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French fest drops cartoonist amid threats after incest row
Top comics event cancels appearance by controversial author.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 10:20 PM
Istanbul mayor's ‘insult’ trial resumes ahead of elections
A conviction would disqualify him from politics for the duration of the sentence.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:40 PM
Pope says spend less on Christmas, give to Ukraine
Pontiff urges humility and charity towards war-torn country.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:00 PM
Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts
Plaintiffs assert that company failed to adequately moderate violent content on its platform.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 08:20 PM
Hong Kong police wrong to ban Tiananmen vigil, court rules
Judge overturns conviction of jailed democracy activist.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:40 PM
Snakes have clitorises, scientists say, slamming research ‘taboo’
Findings suggest that this could play an essential role in how the reptiles reproduce.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:00 PM
UK inflation slows to 10.7% in November
The modest slowdown follows falls in the price of motor fuel.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 06:20 PM
Nicaragua bishop who criticised govt charged with conspiracy
Police say accused is being investigated for trying to ‘destabilise country’.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 05:40 PM
As Peru protests rage, court denies ex-president’s release appeal
Officials warn the demos could spiral out of control.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 05:00 PM
US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Batteries able to shoot down incoming projectiles to country.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 04:20 PM
Release set for animator Miyazaki’s first film in 10 years
‘How Do You Live?’ to premiere on July 14.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 03:40 PM
Iran pushes global list of imprisoned journalists to record high
China remains ‘world’s biggest jailer’ of media members.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 03:00 PM
Asian markets extend US rally after inflation boost, eyes on Fed
Investors welcome softer-than-expected US inflation data.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 02:20 PM
Japan details plans to strengthen defence
5-year strategy to mitigate threats from China, nuclear-armed North Korea.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 01:40 PM
Tory Lanez offered Megan Thee Stallion US$1 million over shooting, court hears
She says she 'occasionally had sex' with accused.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 01:00 PM
EU wants to ‘reconnect’ with Asean amid Ukraine war
Bloc looks to bolster ties with Southeast Asia to face trade challenges.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 12:20 PM
China says tracking Covid cases now ‘impossible’ as infections soar
Officials warn of rapid spread after Beijing abruptly drops zero-tolerance policy.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 11:40 AM
ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown
Philippines-based lender trims 2022 forecast to 4.2%
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 11:00 AM
Lula accuses Bolsonaro of inciting violence in Brazil
Outgoing leader 'still hasn’t recognised his defeat', says president-elect.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 10:20 AM
EU parliament sacks vice-president charged in Qatar bribe probe
Government of Gulf state has denied connection to wrongdoing in the case.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:40 AM
US charges crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with ‘massive’ fraud
FTX founder faces life in prison, if convicted.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 09:00 AM
Suitcase murder suspect pleads not guilty in N. Zealand
Court suppression orders bar press from naming the woman or her deceased children.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 08:20 AM
United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order
New aircraft to replace 767 fleet that will be removed from service by 2030.
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2022 07:40 AM