishes to avoid provoking a military response from Beijing.  

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 07:20 PM

Taiwan president to meet US speaker in California

6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines

Local authorities warn of aftershocks, property damage.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 06:40 PM

6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines

WWII forced labour victims lash out at South Korea’s ‘dirty money’ plan

Move falls short of demand for full apology from Japan, direct compensation from companies.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 06:00 PM

WWII forced labour victims lash out at South Korea’s ‘dirty money’ plan

Sri Lanka president says China agrees to restructure loans

This clears the final obstacle to a long-awaited IMF bailout.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 05:20 PM

Sri Lanka president says China agrees to restructure loans

Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly Indonesia landslide

Poor weather, downed communication lines complicate efforts.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 04:40 PM

Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly Indonesia landslide

US wants hike in global crude output, including from Opec, official says

Price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate is now worth about a third less than a year ago.

Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023 04:00 PM

US wants hike in global crude output, including from Opec, official says