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One killed in Sudan as thousands protest against military
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» KHARTOUM - A Sudanese protester was killed on Thursday while taking part in the latest mass demonstrations demanding a transition to civilian rule after a coup, medics said.
Biden assails Trump in speech marking anniversary of Capitol riot
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden tore into Donald Trump Thursday on the first anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, calling him a selfish liar who could not accept defeat and vowing to defend America's democracy.
Duterte: Arrest unvaccinated if they go outdoors
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered the arrest of unvaccinated people who violate stay-at-home orders aimed at curbing "galloping" coronavirus infections driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Philippines bans child marriage
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» Child marriage became illegal in the Philippines on Thursday as a law banning the practice took effect in a country where one in six girls enters wedlock before the age of 18.
Security forces kill 'dozens' in Kazakhstan unrest
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» ALMATY (KAZAKHSTAN) - Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters trying to storm government buildings overnight, police said Thursday, after a Moscow-led military alliance agreed to send forces to help quell mounting unrest.
Omicron halts sports, entertainment: Covid world update
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» MELBOURNE: Australia vowed to deport tennis world number one Novak Djokovic on Thursday after he failed to meet stringent pandemic entry requirements, as Omicron's relentless march forced organisers to cancel the Grammys and Sundance Film Festival.
China punishes officials after woman miscarries outside lockdown hospital
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» BEIJING: Chinese authorities said Thursday they have punished officials after footage went viral of an eight-month pregnant woman miscarrying in the locked-down city of Xi'an when a hospital refused her entry without a Covid test.
Online sleuths track down US Capitol attackers
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» WASHINGTON - The FBI is still searching for people who stormed the US Capitol on January 6.
Bolsonaro starts potential annus horribilis with health scare
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» RIO DE JANEIRO - It was already shaping up to be a tough year for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, with his popularity at an all-time low nine months from elections, the economy in recession and Covid-19 surging.
Biden to call out Trump 'lies' in Capitol riot speech
AFP, Published on 06/01/2022
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will warn Thursday that US democracy is under threat from his predecessor Donald Trump's conspiracy theories, in a dark speech marking the first anniversary of the Jan 6 attack against Congress.