Iran accuses foreign media of using virus to ‘discourage’ voters
Middle East
February 23, 2020
Iran accuses foreign media of using virus to ‘discourage’ voters
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday accused foreign media of trying to use a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in…
South Korea virus cases spike as Italy and Iran take drastic steps
World
February 23, 2020
South Korea virus cases spike as Italy and Iran take drastic steps
South Korea reported a sharp jump in coronavirus cases on Sunday, while Italy and Iran took drastic containment steps as…
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
World
February 23, 2020
Sanders wins big in Nevada, stretching lead in Democratic race
Progressive firebrand Bernie Sanders earned a decisive victory Saturday in the Nevada caucuses, solidifying his frontrunner status in the race…
Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day
World
February 23, 2020
Partial truce mostly holds across Afghanistan on first day
A partial truce marking a potential turning point in Afghanistan’s gruelling war appeared to be holding Saturday, with only isolated…
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
World
February 22, 2020
Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
Two deaths from the new coronavirus sparked fears throughout northern Italy on Saturday, as towns shuttered shops and schools to…
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
World
February 22, 2020
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet’s spiritual leader
The Dalai Lam on Saturday marked the 80th anniversary of his enthronement as the spiritual leader of Tibet, a position…
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
World
February 22, 2020
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
Fears mounted Saturday over the rise of new cases and fatalities outside China from the new coronavirus outbreak, as the…
Lesotho PM is no-show for murder charge, ‘heads to S.Africa’
World
February 21, 2020
Lesotho PM is no-show for murder charge, ‘heads to S.Africa’
Lesotho premier Thomas Thabane failed to show up on Friday at a court where he was due to be charged…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
Middle East
February 21, 2020
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s…
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
Middle East
February 21, 2020
Week-long Afghanistan ‘reduction in violence’ to start Saturday
A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US, and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, an official said…