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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North America
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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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…
10 months ago
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