Brazilian farmer's giant rooster hobby hatches into profitable business
The birds, called "Giant Indian Roosters," can grow over 120 centimeters (47 inches) tall.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Rooster kills Indian man during banned cockfight
The rooster, with a 3-inch knife tied to its leg, fluttered in panic and slashed its owner, 45-year-old Thangulla Satish.
Sun Feb 28 2021
A law to crow about: France upholds rural 'sensory heritage'
A rowdy rooster made headlines in 2019 after a court in western France rejected a bid by neighbours to have him silenced.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Cockfighting event in Labuan broken up amid COVID-19 pandemic
At least 16 birds (roosters) were seized and four men arrested after police broke up a cockfighting session in a jungle area of Kampung Sungai Bangat.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Trump, in letter to China's Xi, seeks 'constructive relationship'
The letter also thanked Xi for his congratulatory note on Trump's inauguration and wished the Chinese people a prosperous Year of the Rooster.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Cockfighters reap Year of Rooster bonus in Thailand
Although cockfighting is banned in many countries on grounds of animal cruelty, it is a lucrative business in Thailand as well as a popular pastime.
Mon Jan 30 2017
'Wake up your inner rooster, work hard to develop the nation' - Liow
Wake up early and increase productivity. Such was the call of MCA President, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai not just to the Chinese community but also the entire rakyat in the country.
Sat Jan 28 2017
PM hopes Year of the Rooster will 'fire up' country's economy
Prime Minister said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he hoped that the Year of the Fire Rooster which starts with the Chinese New Year (CNY) today will "fire up" the country's economy.
Sat Jan 28 2017
Lantern and Floral Festival at Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple
It was a dazzling welcome of the Year of the Rooster at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple.
Fri Jan 27 2017
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025