Violent protests mar funeral of slain Haiti president
CAP-HAITIEN, Jul 24: Haiti bid a rowdy farewell to assassinated president Jovenel Moise on Friday.
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Japan stages scaled down, yet spectacular Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
TOKYO, Jul 24: After numerous challenges and hiccups over the past 18 months, Japan finally defied.
As Indonesia mulls easing lockdown, WHO urges tougher restrictions
JAKARTA, Jul 23: The World Health Organisation (WHO) today urged Indonesia to implement a stricter and.
India raids media companies critical of government
NEW DELHI, July 23 — Indian tax authorities on Thursday raided a prominent newspaper and.
Taliban seem to have ‘strategic momentum’ in Afghanistan, says top US general
WASHINGTON, July 22 ― The Taliban appear to have the “strategic momentum” in their sweeping.
Two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots effective against Delta variant, study finds
LONDON, July 22 ― Two doses of Pfizer or AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine are nearly as.
Belgium mourns as death toll from Europe floods hits 200
BRUSSELS, Jul 21: Belgium fell silent for a minute of remembrance Tuesday as it held.
Roiled by presidential assassination, Haiti swears in new PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Jul 21: Haiti’s new prime minister Ariel Henry took office yesterday in the aftermath of.
Olympic cluster scare as athletes test positive in Games Village
TOKYO, Jul 19: Two athletes have tested positive for the coronavirus in the Tokyo Olympic Village.
Flood death toll rises to 156 in Germany, 183 for Europe
BERLIN, July 18 — The death toll from devastating floods has risen to 156 in.