TLE DESK: to research published Thursday that also warns curbing warming under 1.5C would now be essentially “impossible”. The annual Global Carbon Budget report looks […]
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Rare Patek Philippe Watch Fetches $17.6 Million at Geneva Auction
A rare Patek Philippe wristwatch has sold for a staggering $17.6 million (14.19 million Swiss francs) at auction in Geneva, nearly doubling its previous record […]
Syria Joins Global Coalition Against Islamic State After Historic White House Talks
TLE DESK: In a stunning diplomatic turn, Syria has officially joined the international coalition against the Islamic State group following landmark talks between President Ahmed […]
Turkey’s inflation cools to four-year low, offering tentative relief for struggling households
TLE DESK: Turkey’s long and painful battle with soaring prices appears to be showing signs of progress. Official data released on Monday revealed that annual […]
At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
TLE DESK: At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu […]
21 dead in fatal bus crash carrying funeral mourners in Kenya
TLE DESK: A bus carrying mourners back home from a funeral in southwestern Kenya overturned and plunged into a ditch on Friday evening, killing at […]
Indonesia cuts lawmaker perks as president tries to quell protests
TLE DESK: Indonesia cut financial perks for lawmakers on Sunday, after at least five people were killed in protests against economic hardship that have escalated into anger […]
Lithuania parliament confirms Ruginiene as prime minister
TLE DESK: Lithuania’s parliament on Tuesday confirmedInga Ruginiene as prime minister following the collapse of the previousgovernment in July over a corruption scandal. Ruginiene, who […]
Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel
TLE DESK: Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their Istanbul hotel room and their father hospitalised, Turkish media reported on Saturday, with initial suspicion […]
UK govt to challenge court block on migrant hotel
TLE DESK: The UK government said Friday (22 August) it would appeal a court ruling blocking it from housing asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, […]