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Pakistan court frees rapist after deal to marry victim

Man allowed to wed deaf woman after she delivers baby borne from sexual assault.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 07:00 PM

Pakistan court frees rapist after deal to marry victim

Hong Kong asks Japan to reverse ‘hasty’ Covid flight curbs

City ‘greatly disappointed’ by Tokyo’s move during peak tourist season.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 06:20 PM

Hong Kong asks Japan to reverse ‘hasty’ Covid flight curbs

One dead in China highway pile-up involving hundreds of cars

The accident occurred due to low visibility from fog near Zhengzhou city.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 05:40 PM

One dead in China highway pile-up involving hundreds of cars

China Covid pivot sparks jitters worldwide

US officials say may follow Japan, Malaysia in requiring virus tests for Chinese travellers.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 05:00 PM

China Covid pivot sparks jitters worldwide

Putin bans oil exports to countries with price cap

Russian president’s decree takes effect in February.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 04:20 PM

Putin bans oil exports to countries with price cap



Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand’s coral reefs

Scientists probe into outbreak in hopes of finding cure.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 03:40 PM

Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand’s coral reefs

Australia to hold referendum on Indigenous ‘Voice’ next year

The proposal is aimed at giving the group a greater say in national policy-making.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 03:00 PM

Australia to hold referendum on Indigenous ‘Voice’ next year

Death toll from Philippine floods rises to 25

Storms expected to dump more rain over hard-hit southern and central regions.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 02:20 PM

Death toll from Philippine floods rises to 25

US considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China

Washington concerned at the potential for new variants to be unleashed.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 01:40 PM

US considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China

Asian markets fall as China reopening spurs inflation fears

Expert says the insatiable demand for raw materials by the Chinese will push up prices of those commodities.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 01:00 PM

Asian markets fall as China reopening spurs inflation fears

Penny stock crash mastermind John Soh gets 36 years’ jail

Co-conspirator Quah Su-Ling sentenced to 20 years in prison after trial lasting 200 days.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 12:35 PM

Penny stock crash mastermind John Soh gets 36 years’ jail

Fears of extremist campaign after attack on US power substations

Utility company says alerted by authorities early this month about threats to its grid.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

Fears of extremist campaign after attack on US power substations

‘Highly motivated’ Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia

Serb’s return ‘good for tennis’, Spaniard says.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 11:40 AM

‘Highly motivated’ Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia

Dozens of Iran protesters risk death penalty, group says

Many have limited access to legal representation, activists say.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 11:00 AM

Dozens of Iran protesters risk death penalty, group says

Weather extremes becoming ‘new normal’, warns UK’s National Trust

More floods, droughts, heatwaves, wildfires if no mitigation efforts taken, conservation charity says.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 10:20 AM

Weather extremes becoming ‘new normal’, warns UK’s National Trust


Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo

Red Devils move to one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 09:40 AM

Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo

US Supreme Court retains health policy used to block migrants

Bench accepts petition from 19 states.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 09:00 AM

US Supreme Court retains health policy used to block migrants

Entire Brasilia police force to deploy for Lula swearing-in, official says

Move follows bomb plot by supporter of outgoing far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 08:20 AM

Ringleader of US governor kidnap plot gets 16 years in prison

Adam Fox convicted alongside co-defendant Barry Croft.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 07:40 AM

Ringleader of US governor kidnap plot gets 16 years in prison

Markets mostly rise after China scraps travel quarantine

Move spurs hopes for revival of world’s second-largest economy.

Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Markets mostly rise after China scraps travel quarantine

UN urges Taliban to end ‘terrible’ restrictions on women

Body’s rights chief says ‘no country can develop, survive without half its population.’

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 11:59 PM

UN urges Taliban to end ‘terrible’ restrictions on women

Iran’s Raisi vows ‘no mercy’ for ‘hostile’ protest movement

Foreign rights groups put death toll among protesters at more than 450.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 11:20 PM

Iran’s Raisi vows ‘no mercy’ for ‘hostile’ protest movement

Israel parliament passes laws ahead of Netanyahu return

Netanyahu to present most right-wing government in country's history.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 10:30 PM

Israel parliament passes laws ahead of Netanyahu return

Djokovic back in Australia a year after being deported

Ex-world tennis champion allowed entry after Covid-19 jab debacle.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 09:40 PM

Djokovic back in Australia a year after being deported

Dressing ‘revolution’ seeks artificial skin for burn victims

€100-million ‘Genesis’ project hopes to have product ready by 2030.

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 08:50 PM

Dressing ‘revolution’ seeks artificial skin for burn victims