Thousands evacuated in Sydney as torrential rain hits east coast
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About 1226.8mm of rain has fallen on Sydney already this year, beating its annual average.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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About 1226.8mm of rain has fallen on Sydney already this year, beating its annual average.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council
Approval requires a two-thirds majority of the assembly members that vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’, with abstentions not counting.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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UN to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council
Approval requires a two-thirds majority of the assembly members that vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’, with abstentions not counting.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
Royal Navy hit by major fuel theft – media
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The diesel was reportedly intended for HMS Bulwark amphibious assault ship
More than £250,000 ($327,000) of diesel was stolen from a Royal Navy warship, The Sun reported on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the UK’s biggest fuel thefts.
The heist was believed to have been underway for weeks at a high security naval base, HMNB Devonport, in the port city of Plymouth in southwestern England.
The “siphoned” diesel was reportedly intended for HMS Bulwark, which is one of two amphibious assault ships in the Royal Navy. “...
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The diesel was reportedly intended for HMS Bulwark amphibious assault ship
More than £250,000 ($327,000) of diesel was stolen from a Royal Navy warship, The Sun reported on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the UK’s biggest fuel thefts.
The heist was believed to have been underway for weeks at a high security naval base, HMNB Devonport, in the port city of Plymouth in southwestern England.
The “siphoned” diesel was reportedly intended for HMS Bulwark, which is one of two amphibious assault ships in the Royal Navy. “...
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France opens tax fraud probe over consultancies in government
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French prosecutors said on Wednesday they have opened a probe into suspected tax fraud by management consultancies whose record contracts with the
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French prosecutors said on Wednesday they have opened a probe into suspected tax fraud by management consultancies whose record contracts with the
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France opens tax fraud probe over consultancies in government
French prosecutors said on Wednesday they have opened a probe into suspected tax fraud by management consultancies whose record contracts with the government has caused problems for President Emmanuel Macron on the campaign trial. France's financial crimes…
More than 50% of European population supports cannabis legalisation: Report
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More than half of the European population support legalisation of adult use of cannabis and around 30% of them are interested in purchasing it, acc
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More than half of the European population support legalisation of adult use of cannabis and around 30% of them are interested in purchasing it, acc
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Ukraine war: United Nations to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council
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The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a U.S.
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The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a U.S.
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Ukraine war: United Nations to vote on suspending Russia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a U.S. push to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of "gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights" by invading Russian troops in Ukraine. A two-thirds majority…
Kyrgyzstan takes full control of Central Asia’s largest gold mine
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After over two decades, Kyrgyzstan has taken full control of Kumtor Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in Central Asia.
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After over two decades, Kyrgyzstan has taken full control of Kumtor Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in Central Asia.
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Kyrgyzstan takes full control of Central Asia’s largest gold mine
After over two decades, Kyrgyzstan has taken full control of Kumtor Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in Central Asia. The goldmine was at the heart of the battle between the Kyrgyzstan government and Canadian mining company Centerra Gold. The mine…
Turkey suspends Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia
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Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
Armenia, Azerbaijan gear up for Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks
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Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders order their foreign ministers to begin preparation of a future peace treaty.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders order their foreign ministers to begin preparation of a future peace treaty.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
Ukraine forces appear to kill captured Russians in video: Report
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The clip, verified by the New York Times, was filmed north of the village of Dmytrivka, near the town of Bucha.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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The clip, verified by the New York Times, was filmed north of the village of Dmytrivka, near the town of Bucha.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift
Spain says meeting an opportunity to open a ‘new stage’ in ties with Morocco based on ‘mutual respect’.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift
Spain says meeting an opportunity to open a ‘new stage’ in ties with Morocco based on ‘mutual respect’.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
Poland says diplomacy with Russia ‘makes no sense’
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Propping up the Ukrainian militarily and hitting Russia with sanctions is the way to go, President Duda says
The only type of diplomatic engagement Western nations should have with Russia is setting ultimatums, Polish President Andrzej Duda said, as cited by CNN on Wednesday.
Duda defended the position previously expressed by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who criticized some European leaders, particularly French President Emmanuel Macron, for keeping diplomatic channels with Russia open. Morawiecki com...
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Propping up the Ukrainian militarily and hitting Russia with sanctions is the way to go, President Duda says
The only type of diplomatic engagement Western nations should have with Russia is setting ultimatums, Polish President Andrzej Duda said, as cited by CNN on Wednesday.
Duda defended the position previously expressed by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who criticized some European leaders, particularly French President Emmanuel Macron, for keeping diplomatic channels with Russia open. Morawiecki com...
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US territory hit by massive power outage
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Major power plant in Puerto Rico hit by fire
Nearly 350,000 customers have been left without electricity after Puerto Rico was hit by a major power outage late on Wednesday.
The blackout was caused by a fire at Costa Sur, one of the largest power plants on the Caribbean island. The blaze triggered emergency shut offs at other units, according to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa).
Fire fighters have been working late into the night to extinguish the flames....
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Major power plant in Puerto Rico hit by fire
Nearly 350,000 customers have been left without electricity after Puerto Rico was hit by a major power outage late on Wednesday.
The blackout was caused by a fire at Costa Sur, one of the largest power plants on the Caribbean island. The blaze triggered emergency shut offs at other units, according to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (Prepa).
Fire fighters have been working late into the night to extinguish the flames....
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Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid curbs
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Shanghai on Thursday said it was trying its best to improve the distribution of food and essential goods to locked-in residents, responding to grow
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Shanghai on Thursday said it was trying its best to improve the distribution of food and essential goods to locked-in residents, responding to grow
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Shanghai vows to improve food deliveries as discontent grows over Covid curbs
Shanghai on Thursday said it was trying its best to improve the distribution of food and essential goods to locked-in residents, responding to growing discontent over such difficulties as covid curbs stretched into an 11th day. China's financial hub has fallen…
Hong Kong activists fade from view as national security case drags
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Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists have disappeared from view as their prosecution under a security law drags into its second year, wit
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Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists have disappeared from view as their prosecution under a security law drags into its second year, wit
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Hong Kong activists fade from view as national security case drags
Hong Kong's most prominent democracy activists have disappeared from view as their prosecution under a security law drags into its second year, with lawyers and family members warning the defendants are losing faith in the courts. The 47 activists make up…
Austria expels four Russian diplomats for breach of norms
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The move comes after a group of EU countries expelled dozens of Russian diplomats this week over the war in Ukraine.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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The move comes after a group of EU countries expelled dozens of Russian diplomats this week over the war in Ukraine.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
Burkina Faso: Ex-president Kabore released from house arrest
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Release of former president comes as military court sentences another ex-president to life imprisonment.
Published On 7 Apr 2022
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Release of former president comes as military court sentences another ex-president to life imprisonment.
Published On 7 Apr 2022