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Opponents of coup took to streets, demanding end to military rule and release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi

A Moscow court also shortened his original jail term by six weeks, the original term was 3-1/2 years

We predict with confidence that diplomatic initiatives will result in a favourable outcome, says Ali Rabiei

Infections have spiked in at least 5 states, says Health Ministry 

Interior minister says 40% of 576 miles border has been fenced off

Minister Gines says individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to ‘unintended confusion’

Philip, was admitted to hospital after feeling ill with an ailment that is not related to Covid-19

The assailant had arrived in France five years ago and had committed acts of violence with a knife in 2017

Turkey will continue to do its part in manner worthy of strategic partnership between two countries, says president

Foreign Office insists on all sides to seize historic opportunity for peace

The landing represented the riskiest part of two-year, $2.7 billion endeavor

Medical care may see less change because there is little alternative to the high level of proximity they require

Infection cluster presents new challenges as country tries to overcome third wave of pandemic

A chance for US to project a message of re-engagement with the world and with global institutions

Husband tried to claim wife's life insurance and took out loans in her name

The first confirmation of deaths by Beijing from the border clash that also killed at least 20 Indian soldiers

Govt serological survey shows actual infections could range as high as 300 million

Jacinda Ardern says young people shouldn't miss out on education for something part of life for half population

She was hit by what doctors said was a live bullet at a protest in the capital

India’s decision to end IIOJK’s autonomy could curtail the political participation of Muslims, says UN experts

South Africa has reported the highest number of deaths, followed by Egypt

Austin spoke with Prince Mohammed 'to reaffirm the strategic defence partnership between two countries'

PM Modi not only failed to protect minorities but providing political patronage, says HRW official

In a bizarre claim, Ayatollah Abbas urges his followers not to interact with people vaccinated for coronavirus

Ambassador Asad Majeed comments come as Biden administration conducts a review of a February 2020 deal

Weekly new cases of Covid-19 have fallen by almost half, reports Xinhua News

Officials may face uphill task persuading residents to take vaccine where public distrust of authorities runs deep

Several roads deserted and markets plyartial shut despite govt's desire to showcase normalcy

Issues arrest warrants against six celebrities for encouraging protests that have paralysed many govt offices

Airlines would be required from next week to segregate inbound travellers from those countries

Amsterdam poised to be Europe’s number one corporate listing venue this year

Both women pleaded not guilty after being accused of orchestrating the demonstrations by filming them

Commission to propose on Thursday that 2015 Paris climate change agreement be part of future trade deals

MSF calls for urgent vaccine distributions in southern Africa to counter the spread of the new variant

Netanyahu was one of the last foreign leaders to get a call from US president

Pakistan’s assistance for Afghanistan development and human resource capacity-building will continue, says Imran Khan

Snowstorm began on Wednesday evening, leading the authorities to shut down public transportation

It is targeting a 60% increase in annual revenues to more than 50 billion roubles ($675.33 million) by 2025

The government is counting on the Pfizer shot, developed with BioNTech, to ramp up its Covid-19 vaccination programme

Pope Francis is a big supporter of vaccines to stem the spread of the coronavirus

Says Facebook’s move to block all media content in Australia is an irresponsible attempt to bully a democracy

‘Despite our happiness … our happiness is incomplete,” says sister of prisoner

US is committed to a deal that includes ‘a just and durable political settlement,’ says state department

Study says 1.67 million lives were lost in India as a whole in 2019 due to toxic air

Falls in infections and deaths coincide with lockdowns and severe curbs on gatherings and movements

Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”

Auckland lockdown was the first in the country for about six months

The nuclear-armed neighbours last week announced a plan to pull back troops, tanks, equipment

Tehran says its nuclear steps are reversible if Washington lifts the sanctions

"This is the first major step towards ending the pandemic,” said vice health minister