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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
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
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
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
Putin bans oil exports to countries with price cap
Russian president’s decree takes effect in February.
Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 04:20 PM
Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand’s coral reefs
Scientists probe into outbreak in hopes of finding cure.
Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 03:40 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘Highly motivated’ Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia
Serb’s return ‘good for tennis’, Spaniard says.
Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 11:40 AM
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
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
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
US Supreme Court retains health policy used to block migrants
Bench accepts petition from 19 states.
Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022 09:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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