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Royal family bids farewell to Prince Philip at intimate funeral
The coffin of Britain’s Prince Philip was interred in the royal vault of St George’s Chapel in Windsor at the end of a funeral service that featured just 30 mourners on
Turkey bans payment with cryptocurrencies, citing transaction risks
Turkey’s central bank on Friday prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin for purchases, citing transaction risks. The ban will be effective as of April 30, the central bank
Image of pandemic embrace wins World Press Photo award
A touching image showing two people embracing for the first time in months due to the global pandemic has been declared the winner of the World Press Photo competition in
Explosion in Baghdad kills one, injures 12
An explosion on Thursday rocked part of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, killing at least one civilian and injuring 12 others, security sources said. Five cars were also destroyed in the
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
The Biden administration on Thursday announced the United States is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in
Canadian lawmaker caught naked during video conference
EDS NOTE: NUDITY – This screenshot obtained by The Canadian Press shows Liberal MP William Amos, top, naked in his office during a video conference call on Wednesday, April 14,
Leader of anti-military protests arrested in Myanmar
The military in Myanmar has arrested an important leader of the anti-coup protests, local media reported and witnesses confirmed to dpa on Thursday. According to the reports, Wai Moe Naing
Prince Philip: Queen Elizabeth bans military uniform for funeral
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has stepped in to settle a problem over what senior royals should wear to her husband’s funeral, because of concerns about whether Prince Harry and Prince Andrew
Millions gather in holy Indian town despite Covid-19 spike
More than 1 million devout Hindus took a dip in the river at the holy Indian city of Haridwar on Wednesday even as several regions in the country struggled with
Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 60 per cent
Iran plans to increase its degree of uranium enrichment to 60 per cent, according to a report by state news agency ISNA on Tuesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is
