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3 killed in shoot-out in Thailand’s troubled south
Security forces encounter armed separatists in Muslim-majority Narathiwat.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 03:30 PM
Wallabies star Beale bailed after sexual assault charge
Veteran rugby player’s lawyer says his client intends to plead not guilty.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 02:40 PM
Brooke Shields describes rape in Sundance documentary
Ex-model does not name her attacker.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 01:50 PM
US first responders deny guilt in man's chokehold-ketamine death
An officer says the suspect has reached for another cop's gun.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 01:00 PM
Biden willing to discuss debt ceiling with Republican leader as default looms
This comes after Treasury Department takes 'extraordinary measures' to temporarily reduce amount of outstanding debt.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 12:10 PM
Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech woes bite again
Data show more than 200,000 industry employees have lost their jobs in the US since the beginning of 2022.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 11:20 AM
New Zealand’s next PM led Covid crackdown
Chris Hipkins is Labour Party’s sole contender to replace Jacinda Ardern.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 09:40 AM
‘Evil’ US college sex trafficker gets 60 years
Prosecutors say Lawrence Ray portrayed himself as a father figure, gaining the trust of his daughter’s friends before exploiting them.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 08:50 AM
Canada to repatriate 19 women, children from Syria
Human Rights Watch say around 30 Canadian citizens, including 10 infants, remain in the camps.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 08:00 AM
Global stocks end volatile week on positive note
Major indices in New York enjoy buoyant session led by tech shares.
Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 07:10 AM
Ericsson shares slump after earnings disappoint
Telco equipment manufacturer reports 39% drop in net profit.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 11:59 PM
Google parent Alphabet to cut nearly 12,000 jobs worldwide
CEO says this is in response to changing ‘economic reality’.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 11:30 PM
Brazil defender Dani Alves detained in Spain on suspicion of sexual assault
39-year-old says he has ‘never seen’ the woman before.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 10:50 PM
UK health system faces biggest day of strikes next month
Nurses, ambulance workers from 3 unions to walk out on February 6 in ongoing pay dispute.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 10:10 PM
Lebanese MPs sleep in parliament to press for end to impasse
Duo push for ‘continuous sessions’ to elect a new head of state.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 09:30 PM
Saudi Arabia rules out Israel normalisation without 2-state solution
Only this can lead to true stability, kingdom’s top diplomat says.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 08:50 PM
Chinese turn to traditional remedies to fight Covid
President Xi Jinping and health officials have hailed the ‘important role’ of these treatments.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 08:10 PM
Australian Open boss defends Murray’s epic 4am finish
Craig Tiley says it is to ‘protect the matches’, making sure fans have something to watch.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 07:30 PM
UK retail sales slide in December on high inflation
Second consecutive drop after fall in November.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 06:50 PM
Most Asian markets up as traders weigh China hope, recession fear
More needs to be done before prices are satisfactorily under control, officials say.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 06:10 PM
Body of Vietnamese boy pulled from construction site
10-year-old fell and became trapped while looking for scrap metal on December 31.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 05:30 PM
Emilia Clarke kicks off Sundance as film fest returns to mountain
‘Game of Thrones’ actress is among dozens of Hollywood stars who will be at high-wattage premieres.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 04:50 PM