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Read MoreThe region with a little over 3 percent of India’s population is home to nearly one-fifth of the national football team.The region with a little over 3 percent of India’s population is home to nearly one-fifth of the national football team.

Read More The Republic of China Armed Forces, commonly known as the Taiwanese Armed Forces, demonstrated the nation’s long-range strike capacity during recent military exercises. Last week, Taiwan’s Air Force has wrapped up a large-scale exercise involving test flights with an air-to-ground, subsonic cruise missile, called the Wan Chien. Taiwanese state media said the drill…

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Read More The UK government has ordered 40 million additional doses of the Valneva vaccine, bringing its total order to 100 million, the French manufacturer has said. The jab is still undergoing early clinical trials. The massive order was announced by the drugmaker and the British government on Monday. Britain is also eligible to order…

Read MoreAl-Shabab said it was behind the attack at the Afrik Hotel, which began with a car bomb.Al-Shabab said it was behind the attack at the Afrik Hotel, which began with a car bomb.

Read More Those who know the attorney general nominee from the 1995 case say the US could have no better ally in the battle against extremism The message was a stark one. “America is in serious decline,” the person wrote. “Is a civil war imminent? Do we have to shed blood to reform the current…

Read More European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday that AstraZeneca would also deliver the vaccines one week earlier than originally scheduled. (Image credit: Olivier Hoslet/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday that AstraZeneca would also deliver the vaccines one week earlier than originally scheduled.

Read More (WASHINGTON) — Former president Donald Trump announced a new impeachment legal defense team Sunday, one day after it was revealed that he had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys with just over a week to go before his Senate trial. The two representing Trump will be defense lawyer David Schoen, a…

Read More Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Introduction; Silver price soars 7% as retail frenzy continues Traders look to squeeze silver shorts But analysts warn rally could stumble 8.16am GMT Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Analyst at Swissquote Bank, says a ‘mass move’ of retail investors have piled into silver, sending its price…

Read MoreOnce united in their support for Biden, his moves to wean US off fossil fuels lead to discord between the two sides.Once united in their support for Biden, his moves to wean US off fossil fuels lead to discord between the two sides.

Read MoreAs crime rises, a small CSI unit in the Afghan capital must overcome incredible obstacles to solve its cases.As crime rises, a small CSI unit in the Afghan capital must overcome incredible obstacles to solve its cases.

Read More ‘The game’ of crossing the Croatian-Bosnian border with children often results in degrading treatment and violent pushbacks, refugees say An Afghan girl pulls her baby sister along in a pram through the mud and snow. Saman is six and baby Darya is 10 months old. They and their family have been pushed back…

Read More Thousands of people flout restrictions and gather for funerals of two rabbis, who died from complications emerging after Covid-19 Thousands of people flout restrictions and gather for funerals of two rabbis, who died from complications emerging after Covid-19

Read MoreIn a series of morning raids the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency.In a series of morning raids the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency.

Read More In return for the guilty pleas, the prosecution will withdraw other charges against 27 individuals and their employers Media companies have admitted breaching a suppression order when reporting on the verdicts of George Pell’s 2018 trial but other contempt charges have been dismissed along with all charges against individual reporters and editors. The…

Read More Washington has demanded the immediate release of government officials in Myanmar after de-facto civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others were reportedly detained by the military ahead of the first meeting of the new parliament. “The United States expresses grave concern regarding reports the Burmese military has detained multiple civilian government and…

Read More The great literary love affair not only fed the visionary novel Orlando, but staked out new ground for women – and inspired the graphic novelist’s own hunt for the ideal relationship When I was an undergraduate and just coming out as a lesbian, I slunk to a dimly lit, out-of-the-way place where I…

Read MoreCollingwood – one of Australia’s biggest sporting clubs – has overseen “profound” harm, a report finds.Collingwood – one of Australia’s biggest sporting clubs – has overseen “profound” harm, a report finds.

Read MoreCommunist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment.Communist Party says it wants to boost growth to 6.5-7% a year, focus on quality, not quantity, of foreign investment.

Read More About 3,000 homeless people in Italian capital sleep on the streets every night Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More people are sleeping on the streets in Rome after being turned away from shelters due to coronavirus restrictions, while the number of homeless people dying from the cold has surged…

Read More He played a redemption-seeking redneck on TV, but lately the actor has found solace off-screen, travelling with his camera. He talks about slackers, the Mallrats sequel and breezing into one-horse towns Jason Lee knew he was in trouble when he stepped on the set. The year was 1992, Sonic Youth were at their…

Read More 3 February 1921 A singing thrush breaks the hoarse sound of the jackdaw, while far are the mating calls of blackbird and woodpecker With just enough of frost to crisp the pasture the heavy carts have been out and across the land, carrying their last loads for spreading; blue smoke has gone up…

Read MoreCOVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions.COVID has stranded hundreds of thousands of seafarers globally on commercial vessels due to port restrictions.

Read More Kaja Kallas, 43, took power on Tuesday after the previous coalition collapsed due to a corruption scandal Estonia’s first female prime minister has promised to implement changes in both style and substance in the governance of the Baltic nation, as she takes charge after two years in which a far-right party was in…

Read More Hammond was known for works inspired by the natural world and critical of colonial destruction Renowned New Zealand artist Bill Hammond has died, prompting an outpouring of grief and aroha from Kiwis. He was 74. Hammond was born in Christchurch in 1947 and studied at the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts.…

Read MoreMyanmar’s military has a long history of involvement in the country’s politics.Myanmar’s military has a long history of involvement in the country’s politics.

Read MoreStardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel.

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Read More Racked by war, cholera and now coronavirus, the country faces the world’s worst famine in decades Ten years after the rage and hope of the Arab spring filled the public spaces of Sana’a, Yemen’s capital has become a curiously quiet place. Traders and customers alike shuffle through the streets of the old city,…

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Read MoreIt was also reported that State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, and the country’s president, Win Myint, were both detained in the pre-dawn hours of Monday.It was also reported that State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, the nation’s top leader, and the country’s president, Win Myint, were both detained in…

Read More Myanmar military has seized power in the country, saying it’ll be in charge for a year, imposing state of emergency over what it sees as rigged elections won by the party of Aung San Suu Kyi, now reportedly under arrest. With most of the TV broadcasting cut off amid rumours of a military…

Read More Three-year-old boy among those missing in floodwaters in the country’s northern and western islands One person has died, and five, including a three-year-old boy, are still missing after Cyclone Ana pummelled Fiji on Sunday, just over a month after category 5 Cyclone Yasa tore through the country’s northern islands. Two more cyclones are…

Read More Here are the current coronavirus hotspots in New South Wales and what to do if you’ve visited them Follow the latest Australia news live blog NSW Covid cases map; QLD hotspots list Australia’s Covid restrictions and lockdown rules – state by state Download the free Guardian app New South Wales health authorities have…

Read More Myanmar’s residents have reported issues with internet and phone lines, and a state-run TV channel was forced to cut off broadcast over transmission problems amid reports of de-facto Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest. State-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported early Monday morning local time that it could not stick to…