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Australia’s Qantas delays target date for international flights
The airline now says it is aiming to resume international flights in October, as it reported a 75 percent plunge…
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US transport department faults aviation body over Boeing 737 MAX
In new report, US Transportation Department says ‘much work remains’ in fixing how aviation body certifies new planes. The United…
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Justice has failed Sri Lanka civil war victims: UNHCR
Efforts to ensure justice for victims have failed, Michelle Bachelet says while introducing her report on Sri Lanka to the…
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Gunmen kill 36 in attacks in northern Nigeria
Armed bandits kill people, burn down houses in villages of Kaduna and Katsina states. Gunmen killed 36 people in two…
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Two dead in shootout between Philippine police, narcotics agents
Two Philippine police officers were killed and one injured in an attack with a narcotics enforcement squad, following a bungled…
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India plans new social media controls after face-off with Twitter
New Delhi, angry with Twitter for ignoring request to erase accounts, wants content down within 36 hours when asked. Chafing…
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Australia passes law making Facebook and Google pay for news
The legislation could provide a framework for other countries looking to address platforms’ dominant position. Australia’s parliament passed landmark legislation…
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US report on Khashoggi murder critical for justice: UN expert
The pending release of an unclassified United States intelligence report on the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will be…
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Biden overturns Trump bans on green cards and work permits
Trump-era measure restricting many visa applicants cited need to protect US jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic. US President Joe Biden has…
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Ecuador increases death toll in prison riots to 79
The number of inmates killed in riots at three separate prisons in Ecuador this week has increased to 79, authorities…
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