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New York mayor denies sex assault claim

Defendant seeks trial, at least US$5 million in relief.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 10:20 AM

New York mayor denies sex assault claim

Djokovic sets up tasty Sinner clash in Davis Cup semis

Serb has said that winning the competition is one of his 'greatest goals' of the year.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 09:40 AM

Djokovic sets up tasty Sinner clash in Davis Cup semis

Brazil to unveil plan to increase farmland by 60%

Govt plans to boost plantations by converting grazing areas.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 09:00 AM

Brazil to unveil plan to increase farmland by 60%

Biden takes a dip on Thanksgiving break

President takes annual holiday and calls for national unity.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 08:20 AM

Biden takes a dip on Thanksgiving break

Violence erupts in Dublin after knife attack on children

Unrest follows stabbing of 5-year-old girl.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 07:40 AM

Violence erupts in Dublin after knife attack on children



China reports no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ in respiratory illnesses upsurge

Authorities say spike in 'influenza-like' sickness since mid-October due to lifting of Covid curbs.

Friday, 24 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

China reports no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ in respiratory illnesses upsurge

Qatar says Gaza ceasefire, hostage release to start tomorrow

Foreign ministry spokesman says first batch of civilian hostages will be handed over at approximately 4:00pm.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 11:55 PM

Qatar says Gaza ceasefire, hostage release to start tomorrow

Argentina drops bid for key Unesco post after controversy

Debate over Javier Milei’s election to office opens door for Brazil to pursue position.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 11:10 PM

Argentina drops bid for key Unesco post after controversy

S. Korean court rules in favour of wartime sexual slavery victims

Verdict orders Japan to compensate 16 plaintiffs for WWII crimes.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 10:30 PM

S. Korean court rules in favour of wartime sexual slavery victims

Bangladesh convicts scores more opposition activists

Lawyers say number of people sentenced since last month is over 400.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 09:50 PM

Bangladesh convicts scores more opposition activists

Russia’s Gazprom plans investment cut as exports drop

Energy giant troubled by heavy tax burden.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 09:10 PM

Russia’s Gazprom plans investment cut as exports drop

Tesla’s Musk says fallout from Sweden strike ‘insane’

Electric carmaker's chief executive says move may block new automobile deliveries.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 08:30 PM

Tesla’s Musk says fallout from Sweden strike ‘insane’

Ukraine reports energy ‘deficit’ as temperatures drop

Kyiv appeals to neighbours for emergency assistance.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 07:50 PM

Ukraine reports energy ‘deficit’ as temperatures drop

Moscow boosts ‘security’ after Finland closes border points

Helsinki says its move followed a surge in attempted crossings by asylum seekers. 

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 07:10 PM

Moscow boosts ‘security’ after Finland closes border points

WHO says misuse of antibiotics undermining efficacy

Health organisation says move spawning resistant bacteria.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 06:30 PM

WHO says misuse of antibiotics undermining efficacy


Stellantis recalls over 32,000 SUVs over potential fire risk

This applies to some 2021-2024 Wrangler 4xe models.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:50 PM

Stellantis recalls over 32,000 SUVs over potential fire risk

Car blast near Niagara Falls kills 2

Debris on 14 of 16-lane Rainbow Bridge forces US-Canada crossing shut down.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 05:10 PM

Car blast near Niagara Falls kills 2

Study shows Madagascar heatwave led by human-caused climate change

Scientists say temperature increase by even 0.5ºC can cause heat stress, loss of life.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 04:30 PM

Study shows Madagascar heatwave led by human-caused climate change

IEA urges oil companies to invest more in clean energy

It wants an easing of the climate crisis, compliance with Paris Agreement.  

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 03:50 PM

IEA urges oil companies to invest more in clean energy

US actor Jamie Foxx, Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose accused of sexual assault

They are part of a flurry of suits filed before a statute of limitations deadline.       

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 03:10 PM

US actor Jamie Foxx, Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose accused of sexual assault

N. Korea to send new weapons to border after spy satellite launch

Pyongyang warns of increasing possibility of accidental clashes escalating into war.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 02:30 PM

N. Korea to send new weapons to border after spy satellite launch

Wildfire engulfs homes in Western Australia

500 emergency workers backed by aircraft try to tame out-of-control, fast-moving flames.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 01:50 PM

Wildfire engulfs homes in Western Australia

Canada ex-police intel chief convicted of leaking secrets

Court also finds Cameron Ortis guilty of trying to sell sensitive information individuals linked to terrorist groups.          

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 01:10 PM

Canada ex-police intel chief convicted of leaking secrets

Ambulances on standby as Indian rescuers near 41 trapped workers

Worried relatives gather with priest holding prayers for safe rescue.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 12:30 PM

Ambulances on standby as Indian rescuers near 41 trapped workers

Israel-Hamas truce and hostage release delayed

Blow to families desperate to see loved ones return home.

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 11:50 AM

Israel-Hamas truce and hostage release delayed