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South’s Moon warns of ‘crisis’ if N. Korea restarts long-range missile tests

Move could wipe out years of effort and peace talks, says Moon Jae-in.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 03:00 PM

South’s Moon warns of ‘crisis’ if N. Korea restarts long-range missile tests

Woman imprisoned 10 years for abortion freed in El Salvador

Activist calls for abolishment of inhumane law.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 02:20 PM

Woman imprisoned 10 years for abortion freed in El Salvador

Russian Olympic skater Valieva tested positive for banned drug, reports say

RBC newspaper says test was the reason for the delay of the team event medals ceremony.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 01:40 PM

Russian Olympic skater Valieva tested positive for banned drug, reports say

Modi’s party eyes big win as key Indian state votes

A strong win in Uttar Pradesh will give the Bharatiya Janata Party a boost ahead of the 2024 national election.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 01:00 PM

Modi’s party eyes big win as key Indian state votes

Tonga virus cases surge in wake of eruption

Source of infection remains unknown, but suspicion is on humanitarian ships.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 12:20 PM

Tonga virus cases surge in wake of eruption



Angelina Jolie, at US Capitol, presses for domestic violence law

Award-winning actress expresses support for renewing legislation to provide victims of abuse with medical, legal assistance.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 11:40 AM

Angelina Jolie, at US Capitol, presses for domestic violence law

Disney+ beats growth expectations even as pandemic eases

Entertainment giant reaches 129.8 million subscribers globally.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 11:00 AM

Disney+ beats growth expectations even as pandemic eases

Clashes as New Zealand police clear Covid protest

Most vehicles leave after 24 hours, but some hardcore activists remain.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 10:20 AM

Clashes as New Zealand police clear Covid protest

Uber reports US$892 million Q4 profit, topping expectations

Company registers gains in monthly active platform consumers, gross bookings and trips.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 09:40 AM

Uber reports US$892 million Q4 profit, topping expectations

Venezuela’s most wanted criminal killed in operation

Carlos Luis Revette one of five who confronted police.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 09:00 AM

Venezuela’s most wanted criminal killed in operation

Trudeau slams ‘unacceptable’ protests as police threaten arrests

Trucker blockades threatening Canada’s economic recovery from Covid-19, PM says.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 08:20 AM

Trudeau slams ‘unacceptable’ protests as police threaten arrests

Nvidia to scrap US$40 billion takeover of chip firm Arm

Financial Times reports this is due to persistent objections from regulators.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 07:40 AM

Nvidia to scrap US$40 billion takeover of chip firm Arm

Djokovic on entry list for vaccinated-only Indian Wells

Organisers say guidelines for players governed by protocols established by WTA, ATP.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Djokovic on entry list for vaccinated-only Indian Wells

Woman imprisoned 10 years for abortion freed in El Salvador

Activist calls for abolishment of inhumane law.

Thursday, 10 Feb 2022 02:20 AM

Woman imprisoned 10 years for abortion freed in El Salvador

Sole surviving 2015 Paris attacker to stand trial

A further 14 suspects to be presented in France’s largest case to date.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 11:59 PM

Sole surviving 2015 Paris attacker to stand trial


Pakistan woman hammers nail into head to get a baby boy

Faith healer who suggested ritual is now a wanted man.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 11:40 PM

Pakistan woman hammers nail into head to get a baby boy

S. Korea drops vaunted ‘test and trace’ strategy as Omicron surges

Health officials say the nation will refocus resources on the most vulnerable.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 11:00 PM

S. Korea drops vaunted ‘test and trace’ strategy as Omicron surges

Job scarcity in Bangladesh drives students to suicide

World Bank report shows only 19% of college grads in country are employed.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 10:20 PM

Job scarcity in Bangladesh drives students to suicide

Hong Kong sees renewed panic buying over Covid fears

Omicron spike fuels new surge of paranoia.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 09:40 PM

Hong Kong sees renewed panic buying over Covid fears

WHO urges rich countries to pay up for Covid-19 plan

It says US$16 billion needed to end global health crisis this year.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 09:00 PM

WHO urges rich countries to pay up for Covid-19 plan

17 million World Cup tickets requested in first sales period

Largest number of applicants comes from host country Qatar.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 08:20 PM

17 million World Cup tickets requested in first sales period

Australian PM's shocking response to sexual abuse riles up victims

Former government aid calls for national conversation to end abuse.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 07:40 PM

Australian PM's shocking response to sexual abuse riles up victims

New Zealand convoy protesters in it for the long haul

Peaceful protesters descend on capital.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 07:00 PM

New Zealand convoy protesters in it for the long haul

Afghan women ready to defy Taliban

Female activists plan their stand against Islamist regime.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 06:20 PM

Afghan women ready to defy Taliban

Hindu pride, Muslim fears overshadow key Indian poll

Uttar Pradesh’s more than 200 million people will vote in marathon 7-week state elections.

Wednesday, 09 Feb 2022 05:40 PM

Hindu pride, Muslim fears overshadow key Indian poll