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Omicron variant no more severe than original strain, WHO says

BA.2 bears similar level of seriousness as it relates to risk of hospitalisation, official says.

Wednesday, 23 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Omicron variant no more severe than original strain, WHO says

20 injured in India riots

Hindu activist killing causes sectarian violence in Bangalore.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 11:50 PM

20 injured in India riots

Iran urges restraint in Ukraine crisis, blames West

Tehran blames provocative actions from Nato, United States for complicating situation in region.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 11:10 PM · 1 comment

Iran urges restraint in Ukraine crisis, blames West

No full recovery until 2024, says Dubai airports chief

Figures not ideal, but others have fared worse, says Paul Griffiths.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 10:30 PM

No full recovery until 2024, says Dubai airports chief

Sri Lanka inflation hits record high as crisis worsens

Its national consumer price index rises by 16.8% in January compared to a year earlier.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 09:50 PM

Sri Lanka inflation hits record high as crisis worsens



UN rights expert accuses China and Russia of arming Myanmar junta

Security Council urged to convene to debate and decide on whether to ban arms transfers.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 09:10 PM

UN rights expert accuses China and Russia of arming Myanmar junta

16-year-old defeats chess world number one Carlsen

World champion claims recent coronavirus infection made it hard to focus.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 08:30 PM

16-year-old defeats chess world number one Carlsen

Former Bolivia interim president gets 3 more months’ jail

Jeanine Anez is accused of unconstitutionally assuming the presidency in 2019 following the resignation of Evo Morales.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 07:50 PM

Former Bolivia interim president gets 3 more months’ jail

Australian police nab alleged hitman after 12-year hunt

Graham Potter was one of the country's 10 most wanted fugitives

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 07:10 PM

Australian police nab alleged hitman after 12-year hunt

Working-class hero aims for South Korean presidency

Former child factory worker and school dropout claims to better understand the pain of the people.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 06:30 PM

Working-class hero aims for South Korean presidency

Alibaba shares slump 5% on Beijing’s scrutiny of Ant Group

Lowest point since Hong Kong listing in 2019.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 05:50 PM

Alibaba shares slump 5% on Beijing’s scrutiny of Ant Group

MotoGP comes to Indonesia officially

Minister urges local authorities to cooperate for smooth running at race venue.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 05:10 PM

MotoGP comes to Indonesia officially

Honduran ex-president requests house arrest as US seeks extradition

Juan Orlando Hernandez is accused of having facilitated the smuggling of some 500 tons of drugs.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 04:30 PM

Honduran ex-president requests house arrest as US seeks extradition

Russian downplay of Biden-Putin summit sees stock fall

Ukraine crisis compounds worries of inflation and interest rate hikes.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 03:50 PM

Russian downplay of Biden-Putin summit sees stock fall

UN opens emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine

Russian ‘peacekeeper’ declaration prompts reaction from member states.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 03:10 PM

UN opens emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine


Libya’s interim PM promises legislative elections by end of June

Abdelhamid Dbeibah’s vow follows an attempted ouster by Parliament.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 02:30 PM

Libya’s interim PM promises legislative elections by end of June

Australia wants ‘eyes on Antarctica’ with funding boost

Canberra unveils a US$575 million package designed to match China’s growing interest in the pole.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 01:50 PM

Australia wants ‘eyes on Antarctica’ with funding boost

Blockades lifted but emergency not over, says Trudeau

Canadian prime minister says lingering threats require the measures to remain in force for now.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 01:10 PM

Blockades lifted but emergency not over, says Trudeau

Pele to stay in hospital due to urinary tract infection

It comes days after the Brazilian football great was admitted to continue his treatment for a colon tumour.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 12:30 PM

Pele to stay in hospital due to urinary tract infection

Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions

Move could set off a potentially catastrophic war with Kiev.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 11:50 AM

Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions

Colombia decriminalises abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy

After that point, it will only be permitted in certain circumstances already established by the court.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 11:10 AM

Colombia decriminalises abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy

Former Argentina bishop denies sex abuse claims at trial

Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta appears behind closed doors in the court of Oran.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 10:30 AM

Former Argentina bishop denies sex abuse claims at trial

Macron demands ‘targeted European sanctions’ against Russia

Recognition of separatist regions a breach of Ukraine’s sovereignty, French president says.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 09:50 AM

Macron demands ‘targeted European sanctions’ against Russia

Israeli probe finds police spied on citizens with Pegasus

Panel however challenges allegations force had hacked phones of dozens of Israelis who were not criminal suspects.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 09:10 AM

Israeli probe finds police spied on citizens with Pegasus

Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vaxxers

One protester detained for trying to drive a car into a group of officers.

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 08:30 AM

Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vaxxers