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Feature: Etching dreams with iron will, Iran's female para-snowboarder eyes Beijing success
TEHRAN, March 1 (Xinhua) -- To deafening cheers and applause, she stepped into that majestical stadium as a member of the Iranian delegation, marching with athletes from around the globe at the Paralympics opening ceremony. This was a dream come true for
China rattled by calls for Japan to host US nuclear weapons
Influential former prime minister Shinzo Abe called for Tokyo to consider hosting US nuclear weapons in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine China has reacted angrily to calls by Japan’s influential former prime minister, Shinzo Abe , for Tokyo to consider
Flood of Russian misinformation puts tech companies in the hot seat
With Facebook and other platforms key to spreading news from Ukraine, officials and activists urge broader crackdown Millions of people are flocking to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Twitter for round-the-clock updates the Russian invasion of Ukraine –
Viewers of online abuse at high risk of contacting children directly, study finds
Darknet survey finds 42% sought contact after watching sexual abuse online, with escalating porn habits driving users to illegal material The largest ever survey on the thoughts and behaviours of people who watch child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online has
The hidden life of a courier: 13-hour days, rude customers – and big dreams
An army of drivers risked their health to get us goods during lockdown. But what is it like making deliveries while negotiating parking fines, traffic jams and spiralling costs? Abdul Khan has a dream. He wants to own a farm, or maybe a zoo. He will keep
Thousands donate to campaign to save Ukrainian media
The funds will enable independent media to continue to cover the war from neighbouring countries Russia-Ukraine war latest news: follow live updates A campaign to save independent Ukrainian media from being obliterated by war is gathering pace, with thousands
Tuesday briefing: Russian convoy bears down on Kyiv
‘Horrendous’ attacks on civilians and bombing of military bases add to death toll Biden to deliver first state of the union and the Barbican turns 40 Hello, I’m Warren Murray with Tuesday morning’s essential reading. ...
Ukraine: 40-mile Russian convoy threatens Kyiv
70 Ukrainian troops killed in Okhtyrka More than 70 Ukrainian troops were killed when Russian troops shelled a military base in the town of Okhtyrka, regional governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyy said on Facebook. Advertisement Okhtyrka is located in Ukraine's
Russia invasion convoy masses near Kyiv
A huge Russian military convoy is massing on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital, as fears grew the invading forces are set to launch devastating assaults aimed at taking control of Kyiv and other major cities. Satellite images showed a long build-up of
LIVE UPDATES: Americans, Canadians Answer Ukraine Call for Foreign Fighters
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, March 1. Click here for updates from Feb. 28. Americans, Canadians Answer Ukraine Call for Foreign Fighters A Texas
ICC women’s World Cup 2022: Smriti Mandhana bounces back from head injury, scores fifty in ...
The in-from Smriti Mandhana compiled her 66 runs in 67 balls, hitting seven fours in the process before being dismissed by Cherry-Ann Fraser off her own bowling. ...
Aftermath of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2022 shows a damaged house in Donetsk. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua) A local resident stands near a damaged house in Donetsk, Feb.
Man United send message to Euro giants over potential £100m transfer deal for Ralf Rangnick target
Manchester United have reportedly told Napoli to forget about a transfer deal for Victor Osimhen if he’s going to cost as much as £100million. The Nigeria international has shone in Serie A since his big move from Lille a couple of years ago, and it
Arsenal transfer target wants to change clubs this summer, price tag to be €45-55million
Lille striker Jonathan David wants to leave the club in the summer transfer window amid recent links with Arsenal. The Canada international has shone in Ligue 1 and looks like one of the most exciting young talents in Europe at the moment, with the Gunners in
Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in decades
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Tens of thousands of people had been ordered to evacuate their homes by Tuesday and many more had been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in decades that has claimed at
Russia’s Syria intervention provided hints for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin's first military campaign outside former Soviet Union areas was in Syria, where in 2015 he threw his country's firepower behind President Bashar Assad ...
EXPLAINER: Verdict for American at Nissan in Ghosn scandal
TOKYO (AP) — A Tokyo court will hand down a verdict Thursday in the criminal trial of Greg Kelly, an American and former executive at Japanese automaker Nissan. Kelly was charged with financial wrongdoing in under-reporting the compensation of Carlos Ghosn,
China manufacturing grows weakly in February
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese manufacturing activity grew weakly in February, hampered by supply disruptions, anti-virus controls and lackluster global demand, two
Live updates: Taiwan sends medical supplies to help Ukraine
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: ___ TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan says it sent 27 tons worth of medical supplies to Ukraine via a flight to Germany late Monday. Foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou told reporters Tuesday that Taiwan was
Traffic jams back in Philippine capital as restrictions ease
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Traffic jams and outdoor crowds are back in the Philippine capital and 38 other cities and provinces Tuesday after officials allowed businesses and public transport, including shopping malls, movie houses and restaurants, to operate
Asian shares climb amid Russia-Ukraine talks, oil worries
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as global investors eyed talks aimed at ending the Russian military assault on Ukraine, which so far have yielded just an agreement to keep talking. Benchmarks were higher in early trading in Tokyo, Sydney and
United States reaches 65,000 H-1B visa cap for 2022: USCIS
The H-1B visa programme is the most sought-after work visa among foreign professionals, including Indians ...
Fears of medical shortages and disease in Ukraine after Russian invasion
LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine is running low on critical medical supplies and has had to halt urgent efforts to curb a polio outbreak since Russia invaded the country, public health experts say. Read full story ...
Ukraine conflict: Satellite images show huge Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv as Vladimir Putin accused ...
More than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, according to an official ...
Over 70 Ukrainian troops killed in military base shelling - governor
MOSCOW (Reuters) - More than 70
Erdogan discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Lukashenko
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's office said early on Tuesday that he held a phone call with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko to discuss developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read full story ...
Hong Kong ravaged by Covid, cases soar as many remain unvaccinated
It appears that Hong Kong is facing the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic as the hospitals and public mortuaries are overwhelmed with patients. The most important thing in all this is the fact that most of the residents in Hong Kong have not
New Orleans hosts its 1st full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020
People are out to party as New Orleans’ first full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020 dawns Tuesday, with a day of back-to-back parades through the city and masks against COVID-19 required ...
Man kills 3 daughters, 1 other, himself at California church
A man shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said. Deputies responding ...
Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 01 March 2022
French Polynesia: The influenza A (H3N2) epidemic has been declared over; 398 cases of influenza A were reported (15 cases in weeks 5 and 6) since the start of the epidemic. *The blue alert is removed from the map. *-Source: Bulletin de surveillance sanitaire
