Web archive - December 4, 2021

World

Azerbaijan hands over 10 captured soldiers to Armenia in return for mine maps

State media confirms names of 10 Armenian prisoners of war

World

Biden and Putin to hold video call on Tuesday, will discuss Ukraine

Biden wants to discuss US concerns about Russia's military buildup on the Ukraine border

World

Iran walks back prior nuclear concessions: US official

Says Iran continues to accelerate its nuclear program in 'provocative ways'

World

Thousands protest over Dutch coronavirus restrictions

Many protesters denounce 'increasing pressure' from the government to get vaccinated

World

Thousands evacuated as storm dumps heavy rains in southern India

Storm likely to weaken but heavy downpour expected in parts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

Pakistan

'Personal vendetta led to brutal killing of Sri Lankan national in Sialkot'

Priyantha Diyawadana was a thorough professional known for his stern production standards, says SCCI president

World

Russia planning Ukraine offensive with up to 175,000 troops: report

Moscow's plans ‘involve extensive movement of 100 battalion tactical groups along with armour, artillery, equipment’

World

Six more states find Omicron cases, Delta still top US coronavirus threat

New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Utah each reported their first cases

World

In Indian cities, Muslim prayers and meaty snacks squeezed out

Protests by Hindu groups against Friday prayers prompt officials to withdraw permission for sites used by Muslims

World

WATCH: Orthodox priest shouts 'Pope, you are a heretic' at Francis in Athens

Witnesses say the priest shouted loud enough for the pope to hear the commotion