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Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most recognisable people on earth, seen often but not always heard from. -- The new Queen Elizabeth II speaks in a radio broadcast to mark her coronation in 1953.
Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. Diminutive in stature yet an icon of popular culture, she was instantly recognisable in her brightly coloured suits and matching hat, with pearls, gloves and a handbag.
Aid halted to Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says, as fighting escalates
Renewed clashes in northern Ethiopia have forced desperately needed aid deliveries to a halt in war-torn Tigray, the United Nations said, as fighting escalated Thursday between Tigrayan rebels and pro-government forces.
Jeep's first electric SUV to arrive in Europe in 2023: CEO
Jeep will launch its first all-electric SUV for Europe, the "Avenger", next year, CEO Christian Meunier told AFP on Thursday, as its parent company Stellantis moves away from fossil fuel vehicles.
India unveils statue to Nazi-allied independence hero
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for taking up arms against the British, but controversial for his collaboration with Nazi Germany's war machine.
Nigeria Islamic court orders arrest of local celebrities
An Islamic court in northern Nigeria has ordered police to arrest and investigate 10 local celebrities for "immoral conduct" on social media that could influence youth, a judicial official told AFP Thursday. "The Upper Sharia court gave an order to the police commissioner to arrest the 10 suspects and carry out an investigation on the roles they played in displaying immoral conduct," Ibrahim said.
Fed Must act 'strongly' to avoid repeat of 1980s inflation spike: Powell
The Federal Reserve must continue to act "strongly" to cool demand and contain price pressures to avoid a repeat of the inflation surge the US economy suffered in the 1970s and 1980s, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday. Though the Fed is hoping the world's largest economy will continue growing, Powell has acknowledged that the Fed's aggressive inflation-fighting campaign could cause some pain.
UAE firm to manage air traffic over Afghanistan
A United Arab Emirates firm signed a contract with Afghanistan on Thursday to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to expand international flights. On Thursday, Abu Dhabi-based GAAC signed an agreement that it expects will help bring back major international airlines.
UN chief taps Volker Turk as next rights chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Austrian diplomat Volker Turk to be the next High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to a document sent Thursday to the General Assembly, which must approve the choice.
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