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Djokovic doctor slams Australia for trying to deport 'super healthy' star
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» LIMASSOL (CYPRUS) - The doctor widely credited with helping Novak Djokovic to reach the pinnacle of tennis on Friday criticised Australia for twice cancelling the Serbian star's visa and detaining him over Covid technicalities, saying he is "super healthy".
'Massive' cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» KYIV - A sweeping cyberattack briefly knocked out key government websites in Ukraine Friday amid high-voltage tensions between Russia and the West over Ukrainian security.
Thailand, Indonesia to develop Covid-19 pill
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2022
» Thailand's Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday the country planned to develop the anti-viral pill molnupiravir to combat Covid-19 infections amid rising infections driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant.
New 'partygate' revelations heap more pressure on UK PM
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was rocked Friday by new claims his staff held lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street on the eve of the funeral for Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's late husband.
Britain's Sunderland wins Dakar Rally motorbike title for second time
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - British rider Sam Sunderland said his head almost "exploded" with stress before he won the Dakar Rally motorbike title for the second time on Friday after a hard-fought race through the Saudi Arabian desert.
Drones spray holy water at India Hindu festival as huge crowds defy Covid rules
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» SAGAR ISLAND (INDIA) - Drones sprayed holy water from the Ganges on thousands of Hindu pilgrims on Friday to reduce crowding during a massive festival being held despite soaring Covid cases in India.
Indonesia: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off Java island
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2022
» JAKARTA: A powerful 6.7-magnitude quake struck southwest of Indonesia's Java island on Friday afternoon, the country’s meteorology agency (BMGK) said.
N.Korea fires 2 missiles, warns of strong action over US sanctions push
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles on Friday, its third test in two weeks, just hours after criticising a US push for new sanctions over the previous launches as a "provocation" and warning of a strong reaction.
Malaysia concerned about Hun Sen's Myanmar trip
AFP, Published on 14/01/2022
» Malaysia's foreign minister has expressed concerns about Cambodia's prime minister visiting Myanmar without first consulting fellow Southeast Asian leaders, highlighting regional tensions in how to deal with the crisis-hit country.
Massive cyberattack warns Ukraine to 'be afraid'
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2022
» KYIV: A massive cyberattack warning Ukrainians to "be afraid and expect the worst" hit government websites on Thursday night, leaving some websites inaccessible on Friday morning and prompting Ukraine to open an investigation.