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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:48:12 GMT
Iran's Rouhani urges Europe to avoid 'threats or pressure'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani Sunday urged Europe to avoid "threats or pressure" in any negotiations with Tehran, as he received Ireland's foreign minister amid diplomatic efforts to revive a landmark nuclear deal. Ireland is currently "facilitat...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:44:11 GMT
Chinese FM defends Hong Kong reform proposals as 'reasonable'
Beijing's controversial proposal to introduce new veto powers on Hong Kong's legislative elections are "lawful, just and reasonable," China's foreign minister said Sunday, after the move was criticised as an attack on the city's freedoms. Legislati...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:36:58 GMT
Swiss vote on proposal to ban full-face veils in public places
Switzerland votes Sunday on whether to ban full facial coverings in public places, despite women in Islamic full-face veils being an exceptionally rare sight in Swiss streets. 

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:07:53 GMT
Prince Harry, Meghan to lift the lid on royal split in tell-all TV interview
After a week of digs at Britain's royal family, just how far will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go in their hotly anticipated interview with Oprah Winfrey? 

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:57:02 GMT
Myanmar protesters vow more rallies after military raids on opposition figures
Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators have vowed big turnouts Sunday as the junta regime intensifies its crackdown, following overnight raids in parts of Yangon which targeted officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's political party. 

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:56:13 GMT
Lonely Joe, rampant Rishabh: Five talking points from India v England
India crushed England inside three days of the fourth Test to clinch the series 3-1 and book their meeting with New Zealand in the World Test Championship final. AFP Sport looks at five talking points from the high-profile contest: - Too much for ...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:22:52 GMT
Pope visits Iraqi Christians, leads prayer for 'victims of war' in Mosul
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday for "victims of war" outside a centuries-old church in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, heavily damaged by the Islamic State group. 

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:56:12 GMT
Kohli sets sights on 'one big game' to win World Test Championship
Skipper Virat Kohli said India were "relieved" to make the inaugural World Test Championship final and would now focus on that "one big game" against New Zealand in June after seeing off England. India crushed Joe Root's side inside three days in t...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:40:15 GMT
Boyfriend of Myanmar protest 'martyr' vows resistance
Hein Yar Zar grimaced as a tattoo artist etched onto his chest the features of his first love, a young protester whose death has become a symbol of resistance against Myanmar's junta. Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing was shot in the head during a demonstra...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:58:12 GMT
China exports spike to highest in decades after Covid-19 hit
China's export growth jumped to the highest in over two decades, official data showed Sunday, with imports also surging in a sharp bounceback from the coronavirus outbreak that had brought activity to a near halt. Electronics and textile exports su...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:54:19 GMT
Space-starved Singapore builds floating solar farms in climate fight
Thousands of panels glinting in the sun stretch into the sea off Singapore, part of the land-scarce city-state's push to build floating solar farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It may be one of the world's smallest countries, but the prosperous...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:46:16 GMT
Myanmar protesters rally after overnight raids on opposition figures
Myanmar anti-coup demonstrators have vowed big turnouts Sunday as the junta regime intensifies its crackdown, following overnight raids in parts of Yangon which targeted officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's political party. The country has been in cha...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:42:18 GMT
Delivery co-op seeks to serve decent work conditions for riders
It may have taken a cracked rib, but Bruno Giraud is now joining a growing number of French riders trying to challenge the business model of meal delivery platforms. Giraud, 40, initially found it cool that he could cycle for his job by delivering ...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:24:19 GMT
French justice in dock as Sarkozy cries 'scandal'
The French justice system has scored a series of major victories in high-profile corruption cases against right-wing politicians, but the successes have sparked claims of bias and verbal attacks on prosecutors and judges. After the stunning convic...

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:04:20 GMT
Ledecky nabs fourth win at Texas Pro Swim
Five-time Olympic gold medallist Katie Ledecky closed out the Pro Swim Series in San Antonio with a dominant victory in the 800m freestyle on Saturday, her fourth win in as many days. "I wanted to finish the meet on a good note, a positive note, an...



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