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WHO's Tedros looks like shoo-in for second term despite handling of COVID-19, closeness to China

WHO’s Tedros looks like shoo-in for second term despite handling of COVID-19, closeness to China

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The Ethiopian head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, looks set to serve a second term as director-general ...

Bomb targets mosque in Kabul, 'a number of civilians' dead-

Two people, including minor, injured in explosion in Nepal-

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By PTI KATHMANDU: Two people, including a minor, on Saturday sustained injuries when an unattended bomb suddenly exploded in a community ...

Man gets life imprisonment for murder over pigeon racing dispute in UP village-

Gunmen attack and help 575 inmates escape in latest Nigeria jailbreak-

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By Associated Press LAGOS: Gunmen have attacked a prison in southwest Nigeria, freeing around 575 inmates, officials said Saturday. The ...

Toll raises to 10 in clashes between Islamists and police over Saad Rizvi's release-

Toll raises to 10 in clashes between Islamists and police over Saad Rizvi’s release-

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By PTI LAHORE: Six people died on Saturday raising the death toll to 10 in ongoing fierce clashes between the ...

Palestinian rights groups see muzzle in Israel's terror tag-

Palestinian rights groups see muzzle in Israel’s terror tag-

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By Associated Press RAMALLAH: Activists said Saturday they hope an international backlash will help reverse Israel’s designation of six Palestinian ...

US military says air strike killed senior al Qaeda leader

US military says air strike killed senior al Qaeda leader

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A senior al Qaeda leader was killed in a drone strike Friday in northwest Syria, the U.S. military says.Army Maj. ...

Sri Lanka seeks USD 500-million loan from India for fuel purchases amid forex crisis-

Sri Lanka seeks USD 500-million loan from India for fuel purchases amid forex crisis-

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By PTI COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government on Saturday said it is continuing efforts to secure a USD 500 million ...

Prince Charles warns of narrow window to face climate change-

Prince Charles warns of narrow window to face climate change-

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By PTI LONDON: Prince Charles issued a warning to the world days before leaders gather in the U.K. for crucial United ...

China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework-

China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework-

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By AFP BEIJING: China passed a law Saturday to limit the pressure on children from homework and after-school tutoring, state media ...

Deal on Biden's USD 2 trillion plan edges closer; VP Kamala Harris is 'confident'-

Deal on Biden’s USD 2 trillion plan edges closer; VP Kamala Harris is ‘confident’-

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By Associated Press WASHINGTON: A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their ...