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Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Munro was renowned for her short stories, which focussed on the frailties of the human condition.Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for
As college degrees bring poverty, Indians ask: Does education even…
Ralegaon, India – Sometimes, Shivanand Sawale rues his choices and dreams. Growing up in Dabhadi village in the Yavatmal district of western India’s Maharas
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest
Plan to expand electoral roll gets the go-ahead as New Caledonia is rocked by worst unrest in more than 30 years.France has adopted controversial reforms to New
PM Anwar says Malaysia doesn’t need new casino to boost…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government won’t consider approving another casino in the Southeast Asian nation.“Affirmative no,” Anwar s
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811
As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Fighting At least 20 people were injured in
Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war
President Joe Biden has slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking
More than half a million Palestinians flee as Israel escalates…
Israeli forces have intensified attacks across Gaza, bombarding a refugee camp in the centre of the Strip as tanks pushed deeper into eastern parts of Rafah cit
Court convicts German far-right politician for using Nazi slogan
Hocke was fined for using a Nazi motto – illegal in modern-day Germany – during a campaign rally in 2021.A court has convicted one of the best known figures
In Mexico’s election, candidates grapple with the search for the…
Mexico City, Mexico – Mother’s Day on Friday was a sombre occasion for Joanna Alvear of Toluca, Mexico. She began her day with hundreds of other women in th
At least 8 people dead as bus carrying farmworkers crashes…
Bus was carrying 53 farmworkers when it collided with a pick-up truck in central Florida, authorities say.At least eight people have been killed after a bus car
Michael Cohen resumes testimony in Trump hush-money trial
Trump’s former lawyer set to face tough cross-examination after testifying ex-president took part in hush-money scheme.Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael
Cannes film festival hopes for ‘no controversies’ as wars, scandals…
Cannes, France – The world’s most popular film festival opens on Tuesday with a French comedy, The Second Act, by prolific film director and musician Quenti
