Covid origins still a mystery as WHO-China probe ends February 09, 2021 at 07:59PM

The WHO mission -- which China repeatedly delayed -- was dogged by fears of a whitewash, with the US demanding a "robust" probe into the origins of the pandemic in late 2019, and China firing back with a warning not to "politicise" the investigation.

New Zealand leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie February 09, 2021 at 06:06PM

A New Zealand Maori leader who was ejected from parliament this week for refusing to wear a necktie in the chamber said forcing him to a Western dress code was a breach of his rights and an attempt to suppress indigenous culture.

Myanmar military raids Suu Kyi's party offices February 09, 2021 at 05:20PM

The latest assault on Myanmar's civilian leadership came as anger at last week's coup and the detention of Suu Kyi by the generals has driven hundreds of thousands of people into the streets, defying a junta ban on rallies.

Minnesota clinic shooting: Elderly man arrested February 09, 2021 at 05:43PM

An elderly gunman shot one person to death and wounded four others inside a Minneapolis-area medical clinic on Tuesday before the suspect, believed to be a disgruntled former patient, was arrested at the scene, police said.

US senators transfixed by riot footage shown at Trump trial February 09, 2021 at 04:50PM

Despite the sergeant at arm's command that all 100 senators remain silent "on pain of imprisonment," an informal, detached mood descended Tuesday on the Senate's Republican side, where many lawmakers have said they oppose holding the unprecedented second trial of Donald Trump.

Explainer: How the UAE probe reached Mars' orbit February 09, 2021 at 04:56PM

Myanmar anti-coup protests resume despite bloodshed February 09, 2021 at 04:29PM

In Naypyitaw, hundreds of government workers marched in support of a civil disobedience campaign that has been joined by doctors, teachers and railway workers, among others.

Venezuela soon to receive Russian vaccine: Maduro February 09, 2021 at 05:00PM

World’s second-oldest person survives Covid-19 at age 116 February 09, 2021 at 04:38PM

The Gerontology Research Group, which validates details of people thought to be 110 or older, lists Frenchwoman Lucile Randon — Sister André’s birth name - as the second-oldest known living person in the world.

Taiwan wishes China happy new year, but says won't yield to pressure February 09, 2021 at 04:49PM

​China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased its military activity around the island in recent months, responding to what Beijing calls "collusion" between Taipei and Washington, Taiwan's most important international backer.

Attorney-at-paw? Filter makes lawyer look like cat in court February 09, 2021 at 04:46PM

A West Texas judge cautioned those attending court hearings via Zoom: Always check for filters before logging on.Judge Roy Ferguson’s warning comes after an attorney accidentally joined a Tuesday video conference of a civil forfeiture court hearing while using a Zoom filter that made him appear like a fluffy white kitten. “I’m here live. I’m not a cat,” explained the attorney.

Violent crackdown against coup protests in Myanmar February 09, 2021 at 12:59PM

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Violent crackdown against coup protests in Myanmar February 09, 2021 at 12:59PM

अमेरिका में वॉटर प्लांट हैक:केमिकल की मात्रा बढ़ाकर 15 हजार लोगों की जान लेने की साजिश, ऑपरेटर की चौकसी से बची जान February 09, 2021 at 02:50PM

सेना की सरपरस्ती मंजूर नहीं:म्यांमार के राजनीतिक दलों ने फौजी सरकार में शामिल होने का प्रस्ताव ठुकराया; पूरे देश में हो रहे प्रदर्शन February 09, 2021 at 02:50PM

पाकिस्तान की सुप्रीम कोर्ट सख्त:पड़ोसी देश में 100 साल पुराने मंदिर के फिर से निर्माण के आदेश; भीड़ ने पिछले साल तोड़ा था मंदिर February 09, 2021 at 02:50PM

ज्वाला नहीं, बर्फ मुखी:कजाखस्तान में उभरा आइस वोल्कैनो, इससे खौलता पानी बाहर आते ही बर्फ में तब्दील हो जाता है February 09, 2021 at 02:50PM

चीन में नहीं बढ़ रही आबादी:2020 में 15% बच्चे कम जन्मे, यह 1949 के बाद सबसे कम दर; कोरोना के डर से परिवार और सिमट गए February 09, 2021 at 02:50PM

How are the Myanmar protests being organized? February 09, 2021 at 12:09AM

Greece facing third virus wave, says health minister February 09, 2021 at 12:02AM

"The analysis I am receiving from experts... shows this third wave is coming to our country too," Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias told Open TV, ahead of an emergency cabinet meeting on the pandemic.

Afghan Prez expresses gratitude to India, PM for 'gift of vaccines February 09, 2021 at 12:04AM

Taiwan says ties with US strong amid threats from China February 08, 2021 at 10:52PM

Taiwan wishes China happy new year, but won't yield to pressure February 08, 2021 at 09:59PM

"I would like to reiterate that Taiwan's consistent position on cross-strait relations is neither to succumb to pressure nor to advance rashly when we get support," Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said.