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Late Australian cardinal’s funeral sparks Sydney protests

Catholic faithful line up to pay respects for ‘saint for our times’ mired in child sex allegations.

Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 10:50 AM

Late Australian cardinal’s funeral sparks Sydney protests

Bid to advance polls to quell Peru protests fails in congress

Lawmakers reject bill for the third time to move election forward to this year.

Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 10:10 AM

Bid to advance polls to quell Peru protests fails in congress

US says Myanmar emergency extension prolongs ‘illegitimate rule’

Washington introduces further sanctions as military junta postpones elections.

Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 09:30 AM

US says Myanmar emergency extension prolongs ‘illegitimate rule’

Philippines to expand US access to military bases

China’s territorial claims gives fresh impetus to Washington to beef up presence.

Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 08:50 AM

Philippines to expand US access to military bases

Pakistan police detain 23 suspects after deadly mosque blast

Cops suspect local branch of Taliban responsible for suicide bomb attack.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 11:59 PM

Pakistan police detain 23 suspects after deadly mosque blast



Hong Kong economy shrank 3.5% in 2022

City’s government hopes China’s reopening would spur a recovery in 2023.        

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 11:20 PM

Hong Kong economy shrank 3.5% in 2022

Norway not a war profiteer, says PM

He says Oslo planning giant multi-year aid package for Ukraine.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 10:40 PM

Norway not a war profiteer, says PM

Fed set to slow rate hikes, but signals inflation fight not over

US central bank expected to announce increase of 0.25 percentage point.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 10:00 PM

Drugmaker GSK sees profit soar on consumer health spin-off

Total annual group revenue jumps 19% to £29.3 billion.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 09:20 PM

Drugmaker GSK sees profit soar on consumer health spin-off

Hong Kong bans CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine

Possession or consumption could lead to seven years in prison and a HK$1 million fine. 

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 08:40 PM

El Salvador president unveils mega-prison for gangsters

Nayib Bukele says inmates will be forced to work at giant jail.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 08:00 PM

El Salvador president unveils mega-prison for gangsters

Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary

This comes after activists call for people across the country to close businesses and stay indoors.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 07:20 PM

Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary

Relief as Australia finds lost radioactive capsule

Tiny container, smaller than a fingernail, safely recovered near outback mine.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 06:40 PM

Relief as Australia finds lost radioactive capsule

Vanuatu on alert as submerged volcano erupts

Authorities warn ships and aircraft to avoid danger zone around East Epi.  

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 06:00 PM

Vanuatu on alert as submerged volcano erupts

Nato chief hails Japan’s plan to expand defence spending

Stoltenberg says the pledge reflects Toyko’s resolve for greater security involvement in a volatile world.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 05:20 PM

Nato chief hails Japan’s plan to expand defence spending


Bolsonaro vows to remain ‘active’ in Brazilian politics

Former president makes the promise to supporters in Orlando.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 04:40 PM

Bolsonaro vows to remain ‘active’ in Brazilian politics

2 missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found

Police locate animals in an abandoned home 25km away from the zoo.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 04:00 PM

2 missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found

ExxonMobil reports record US$55.7 billion profit in 2022

Oil firm’s earnings boosted by higher commodity prices amid recovering demand and impacts of Ukraine war.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 03:20 PM

ExxonMobil reports record US$55.7 billion profit in 2022

Murakami to publish first new novel in 6 years

Original Japanese version with title still unknown to be released on April 13.         

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 02:40 PM

Murakami to publish first new novel in 6 years

Netanyahu says considering military aid to Ukraine, mediation

Israel PM hints that recent strikes against Iran are part of wider effort in support of Kyiv.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 02:00 PM

Netanyahu says considering military aid to Ukraine, mediation

Massive crowds expected for papal mass in DR Congo capital

Pope Francis starts first leg of 6-day visit to Africa.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 01:20 PM

Massive crowds expected for papal mass in DR Congo capital

Most Asian markets rebound from losses after Wall St rally

Focus is firmly on the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 12:40 PM

Most Asian markets rebound from losses after Wall St rally

Amazon broke law in anti-union campaign, judge rules

Company officials found to have illegally suggested that unionised employees would have their pay frozen during labour talks.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 12:00 PM

Amazon broke law in anti-union campaign, judge rules

Elvis Presley’s widow disputes late daughter’s will

Priscilla claims amendment which will remove her as a trustee is invalid.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 11:20 AM

Elvis Presley’s widow disputes late daughter’s will

UK faces fresh mass strikes as wage talks derail

Teachers and train drivers dominate largest walkout in more than a decade.

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 10:40 AM

UK faces fresh mass strikes as wage talks derail