Tareq Aziz, voice of Saddam's regime, buried in Jordan
Iraq's former foreign minister Tareq Aziz, who used his mastery of English to put a gloss on Saddam Hussein's murderous regime, was buried on Saturday in Jordan.
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ReutersKFC Malaysia temporarily shutters outlets citing challenging economy
KFC Malaysia has temporarily closed outlets in the country, citing challenging economic conditions, after local media reported that the closings were because of boycotts over the fast food chain's perceived links to Israel. Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country, is a staunch supporter of the Palestinians, and some Western fast-food brands in the country, as in some other Muslim nations, have been targeted by boycott campaigns over Israel's military offensive in Gaza. QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut franchises in Malaysia, said it temporarily closed KFC outlets "in response to challenging economic conditions".
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You Haven't Lived Until You've Seen This Alligator Clumsily Try to Climb Over a Fence
See You Later A particularly head-strong alligator had a hell of a time climbing a fence, as seen in a video making its rounds on Reddit. "As scary as they can be, alligators just don’t look as threatening when climbing a fence," the video's title posted to the AnimalsBeingDerps subreddit reads. The footage is just […]
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Father of Wycombe Abbey pupil who killed herself prays for grace, as inquest begins
The father of a private school pupil who took her own life has said he is praying for forgiveness for all those involved on the eve of an inquest into her death.
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Putin puts captured British armoured cars and American tanks on display after they were captured in Ukraine
Display in Moscow features British Saxon armoured personnel carrier, US Bradley tank and Swedish CV90
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China is gunning for the chief scientist of its COVID vaccine project, accusing him of 'serious discipline and law violations'
Yang Xiaoming was kicked from the National People's Congress earlier this month. He was in charge of the team that created the Sinopharm vaccine.
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Three women infected with HIV after getting ‘vampire facials’, CDC reports
The procedure, which rejuvinates skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles, gained popularity after Kim Kardashian got a vampire facial during an episode of Kim and Kourtney Take Miami
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Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
A 17-year-old is being questioned over one of the deadliest attacks on US law enforcement in decades.
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China’s $170bn gold rush triggers Taiwan invasion fears
China has built up a $170bn (£135bn) stockpile of gold after a record buying spree, in a move that has raised fears Beijing is preparing its economy for a possible conflict over Taiwan.
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Cash is king — for now: China signals it will slow transition to cashless society
With tourists struggling to access the two primary digital payment apps, Alipay and WeChat pay, Beijing has put measures in place to make cash payments easier
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Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount
Senior lawyer Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos insists that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not be too quick to take legal action, as criticism is common in politics. This comes following pressure by certain quarters calling for Anwar to sue Bloomberg over its ‘Johor casino’ article. The post Lawyer says PM should not be too hasty as calls to sue over Johor casino article mount appeared first on Twentytwo13.
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10 best makan places in KSL City Mall to add to your list
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Ethan Hawke Lost the Oscar for ‘Training Day’ and Denzel Washington Whispered in His Ear That Losing Was Better: ‘You Don’t Want an Award to Improve Your Status’
Ethan Hawke was nominated at the 2002 Oscars for best supporting actor for his performance in Antoine Fuqua’s crime thriller “Training Day.” He lost the prize to Jim Broadbent (“Iris”), but he immediately got some much-needed perspective from his “Training Day” co-star Denzel Washington, who happened to win the Oscar that same night for best …
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Inside the lavish wedding between WWE’s Erika Hammond and tech billionaire Ankur Jain
The couple were married in an extravagant ceremony in Egypt with the Great Pyramids serving as a backdrop
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11 best food spots in Bugis Junction for a yummilicious meal
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Nicole Kidman on Having 'Incredibly Loving' Daughters Support Her at AFI Awards: 'It's Beautiful' (Exclusive)
The actress was joined by husband Keith Urban and their two teenage daughters as she was honored at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala on April 27
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Transgender activist Henry Tse receives his new Hong Kong identity card
Hong Kong Transgender activist Henry Tse received his new Hong Kong identity card Monday morning after a yearslong legal battle to change the gender on his official document.
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Ben White’s dark arts and targeting Vicario: Inside Arsenal’s set-piece mastery
Ben White did not score either goal, and the records will show that he did not register an assist either. But for both of Arsenal’s set-piece goals in the first half of Sunday’s north London derby, the right-back played a crucial role.
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Manchester United will listen to offers for almost every player – including Marcus Rashford
Manchester United are prepared to listen to offers for the majority of their first-team squad this summer apart from a clutch of rising stars, Telegraph Sport understands.
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Martin Freeman responds to backlash over 'gross' sex scene between him and Jenna Ortega in Miller's Girl
The British star has broken his silence on the age gap controversy three months on
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Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister
Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country's deputy prime ministers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday confirmed the report of the resignation of Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, saying that he respected the decision, and that he has already started looking for a replacement. Srettha said it was normal that some people would be upset by the reshuffle, adding that he already sent a message to Parnpree, apologizing and thanking him for his work.