France implements Macron’s Covid pass despite protests
PARIS: People in France will from Monday need to show a health pass to enjoy usually routine activities such as sipping a coffee in...
California wildfire now second-worst in state history
GREENVILLE (UNITED STATES) - The monstrous Dixie Fire in northern California has grown to become the second-largest wildfire in state history, authorities said Sunday,...
Myanmar protesters mark pivotal 1988 uprising anniversary
YANGON: Myanmar protesters on Sunday marked the anniversary of a 1988 pro-democracy uprising that brought Aung San Suu Kyi to prominence, with flash mobs...
A drought-hit California town finds itself sinking into the ground
CORCORAN (UNITED STATES) - "You've got too many farmers pumping all around," complained Raul Atilano. This octogenarian resident of Corcoran, the self-proclaimed farming capital...
Global supply snags could mean fewer toys under the Christmas tree
NEW YORK: It's always "better to shop a little early" for the holidays, but this year, says Judy Ishayik, co-owner of a New York...
Asean envoy wants ‘full access’ in Myanmar
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Brunei diplomat appointed by Asean as its special envoy to Myanmar says he should be given full access to all...
Jepchirchir crowned marathon queen on Olympics’ ‘Super Saturday’
TOKYO - Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won a gruelling women's marathon and the United States are looking to extend their men's basketball reign as the...
Main Nicaragua opposition party disqualified ahead of elections
MANAGUA - Nicaragua's electoral council on Friday disqualified the country's main opposition party from upcoming presidential polls, in the latest move in an escalating...
Dixie Fire becomes third-largest in California history
GREENVILLE: A huge wildfire tearing through northern California became the third-largest in the state's history Friday, and looked set to continue growing.A long-term drought...
CNN fires three employees for coming to work unvaccinated: US media
WASHINGTON - Three employees at CNN have been fired for violating the network's coronavirus policy by coming into the office unvaccinated, according to US...
