4 bombs go off in Kabul, 4 civilians including 12-year-old injured: Afghan officials
Four bombs, one placed under a garbage bin and the other three by the roadside, went off in northern Kabul on Monday, wounding four civilians,...
Coronavirus: New Zealand to reopen malls, cafes from Thursday as lockdown curbs ease
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the move to "level 2" restrictions will mean retail, restaurants and other public spaces including playgrounds can reopen...
Hong Kong police arrest more than 200 in renewed protests
Around 230 people between the ages of 12 and 65 were arrested on a range of charges, including unlawful assembly, “possessing anything with intent to...
In Japan, coronavirus outbreak triggers instances of bullying, ostracism
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US: 105-year-old woman, who beat 1918 flu, now battles coronavirus
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Saudi Arabia triples VAT to support coronavirus-hit economy
Saudi Arabia is tripling its value added tax (VAT) as part of austerity measures to support its coronavirus-hit economy. The government in Riyadh also said...
HMS Beagle: Dock for Darwin’s ship gets protected status
The remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin's ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance. The...
Coronavirus lockdown: The freed prisoner who is unable to return home
When Arif (name changed) was released from a prison in western India on 31 March, he longed to return home quickly. [caption id="attachment_653" align="alignleft" width="566"]...
Coronavirus: Fears over growth of decontamination firms
Lives could be put at risk by an influx of companies offering to clean up potential coronavirus hotspots, a leading cleaning firm has warned. [caption...
Iran naval ‘friendly fire’ incident kills 19 sailors in Gulf of Oman
Nineteen sailors have been killed and 15 others wounded in a "friendly fire" incident involving two Iranian naval vessels, the navy has said. [caption id="attachment_644"...