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Morocco becomes first country to ban China arrivals as concerns grow over Covid-19 surge
Published on 01/01/2023
» Morocco has banned all arrivals from China, becoming the first African country to introduce restrictions amid growing alarm over a Covid-19 surge in the aftermath of Beijing's abrupt relaxation of pandemic measures.
Pope Francis pays homage to 'beloved' Benedict
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis hailed the "beloved" Benedict XVI on Sunday in a New Year's Day service at the Vatican, the day after his predecessor died aged 95.
Chinese state media seek to reassure public over Covid-19
Reuters, Published on 01/01/2023
» WUHAN: Thousands of Chinese took to the streets to mark the New Year as authorities and state media sought to reassure the public that the Covid-19 outbreak sweeping across the country was under control and nearing its peak.
More countries roll out China traveller checks amid Covid surge
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» BEIJING: Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.
Pope Francis addresses faithful after ex-pope's death
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will address the Catholic faithful on Sunday at the Vatican, the day after the death of his predecessor at the age of 95.
Kim calls for 'exponential increase' of N. Korea's nuclear arsenal
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» SEOUL: North Korea's Kim Jong Un has called for a major increase in the country's nuclear arsenal, including mass producing tactical nuclear weapons and developing new missiles for nuclear counterstrikes, state media said Sunday.
Exercising can help improve a golfer's swing, overall game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/01/2023
» I freely admit that my generation of professional golfers didn't really think that physical fitness was important in getting the ball around in a good score.
It can't be worse than last year, can it?
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 01/01/2023
» Well, here we are on the very first day of a brand new year. There has to be something auspicious about that. A good day to purchase lottery tickets with a few number ones perhaps?