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Australian human rights body threatened with downgrade

This follows concerns about political involvement in key leadership appointments.

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 12:20 PM

Australian human rights body threatened with downgrade

Omicron lasts 3 days less than Delta for boosted, says study

Researchers say swifter recovery suggests infectiousness period may be shorter.

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 11:30 AM

Omicron lasts 3 days less than Delta for boosted, says study

5,000 civilians killed in Mariupol, say pro-Russian authorities

‘New mayor’ says 250,000 people have left besieged city.

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 10:40 AM

5,000 civilians killed in Mariupol, say pro-Russian authorities

Pink Floyd releases first new song since 1994 for Ukraine

Hey, Hey, Rise-Up! will be used to raise funds for humanitarian causes linked to war.

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 09:50 AM

Pink Floyd releases first new song since 1994 for Ukraine

Oscars governors set to discuss sanctions for Smith over slap

They discuss what, if any, other actions will be taken against Best Actor winner. 

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 09:00 AM

Oscars governors set to discuss sanctions for Smith over slap



Tesla inaugurates huge Texas plant with party just as big

Photos and videos begin flooding Twitter after doors of the cavernous factory open to guests late in the afternoon. 

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 08:10 AM

Tesla inaugurates huge Texas plant with party just as big

Scholz gets stinging defeat in parliament with Covid jab vote

Only 296 lawmakers vote in favour of mandatory shots for people above 60, while 378 MPs say nay.

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 07:20 AM

Scholz gets stinging defeat in parliament with Covid jab vote

UN demands urgent access to site of alleged Mali massacre

Human Rights Watch say ‘single worst atrocity in Mali’s decade-long conflict.’

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 11:59 PM

UN demands urgent access to site of alleged Mali massacre

One dead in ‘mob attack’ in crime-hit South African township

Protests after seven murdered in unchecked crime wave.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 11:30 PM

One dead in ‘mob attack’ in crime-hit South African township

Greece to double coal output to reduce Russian gas use

Polluting coal over cheaper gas ‘necessary’, says Greece govt spokesman.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 10:50 PM

Greece to double coal output to reduce Russian gas use

Taiwan to move away from zero-Covid strategy, says health minister

Infections rising but Taiwan's leaders to follow former zero-Covid countries by opening up.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 10:10 PM

Taiwan to move away from zero-Covid strategy, says health minister

Nigeria train attackers release hostage video

No specific group claims responsibility for attack.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 09:30 PM

Nigeria train attackers release hostage video

Greece to call ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine’s Mariupol

Athens has special interest in region due to city’s Greek community.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 08:50 PM · 1 comment

Greece to call ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine’s Mariupol

Shell to take hit of up to US$5 billion on Russia exit

Energy giant says will also sell stakes in all joint ventures with Gazprom.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 08:00 PM

Shell to take hit of up to US$5 billion on Russia exit

Indonesia reopens more airports, seaports

Reinstatement of visa exemptions for Asean citizens, confirms Indonesian govt.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 07:10 PM

Indonesia reopens more airports, seaports


Famed Japan manga artist Fujiko A. Fujio dies

88-year-old known for beloved children cartoons including Ninja Hattori, Q-Taro.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 06:20 PM

Famed Japan manga artist Fujiko A. Fujio dies

Residents evacuate as floods threaten Sydney suburbs

Images from around the city show submerged roads.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 05:30 PM

Residents evacuate as floods threaten Sydney suburbs

Yemen’s president transfers power to new leadership council

Panel to negotiate with Iran-backed Huthi group towards ceasefire, final political solution.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 04:40 PM

Yemen’s president transfers power to new leadership council

US says N. Korea may hold nuclear test on anniversary

Top envoy says Pyongyang may be tempted to take provocative action on April 15.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 03:50 PM

US says N. Korea may hold nuclear test on anniversary

‘TV will die with its audience’ in face of metaverse threat

To reach young people, broadcasters will have to compete with gaming platforms like Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 03:00 PM

‘TV will die with its audience’ in face of metaverse threat

Arab Israelis flock to West Bank to choose babies’ sex

British-trained clinic director estimates she holds about 20 consultations a day.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 02:10 PM

Arab Israelis flock to West Bank to choose babies’ sex

Putin’s daughters sanctioned by US, hidden from public eye

The only known photo of the women shows them as little girls.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 01:20 PM

Putin’s daughters sanctioned by US, hidden from public eye

Covid-19 increases risk of blood clots for up to 6 months

Study shows even mild cases have higher danger of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 12:30 PM

Covid-19 increases risk of blood clots for up to 6 months

US warns of ‘mass overdoses’ from fentanyl-spiked drugs

DEA cites 7 events in which multiple people died in same location.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 11:40 AM

US warns of ‘mass overdoses’ from fentanyl-spiked drugs

1MDB-linked offshore companies repurposed to recoup stolen funds, says report

3 of the firms are 'overseen by administrators appointed by the Malaysian government'.

Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 11:15 AM

1MDB-linked offshore companies repurposed to recoup stolen funds, says report