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Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:36:10 GMT
US probe of journalist's death 'important step': Abu Akleh family
"This is an important step," a statement from the Palestinian-American family said, voicing hope for a "truly independent, credible and thorough probe." Abu Akleh was killed while covering an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank on May 11. ...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:28:12 GMT
Rich nations target $20 bn to wean Indonesia off coal
The United States, Japan, Canada and six European countries signed the accord with Jakarta on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali to ensure a "just power sector transition" away from Indonesia's coal-dependent economy, they said in a statement r...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:18:59 GMT
Djokovic to be granted visa for 2023 Australian Open, overturning three-year ban
Former world number one Novak Djokovic will be granted a visa to play in the 2023 Australian Open tennis Grand Slam tournament, local media reports said Tuesday, despite his deportation from the country in January.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:02:12 GMT
FIFA appeals for World Cup ceasefire in Ukraine
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, addressing leaders of the Group of 20 major economies gathered in Bali, said the World Cup opening Sunday in Qatar could serve as a "positive trigger" in the nearly nine-month Russian invasion of Ukraine. "My plea t...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:00:18 GMT
Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports
The Australian government had decided to grant the unvaccinated Serb a visa for the Grand Slam contest, overturning a three-year ban after his ejection from the country, said national broadcaster ABC and other domestic media. Australia's immigrati...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:58:11 GMT
Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports
The Australian government had decided to grant the unvaccinated Serb a visa for the Grand Slam contest, overturning a three-year ban after his ejection from the country, said national broadcaster ABC and other domestic media. Australia's immigrati...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:54:35 GMT
Humanity hits the eight billion mark
"The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity's shared responsibility for the planet," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. The UN attributes the growth to human development, ...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:38:18 GMT
Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open: reports
The Australian government had decided to grant the unvaccinated Serb a visa, overturning a three-year ban after his ejection from the country, said national broadcaster ABC and other media. Australia's immigration ministry and Tennis Australia wer...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:34:21 GMT
Beachboy Biden thrives on Bali vibes
"I don't think I'm going home," Biden joked to his host, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, enthusing about the beach stretching outside his hotel. Later Monday, at an evening press conference in a tropical garden, Biden's first words to journalists...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:32:57 GMT
World population hits 8 billion, UN says
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world's eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:16:15 GMT
Born this way: rats move to beat of Lady Gaga, study says
Researchers at the University of Tokyo played Mozart, Queen and Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" to rats wearing miniature sensors to detect even the tiniest movements. They found the rodents had an innate ability to synchronise their moves to the beat,...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:06:47 GMT
Despite bruising midterms, Trump readies for 2024 presidential run
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party is waning.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:04:14 GMT
China's Xi returns to global stage at G20 after Covid isolation
President Xi strode into Tuesday's G20 summit the morning after a three-hour meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden in which they promised to dial down the rhetoric and work to close the yawning gap between the two powers. With smiles and handsh...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:32:10 GMT
North Macedonia violin maker pursues the perfect pitch
Nearly 40 years later, Bogdanoski's son is now an acclaimed violinist performing in Barcelona, and his line of handcrafted, award-winning violins are sought out by top musicians around the world. "The talent that my son showed at an early age had t...

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:44:10 GMT
NFL Commanders stun previously unbeaten Eagles
The Eagles surrendered four turnovers, one more than they had over the first eight games of the season, in falling to 8-1. "Really proud of our guys. Really hard-fought game," Heinicke said. "To come up here in a hostile environment, Monday night, ...



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