Articles for Mark Baker

Australia and India set for an SCG grand finale, but not before Rishabh Pant, Scott Boland and Jasprit Bumrah make their mark
4 days, 15 hours ago

Australia and India set for an SCG grand finale, but not before Rishabh Pant, Scott Boland and Jasprit Bumrah make their mark

ABC  

If you took everything we have seen at the SCG since the toss on Friday morning and extended it over five days, granting it the usual cadence of a Test match, it would be among the most thrilling we've seen. Australia or India is about to win this Test match and secure the Border-Gavaskar trophy, probably as soon as day …

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AP photos from Asia in 2024 show changes in government, natural disasters and moments of joy
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AP photos from Asia in 2024 show changes in government, natural disasters and moments of joy

Associated Press  

Dozens of Rohingya refugees stood huddled on the remains of a ship days after it capsized at sea, seeing the Indonesian coast guard vessel that was approaching for a miraculous rescue. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Pope Francis arrives at the Holy Trinity Humanistic School in Baro, near Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, …

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Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’
4 months ago

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’

Associated Press  

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis called Saturday for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea to be particularly close to women who have been abused and marginalized, speaking out in a country where violence against women is reported to be more than twice the global average. He urged the church to be particularly close to such people …

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A knife attack in Australia against a bishop and a priest is being treated as terrorism, police say
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A knife attack in Australia against a bishop and a priest is being treated as terrorism, police say

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as horrified worshippers watched online and in person, and sparked a riot was an act of terrorism. On ASIO’s advice, the risk of a terrorist attack in Australia is rated at “possible.” That is the second lowest level after …

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New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing
2 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing

NPR  

New Zealand shooting survivor says violence achieved nothing Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — If the Buffalo supermarket shooter had learned anything from the massacre in New Zealand that apparently inspired him, it should have been that the violence didn't achieve any of the gunman's aims, a survivor said Tuesday. The 18-year-old gunman …

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Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case
3 years, 2 months ago

Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case

NPR  

Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The island nation of Tonga on Friday reported its first-ever case of COVID-19 after a traveler from New Zealand tested positive. Sponsor Message Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa said in a radio address that the traveler was among 215 passengers who …

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In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder
4 years, 9 months ago

In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder

NPR  

In Surprise Move, Christchurch Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To 51 Counts Of Murder Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Baker/AP Mark Baker/AP The suspect in the shooting deaths of 51 worshipers at two Christchurch, New Zealand, mosques has pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder and terrorism charges in a surprise deal with prosecutors. Instead, Tarrant appeared in court via video …

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