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Beijing single omicron case draws national attention-
By PTI BEIJING: A 26-year-old woman in China’s capital Beijing who contracted the omicron strain of COVID-19 has drawn national ...
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida says virus measures, defense top priorities-
By Associated Press TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said fighting the pandemic was a “top priority” in ...
Two UK teens arrested in connection to Texas synagogue hostage standoff-
By PTI LONDON: Two teenagers have been arrested in the UK after a British man flew to the US, bought ...
China anti-virus measures in full force after Beijing reports positive case-
By Associated Press BEIJING: Beijing’s first reported case of the omicron variant has prompted stepped-up measures in the nation’s capital, ...
Teen flies solo round world-
By Associated Press BRUSSELS: Avoid typhoon in the Philippines. Check. Steer clear of massive California wildfires. Check. Keep away from ...
Biden, new Japanese prime minister to meet virtually Friday-
By Associated Press WILMINGTON: President Joe Biden will meet virtually with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan on Friday, as ...
Captor grew “belligerent” late in standoff-
By Associated Press COLLEYVILLE: A rabbi who was among four people held hostage at a Texas synagogue said Sunday that ...
China’s economy grows 8.1 per cent in 2021, slows in second half-
By Associated Press BEIJING: China’s economy expanded by 8.1% in 2021 but Beijing faces pressure to shore up activity after ...
North Korea fires 2 suspected short-range ballistic missiles in test
North Korea on Monday launched two suspected short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast, according to reports. The ...
North Korea fires short-range missiles in 4th launch this year-
By Associated Press SEOUL: North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in its fourth weapons launch ...