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Jul 14, 2023
Paris [France], July 14: A police investigation has been launched after a chopped finger was sent to the official residence of the French president, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
US House debates 'culture wars' amendments to must-pass defense bill
Russian general says top military brass betrayed soldiers fighting in Ukraine
US govt tells vaccine makers to price updated COVID shots reasonably
Elon Musk launches AI startup
Jul 13, 2023
Oil prices pick up on U.S. inflation slowdown
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Gold rises as U.S. inflation slows
Chicago [US], July 13: Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose on Wednesday as U.S. inflation slowed.
U.S. crude supplies up, other petroleum data mixed
Houston [US], July 13: U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.7 million barrels per day (b/d) during the week ending July 7, 630,000 b/d more...
Australian flu vaccine uptake falls in winter amid cost-of-living pressures
Canberra [Australia], July 13: Influenza vaccine uptake in Australia has dropped in the current winter months as a result of fatigue from the COVID-19 pandemic...
Eastern bettongs return to Aussie state after century-long absence
Sydney [Australia], July 13: The environment department in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) announced on Thursday that eastern bettongs, which are small,...
UN Council condemns Quran burning; the West votes against resolution
Geneva [Switzerland], July 13: The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution condemning the Quran burning incident in Sweden as a provocative act that...
Global hunger toll stands at 735 million people: Report
Rome [Italy], July 13: Nearly three-quarters of a billion people suffer from hunger or malnutrition worldwide, according to a report released by several UN organisations...
US Congress and Blinken call on Havana to release political prisoners
Miami [US], July 13: US Congress and the United States' top American diplomat called on the Cuban government on Tuesday to release all political prisoners,...
G7 aims to boost Ukraine's air, naval forces to repel Russia
Vilnius [Lithunia], July 13: G7 countries plan to provide Kiev with modern equipment for its air and naval forces to repel Russia's aggression as part...
Mitsotakis and Erdogan hail 'positive climate' in Greece-Turkey ties
Vilnius [Lithunia], July 13: The leaders of Greece and Turkey have agreed to resume talks and confidence-building measures as they hailed a new "positive climate"...
The West has a long-term commitment to Ukraine
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 13: The West offered long-term security guarantees to Ukraine after NATO quelled Kyiv's hopes of a concrete timeline for joining the alliance.
North Korea announces test of Hwasong-18 missile, sends warning to US
Huw Edwards and the media scandal gripping the UK
US Southwest mired in heat wave
Senators offer bill to block any U.S. president
BBC presenter at centre of sex photo scandal named as lead anchor Edwards
NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances as Biden hits out at 'craven' Putin
Six people killed in chopper crash near Mount Everest
Jul 12, 2023
Thailand's PM Prayut to retire from politics
Taliban leader endorses Twitter, accuses Threads
The US is 'buckling' because of places where it rains and floods, where the sun is hot