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Patriots Only: China Moves to Overhaul Hong Kong Elections
Hong Kong is set for more upheaval as China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) considers a proposal to overhaul the territory’s electoral system to ensure “patriots” are in charge, at its
YouTube Removes Five Myanmar TV Channels from Platform
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar’s military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of the coup in the Southeast Asian country. “We have terminated
Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, Has Successful Procedure for Pre-existing Heart Condition
Britain’s Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth, underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Thursday. Philip was
Pope Francis to Begin Historic Iraq Visit Despite Virus and Security Risks
Pope Francis will fly to Iraq on Friday for the first ever papal visit to the country and his first international trip since the start of the pandemic. The four-day
Italy Blocks 250,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccines Set for Australia
The Italian government has blocked the export of an Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia. The decision affects 250,000 doses of the vaccine produced at an AstraZeneca facility in Italy. Italy
Myanmar Sees Deadliest Day as 38 Protesters Killed on Wednesday
At least 38 people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday in what the UN described as the “bloodiest day” since the coup took place a month ago. UN envoy to
Meghan Accuses Buckingham Palace of ‘Perpetuating Falsehoods’
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story. Meghan, the
Earthquake Shakes Central Greece, Felt in Balkans
A 6.3 preliminary magnitude earthquake has struck central Greece and was felt as far away as the capitals of neighbouring Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro. There were no immediate
Japan Billionaire Seeks Artists for Voyage Around the Moon
It is the sort of chance that comes along just once in a blue Moon: A Japanese billionaire is throwing open a private lunar expedition to eight people from around
Biden Says Enough Covid-19 Vaccines for Every US Adult By May
The United States will have enough Covid-19 vaccines for every American adult by the end of May, President Joe Biden said on Tuesday after Merck & Co agreed to make
