UK to announce new international travel rules

LONDON: Britain will on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a "traffic-light" system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.The announcement...

Myanmar protesters defy military as internet curbs test resolve

Demonstrators in Myanmar held protests demanding the restoration of Aung San Suu Kyi government on Monday and called for more coordinated nationwide dissent, defying...

Bulgarian PM’s party set to top vote but protest parties surge

SOFIA - The centre-right GERB party of outgoing Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has come first in parliamentary elections with around 25 percent of...

Ukrainian soldier killed amid fresh tensions in east

KIEV - Russian-backed separatists accused Ukrainian forces of killing a child in a drone attack on Saturday, as Kiev reported the death of one...

In apology, Amazon admits some drivers have to ‘pee in bottles’

WASHINGTON: E-commerce giant Amazon has apologised to a US lawmaker after falsely denying that some of its drivers are forced at times to urinate...

HK to vet political candidates’ past to ensure loyalty

HONG KONG: Candidates for public office in Hong Kong will have their entire history vetted, its top justice official said Saturday, after China announced...

Xinjiang the musical sings to Beijing’s tune of ethnic unity

BEIJING - A new state-produced musical set in Xinjiang inspired by Hollywood blockbuster "La La Land" has hit China's cinemas, portraying a rural idyll...

Uproar after NZ rugby commentator uses mock accent for Japanese star

WELLINGTON - A New Zealand television presenter has publicly apologised for using a mock Asian accent when referring to Otago Highlanders's Japanese international Kazuki...

Moscow warns West against sending troops to back Ukraine

MOSCOW - Moscow warned the West Friday against sending troops to Ukraine to buttress its ally, after Kiev accused Moscow of building up troops...

World powers, Iran to discuss US return to nuclear deal

BRUSSELS - World powers and Iran will meet by videoconference Friday to discuss the possible return of the United States to the Iran nuclear...