Proposed law ‘limiting women’s rights’ draws sharp criticism in Egypt
CAIRO, Egypt: About 50 women’s organisations in Egypt have published a statement laying out basic principles regarding women’s legal rights amid growing controversy over a...
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38 protesters killed as security forces open fire in Myanmar
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar: At least 38 people were killed after Myanmar’s security forces opened fire on protesters in towns and cities across the Southeast Asian nation....
Macron admits France murdered top Algerian independence figure
PARIS, France: French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted for the first time that French soldiers murdered a top Algerian independence figure then covered up his...
Australian top law officer denies rape allegation
CANBERRA, Australia: Attorney General Christian Porter has come forward to deny rape allegation against him as the accusation has caused a storm of speculation in...
Saudi Arabia makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for Hajj 2021
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s health ministry has said only people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to attend the Hajj this...
Six killed as security forces open fire on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar: Security forces have opened fire on anti-coup protesters in several cities and towns in Myanmar, killing at least six people and wounding several...
Indian nanosatellite takes copy of Gita, PM Modi’s photo to space
CHENNAI, India: A copy of Bhagavad Gita in the form of an SD card and a photograph of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are part...
Iran rules out talks with US, EU to discuss nuclear deal revival
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran has ruled out holding an informal meeting with the United States and European countries to discuss ways to revive its 2015 nuclear...
Chinese investment in Australia nosedives 61% amid diplomatic rift
CANBERRA, Australia: Chinese investment in Australia plunged to 61% in 2020, the lowest number in six years. The drop in investment comes amid a growing...
Brazil surpasses 250,000 Covid deaths in one since first case
BRASILIA, Brazil: One year after the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Brazil, Latin America’s biggest country has recorded more than 250,000 deaths...