Month: January 2021

Read More The diplomat defected to South Korea in September 2020  The diplomat defected to South Korea in September 2020 

Read More Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they’re searching for answers. Young Ugandan voters had placed so much hope in elections this month to unseat longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni. Now with their dreams dashed, they’re searching for…

Read More The actor says she feels very uncomfortable trying to portray the male gaze and says she’s ‘too vain’ to shoot intimate scenes Keira Knightley has expressed her discomfort with shooting intimate scenes, saying that she will no longer do so if the film is directed by a man. In conversation with director Lulu…

Read More Tehran has dismissed allegations that an Iranian-flagged oil tanker has been seized for illegally transferring oil, despite Indonesian authorities claiming the ship was “caught red-handed.” Speaking on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said they were still waiting for more information from the Indonesian government but claimed a senior Iranian diplomat had…

Read More Woman, 56, thought to have contracted illness from fellow traveller while quarantining at Auckland hotel Woman, 56, thought to have contracted illness from fellow traveller while quarantining at Auckland hotel

Read MoreFor the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light, the beer giant isn’t advertising its iconic Budweiser brand during the Super BowlFor the first time since 1983, when Anheuser-Busch used all of its ad time to introduce a beer called Bud Light,…

Read MoreAuthorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.Authorities found two vehicles on fire, one containing four bodies and the other 15.

Read MoreA woman packs up everything in her beloved home in Germany to retire to Bulgaria where she can afford to live.A woman packs up everything in her beloved home in Germany to retire to Bulgaria where she can afford to live.

Read More“I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak’s era,” one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.”I would have never imagined that, within 10 years, there would be less freedom in Egypt than under Mubarak’s era,” one pro-democracy activist tells CBS News.

Read More Former president charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’ after assault on Capitol by pro-Trump mob Schumer promises quick but fair trial as impeachment heads to Senate Trump plots revenge against Republicans he says betrayed him Sarah Sanders to run for Arkansas governor – reports Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing…

Read MoreThe jab is the third granted emergency use in the Gulf country after China’s Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNtech.The jab is the third granted emergency use in the Gulf country after China’s Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNtech.

Read MoreThe actress explains why she has a “no nudity clause” written into her movie contracts.The actress explains why she has a “no nudity clause” written into her movie contracts.

Read More The death toll for a mine explosion in China has risen to at least 10, after officials said rescuers had discovered nine bodies.   The death toll for a mine explosion in China has risen to at least 10, after officials said rescuers had discovered nine bodies.  

Read MoreMilitary says two senior members of different factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group killed in North Waziristan.Military says two senior members of different factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group killed in North Waziristan.

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Read MoreSoldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections.

Read MoreThe discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground.

Read More Mr Wine has been blocked from leaving his house since he voted in the 14 January election where he ran for president Mr Wine has been blocked from leaving his house since he voted in the 14 January election where he ran for president

Read More France may be heading into its third nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, and the spread of the new variants of the virus in particular, but no decision has been made yet. French authorities are considering placing the country in a new lockdown as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has passed the…

Read MoreRights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.Rights groups argue tribal justice fails to provide fair trials and imposes collective punishment.

Read More Green zone travel arrangements suspended for 72 hours after woman tested positive after leaving Auckland quarantine hotel Australia has suspended its travel bubble with New Zealand for three days after a confirmed case of a highly transmissible Covid-19 variant was identified in a woman who had been out and about in the community.…

Read MoreSevere winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.Severe winds and heavy rains damaged thousands of buildings, ruined crops and displaced some 7,000 people in Mozambique.

Read More A minor altercation occurred between Indian and Chinese troops stationed along the disputed border between the two countries, India’s military said, refuting media reports of a new mass brawl between the soldiers. “We have received several queries regarding a face-off between Indian Army and PLA troops in Sikkim sector. It is clarified that…

Read MoreBNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse and ING have announced plans to exclude the problematic export from their trading activities.

Read More An era of uprisings, nascent democracy and civil war in the Arab world started with protests in a small Tunisian city. This is how the unrest grew to engulf the Middle East, shake authoritarian governments and unleash consequences that still shape the world a decade later A decade ago this month, protests forced…

Read More From Asma Khan’s saag paneer to Lopè Ariyo’s suya lamb, our exploration of the wider world of curry takes in recipes from south Asia, Nigeria and Japan It was dal that done it, in Luton, Lucknow, London. When the raisin-studded school dinners of my childhood were replaced with sophisticated south-Asian cooking. Here we…

Read MoreSeveral were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.Several were hurt in the incident three days ago at the Naku La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say.

Read More The clinical psychologist also addressed speculations that Melania Trump is unhappy in her marriage and is allegedly seeking a divorce   The clinical psychologist also addressed speculations that Melania Trump is unhappy in her marriage and is allegedly seeking a divorce  

Read More Prime minister Scott Morrison also plays down comments by education minister on plan’s potential An infectious diseases expert has said plans to bring international students back to Australia with vaccine passports are “premature” and unlikely to start this year. On Monday the education minister, Alan Tudge, said that “digital vaccine certificates” could allow…

Read MoreResumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.Resumption of exploratory talks after five-year hiatus comes after year of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Read More A woman who was present at one of the anti-lockdown demonstrations that have rocked the Netherlands was visibly injured after being toppled over by a water cannon, leaving her face bloodied as she staggered away. Police were deployed on Sunday to disperse curfew-defying protesters in The Hague, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Enschede, Venlo, Stein, Roermond,…

Read MoreSouth Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo – an acting ambassador – fled to South Korea in September.South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo – an acting ambassador – fled to South Korea in September.

Read More Police chief describes killings at home as targeted and a ‘different kind of evil’ Five people, including a pregnant woman, have been found shot dead inside at a home in Indianapolis in an apparent targeted attack, the city’s police chief said, describing the killings as “mass murder” and a “different kind of evil”.…

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Read More Countries resume dialogue aimed at calming tensions in Aegean and Mediterranean after five-year gap After a five-year hiatus marked by increasingly heated relations, sabre-rattling and near conflict, Greece and Turkey will hold talks on Monday in an attempt to avert further military escalation in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean. The prospect of high-level…