Coronavirus death toll jumps to 803, new 2,147 cases detected
The number of deaths from China’s new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 803 on Sunday after hard-hit Hubei province reported 81 new fatalities.
Exit polls predict Modi defeat as Delhi votes
Millions in the Indian capital voted Saturday in a key regional election, with exit polls suggesting a big defeat for right-wing prime minister Narendra Modi.
Trump sacks 2 witnesses in impeachment trail
US president Donald Trump on Friday fired two of the highest profile witnesses in his impeachment probe, sparking accusations that he is on a campaign of revenge.
Thailand mall gunman ‘shot to death’ after killing 21
The Thai soldier who killed at least 21 people and holed up in a mall overnight was ‘shot dead’ Sunday morning, police said, ending a near-24-hour ordeal ..
Wuhan virus death toll hits 636
The official Chinese death toll from the coronavirus outbreak rose on Friday to 636, with the government saying total infections had climbed past 30,000.
Pakistan resolution calls for public hanging for child molesters
Pakistan’s parliament passed a resolution Friday calling for the public hanging of convicted child killers and rapists, drawing a quick backlash from human rights organisations.
India uses disputed law to extend detention of ex-Kashmir leaders
Indian authorities have extended the detention of two former Kashmir chief ministers, held for the past six months under a security clampdown,..
China doctor death fuels anger, demands for change
The death of a whistleblowing doctor whose early warnings about China’s new coronavirus outbreak were suppressed by the police has unleashed ..
Turkey plane crash kills three, injures 179
At least three people died and 179 were injured when a plane skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport, caught fire and split into three after landing in rough weather.
China virus kills 560, total 28,000 infected amid medical scarcity
The death toll from Wuhan coronavirus outbreak passed 560 on Thursday while the Chinese authorities warned they faced a severe shortage of hospital ..
