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Iraqi central bank chief leaves post amid currency volatility
Successors for key posts have not been identified as yet.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 11:40 PM
Cyprus issues first-ever fines for poisoning wild birds
Courts can impose fines up to US$23,000, prison terms, or both.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 10:50 PM
German antitrust watchdog opens probe into PayPal
Investigation to examine whether US online payment giant uses dominance to restrict competition.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 10:00 PM
Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat, says WHO
Organisation says elimination policies in place in 60 countries, covering 3.4 billion people.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 09:10 PM
Moscow expels Estonian envoy, downgrades ties
It brands Tallinn’s embassy downsizing ‘Russophobia’.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 08:20 PM
UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks
Workers escalate demands for better pay, conditions.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 07:30 PM
Egypt lawyers end strike after colleagues released
Bar members allegedly held without real justification.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 06:40 PM
Tom Hanks nominated for 3 ‘Razzies’
‘Forrest Gump’ star gets recognition for two critically panned performances in ‘Elvis’, ‘Pinocchio’.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 05:50 PM
‘Not afraid of the virus’, Wuhan turns page on Covid, 3 years on
Locals happy life returning to normal.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 05:00 PM
Tokyo shares end higher after US rallies
Hopes for Chinese recovery also brighten sentiment.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 04:10 PM
Barca coach Xavi apologises for comment after Alves accusations
He regrets his callous disregard for the alleged victim of sexual assault.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 02:10 PM
Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage
220 million people have been affected by it.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 01:20 PM
Ecuador says trade talks with Mexico at a ‘dead end’
President Guillermo Lasso is unfazed, his country has intensified deals elsewhere.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 12:30 PM
Commentator Dokic hits out at ‘fat-shaming’ trolls at Australian Open
Former tennis star confronts online abuse over her weight.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 11:40 AM
Germany ready to let Poland send Leopard tanks to Ukraine
Berlin is waiting for a request from Warsaw.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 10:50 AM
Iranian women take centre stage at Sundance film festival
Movies by and about them cover protests and censorship challenges in their ancestral homeland.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 10:10 AM
US abortion rights ‘war’ rages on 50 years after now-defunct ruling
Biden says woman’s right to choose is non-negotiable, calling on Congress to codify Roe v Wade.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 09:20 AM
US van stand-off ends as police hunt Chinese New Year mass shooter
Cops still trying to establish motive for attack that left 10 people dead.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 08:30 AM
Burkina Faso asks French troops to leave
Macron wants Ouagadougou to state intentions publicly, after state news agency reports demand.
Monday, 23 Jan 2023 07:40 AM
Israel PM removes top minister over court ruling
Supreme Court ruling against Aryeh Deri shakes nascent cabinet.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 11:50 PM
Swedish prime minister condemns Quran burning
Action raises tensions with Turkey over Nato bid.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 11:00 PM
India blocks ‘hostile’ BBC documentary on Modi
British broadcaster’s programme alleges PM’s role during deadly 2002 sectarian riots.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 10:10 PM
China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week
Widespread scepticism over official data.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 09:20 PM