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Myanmar anti-coup protesters return after deadliest day YANGON, March 4, 2021 (AFP) - Defiant anti-coup protesters returned to cities and towns across Myanmar on Thursday after dozens of people were

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 (AFP) - Washington's security posture has been bolstered after threats of a possible Thursday "breach" of the US Capitol, with the House of Representatives changing its

BERLIN, March 4, 2021 (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday unveiled plans to gradually ease coronavirus curbs in Europe's top economy, while President Joe Biden slammed "Neanderthal" decisions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently administered a Covaxin shot, developed by Bharat Biotech, at New Delhi's AIIMS hospital. This makes him the first beneficiary in the second phase

Myanmar's civil servant strikes start to bite YANGON, Feb 26, 2021 (AFP) - Public hospitals are deserted. Government offices left dark. And the trains don't leave the stations. Despite risks

WASHINGTON, Feb 26, 2021 (AFP) - Brace yourself for Donald Trump 2.0, America. The ex-president returns from political hiatus Sunday seeking to regain control of a Republican Party that is

US, rights groups criticize Malaysia for deportations to Myanmar KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24, 2021 (AFP) - The United States on Wednesday led criticism of Malaysia for deporting more than 1,000

BEIJING, Feb 25, 2021 (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared his country had achieved the "human miracle" of eliminating extreme poverty, though questions continue to surround the

SOFIA, Feb 25, 2021 (AFP) - Bulgarians of all ages, some as young as 20, joined long queues at hospitals this weekend after low uptake on priority lists led the