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Salman Rushdie attacked on stage in New York - Author Salman Rushdie, who suffered years of death threats after writing The Satanic Verses, attacked on stage in New York state. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:19:33 GMT |
Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left' - The Rhine is a key shipping route for Germany and Europe - so what happens if it's too shallow to use? Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:03:54 GMT |
Suspected bank robber rescued from tunnel near Vatican - Police believe the alleged gang member could have been burrowing into a bank near the Vatican. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:51:58 GMT |
Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns - Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:06:58 GMT |
Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK - The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:44:29 GMT |
Donald Trump does not oppose US bid to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant - The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:34:37 GMT |
German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks - The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:57:02 GMT |
Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers - The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron honey. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:19:52 GMT |
Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family - Her family says she suffered a severe brain injury when her car crashed into a house. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:48:50 GMT |
Who is Sir Ganga Ram and why his legacy lives on in India and Pakistan? - Hospitals built by Sir Ganga Ram still exist in both countries but not much is known about him. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:48:37 GMT |
Lee Jae-yong: Why South Korea just pardoned the Samsung 'prince' - Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted for bribery and embezzlement, has been granted a presidential pardon. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:29:34 GMT |
Johnson & Johnson to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch - By 2023 J&J will make all its baby powder using cornstarch following legal battles over talc's safety. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:14:42 GMT |
Lebanon man hailed hero for holding Beirut bank hostage over savings - The suspect demanded the Lebanon bank release his money, in anger at rules on withdrawals. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:10:04 GMT |
Darlings: Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma's domestic violence film wows India - Darlings, starring Alia Bhatt, is the story of a young couple in love - and violence and revenge. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:44:36 GMT |
Cantopop: Why Hong Kong is seeking solace in local music - Traumatised by political upheaval, people are reviving their interest in Cantonese-language music. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:42:27 GMT |
Malta: The only EU country where abortion is illegal leaves women scared - Malta is the only EU state with a total ban on abortion, but some believe change could be coming. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:38:30 GMT |
The librarian who defied the Taliban - Wahida Amiri became one of the leading voices against the Taliban's assault on women's rights. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:31:22 GMT |