Russia’s Navalny says he could face life in prison

Moscow, April 26 (AFP/APP): Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Wednesday he could face life in prison on “terrorism” charges while another popular opposition politician went on trial in Russia’s escalating clampdown on dissent. Authorities are taking the crackdown on freedoms in Russia to new […]

Brecel stuns O’Sullivan at world snooker

London, April 26 (AFP/APP): Ronnie O’Sullivan suffered an extraordinary collapse as he was knocked out of this year’s edition by Luca Brecel on Wednesday, after beating Mark Williams to set up a quarter-final with the seven-time world champion. Reigning title-holder O’Sullivan resumed 10-6 ahead only […]

Canada’s Teck Resources cancels breakup vote

Ottawa, April 26 (AFP/APP): Canadian mining group Teck Resources at the last minute on Wednesday cancelled a shareholder vote on splitting its metals and coal operations into two companies, while continuing to push back against Swiss giant Glencore’s takeover effort. The Vancouver-based company twice rejected […]

Finish it Mr. Powerful: STRAIGHT TALK by Hafeez Khan

There are many versions regarding the final words of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto before he was led to the gallows. There is one, favored by his supporters. It narrates that as the noose was tightened, Bhutto was in a defiant mood andtold the highly nervous executioner, […]

Biden shrugs off age concerns, saying ‘I feel good’

Washington, April 26 (AFP/APP): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday shrugged off voter concerns over his age, saying he feels “good” about seeking a second term to take on the “danger” he believes Donald Trump poses to American democracy. “I feel good, I feel excited […]

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