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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
20 injured in India riots
Hindu activist killing causes sectarian violence in Bangalore.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 11:50 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MotoGP comes to Indonesia officially
Minister urges local authorities to cooperate for smooth running at race venue.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 05:10 PM
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
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
UN opens emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine
Russian ‘peacekeeper’ declaration prompts reaction from member states.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 03:10 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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