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Berlin police looking into device disabled at residence housing Russian media 07 May 2022 - 02:49 pm

Frankfurt: Berlin criminal investigators and prosecutors were on Saturday studying a device found and destroyed at a residential building housing Russian news agency...

India warns of heatwaves across six states next week 07 May 2022 - 01:28 pm

India warned of heatwaves in six states next week, as extreme weather conditions threaten lives and livelihoods across the subcontinent. Heatwaves are likely...

EU attempts to save Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort 07 May 2022 - 01:22 pm

The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to save the Iran nuclear deal and break a deadlock, the Financial Times reported on...

US says it opposes expansion of settlements in the West Bank 07 May 2022 - 01:04 pm

The US Department of State said it opposes Israeli plans to expand settlements in the West Bank by thoUSands of units. Deputy Spokesperson...

Biden: US sending another $150M in assistance 07 May 2022 - 12:47 pm

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Friday authorized the shipment of another $150 million in military assistance for Ukraine for artillery rounds and radar...

France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term 07 May 2022 - 11:57 am

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is being inaugurated for a second term during a ceremony on Saturday at the Elysee presidential palace. Macron...

North Korea tests suspected submarine-launched missile 07 May 2022 - 11:31 am

Seoul, South Korea: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile designed to be launched from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea’s military said,...

Colombo calm after Sri Lanka declares state of emergency 07 May 2022 - 11:04 am

Colombo: Streets in Sri Lanka's commercial capital Colombo were calm on Saturday after the president declared a state of emergency following escalating anti-government...

Unprecedented gusts expected to fan wildfires in New Mexico 07 May 2022 - 08:13 am

Weather conditions described as potentially historic were on tap for New Mexico on Saturday and for the next several days as hundreds of...

US CDC identifies 109 cases of hepatitis in children 06 May 2022 - 09:53 pm

U.S. health officials on Friday said they are investigating 109 cases of severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children, including five reported deaths,...

High winds expected to fan New Mexico wildfire over weekend 06 May 2022 - 09:06 pm

TAOS, N.M.: A mix of relentless winds, near-record high temperatures and extremely low humidity in the coming days is expected to fuel a...

Colombia to offer second coronavirus booster shots to over 50s, others 06 May 2022 - 08:54 pm

BOGOTA: Colombia will offer a second coronavirus booster shot to people aged 50 and over, the government said on Friday. Colombia has reported...

Explosion at hotel in downtown Havana kills at least 4: State media 06 May 2022 - 08:18 pm

HAVANA: A strong explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana on Friday, tearing a gash several floors high into the side of...

Explosion hits hotel in downtown Havana: Cuban state media 06 May 2022 - 07:34 pm

HAVANA: A strong explosion hit a hotel in downtown Havana on Friday, Cuban state media said, and a Reuters witness saw smoke and...

Third Ebola patient dies in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo 06 May 2022 - 06:17 pm

DAKAR: The third Ebola patient in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo has died, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, the latest...

Seeking return of disputed 'golden age', some Philippine voters back son of dictator Marcos 06 May 2022 - 06:00 pm

MANILA: Street vendor Nellie Baraquio will cast a ballot in a presidential election in the Philippines for the first time on Monday, and...

Philippine consumers use app to counter record retail fuel prices 06 May 2022 - 05:19 pm

MANILA: Philippine motorcycle enthusiast John Aldwin Bagabagon rode easier than many other local motorcyclists and drivers this year as domestic fuel prices surged...