Al Qaeda's second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the United ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Stroll takes 1st career pole amid wet conditions in Turkey
Racing Point's Lance Stroll will start from pole position for the Turkish Grand Prix after posting the fastest qualifying time Saturday at the rain-soaked Istanbul Park circuit. Lance Pole!#TurkishGP ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens dead and villages submerged days after Typhoon Vamco pummels the Philippines
The pandemic has further complicated the climate emergency, with thousands of displaced people crowding evacuation centers. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco as death toll rises in the Philippines
"Each time they start rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, they are pummeled by yet another storm," said Vietnam Red Cross Society President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh not getting US attention; this trend to continue under Biden
Bangladesh has been unable to attract attention from the governments of the United States, including the outgoing one led by Republican Donald Trump, Michael Kugelman, deputy dire ... ( read original story ...)
60-strong Muslim mob attacks predominantly Christian village in Bangladesh
At least one person was injured and a chapel and several homes were ransacked in a predominately Christian village in northern Bangladesh after a mob led by a Muslim man attacked the community over a ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to provide ‘irrefutable evidence’ India sponsors militant groups
Pakistan will present evidence to the United Nations and other international bodies that India, its neighbour and arch rival, is involved with militant organisations on its soil, Pakistan's foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Minister appeals to MPs to pass budget after agency keeps credit rating at BBB
The government will continue to support economic activity, so that after the pandemic is over, it will return to positive rates, both in terms of growth and employment and public finances, Finance ... ( read original story ...)
China’s former finance minister receives COVID-19 vaccine twice
China's former finance minister Lou Jiwei said on Friday that he has received the Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccines twice, and there is 99 percent chance that he has the required antibodies. Lou ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Runoffs Cap ‘Deranged Year’ With Ugly Ads, Flood of Cash
Georgia’s two U.S. Senate runoffs are transfixing the country, drawing record sums of money and attracting a herd of political strategists and consultants. ( read original story ...)