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New sub-lineage of COVID’s Delta variant detected in Sri Lanka; samples sent to Hong Kong lab-
By PTI COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Friday detected a new sub-lineage of the Delta variant of COVID-19, scientifically named B.1.617.2.AY ...
China says ‘not aware’ of tennis player Peng Shuai issue-
By PTI BEIJING: China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday stuck to its line that it wasn’t aware of the controversy surrounding ...
Pakistan govt removes castration clause from rape law-
By PTI ISLAMABAD: In a U-turn, Pakistan on Friday dropped the controversial clause of chemical castration of habitual rapists from ...
Miss South Africa’s appearance in Miss Universe in Israel ignites controversy
Controversy is swirling around the Miss South Africa beauty pageant, as the government has withdrawn its support for the event ...
Taxi bomb in Liverpool could have caused ‘significant’ harm if exploded in different circ-
By Associated Press LONDON: The homemade bomb that killed a man in a taxi in Liverpool contained ball bearings and ...
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore PM Lee and top ministers to enhance bilateral ties-
By PTI SINGAPORE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong here on Friday and ...
US expands COVID boosters to all adults, final hurdle ahead-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: U.S. regulators on Friday opened up COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, expanding the government’s campaign to ...
Norway tightens entry rules, urges dropping handshake-
By Associated Press COPENHAGEN: Norwegian officials said Friday the country is introducing stricter controls at border crossings, requiring everyone to ...
Philippine church head faces child sex trafficking charges
The leader of a Philippines-based church was charged with having sex with women and underage girls who faced threats of ...
European Union awaits counterproposals from UK in Brexit standoff-
By Associated Press BRUSSELS: The European Union was awaiting a firm counterproposal from the United Kingdom on Friday to ease ...
