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Desmond Tutu’s advocacy for LGBTQ rights did not sway most of Africa-
By Associated Press JOHANNESBURG: Desmond Tutu is being remembered for his passionate advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ people as well ...
Hong Kong news outlet Stand News closes after raid, arrests-
By Associated Press HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Stand News online media outlet says it is ceasing operations following a ...
Global COVID cases up 11 per cent last week, omicron risk high: WHO-
By Associated Press BERLIN: The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last ...
Mexico says cruise ships with coronavirus cases can dock-
By Associated Press MEXICO CITY: The Mexican government said Tuesday it will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with the ...
Indonesian prosecutors delay sentence for top terror suspect-
By Associated Press JAKARTA: Indonesian prosecutors postponed their sentencing demand Wednesday for a top terror suspect who eluded capture for ...
Five slashed bodies found on roadside in southern Mexico-
By Associated Press MEXICO CITY: The slashed-up bodies of five men were found on a roadside in southern Mexico on ...
Former US Senate majority leader Harry Reid dies at 82-
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS: Harry Reid, the former US Senate majority leader and Nevada’s longest-serving member of Congress, has ...
Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes-
By Associated Press SYDNEY: Coronavirus cases surged across Australia on Wednesday as an outbreak of the omicron variant exploded, prompting ...
Israel approves measures for Palestinians after leaders meet-
By Associated Press JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister approved a raft of measures aimed at improving relations with the Palestinians on ...
Indonesia to turn away boat with 120 Rohingya refugees-
By Associated Press BANDA ACEH: Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they will push a boat containing 120 Rohingya Muslims back to ...
