Impossible to predict outcome in China’s bird flu outbreak: WHO
GENEVA: It is impossible to predict the evolution of China’s human H7N9 bird flu outbreak as researchers are still trying to understand the source of human transmission, the head of the World Health...
The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74
LOS ANGELES: Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of legendary 1960s group The Doors, died Monday after a long battle with cancer, his manager and surviving bandmates said. He was 74. Read More →
India, China vow to end long-running border dispute
NEW DELHI: The Indian and Chinese premiers pledged on Monday to finally resolve a border dispute that has soured ties for decades, saying good relations between the two Asian giants were key to world peace. Read More →
Obama hosts Myanmar leader in symbolic White House visit
WASHINGTON: Myanmar President Thein Sein on Monday became the first leader of his country to visit the White House in nearly half a century, as Washington offers a strong symbolic gesture to back his reforms. Read More →
Iraq PM to alter security strategy as violence rages
BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Monday he will overhaul Iraq’s security strategy as a two-day wave of violence killed 89 people including 24 police, bringing the month’s death...
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off Chile: USGS
SANTIAGO: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate tsunami warning issued or reports of casualties or significant damage. Read More →
Air quality index of Europe’s major cities May 20: London’ very good’
LONDON: Below is information on the current background air quality in some of Europe’s major cities based on data taken from AirQualityNow and recorded at 10:40 am GMT May 20. Read More →
Nürburgring 24 Hours: Aston Martin, Mercedes take Nürburgring by storm
LONDON: British carmaker Aston Martin gave its fans 100 reasons to remember this year’s endurance race with a parade through history. Read More →
Afghanistan suicide bomber rocks govt buildings, at least 11 killed
MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan: A suicide bomber struck outside government buildings in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 11 people including a senior local politician, police said. Read More →
China, India face to face: Both PMs to discuss border dispute, trade
NEW DELHI: Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang holds talks with a string of Indian leaders on Monday as the two sides look to rebuild trust after a recent flare-up in a border dispute as well as boost...
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