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HRW denounces Turkey arrests ahead of NATO summit

Human Rights Watch on Thursday denounced Turkey's arrest of over 200 people ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, saying it showed a "ruthless intolerance" of freedom of speech and assembly.

Venezuelans trapped alive after twin quakes kill at least 164

Desperate Venezuelans battled Thursday to rescue loved ones trapped alive beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes that killed at least 164 people.

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Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse in Myanmar

At a scam compound in Myanmar, Filipina worker Pieta had just days to romance strangers online and trick them into investing in a fake business -- failing which she would be beaten or tortured with electric shocks.

Writer Kamel Daoud sued in France over prizewinning book

Acclaimed writer Kamel Daoud is being sued in France for invasion of privacy by an Algerian survivor of a 1990s massacre in the north African country, a source close to the case said on Friday.

After the party, Mexican agave farmers face tequila hangover

From George Clooney to LeBron James, American celebrities have cashed in on tequila's soaring popularity. But in Mexico, producers of the agave plant used to make the country's most famous liquor are nursing a nasty hangover.

In Rio de Janeiro, a wrong turn leads from paradise to peril

One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in the seaside city.

Convicted murderers executed in Florida, Texas

Two men convicted of murder, including one who spent more than 25 years on Death Row, were executed by lethal injection in the southern US states of Florida and Texas on Thursday.

Convicted murderer executed in Florida

An inmate who spent more than 25 years on Death Row for murder was executed by lethal injection in the southern state of Florida on Thursday, with another convict due to be put to death within hours in Texas.

Moderna Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

Reports fourth quarter revenues of $1.0 billion, GAAP net loss of $(1.1) billion and GAAP EPS of $(2.91); loss includes approximately $0.2 billion of non-cash charges related to manufacturing resizingReports full-year revenues of $3.2 billion, GAAP net loss of $(3.6) billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $(9.28)Expects 2025 revenue range of $1.5 to 2.5 billion andending cash balance of approximately $6 billionSubmitted three investigational mRNA products for regulatory approval, including Moderna's next-generation COVID vaccine, RSV vaccine for high-risk adults aged 18 to 59, and flu/COVID combination vaccine

LQR House Announces Strategic Partnership With Loca Loka Tequila Brand to Drive Awareness and Sales Through CWSpirits.com

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 14, 2025 / LQR House Inc. (the "Company" or "LQR House") (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, is thrilled to announce its latest strategic marketing partnership with Loca Loka Tequila brand. This collaboration aims to leverage LQR House's proprietary marketing expertise to increase brand awareness and boost sales for Loca Loka Tequila on its premier online alcohol marketplace, CWSpirits.com.

Forte Group Announces Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Financial Position

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Los Angeles girds for floods, landslides as rain pounds fire zones

A monster rainstorm was drenching southern California on Thursday, with officials in Los Angeles readying for flooding and landslides in areas burned by last month's huge wildfires.

Chelsea to take no action against Kerr after court acquittal

Chelsea women's manager Sonia Bompastor is "really happy" for Sam Kerr following her acquittal on charges of racially aggravated harassment and says there will be no disciplinary action taken against the Australia captain by the club.

Swedish video game maker wants industry to stop chasing money

Swedish-Lebanese filmmaker-turned-game-developer Josef Fares is on a mission to put storytelling first in video games, slamming money-driven designs for stifling creativity.

Ubisoft revenue drops after game flops, 'Assassin's Creed' delays

A run of new-release flops and the delay of the latest “Assassin’s Creed” instalment sent revenue at French games giant Ubisoft plunging in its third quarter, the company reported Thursday as it continues to weigh its future.

Sexual violence against children soars in DR Congo: UNICEF

Rape and other violence against children in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has soared to unprecedented levels, the head of the United Nations children's agency warned Thursday.

Convicted murderers to be executed in Florida, Texas

Two men convicted of murder, including one who has spent more than 25 years on Death Row, are to be executed by lethal injection in the southern US states of Florida and Texas on Thursday.

Facebook, TikTok harden EU commitment to tackle disinformation -- but not X

Digital titans including Facebook and TikTok formally pledged to ramp up the fight against disinformation in the EU, Brussels said on Thursday, just days after the new US administration condemned the bloc's online content rules.

Afghan held after suspected ramming attack injures 28 in Germany

An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested after a suspected car ramming attack injured at least 28 people in the southern German city of Munich on Thursday, police said.

French game developers mark first industry-wide strike

French video game workers on Thursday hit the pause button in a first-ever sector-wide walkout over conditions and job cuts.

Navalny's legacy dims among young Russians he once galvanised

For the young Russians who would once have turned out to Alexei Navalny street rallies in their thousands, the opposition leader's public legacy has faded fast in the year since his death.

Suspected gas explosion kills four at Taiwan department store

A suspected gas explosion in a Taiwan department store killed four people and left another "without vital signs", authorities said Thursday, with videos showing large pieces of debris raining on the street.

Western tour operators enter North Korea for first time since pandemic

Western tour agencies entered North Korea for the first time on Thursday since the end of the pandemic, the companies said, voicing hopes the isolated country may soon reopen a border city to foreign visitors.

Syrian migrant drama opens Berlin film festival

German director Tom Tykwer will open the Berlin film festival Thursday with a drama about a Syrian housekeeper, in the midst of a national election campaign that has been dominated by a bitter migration debate.

Four dead in Taiwan department store blast

An explosion in a Taiwan department store on Thursday killed four people and left another "without vital signs", authorities said, with videos showing large pieces of debris raining on the street.

Afghan faces trial over deadly knife attack on German policeman

An Afghan man with suspected jihadist motives goes on trial in Germany on Thursday over a knife attack that killed a policeman and wounded five others at an anti-Islam rally last year.

Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art pieces, part of the kingdom's bid to transform its ultraconservative image.

Grenade blast in French bar wounds 12

Twelve people were wounded when a grenade exploded in a bar in France's southeastern city of Grenoble on Wednesday, officials said.

Medisafe Launches PATHWAYS: A New Tool to Help Manage the Patient Journey

Launch Helps with Alzheimer's Treatment Coordination and Patient Management

Jaguar Health Presenting February 18 at Emerging Growth Conference to Provide Updates on Near-Term Catalysts

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Jaguar Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAGX) today announced that Lisa Conte, the company's founder, president and CEO, will present virtually on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Emerging Growth Conference.

Integrated BioPharma Reports Results for its Quarter Ended December 31, 2024

HILLSIDE, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2025 / Integrated BioPharma, Inc. (OTCQX:INBP) (the "Company" or "INBP") reports its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Applied DNA Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results and Highlights Operational Progress

- Announces Exit of DNA Tagging and Security Products and Services Business Segment -- Workforce Reduction of 20% of Headcount Implemented in January -- GMP Site 1 Facility Complete and Certified for Commercial Operation in January -- Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for today at 4:30 PM ET -

New accuser sues US actor Spacey in UK over sexual abuse claim

A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London's High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed to AFP.

Fire at Rio de Janeiro carnival costume factory injures 21

A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza starting this month in the Brazilian city.

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