Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ shorts up for auction
The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's…
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Workers remove first chunk of destroyed Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said…
2 months ago
Baltimore bridge being cut up after ship collision
The crumpled Baltimore bridge was being cut up in preparation for its removal, Maryland's governor said Sunday, promising "progress" was…
2 months ago
Maintenance staff shortage could clip aviation industry’s wings
By Elodie MAZEIN The United States is grappling with a shortage of maintenance workers in the aviation industry, with baby…
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US to restrict visas for ‘multiple’ Hong Kong officials
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2024 (AFP) - .The United States announced on Friday that it was "taking steps" to put fresh…
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Climate change is slowing heat waves, prolonging misery
Climate change is causing heat waves to slow to a crawl, exposing humans to extreme temperatures for longer than ever…
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Sticky-fingered journalists on Air Force One put on notice
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - Normally they're the ones grilling Washington power players. But the tables have been turned…
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Impact of Baltimore port closure on global supply chains
By Marie-Morgane LE MOEL PARIS, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - The bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore has…
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Russia faces backlash as veto ends UN’s N. Korea sanctions monitoring
SEOUL, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - Russia faced a mounting backlash Friday after using its veto power to effectively end…
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Cleanup begins in ‘very long road’ to recovery for Baltimore bridge, port
By Amel SEMMACHE BALTIMORE, March 29, 2024 (AFP) - Cranes began arriving Thursday at the scene of the catastrophic bridge…
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