South Korea’s Yoon declares mourning period after Halloween crush kills 151

Reuters 10/30/2022

SEOUL, Oct 30 (Reuters) – South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declared a period of national mourning on Sunday after a Halloween crush killed some 151 people in a packed nightlife area in Seoul. Yoon expressed condolences to…

At least 149 killed in stampede at Halloween event in South Korea

Reuters 10/30/2022

SEOUL  – At least 149 people were killed in a crush when a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley in a nightlife area of the South Korean capital Seoul on Saturday night, emergency officials said.…

Down on chips, Toyota goes back to basics with car keys

Reuters 10/27/2022

TOKYO  – Toyota Motor Corp. has discovered that even keys can be too “smart” for their own good. The world’s top-selling carmaker said on Thursday it would replace one of the two electronic “smart” keys it delivers…

Ukrainians hold out in east, prepare battle for Kherson

Reuters 10/27/2022

FRONT LINES NORTH OF KHERSON, Ukraine  – Ukrainian troops are holding out against repeated attacks by Russian forces in two eastern towns while those at the southern front are poised to battle for the strategic Kherson region, which…

Thai businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 mln

Reuters 10/26/2022

BANGKOK, Oct 26 (Reuters) – A Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million, marking the first time the beauty pageant organiser will be owned by a woman,…

China to impose consumption tax on e-cigarettes starting Nov

Reuters 10/26/2022

SHANGHAI – China’s Ministry of Finance will impose a consumption tax on e-cigarettes sold in China from Nov. 1, according to a notice published on Tuesday. The taxation policy will further entrench China’s once-scattered e-cigarette industry into…

Adidas ends Kanye West partnership over antisemitism, hate speech

Reuters 10/25/2022

Adidas AG is terminating its partnership with Kanye West immediately, the sporting goods maker said on Tuesday, reacting to a rash of offensive behaviour from the American rapper and designer. “Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any…

Man United must end relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, insists Gary Neville

Reuters 10/23/2022

LONDON – Cristiano Ronaldo’s fractious second spell at Manchester United “has to end” as soon as possible, according to the club’s former defender Gary Neville. The Portuguese forward, who recently scored his 700th career goal, has been…

Judi Dench says Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ uses ‘crude sensationalism’

Reuters 10/23/2022

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – British actress Judi Dench has called on Netflix to add a disclaimer to royal drama “The Crown”, joining a chorus of voices criticising the series’ fictionalised storylines. In a letter to The…

More flee Ukraine’s Kherson as Russian occupiers renew warnings

Reuters 10/23/2022

OLESHKY, Russia-controlled Ukraine, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Russian occupation authorities in the Ukrainian city of Kherson told civilians on Saturday they should leave immediately because of what they called the tense military situation as Ukraine’s forces advance.…

Brazil’s furriest police corporal becomes internet sensation

Reuters 10/19/2022

RIO DE JANEIRO — A rescue dog turned police mascot has become one of Brazil’s most beloved furry internet sensations. Dubbed “Corporal Oliveira,” the dog was taken in by Rio police officer Cristiano Oliveira, who found him…

Thousands take to streets of Paris to protest soaring prices

Reuters 10/17/2022

PARIS — Thousands of people took to the streets of Paris on Sunday to protest against soaring prices as weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike. The leader of…

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