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NY Rep. Ocasio-Cortez recovering after positive COVID test
WASHINGTON — New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for COVID-19 and “is experiencing symptoms and
US says ‘deeply disturbed’ by attack on Sikh cab driver at JFK
NEW YORK: The US state department is “deeply disturbed” by reports of an attack on an Indian-origin Sikh cab driver at the JFK International Airport. The Sikh taxi driver was assaulted by an
Poor countries struggle to turn vax supplies into inoculations
As shipments of Covid-19 shots ramp up for billions of people left behind last year, and new vaccines make their way to the public, dozens of countries are struggling to turn supplies into inoculations. A dearth of immunization sites in Cameroon, weak
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
Bob Saget, a comedian and actor known for his role as a widower raising a trio of daughters in the sitcom “Full House,” has died, according to authorities in Florida. ...
'Full House' actor, comedian Bob Saget dead at 65
The iconic actor was best known for his role as Danny Tanner in "Full House". ...
Russia says initial talks with U.S. in Geneva 'complex but businesslike'
MOSCOW, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters that preliminary talks with a top U.S. diplomat in Geneva late on Sunday on the eve of a crucial meeting had
From puddings to trees, palace sets out queen's Jubilee celebrations
LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Inventing puddings and planting trees are just some of the things Britons are invited to do for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, events to mark her 70th anniversary on the throne that culminate in a "blockbuster weekend
U.S. defense secretary tests negative week after contracting COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tested negative on Sunday for COVID-19 a week after contracting the illness and plans to return
Brazil has 24,382 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 44 COVID-19 deaths -ministry
BRASILIA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Brazil has had 24,382 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 hours, and 44 deaths from
Ex-PM says Kazakh leader must act fast to neutralise Nazarbayev faction
Summary Former PM says many see president as manipulated by predecessorQuick investigation needed after week of violencePurge of security service under way LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's president must move fast to consolidate his grip after
Pakistan families blame govt for hill station nightmare
ISLAMABAD: A holiday trip to the Pakistani mountainside town of Murree to view the winter snowfall turned into a nightmare for Muhammad Bilal on Friday. Bilal, 21, was among tens of thousands of visitors who had thronged to Murree to see unusually heavy
Ethiopia's rebellious Tigray party accuses Eritrea of attacking its forces
ADDIS ABABA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Tigray People's Liberation Front, the party that controls most of the northern Ethiopia region of Tigray, on Sunday accused Eritrea of attacking its troops. In another development in the conflict, aid organisations
‘164 killed in week of Kazakh riots’
MOSCOW: Kazakhstan’s Health Ministry said on Sunday that 164 people have been killed in protests that have rocked the country over the past week. The figures reported on the state news channel Khabar-24 are a significant rise from previous tallies. It is not
19 dead, including 9 children, in New York City apartment fire
NEW YORK: At least 19 people, including nine children, were killed after fire tore through a Bronx apartment building Sunday in what’s become New York City’s deadliest blaze in more than three decades. Stefan Ringel, a senior adviser to Mayor Eric Adams,
Fire at Bangladesh Rohingya camp leaves thousands homeless
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: Thousands of people were left homeless after a fire gutted parts of a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, police said on Sunday. About 850,000 of the persecuted Muslim minority — many of whom escaped a 2017 military crackdown in
Amnesty International urges Spanish clubs to take a stand in Saudi Arabia
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Amnesty International is calling on the four clubs involved in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia this week to take a stand over women's rights and equality issues. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will
Biden’s low profile on Guantanamo rankles as prison turns 20
WASHINGTON: Advocates for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center were optimistic when President Joe Biden took office. And they were relieved this summer after the US released a prisoner for the first time in years. Many are now increasingly impatient. In
NYC building space heater malfunction sparks fire that kills 19, including 9 children
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Nineteen people were killed, including nine children, and dozens were injured when a fire, started by a malfunctioning space heater, spread smoke through a 19-floor building in The Bronx borough of New York City on Sunday, city
China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander
SHANGHAI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - China has appointed a former paramilitary chief, Peng Jingtang, as the new commander of the People Liberation Army's (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong, state broadcaster CCTV
Mexico issues arrest warrants in 'Fast and Furious' gun trafficking case
MEXICO CITY, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A Mexican judge has issued seven arrest warrants related to a decade-old cross border arms trafficking sting, including for the country's most notorious drug lord and an ex-security minister, the attorney general's
Ban on firearms in Philippines
MANILA: The 2022 election period in the Philippines kicked off on Sunday, with some 14,000 military and police personnel deployed across the country to
UK tells Syrian asylum seeker ‘safe’ to return home
LONDON: A Syrian refugee seeking asylum in Britain has been told by the UK Home Office that he is safe to return to his war-torn country, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The 25-year-old refugee sought sanctuary in the UK in May 2020
UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen’s 70 years on throne
LONDON: The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Elizabeth will become on Feb.
Fight against terrorism ‘greater challenge’ than ever before, says UK police official
LONDON: Britain’s fight against terrorism has become more challenging than ever before, a senior police official has told The Independent newspaper. Changing methods in planning, targeting and execution meant that authorities were struggling to detect
Jerusalem church leader says Israeli extremists threaten Christian presence in city
JERUSALEM: The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem has accused radical Israeli groups of threatening the presence of Christians in the holy city, in remarks that Israeli officials rejected as baseless. In a column in the Times of London on Saturday, His
Omicron pushes US Covid hospitalisations toward record high
Hospitalisations have increased steadily since late Dec. as Omicron quickly overtook Delta as dominant strain Covid-19 hospitalisations in the United States are poised to hit a new high as early as Friday, according to a Reuters tally, surpassing the record
Another round of Khalistan referendum held in UK cities
ISLAMABAD: Another round of the Khalistan referendum was held on Sunday in Luton and Leeds in the United Kingdom. The Sikh community cast the ballot in the referendum from 10am to 5pm at Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Luton and Sikh Temple Chapel Town Road in Leeds.
New York City apartment building fire kills 19, including 9 children
NEW YORK: Nineteen people were killed, including nine children, and dozens were injured from an apartment building fire in The Bronx borough of New York City on Sunday, according to city officials. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed 19 people had died
'Full House' star Bob Saget has died at 65
Former 'Full House' star and comedian Bob Saget has died at the age of 65. The Orange County Sheriff’s
Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle had a touchdown grab and set the NFL record for receptions in a rookie year, Duke Johnson rushed for 117 yards and the Miami Dolphins finished their season by defeating the playoff-bound New England Patriots 33-24 on
Oil declines as supply interruptions fade, China battles Omicron
Oil dropped -- after recording the biggest weekly gain in a month -- as supplies returned in Libya and Kazakhstan, and investors tracked China’s handling of its first community spread of omicron. Brent crude fell 0.5% in Asian trading after rising more
Two horse race in La Liga as Real Madrid and Sevilla win and rivals drop more points
MADRID, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid returned to form in the 20th round of games in La Liga with Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr leading a return to business as usual with a comfortable 4-1 win at home to Valencia. The attack duo each scored twice to highlight
Somali forces kill 21 al-Shabab militants
MOGADISHU, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by Galmudug regional forces, foiled an attack and killed 21
At least 19 people killed in New York City major fire
People are seen in front of the apartment building in Bronx, New York, the United States, on Jan. 9, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] At least 19 people, including nine children, lost their lives in a major fire in New York City on Sunday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Russia rejects 'concessions' ahead of US security meeting: deputy FM
Russia will not give in to U.S. pressure or make any concessions ahead of the strategic stability talks set for January 10 in Geneva, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Rybakov told Sputnik news agency on
The Russian city that's hiding an eerie secret
At first glance it looks like a rather inviting city to visit, with spectacular parks and lakes and a clean, modern design. However, this Russian city which has been kept a secret for decades is far from the ordinary. Codenamed City 40, Ozersk is located near
Australia’s Governor-General Positive for COVID-19 Despite Having Received Three Shots
Australia’s Governor-General has joined the group of high-profile Australian officials who have tested positive for CCP virus, the virus that caused
Ryabkov Says Anti-Russian Sentiment Within NATO Affects US-Russia Bilateral Dialogue
MOSCOW/GENEVA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th January, 2022) The United States is uncomfortable discussing security guarantees with Russia in bilateral formats since Washington feels the "eyes and ears" of
Indigenous Lenca leader shot dead in Honduras, police say
Police in Honduras say a local leader of the indigenous Lenca group has been shot to death ...
Actor and comedian Bob Saget, scheduled to appear next month in Spokane, dies at 65
Bob Saget, the comedian and actor best known for his starring role in “Full House” and hosting the original
Djokovic detention draws focus to Australia's asylum-seekers
Novak Djokovic spent a fourth day on Sunday among the unwilling occupants of Melbourne's Park Hotel. ...
UK plans holiday weekend to honor queen's 70 years on throne
The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee, Buckingham Palace said Monday. ...
Mexico charges 7 in 'Fast and Furious' weapons trafficking
Mexican prosecutors said Sunday they have charged seven people, including former top officials, in the "Fast and Furious" weapons trafficking scandal. ...
Egypt makes great strides toward green economy
© Provided by Xinhua by Mahmoud Fouly, Abdel-Meguid Kamal CAIRO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Egypt has made great strides in implementing its national strategy on green economy and is expanding its investments to carry out eco-friendly projects to improve the
ICC announces match officials for U19 Men's World Cup
Dubai , January 9 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2022, which will be staged in the West Indies from January 14 to February 5. Experienced
West African Regional Leaders Impose New Sanctions on Mali
ACCRA, GHANA - West African regional leaders imposed new sanctions Sunday on Mali, suspending most commerce and financial aid to the country after its military rulers said they would stay in power for four more years instead of holding an election next month
Golden Globe Awards Carry On, But Without Stars or a Telecast
If the Golden Globe Awards aren't on television, will anyone care? That's just one of the uneasy questions facing the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which is proceeding with its film awards Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, celebrity
Kazakhstan to conduct large-scale investigation into causes of mass riots
Nur-Sultan , January 10 (ANI/Sputnik): The Kazakh law enforcement will carry out a major investigation into the causes of the mass riots and will present the results to the world
Apeks sign former FunPlus Phoenix rifler STYKO
Apeks announced it has completed its roster by signing former FunPlus Phoenix and Mouz rifler Martin "STYKO" Styk. "The last piece of the puzzle!" the team tweeted on Sunday. FunPlus Phoenix announced in
N. Korea tests ballistic missile, not hypersonic, says S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea: Following a North Korean announcement that it had launched a hypersonic missile, South Korea said the claim was exaggerated. Speaking on January 7, South Korean officials said the North Korean missile was a ballistic missile,
West African Bloc Hits Mali with Economic Sanctions
ACCRA - West Africa's main regional bloc on Sunday agreed to close borders with Mali and impose sweeping economic sanctions in response to 'unacceptable' delays holding
U.S, Russia Prep For Talks Ahead Of Week Of High-Stakes Diplomacy
Delegations from the United States and Russia held a working dinner in Geneva on January 9, ahead of a week of high-stakes diplomacy in three European cities prompted by Moscow's demands for a security deal and its threatening military buildup near Ukraine.
Afghanistan: Prominent professor held for criticizing Taliban rule
Afghanistan , January 10 (ANI): Prominent Afghanistan University Professor Faizullah Jalal who is a vocal critic of the Taliban leadership has been arrested in Kabul on Saturday. Faizullah Jalal, a longtime professor of law and political science
Thousands left homeless as fire ravages refugee camp
Within two hours the flames destroyed 1,200 shelters in one of the world's biggest settlements A massive fire has devastated a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, leaving thousands of people homeless, police have said. "About
Russian Ambassador to US calls on Democratic Forces to restore stability in Kazakhstan
Washington , January 10 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has stressed that all democratic forces need to help restore peace in Kazakhstan instead of destabilizing the situation in the country. "Kazakhstan has
Sudan Security Forces, Anti-Government Protesters Clash
Sudanese security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades Sunday at thousands of protesters marching against the country's military rulers, with medics reporting that one demonstrator was killed. The protesters marched from Omdurman to Bahri, two cities
US believes Putin wants to restore Soviet Union Blinken
America's top diplomat makes sweeping claim ahead of security negotiations US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Russia is eyeing restoration of the Soviet Union, which is, in his opinion, ?unacceptable? and should be addressed. He offered no
Controversial college swim star beaten by fellow transgender athlete
Parents and critics including Jordan Peterson have spoken out after the much-debated athlete lost to a rival who is transitioning from female to male College swimming star Lia Thomas has lost to a fellow transgender competitor in her first competition since a
U.S., Russia Take Tough Stances As Geneva Talks Begin
Both sides expressed harsh tones just hours ahead of U.S.-Russia talks on January 9 in Geneva, with Washington warning that it was up to Moscow to choose dialogue to ease tensions and "avoid a confrontation" over Ukraine. 'There's a path of dialogue and
Pakistan: Proscribed extremist groups find space in electoral politics
Islamabad , January 10 (ANI): Proscribed extremist groups such as Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) find electoral space in Pakistan politics which will be witnessed in the upcoming local elections to be held soon. The TLP is among several religious sect
UK records another 141,472 new coronavirus cases
LONDON, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Britain reported another 141,472 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 14,475,192, according to official figures released Sunday. The country reported a
Feature: Expo 2020 Dubai transforms into big party as night falls
DUBAI, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- As night falls on Expo 2020 Dubai, everything is just getting more fantastic. The cool breeze caresses the faces of visitors, healing them from a day of fatigue and breathing refreshing joviality into them. People sit in outdoor cafes
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 60 mln: Johns Hopkins University
The United States remains the nation worst hit by the pandemic, with the world's most cases and deaths, making up about 20 percent of the global caseload
Africa's 10-mln COVID-19 cases highlight need to strengthen global solidarity against pandemic
NAIROBI, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has exceeded the 10 million mark with the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant, which has surfaced in at least 33 African nations. Data from the Africa Centers for Disease
Covid live news: 40% of Israel could be infected in current wave; Germany to study ...
Israeli prime minister says 2 million – 4 million will be infected in coming weeks; German health minister casts doubt on rapid antigen tests in detecting Omicron UK minister denies there is plan to end free lateral flow Covid tests Coronavirus: should the UK
Spanish La Liga leading scorers
MADRID, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Following are the Spanish La Liga leading scorers after Sunday's
30 kidnapped students regain freedom after 6 months in NW Nigeria
Thirty students and a teacher have regained freedom after being held for more than six months by gunmen who attacked their school in northwest Nigeria's Kebbi state
Puddings And Pageantry For Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
The UK will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee this year with a pudding contest, pageantry and public holidays, Buckingham Palace said Monday. ...
Family member forced boy, 6, into cold shower as punishment and relatives hid body in ...
CHICAGO — The 6-year-old North Chicago boy reported missing before his body was found days later in an abandoned northwest Indiana house had been forced into a cold shower by ...
Chicago Public Schools are still without a deal to reopen Monday
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union continued negotiating Sunday evening on a potential reopening of city schools, though it wasn’t clear if they’d be able to ...
2 killed when car hits tree in South Florida, splits on impact
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A man and woman were killed when their red sports car split in two after slamming into a tree shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday, Hollywood police said. ...
Bronx apartment fire kills at least 19, including 9 children
NEW YORK — The deadliest New York City fire in decades killed at least 19 people in a Bronx building Sunday, including nine children, authorities said. The five-alarm blaze broke ...
Fire at Rohingya camp leaves thousands homeless
COX’S BAZAR: Thousands of people were left homeless after a fire gutted parts of a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, police said on Sunday. About 850,000 of the persecuted Muslim minority — many of whom escaped a 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar that UN
Concern grows for Palestinian teen held by Israel
AL CAMP: Palestinian teenager Amal Nakhleh’s first name means “hope” in Arabic, but his parents are in despair because he is chronically ill and one of the few minors held without charge by Israel. “Since his arrest last year I have only seen him twice,
Lightning destroys building in Mandela’s birthplace
JOHANNESBURG: A fire ignited by a lightning strike has destroyed a tourism building in a South African village where anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was born, his family
US warns Russia against ‘confrontation’ ahead of Ukraine talks
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday said Russia had to choose between dialogue and confrontation, ahead of talks in Geneva on soaring tensions over Ukraine. “There’s a path of dialogue and diplomacy to try to resolve some of these
Watershed moment in New York city: new law allows non-citizens to vote
NEW YORK: More than 800,000 non-citizens and so-called Dreamers in New York City will have access to the ballot box and could vote in municipal elections as early as next year after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation approved by the City Council a month ago
Bosnian Serbs celebrate outlawed holiday
BANJA LUKA: Amid Bosnia’s greatest political crisis since the end of its 1992-95 inter-ethnic war, the country’s Serbs celebrated an outlawed holiday on Sunday with a provocative parade showcasing armoured vehicles, police helicopters and law enforcement
Nigeria attacks leave 200 dead, thousands displaced
ABUJA: Nigeria said on Sunday that gunmen killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more in multiple raids in the northwest over the last week, dealing a heavy blow to authorities struggling to restore order. Herders and farmers in Africa’s most
One killed in Sudan protests ahead of UN dialogue launch
KHARTOUM: One Sudanese protester was killed on Sunday as security forces fired tear gas at thousands who rallied to keep up pressure on the military, one day before the UN is to launch talks aiming to end weeks of crisis after a coup. The October 25 power
Over 160 killed, 6,000 held in Kazakhstan unrest
ALMATY: More than 160 people have died and almost 6,000 have been arrested in Kazakhstan following violent riots in Central Asia’s largest country this week, media reported on Sunday citing the health ministry. The energy-rich nation of 19 million people has
Samba show shakes Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia were investigating on Sunday after a samba performance by dancers some considered too scantily clad for the conservative country, which has been diversifying its entertainment options. Over the past week videos on social
Taliban arrest professor after criticism of govt
KABUL: A prominent Afghan university professor who openly criticised the Taliban regime has been arrested in Kabul, a spokesman for the government has said. Prof Faizullah Jalal has made several appearances on television talk shows since the previous US-backed
Israeli extremists a threat to Christian presence in Jerusalem, says church leader
JERUSALEM: The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem has accused radical Israeli groups of threatening the presence of Christians in the holy city, in remarks that Israeli officials rejected as baseless. In a column in the Times of London on Saturday,
Chen, Zhou join Brown in making make US team for Olympics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Six-time U.S. champion Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhou are headed back to the Olympics, joined by longtime fan favorite Jason Brown on a strong and deep American contingent for next month's Beijing Games. A selection committee picked the
U.K. planning holiday weekend to honour Queen's 70th year on throne
The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighbourhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee, Buckingham Palace said Monday. ...
U.S. and Russia continue talks as fears of an invasion of Ukraine remain
Russian forces on the border of eastern Ukraine appear to be poised for invasion. Joe Biden has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades. Holly Williams has more from Ukraine. ...
Worldwide COVID cases rise 71% in one week
The Omicron variant is causing spikes in COVID-19 cases throughout the world. Some European hospitals are at capacity as the virus threatens to derail the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Elizabeth Palmer reports. ...
Italian Serie A standings
ROME, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Following are the Italian Serie A standings after Sunday's matches (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals
U.S. labor market near maximum employment despite December payrolls miss
U.S. employment rose far less than expected in
LA County sets another daily record with more than 45,000 coronavirus cases
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County reached another daily record of coronavirus cases as health officials on Sunday reported more than 45,000 people tested positive for the virus. The county ...
