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Strong quake hits eastern Taiwan: USGS
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Monday in Taiwan's east, 38 kilometres south of Hualien city, the US Geological Survey said. "In this area (where the quake hit today) there were only two earthquakes above 6.0 magnitude since 1990 and one close to 6.0 magnitude," Chen Kuo-chang, head of Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau's Seismological Center, said at a press conference.
Asian markets, oil prices extend losses on recession worries
Asian markets fell again Monday and oil prices extended losses on growing fears that central bank moves to rein in soaring inflation will induce a recession. Still, oil prices fell further Monday after suffering a hefty drop Friday caused by demand worries caused by a possible recession.
How tall is Vin Diesel? All you need to know about his body measurements
HOW TALL IS VIN DIESEL? Go through these details to find out more about the Fast and Furious actor's height and how he compares with other renowned actors.
Bert Kish’s biography: age, cause of death, spouse, nominations, net worth
Who is BERT KISH? He was a famous Canadian editor, director, producer, writer, and cinematographer. He succumbed to cancer in 2017. Here is more about him.
China's mass testing mantra is building a waste mountain
Hazmat-suited workers poke plastic swabs down millions of throats in China each day, leaving bins bursting with medical waste that has become the environmental and economic levy of a zero-Covid strategy.
Britain set for biggest rail strike in decades
Britain's railway network this week faces its biggest strike action in more than three decades in a row over pay as soaring inflation erodes earnings.
Latin American leftist leaders hail Petro victory in Colombia
Gustavo Petro's election on Sunday as the first left-wing president in Colombia's history sparked joy among fellow Latin American leaders with similar ideologies. Argentina, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Bolivia and Honduras have all moved to the left in their last elections and Petro's victory sparked a feeling of fraternity amongst these leaders.
Future king William's influence grows as he hits 40
Prince William's 40th birthday this week marks a significant milestone for the future king, who is rapidly stamping his authority on the British royal family by plotting a course between tradition and modernity.
Sao Paulo's LGBTQ parade calls for Brazilians to 'vote with pride'
Several hundred thousand people marched Sunday in Sao Paulo's annual LGBTQ Pride parade under the slogan "vote with pride, for policies that represent us" -- a reference to Brazil's upcoming presidential election.
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