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Benedict’s high points at the beginning and the end

The sensitivity of Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict allowed the two men to live side-by-side in the Vatican. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/iPrXgDQ

Xi Jinping suggests dissent is OK, while internet videos are removed from Weibo

“Ours is a big country,” China’s president said in his televised New Year’s address. “It is only natural for different people to have different concerns or hold different views on the same issue.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ORdq8EV

‘Drop tower’ ride leaves two people stranded 50 metres high for four hours

Two hours after the brakes failed to release on the gondola, a ladder truck was dispatched to the scene. But the ladder’s reach was only 42 metres. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6vJdE7O

Prince Andrew’s deal with Giuffre bought one year of silence. Now the clause is about to expire

Giuffre is once again likely to be free to talk about the years of abuse she suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Hd2Rwib

Kim Jong-un vows ‘exponential’ boost in nuclear warheads after New Year missile test

Kim Jong-un says North Korea is compelled to boost the production of nuclear warheads “exponentially” to mass-produce tactical nuclear weapons. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/BmPdSKb

Missiles rain down on Ukraine as Putin gives combative New Year’s Eve speech

Set against a backdrop of Russian military servicemen and women, instead of the typical wintry vista of the Kremlin, Putin’s speech marked a significant shift in tone. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/3O2qhmt

Horoscope today, January 01, 2023: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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The day I came face-to-face with Russian brutality in Ukraine

An Australian aid-worker in Odesa recalls how countless Ukrainians are rising above tragedy and terror. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/34cfDFL

Julian Assange to ask for prison release to attend Vivienne Westwood’s funeral

In an exclusive interview, Stella Assange said her husband had issued a rare statement in honour of his friend, the iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/vyOJRuj

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler sued over alleged child sex assault in 1970s

The lawsuit alleges Tyler met the girl in 1973 when she was 16 and that he used his status as a well-known rock star to groom and sexually assault her. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/e10gavD

Trump's tax returns released after long fight with Congress

Democrats in Congress released six years' worth of former US President Donald Trump's tax returns after a long fight. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/26kgwsN

Training of Vayu Agniveers commences at ATS Belagavi

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Suspect in murders of Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania

Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death in their beds more than a month ago, a law enforcement official said on Friday. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Q9AokC0

Horoscope today, December 31, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dkJePEl

Netanyahu swears in hard-line government amid surge of resistance

Benjamin Netanyahu is back. His government will prioritise settlement expansion and legal reforms that critics say will endanger Israel’s democratic institutions. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dnzYigS

Pakistan should take care of minorities: MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on murder of Hindu woman in Sindh

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EU splits on COVID tests for passengers from China, UK takes a wait-and-see approach

Italy wants incoming travellers to be tested by all countries in the European Union. The UK, despite being out of it, is considering it too. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/aRLsECx

Horoscope today, December 30, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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‘Senseless barbarism’: Ukraine condemns barrage of missiles on Kyiv, Lviv

Some 70 cruise missiles were fired at numerous cities, the Ukraine Air Force said. Belarus complained an anti-rocket missile struck its territory. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ltCm2B5

Denmark may cancel national prayer day to help pay for arms

The president of the Danish Clergy Association said people should not have to choose between guns and bullets, and peace and reflection. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5O0AI3F

Ukraine ‘helped the West find itself again’, Zelensky says

Zelensky, in an annual speech, said Ukraine’s military resistance against the Kremlin had reinvigorated a belief in values across the world. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/sJzyNKa

It’s official, the UK just experienced its warmest year on record

Mark McCarthy from the Met Office’s national climate information centre, said it was the result of human-induced climate change. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MkBYGlt

Italy reports 50 per cent of passengers on China flights have COVID

Italian health authorities are sequencing the Milan tests to see if there are new variants, the Health Ministry said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SXLgVBM

Former pope Benedict ‘very sick’, Pope Francis calls for prayers

Bishops from Europe, the United States and beyond, urged the faithful to keep Benedict in their thoughts, after the Vatican followed Francis’ announcement. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/coxZ7Td

Horoscope today, December 29, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Cement cos likely to focus on volumes in FY24

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Large cement manufacturers such as Ultratech Cement, Ambuja Cements, Dalmia Bharat and Shree Cement are likely to record higher revenue growth given timely expansion, strong balance sheet and stable cashflow from operations. Their earnings per share (EPS) is expected to increase by 25-58% while revenue may grow by 15-25% year-on-year for FY24. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/s4wGeSL

Banks, NBFCs must be ready for market risks, tech threats: RBI

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Fast rising interest rates have strained borrowers' repayment capabilities. Companies are facing demand slowdown while rising input costs are impacting profit margins. While the fast adoption of digital payments has helped propel transactions to a high level, the influence of technology is also opening doors for many unwanted practices that banks should guard against, it said. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wPqUI17

More than a dozen injured as wild leopard goes on rampage in India

Officials said the animal first attacked forest officials at the Rain Forest Research Institute on the outskirts of the city of Jorhat. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/I7vxV5L

Republican refuses to quit after lying about ancestry, education, employment

George Santos invented his qualifications, his career on Wall Street, and even his religion. Now he’s about to be sworn in to Congress. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/mnfEzQL

Horoscope today, December 28, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Wednesday

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"Indian markets opened on a positive note following positive trade in Asian markets as China re-opens its economy and gradually ends it zero-covid policy giving boost to sentiments and raising hopes of a recovery," said Narendra Solanki - Head Fundamental Research- Investment Services, Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GOuBVIz

‘Clear act of provocation’: North Korea sends drones over border, one near Seoul

South Korea responded by scrambling jets and opening fire to try to shoot down North Korea’s drones. A South Korean fighter crashed in the process. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2VL6FGa

Horoscope today, December 27, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Ukrainian drone targets Russian airbase for second time this month

Ukrainian air force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat didn’t directly acknowledge his country’s involvement in the incident but said: “These are the consequences of Russian aggression.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/h8KW2Ey

‘Tukde Tukde’ gang mindset people paying tribute to Sadaiv Atal is matter of introspection: Gaurav Bhatia

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Tiger attack claims 1 life, 2 hospitalised in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar

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SAT sets aside Sebi's order to impose penalty on Bhushan Steel for disclosure lapses

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The ruling comes after an appeal was filed against the Sebi order, levying a Rs 2 lakh fine on Bhushan Steel for not making the requisite disclosure under LODR (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) rules from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/x8lMjmW

Credit card spends fall for the first time in six months

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"Going forward, we expect card expenditure to moderate further over the next couple of months due to the end of festive season and inflationary impact on consumer spending," said Bunty Chawla, analyst, IDBI Capital. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/EALFKmo

The moment British PM asks homeless man 'do you work in business?'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asks a homeless man ‘Do you work in business?’ while serving breakfast at a London shelter. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Mt6ZdbL

‘No longer part of the Russian world’, some Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on December 25

The idea of commemorating the birth of Jesus in December - rather than January 7- was considered radical in Ukraine. But Russia’s invasion changed many hearts and minds. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/thxmiLI

Avalanche in Austria leaves two missing

The avalanche occurred at about 3pm local time, according to Austrian media, adding that several helicopters and search teams deployed soon afterwards. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5f2iF9C

Millions across America and Canada hit by winter storm

Millions across America and Canada are spending Christmas Day without power, as a massive winter storm causes chaos across North America. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Xawi63g

Horoscope today, December 26, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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It’s not all doom and gloom: Reasons for optimism in 2023

As 2022 comes to an end, let’s remember that good things happened this year, too. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Fo9bNiW

Rahul Gandhi offers prayer at Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi

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Horoscope today, December 25, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Taliban orders NGOs to ban female employees from coming to work

Afghanistan’s Taliban-run administration has ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations to stop female employees from coming to work. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0nqtRPV

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi takes potshots at PM Modi, says nobody asks participants about their ‘clothes’

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‘I have a lot to do’: Serial killer Charles ‘The Serpent’ Sobhraj leaves prison

The 78-year-old French national, who is suspected of killing more than 20 Western backpackers on the “hippie trail” through Asia, says he now plans to sue alot of people. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wKJ7zlG

Murdoch tabloid says it regrets publishing Clarkson column on Meghan

The Sun says it regrets publishing the “awful” column, which attracted tens of thousands of complaints to the media watchdog. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Wc87erP

Protestors swarm Paris after shooter kills three people

Protestors have swarmed Paris after a man killed at least three people and injured others in a shooting. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zAaoiK9

China’s COVID surge is infecting 37 million people a day

Nearly 37 million people in China are being infected with COVID-19 day each day, according to estimates from the government’s top health authority. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xAbHlN4

Horoscope today, December 24, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Cultural festival organised in Srinagar to showcase talents from J&K

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Researchers believe men don’t see mess the same way women do

University of Cambridge academics investigated why women, on the whole, are left to do more housework than men and why men fail to see this imbalance. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZUS6WwR

'Bomb cyclone' threatens Christmas travel in the US

Travellers across the US East Coast are bracing for one of the worst Christmas travel periods in decades. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wJSivT5

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on record $US375m bail

The cryptocurrency entrepreneur will be released on strict bail terms including what is believed to be the largest US federal pretrial bond ever of $US250m. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DZl3r28

India, China agreed to maintain security and stability along LAC in western sector: MEA

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‘The sooner, the better’: Scepticism over Putin’s claim he wants end to war in Ukraine

Despite the Russian president’s comments, the White House says Putin has “shown absolutely zero indication that he’s willing to negotiate”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/cq6Sg7a

Horoscope today, December 23, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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‘A clear message’: UN council demands end to violence in historic Myanmar vote

In its first ever-resolution on the South-east Asian nation, the council also urged the release of all “arbitrarily detained” prisoners including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RtP1GYn

School bus video shows last known footage of missing girl in US

Police have released the last known footage of missing girl Madalina Cojocari getting off a school bus in North Carolina. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/u651MZj

Punjab Police summons Charanjit Singh Channi over violation of electoral code of conduct

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French serial killer ‘the serpent’ who inspired a Netflix series to be released

Charles Sobhraj is accused of killing 20 young Western backpackers across Asia in the 70s and 80s with his crimes the subject of a popular Netflix TV series. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/SWIVFDm

Horoscope today, December 22, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Foreign investors buy Indian equities in December first half even as stocks slip

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Between November 16 and 30, when benchmarks rose to record high levels, foreign fund inflows logged Rs 7350 crore from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Y1CaxOu

Jacinda Ardern distances herself from Harry and Meghan over new Netflix show

The prime minister’s office says an interview for a new Netflix documentary series was done years ago and that her involvement has nothing to do with the estranged royals. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Yi74RcO

Zelensky shows up stuttering Russian offensive by visiting city Putin desperately wants

The Ukrainian president has made a surprise visit to Bakhmut, the town that has been nicknamed “the meat grinder” and that has long eluded capture by Moscow. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/xHLaqZP

Former Nazi secretary, 97,sentenced over 10,000 deaths

Former concentration camp official, 97, sentenced over 10,000 deaths. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/f1lcoej

‘Congress never respected women,’ Rachana Reddy on Ajay Rai’s ‘latke jhatke’ remarks against Smriti Irani

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‘Congress never respected women,’ Rachana Reddy on Ajay Rai’s ‘latke jhatke’ remarks against Smriti Irani from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/JcuYrXy

Taliban bans women from Afghan universities

The latest Taliban restriction on female education is likely to raise concerns in the international community. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/tGMNb39

Horoscope today, December 21, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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'Pakistan sending drugs': DGP Dilbag Singh speaks on Pak’s intentions to influence Kashmir’s youth

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Donald Trump referred for criminal prosecution over US Capitol attack

The committee’s decision sends a powerful sign that it believes the former president committed certain crimes and must be held to account. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/RjaFKEA

Rebellion in Jharkhand Congress: Dissenters hold ‘Save Congress’ meeting

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Harry and Meghan join Greta Thunberg, Jacinda Ardern in new Netflix show

Social justice attorney Bryan Stevenson and the late US Supreme Court associate justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will also appear in the new series. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/k60u1s7

HDFC Bank seeks to raise $1-billion loan from overseas market

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RBI in July hiked the external commercial borrowing limit to $1.5 billion from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FO3Bhqd

‘We love this team’: Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

“This team made people fall in love with them for the first time in decades,” said one relieved fan in Buenos Aires. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/uhNqJfM

Reports of riots in Paris after World Cup loss

Police officers are responding to reports that some fans are rioting through the streets of Paris following France's loss to Argentina in the World Cup. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FX8MoTe

‘They’re just so brave’: Americans sound off on Meghan and Harry’s doco

Americans feel more positively about the couple than their British counterparts, according to polling for Newsweek. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/yg3Oo1M

Texas mayor declares emergency over migrants

The mayor of a Texas border town has declared a state of emergency as migrant numbers grow. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/utgzxhA

Horoscope today, December 19, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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‘Persistent disobedience’: Anti-abortion priest defrocked by Vatican for blasphemous posts

Frank Pavone remains a firm supporter of Trump: His Twitter handle features him wearing a “MAGA” hat with a background photo featuring the former US president. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/DZLX6vn

Pope signed resignation letter in 2013 in case of bad health

Francis, who turned 86 on Saturday, said the letter was to be used if severe and permanent health problems made it impossible for him to carry out his duties. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/2IMB71q

Pope Francis to return Vatican Parthenon Marbles to Greece

The surprise announcement is likely to intensify pressure on the British Museum in London to return its large collection of Parthenon friezes to Athens. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Auxp9Ob

US Capitol rioter charged with plotting to kill agents who investigated him

“You guys are taking them out at their office,” the 33-year-old said on one recording, according to the complaint. “You don’t have time to train or co-ordinate, but every hit has to hurt.” from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/FBfv0kt

Ukrainians focus on resilience a day after major Russian strikes

President Volodymyr Zelensky said workers had begun repairs even before the air raid warnings were lifted. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/jRX2iep

Former FTX chief set to reverse contesting US extradition

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to appear in court in the Bahamas on Monday (US time) to reverse his decision to contest extradition to the United States, where he faces fraud charges. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/u3HGxSX

Outrageous' amount of lost luggage spotted at Auckland Airport

A traveller has captured a room full of lost and unclaimed luggage at Auckland Airport. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/8TNs0xH

Horoscope today, December 18, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Russia launches fresh range of strikes on Ukraine

Ukraine's capital came under one of the biggest attacks of the war on Friday as Russia's invading forces fired dozens of missiles across the country. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/R29LpMc

“It is not 1962 anymore”: Former ITBP jawan remembers Indo-China war

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Lady Susan Hussey apologises in ‘warm’ meeting with Ngozi Fulani

The Royal Households also made a commitment to training programs, including “examining what can be learnt from Sistah Space”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/OPrGR9t

Tawang clash: Rahul Gandhi says China thrashed our soldiers, BJP hits back

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Brittney Griner says she will advocate for Americans detained abroad, resume career

“I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going,” she said in her first public statement. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/dsrm3nx

“People now realizing real face of Rahul Gandhi”, KC Venugopal on Bharat Jodo Yatra

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“People now realizing real face of Rahul Gandhi”, KC Venugopal on Bharat Jodo Yatra from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/Sh8R0co

Ride fails at London amusement park

A cable on the slingshot ride snapped at a London amusement park. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/6wTy70n

Micrometeorite strike likely cause of leak on International Space Station

The leak prompted a pair of Russian cosmonauts to abort a planned spacewalk earlier in the day.  from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/MfAnG4E

Tawang Clash: Tibetans-in-exile protest in Mcleodganj against China

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Moscow warns of ‘consequences’ if US Patriot missiles go to Ukraine

Growing amounts of US military assistance, “would mean even broader involvement of military personnel in the hostilities and could entail possible consequences,” Russia’s foreign ministry said. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/eBrRwqd

Horoscope today, December 16, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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Ellen DeGeneres' friend and Ellen Show DJ tWitch dies age 40

Celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres are paying tribute to The Ellen Show DJ, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who died age 40. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/0sZLzdU

‘Cowards’: China recalls diplomats involved in beating of protester in Manchester

The UK asked China to waive the diplomats’ immunity, so they could be questioned over the assault of Hong Kong protestor Bob Chan. Instead, they fled. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/Qh9r3zn

Fed downshifts to half-point hike, sees 5.1% rate next year

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The Federal Open Market Committee raised its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to a 4.25% to 4.5% target range. Policymakers projected rates would end next year at 5.1%, according to their median forecast, before being cut to 4.1% in 2024 -- a higher level than previously indicated. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/JvPyB70

‘Ugly stain’: Iran booted from UN women’s body in response to crackdown

The 45-member Commission on the Status of Women meets annually and aims to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/lD15dsu

‘Procedural error’: Auction of untouched archipelago shelved in Indonesia

The water around the Widi Islands features some of the world’s most diverse coral and marine life while the rainforests are home to kingfishers and falcons. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/fJYlwzM

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu arrives in Delhi, to meet party leadership

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Heiress known as ‘Hawaii’s last princess’ dies at 96

A news release said Abigail Kawānanakoa died peacefully in her Honolulu home with her wife, Veronica Gail Kawānanakoa, at her side. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/791PylQ

Bipartisan bid to ban China’s TikTok unveiled in US Senate

FBI Director Chris Wray said TikTok’s US operations raise national security concerns, flagging the risk that the Chinese government could harness it to influence users or control their devices. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/E2jWv6b

Study suggests any surface can be turned into power source by using paper-thin solar cell

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EU becomes first major economy to legislate world-first ‘green tariffs’

Emission intense exporting countries that fail to decarbonise industries such as iron and steel will now face an effective carbon tax for goods flowing into the bloc. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5nW8Jqu

Sculptures to be adorned on streets of Bhubaneswar for Hockey World Cup

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Nearly 34 years after Pan Am 103 bombing, suspect appears in US court

Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi appeared in a Washington courtroom nearly 34 years after a bomb on board the Boeing 747 killed all 259 people on board. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/KLH7A2t

Harry implies royals lied to protect Prince William in latest Netflix trailer

The main focus of the first three episodes of the much-anticipated documentary, which aired last week, was on the couple’s treatment from the British tabloid press and how it had impacted their relationship.  from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/diTqy4l

1.25 lakh crore black money confiscated: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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‘Game changer’: US says scientists have made breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy

The fusion reaction generated more energy than it consumed. Though that is still many years away, the technology offers the promise of abundant carbon-free electricity. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/zykpSqU

Iran protests: Man publicly hanged by government

Iran is one of the world’s top executioners and typically executes prisoners by hanging. So far this year, it has executed over 500 prisoners. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/flYVK9b

Horoscope today, December 13, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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China reopening to curb growth: Goldman President

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron said China's road to reopening could be "bumpy," which coupled with the scenario of a mild recession in Europe and the US could lead to a tougher economic climate. from Stocks-Markets-Economic Times https://ift.tt/fCR5eE9

Public execution, floggings mark revival of Taliban punishments

The strict religious regime, that is seeking international recognition and is desperate for economic help, had refrained from brutal penalties. That’s changed. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ArYndCO

Kosovo’s Serbian minority clash with police as roads blocked in protest

The latest protests were triggered by the arrest of a former Serbian police officer who resigned in protest of a plan to scrap Serbian license plates used in Kosovo. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ZpbudIK

Congressional Republicans split on whether to attack investigations into Trump

The emerging divide raises another sign of Trump’s uncertain position in the Republican Party after a month of taking blame for a disappointing midterm election result. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/5sw0I1l

Horoscope today, December 12, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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From the Archives, 1972: Man on the Moon? Ho hum, says America

Three years after Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, Americans TV audiences were showing little interest in the latest Apollo mission. Derryn Hinch reported from Houston. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/1Nf0bkB

‘Fish’s head is completely rotten’: Russian soldiers reportedly unhappy with Putin, generals

Some at the mid-levels of the military, Igor Girkin said, were open about their dissatisfaction with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and even Putin. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/F8sGRxN

Sworn off corruption: crucifix, sashes and protests greet Peru’s new cabinet

Peru’s new president Dina Boluarte swore in her cabinet just three days after becoming the country’s first female head of state and asked each minister to pledge not to be corrupt while in office. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/wDblIt7

Harry’s Netflix attacks ‘put royal family’s safety at risk’

The former head of protection to the late Queen raises fears that comments in the series could inflame Sussex supporters and fixated individuals. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/9tYyhM7

FIFA pays tribute to sports writer at World Cup as Grant Wahl’s family looks for answers

American writer Grant Wahl was honoured with a tribute at the desk where he would have been watching the quarter-final match between France and England. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/7WE0raj

Three dead, several missing after explosion on Channel Island of Jersey in UK

An explosion and fire in an apartment building on the Channel Island of Jersey hsas killed at least three people. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/ishxTQ4

Train will be launched between Tamil Nadu and Kashi: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Horoscope today, December 11, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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French MP ejected from theatre after ‘drunkenly’ disrupting play

The politician, a former political ally of President Emmanuel Macron, has been mocked by opposing MPs after being called out on Twitter by the play’s director. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/bkmiju1

China’s COVID numbers are about to explode. Experts say it’s not ready

Authorities have pinned their hopes on the Omicron strain being less severe than previous variants. But winter is “the worst time to fight the battle”. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/IUmW4Jb

Harry and Meghan defend their Netflix series

Harry and Meghan have hit back at headlines by defending their Netflix series as King Charles and Camilla meet Hollywood royalty. from Sydney Morning Herald - World https://ift.tt/HXv4AbB

For good governance, you need to connect with common people, know their problems: Droupadi Murmu

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Horoscope today, December 10, 2022: Here are the astrological predictions for your zodiac signs

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