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WHO’s Tedros looks like shoo-in for second term despite handling of COVID-19, closeness to China
The Ethiopian head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, looks set to serve a second term as director-general ...
Two people, including minor, injured in explosion in Nepal-
By PTI KATHMANDU: Two people, including a minor, on Saturday sustained injuries when an unattended bomb suddenly exploded in a community ...
Gunmen attack and help 575 inmates escape in latest Nigeria jailbreak-
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-
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-
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
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-
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-
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-
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’-
By Associated Press WASHINGTON: A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress’ top Democrats edged close to sealing their ...
