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LA prosecutors say won't charge Marilyn Manson with sexual assault

The top prosecutor in Los Angeles said Friday that his office will not bring charges against goth rocker Marilyn Manson, who has been accused of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Fear stalks DR Congo city Goma as artillery fire shakes ground

Explosions rocked the ground in the main city in DR Congo's east on Friday as intensifying clashes between the country's army and M23 fighters gripped the region.

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For Georgia's opposition, protest is the cure for melancholy

Like many supporters of Georgia's political opposition, 32-year-old Ani Bakhturidze worries the government is leading her country away from Europe and "towards Russia".

Kayaker 'stable' after leg amputated in Australian river rescue

A kayaker whose leg was amputated after getting trapped in Australian river rocks is now "stable" in hospital, a health official said Sunday.

Glittering dreams: India's big push for solar power

Vast lines of solar panels reflect the blazing sun in India's western deserts, a dazzling ocean broken only by bristling wind turbines.

Driver in Australia finds deadly tiger snake on her leg

A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake "slithering up her leg", police said Sunday.

Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib to argue appeal for house arrest

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak will begin his defence this week against graft charges tied to more than $500 million in alleged bribes, and argue to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest.

Defiant Adani says committed to compliance after US indictment

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Saturday said "attacks" on his company made it "stronger", days after US prosecutors accused him and other officials of fraud.

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia due to floods

More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster management officials said Saturday.

Floods displace 122,000 people in Malaysia

More than 122,000 people have been forced out of their homes as massive floods caused by relentless rains swept through Malaysia's northern states, disaster officials said Saturday.

Georgian police stage new crackdown on pro-EU protestors

Georgian police on Friday fired water cannon and tear gas on demonstrators, as thousands took to the streets for a second day to protest the government putting off EU membership talks.

France requests transfer of death row convict held in Indonesia: minister

France has asked Indonesia to transfer a French death row convict, who has been jailed for drug crimes in the Asian nation since 2005, a senior Indonesian minister told AFP on Friday.

Inflation-wary US consumers flock to 'Black Friday' deals

US shoppers are out in force for "Black Friday," but inflation nerves have left them jittery, analysts say, prompting retailers in the world's biggest economy to come up with ever more deals.

Macron unveils Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday inspected the gleaming restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral, saying workers had done the "impossible" by healing a "national wound" caused by a 2019 fire that ravaged the mediaeval landmark.

Arrests, intimidation stoke fear in Pakistan's politics

A crackdown on Pakistan's main opposition party that has seen dozens of leaders and lawmakers detained or driven into hiding has sent fear coursing through the movement founded by ex-PM and cricket star Imran Khan.

British MPs debate contentious assisted dying law

UK lawmakers debated Friday whether to advance divisive and emotive legislation to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales, with a vote expected later in the day.

Spain urged to 'build differently' after deadly floods

Spain is racing to reconstruct areas devastated by deadly floods last month but experts have urged a rethink of development with the relocation of buildings away from vulnerable areas.

Singapore hangs 4th person in three weeks

Singapore hanged a 35-year-old Singaporean-Iranian man for drug trafficking on Friday, its fourth in less than a month, despite appeals from Tehran to "reconsider" his execution.

PlayStation at 30: How Sony's grey box conquered gaming

Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console, the little grey box that catapulted the firm into the gaming big league.

PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30

Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to scuffles at stores to Saddam Hussein's military, here are five interesting things to know:

Mexican actor Silvia Pinal dead at 93

Actor Silvia Pinal, a star of TV and theater, and considered the last diva of Mexican cinema, died Thursday at age 93, the Culture Ministry said.

'Black Friday' deals target inflation-weary US consumers

The annual Black Friday shopping day has always been about finding the best deals, but this year retailers are preparing for a US consumer more zealously fixated than ever on getting value for their money.

France arrests 26 as South Asian migrant trafficking ring smashed

French authorities arrested 26 people and seized 11 million euros ($12 million) as they smashed a migrant trafficking ring suspected of bringing several thousand people from South Asia into France, border police told AFP on Thursday.

At least 15 dead, 113 missing, in Uganda landslides

Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.

Americans celebrate Thanksgiving after bitter election

Parades, football and feasts were on the menu Thursday as Americans celebrate the annual Thanksgiving holiday, with stormy skies and the bitterly fought election hanging over many festivities.

'Nothing left': Flood-hit Spanish town struggles one month on

It was lunchtime and residents of Paiporta, one of the places hit hardest by the deadly floods that ravaged eastern Spain last month, were lining up to get a hot meal.

Liberian ex-warlord Prince Johnson dies aged 72

Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson, a key player in the country's back-to-back civil wars from 1989 to 2003, died Thursday aged 72, officials from his party and the Senate told AFP.

One dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southern Thailand

Flooding triggered by three days of heavy rain has killed one person and displaced thousands in southern Thailand, with more days of rain forecast, authorities said Thursday.

What would an ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar's junta chief mean?

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could be hit with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, years after he led a deadly campaign against the Rohingya minority.

UK filmmaker Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation

Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with "Love Actually", British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation.

DEXIS Attends ADF, Showcases Award-Winning Solutions

The latest AI-powered launches from DEXIS enhance diagnostics and patient care. At ADF, DEXIS showcased its innovative product line, including the new intraoral scanners and imaging products. The conference took place November 26-30 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in Porte Maillot, France. The company's comprehensive range of award-winning solutions covers a complete digital diagnostic workflow, from intraoral scanning and implant planning to sensors, CBCT, and imaging software. With an expanded portfolio and ecosystem, DEXIS Solutions is designed to accelerate workflows, increase productivity, and improve the patient experience.

Judge denies Sean Combs bail: court order

A judge denied the rapper known as "Diddy" bail on Wednesday, according to a court filing, after he was charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

Brazil's top court takes on regulation of social media

Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should be regulated, and what responsibilities platforms have in cracking down on illegal content.

Spain govt defends flood response and offers new aid

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced almost 2.3 billion euros ($2.4 billion) in new aid for Spain's flood-stricken region and defended his government's handling of the deadly disaster last month.

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