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German climate group takes BMW and Daimler to court

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Frankfurt, Sept 21 (AFP/APP):A German environmental group on Tuesday said it was suing car giants BMW and Daimler to force them to reduce emissions faster, following recent court victories for climate activists. The NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) submitted applications to courts in Stuttgart and […]

Sudan says failed coup linked to ousted regime

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Khartoum, Sept 21 (AFP/APP):The Sudanese government said Tuesday that military officers and civilians linked to the ousted regime of longtime president Omar al-Bashir had attempted a coup but were swiftly brought under control. “We brought under control a coup attempt by military officers early Tuesday,” […]

Melbourne shuts construction sites after violent anti-vax protest

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Melbourne, Sept 21 (AFP/APP):Construction sites across Melbourne were abruptly shuttered Tuesday after labourers rioted against new vaccination requirements in Australia’s second-largest city. Sites will be closed for two weeks, in what authorities described as a response to “widespread non-compliance” with Covid-19 regulations and violent protests. […]

Pakistan-China Tourism seminar held in Qingdao

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BEIJING, Sep 21 (AAPP):In order to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China, China-Pakistan Two-Way Tourism Seminar was held at SCO Demonstration Area (SCODA) in Qingdao, Shandong province. The event was jointly organized by the SCODA, Qingdao Culture […]

US Democrats unveil plans to suspend debt limit

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Washington, Sept 21 (AFP/APP):Democratic congressional leaders on Monday unveiled plans to suspend the nation’s borrowing limit, following a White House warning of “economic catastrophe” unless that ceiling is raised. The legislation also would fund the government through the end of the year after the current […]

New Greece fire breaks out, prompting evacuations

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Athens, Sept 21 (AFP/APP):A wildfire broke out in a Greek seaside town northeast of Athens on Monday, burning through brush and pine trees and causing precautionary evacuations, firefighters said. The latest fire comes after Greece was shaken by deadly blazes last month fanned by a […]

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