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09Dec

Canada and Britain join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, amid human rights concerns

Canada and Britain have announced diplomatic boycotts of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, joining the US and Australia in taking such action amid allegations of human rights abuses in China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (Dec 8) said his government was "deeply troubled" by Chinese rights violations. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly cited concerns about the treatment of...

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07Dec

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Volcano Erupts Once Again! Rescue Efforts Unable to Continue

On Saturday (4 December) Mount Semeru, a volcano located on Indonesia’s most densely populated island of Java suddenly erupted and spewed gigantic columns of ash of more than 12 kilometres into the sky as well as sending searing gas and lava flowing down its slopes. Reports stated that the death toll stood at 13 with at least 98...

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07Dec

‘Ashamed’: Pakistan grapples with fallout from mob killing

People light oil lamps next to laid roses to express their condolences to the people of Sri Lanka, following the lynching of the Sri Lankan manager of a garment factory after an attack on the factory, in Karachi, Pakistan on Dec 5, 2021.Reuters A shocking and deadly mob attack on a Sri Lankan factory manager accused...

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07Dec

CEO sacks 900 employees via Zoom call right before holiday season

Screengrab from Tiktok/wanderellaco Imagine this — it's almost Christmas, you're working from home and you're invited to a Zoom call from your boss with your colleagues. Instead of an early holiday greeting, though, you get the boot. 900 employees faced this scenario when digital mortgage company Better.com's chief executive announced the sack in a three-minute call which has now gone viral. “I do...

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03Dec

YouTube Couple Nico & Kim Recall Baby’s Sudden Birth When They Were Going Out For A Meal

We are always planning for the future. However, no matter how many plans we make, sometimes, God has his own plans. Taiwanese YouTuber couple “That couple (那對夫妻)” Nico (品筠) and Kim (京燁) have been expecting their second child for a long time now. They got a happy surprise today (2nd November) when their expected child decided...

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22Nov

Australia to allow entry for fully vaccinated visa holders from Dec 1

Australia will allow entry for fully vaccinated eligible visa holders into the country from Dec 1 without applying for a travel exemption, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday (Nov 22), as it takes further steps to restart international travel. Australia will also welcome vaccinated citizens from Japan and South Korea from the beginning of next month,...

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16Nov

World’s 20 Best Places to Spend Christmas

There are certain destinations which spare no expense on Christmas. The following cities each deliver a magical experience unlike any other. Some immerse you in traditional Christmas cheer, snow-covered trees, and holiday food. Others, bring summer fun and a totally new spin on old themes. Here’s the world’s 20 best places to spend Christmas. West Bank,...

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12Nov

Australian PM says he has never lied while in public office

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday (Nov 12) he does not believe he has lied since he was elected to Parliament in 2007, rejecting allegations from French President Emmanuel Macron and others. Mr Macron this month said Mr Morrison had lied to him over Australia's decision to scrap a multibillion-dollar deal with France to...

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12Nov

Chinese state newspaper blasts ‘worship of turnover’ after Singles’ Day

The focus of China's Singles' Day shopping festival should shift from a "traffic and sales war" to one of science and technology, a state-backed newspaper said on Friday (Nov 12), describing the "worship of turnover" as incompatible with China's new development path. The article in the Securities Daily comes a day after the annual shopping blitz...

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09Nov

Philippine president’s daughter withdraws from mayor re-election

Sara Duterte, Davao City Mayor and daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, delivers a speech during a senatorial campaign caravan for Hugpong Ng Pagbabago (HNP) in Davao City, southern Philippines on May 9, 2019.Reuters The daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (Nov 9) withdrew her candidacy to run again for mayor of Davao City,...

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