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Mexico denies deal to nab cartel leader in return for Cienfuegos
Salvador Cienfuegos was accused of conspiring with a cartel to smuggle drugs while serving as defence secretary.
Asia-Africa
‘Little Miracle’: Panda cub at DC National Zoo named Xiao Qi Ji
Male panda was named after an online poll saw more than 130k votes cast for the Mandarin name, which means ‘little miracle’.This handout photo...
Asia-Africa
Qatar identifies parents of baby girl abandoned in airport toilet
Public prosecutor says efforts under way to arrest ‘fugitive’ mother, adds airport police officers charged over examinations of female passengers.An investigation was launched after...
Asia-Africa
Former Republican officials call Trump refusal ‘serious threat’
More than 100 former Republican national security officials want Trump to ‘cease’ his ‘assault’ on the integrity of the election.Former CIA Director Michael Hayden,...
Asia-Africa
Turkey summons EU, German, Italian envoys over vessel search bid
Turkey protests against ‘unauthorised action, carried out using force,’ as Germany says everything went in line with protocol.A screen grab captured from a video...
Asia-Africa
UAE loosens rules on foreign ownership of firms to lure investors
Overhaul signals another change for the UAE as it grapples with the financial fallout of the pandemic.
Asia-Africa
Carbon dioxide levels keep rising despite industrial lockdown
World Meteorological Organization data crush hopes lockdowns across the world would have pushed emissions to record low.
Asia-Africa
GM recalls 7 million trucks and SUVs over Takata air bags
GM made annoucement after US government told the auto giant to recall 6 million vehicles in the US.
Asia-Africa
Guatemala suspends budget after protesters torch Congress building
Guatemala’s parliament on Monday backed away from approving a business-friendly 2021 budget after demonstrators in the impoverished Central American nation torched the Congress building...
Asia-Africa
US election: What you need to know right now in 500 words
Recount observers watch ballots during a Milwaukee hand recount of presidential votes in WisconsinPresident Donald Trump is still refusing to concede the United...
Asia-Africa
Majority of Croatians sceptical of coronavirus vaccine
Survey results come as experts warn current shortfall in vaccine confidence could be enough to compromise effectiveness of ending pandemic.In the survey of 523...
Asia-Africa
The IHRA definition will not help fight anti-Semitism
Pro-Palestinian protesters take part in a demonstration against Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip, in Ottawa on July 26, 2014Following in the...
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PM: 'Vast majority' of vulnerable people could get COVID vaccine by Easter
Boris Johnson has suggested the "vast majority" of people most vulnerable to coronavirus could be vaccinated against the disease by Easter.
The prime minister, speaking...
Asia-Africa
Can the G20 ensure global leadership in the time of COVID-19?
The virtual G20 summit has ended with a promise of fair global distribution of COVID vaccines.
Asia-Africa
Canadian MPs join campaign to release Meng Wanzhou, citing Sinophobia and plunging relations with China
Two Canadian MPs are taking part in a campaign to release Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou that cites “deteriorating relations with China and the rise...
Asia-Africa
Mexico denies deal to nab cartel leader in return for Cienfuegos
Salvador Cienfuegos was accused of conspiring with a cartel to smuggle drugs while serving as defence secretary.