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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

Iraqi central bank chief leaves post amid currency volatility

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

Cyprus issues first-ever fines for poisoning wild birds

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

German antitrust watchdog opens probe into PayPal

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

Billions still exposed to toxic trans fat, says WHO

Moscow expels Estonian envoy, downgrades ties

It brands Tallinn’s embassy downsizing ‘Russophobia’.

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 08:20 PM

Moscow expels Estonian envoy, downgrades ties



UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks

Workers escalate demands for better pay, conditions.

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 07:30 PM

UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks

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

Tom Hanks nominated for 3 ‘Razzies’

‘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

‘Not afraid of the virus’, Wuhan turns page on Covid, 3 years on

Tokyo shares end higher after US rallies

Hopes for Chinese recovery also brighten sentiment.

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 04:10 PM

Tokyo shares end higher after US rallies

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

Barca coach Xavi apologises for comment after Alves accusations

Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage

220 million people have been affected by it.  

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 01:20 PM

Pakistan hit by nationwide power outage

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

Ecuador says trade talks with Mexico at a ‘dead end’

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

Commentator Dokic hits out at ‘fat-shaming’ trolls at Australian Open

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

Germany ready to let Poland send Leopard tanks to Ukraine


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

 Iranian women take centre stage at Sundance film festival

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 abortion rights ‘war’ rages on 50 years after now-defunct ruling

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

US van stand-off ends as police hunt Chinese New Year mass shooter

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

Burkina Faso asks French troops to leave

Israel PM removes top minister over court ruling

Supreme Court ruling against Aryeh Deri shakes nascent cabinet.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 11:50 PM

Israel PM removes top minister over court ruling

Swedish prime minister condemns Quran burning

Action raises tensions with Turkey over Nato bid.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 11:00 PM

Swedish prime minister condemns Quran burning

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

India blocks ‘hostile’ BBC documentary on Modi

China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week

Widespread scepticism over official data.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 09:20 PM

China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week

13 killed in building collapse in Syria’s Aleppo

Media report says 5 children among dead.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 08:30 PM

13 killed in building collapse in Syria’s Aleppo

‘Frustrated’ Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit

Teen says will support doubles partner Jessica Pegula in competition.

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 07:40 PM

‘Frustrated’ Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit