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Manmohan Singh: technocrat who became India's accidental PM
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India's former PM Manmohan Singh dies aged 92
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Finns probe ship from Russia for 'sabotage' of cables
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Paterson, Bosch give South Africa edge over Pakistan in first Test
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Finns probing ship from Russia for 'sabotage' of cables
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Williams hits unbeaten 145 as Zimbabwe make Afghanistan toil
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Bowlers bring Pakistan back into first Test in South Africa
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Man City pay penalty for Haaland miss in Everton draw
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Paterson takes five wickets as Pakistan bowled out for 211
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India's Kohli fined for Konstas shoulder bump during fourth Test
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Kremlin cautions on 'hypotheses' over plane crash
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Pakistan military convicts 60 more civilians of pro-Khan unrest
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Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5 percent
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Syria authorities launch operation in Assad stronghold
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Record number of migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2024: NGO
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Kohli called out over shoulder bump with Konstas during fourth Test
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Rural communities urged to flee east Australia bushfire
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Sri Lanka train memorial honours tsunami tragedy
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Australia's top order fires to take charge of 4th Test against India
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S. Korea's opposition moves to impeach acting president
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'We couldn't find their bodies': Indonesian tsunami survivors mourn the dead
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Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan
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Konstas and Khawaja put Australia on top in 4th Test against India
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Lakers pip Warriors after another LeBron-Curry classic
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India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth festival
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Nepal hosts hot air balloon festival
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Asia stocks up as 'Santa Rally' persists
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Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
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Sydney-Hobart yacht crews set off on gale-threatened race
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Key public service makes quiet return in Gaza
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Fearless Konstas slams 60 as Australia take upper hand against India
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Bridges outduels Wembanyama, Celtics lose again
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Hungry Sabalenka ready for more Slam success
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Inadequate privacy safeguards and the stockpiling of sensitive customer information have made Australia a lucrative target in the eyes of foreign hackers, cybersecurity experts told AFP following a series of major data breaches.
EU watchdog backs Sanofi Covid booster jab
The EU on Thursday approved a Covid booster vaccine by French drug maker Sanofi and Britain's GSK after it gave positive results against the Omicron variant in trials.
Repeat Covid infections increase risk of health problems: study
People who have had Covid more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it once, the first major study on the subject said Thursday.
'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
When President Vladimir Putin announced in February that Russian forces were entering Ukraine, a wave of shock washed over 22-year-old student Vasilina Kotova that turned quickly to despair and then depression.
Zimbabwe's 'mental health benches' exported to the World Cup
Sitting next to a patient with depression on a garden bench in Zimbabwe's capital Harare, 70-year-old Shery Ziwakayi speaks gently, offering accessible therapy with a warm and reassuring smile.
Hackers demand $10 mn for stolen Australian health records
Hackers on Thursday demanded US$10 million to stop leaking highly sensitive records stolen from a major Australian healthcare company, as they uploaded yet more intimate details about customers.
UK nurses vote to strike over pay
British nurses will strike over pay, the Royal College of Nursing said on Wednesday, announcing the first UK-wide strike action in the union's 106-year history.
Indonesia revokes licences of drug firms over syrups linked to child deaths
Indonesia's food and drug agency on Wednesday revoked the licences of two chemical firms to distribute materials used in syrup medicines linked to a wave of child deaths caused by kidney failure or damage.
China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns
China reported its highest daily Covid caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.
Indonesia child deaths blamed on syrup medicines rise to 195
Indonesia said Monday the number of child deaths from kidney failure or damage linked to harmful substances found in syrup medicines has risen to 195.
Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence with Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Beijing Marathon back after two-year absence but Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Beijing Marathon back after two years but Covid rules in force
About 30,000 runners, some wearing face masks, took part on Sunday in a chilly and smoggy first Beijing Marathon since 2019 after Covid cancelled previous races.
Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns
Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.
Uganda's Museveni vows no national lockdown as Ebola cases rise
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Friday reiterated his refusal to impose a nationwide Covid-like lockdown to contain the spread of Ebola despite a worrying increase in cases.
Australia's 'irreplaceable' platypus threatened by dams: study
The future of the platypus, a unique duck-billed, egg-laying mammal only found in Australia, is under threat because they cannot climb over tall river dams, according to a new study.
Escape from Foxconn: Workers recount Covid chaos at iPhone factory
Zhang Yao recalls the moment he realised something had gone deeply wrong at the Chinese mega-factory where he and hundreds of thousands of other workers assembled iPhones and other high-end electronics.
UK researchers cure man who had Covid for 411 days
British researchers announced Friday they have cured a man who was continually infected with Covid for 411 days by analysing the genetic code of his particular virus to find the right treatment.
Monkeypox mostly spreads before symptoms appear, study suggests
People with monkeypox can spread the virus up to four days before symptoms appear, with more than half of transmissions potentially taking place during this period, a UK study estimated Tuesday.
'Stubborn' football chiefs urged to strengthen concussion rules
Football's "stubbornness" towards dealing with head injuries is endangering the health of players, a British brain injury charity said on Wednesday.
China imposes Covid lockdown on area around iPhone factory
Chinese authorities on Wednesday locked down the area surrounding the world's largest iPhone factory after workers fled the facility to avoid a virus outbreak and the resulting restrictions.
Hong Kong Sevens back after three years - will it be party time?
The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began -- but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament's famous hard-partying atmosphere.
Biden in Florida for final push before the midterms
Joe Biden scolded Republicans on social spending issues Tuesday in popular retirement spot Florida as the US president makes his closing pitch ahead of next week's midterm elections.
Invasive malaria mosquito spreading in Africa, researchers warn
New evidence has emerged that an invasive species of malaria-carrying mosquito from Asia is spreading in Africa, where it could pose a "unique" threat to tens of millions of city-dwellers, researchers warned Tuesday.
Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that its emergency committee had determined that monkeypox should continue to be classified as a global health emergency.
China iPhone factory under lockdown boosts bonuses for workers who stay
The world's largest iPhone factory in central China told staff Tuesday it would quadruple their bonuses if they remained at the plant after scores of workers fled a Covid outbreak at the facility.
Covid outbreak traps visitors at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disney Resort abruptly shut its doors Monday as Chinese authorities imposed a snap lockdown, trapping guests who are not permitted to leave until they test negative for Covid-19.
Nearly 150 killed in Halloween stampede in Seoul
Nearly 150 people, some in masquerade costumes, were killed and some 150 more were injured Saturday in a horrific stampede in central Seoul when a large crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into a narrow street, officials said.
Dozens suffer cardiac arrests in Seoul Halloween crush
Dozens of people suffered from cardiac arrest in the South Korean capital Seoul on Saturday, after thousands crowded into narrow streets in the city's Itaewon neighbourhood to celebrate Halloween, local officials said.
TB firmly on the rise after years of decline: WHO
Tuberculosis has rebounded after years of decline, killing an estimated 1.6 million people in 2021, up 14 percent in two years, new World Health Organization figures showed Thursday.
Study confirms AstraZeneca jab's higher risk of very rare clot
AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine has been linked to a 30-percent higher risk of getting a very rare blood clotting condition compared to the Pfizer jab, a large international study said Thursday.
Germany agrees plan to legalise recreational cannabis
Germany on Wednesday paved the way to legalising the purchase and possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use, as well as its production.