World
-
Trump doctors say president is doing well, others express concern
US President Donald Trump is doing “very well” in hospital after his Covid-19 diagnosis, his doctors say, but their account…
Read More » -
Ethiopian migrants held in Saudi Arabia call it ‘hellish’
From a filthy cell in Saudi Arabia, the Ethiopian migrant spoke on a smuggled phone, fearing to give his name.…
Read More » -
Quit smoking, excess alcohol to protect your heart – Cardio Centre
The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) Korle-Bu, has advised persons who smoke and drink alcohol to quit and rather adopt healthy…
Read More » -
Boris Johnson ‘misspoke’ over North East Covid restrictions
Boris Johnson has apologised saying he “misspoke” when asked to clarify details of new tighter coronavirus restrictions in north-east England.…
Read More » -
Hathras gang-rape – India victim’s death sparks outrage
A 19-year-old Dalit (formerly untouchable) woman has died after she was allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men, sparking outrage in…
Read More » -
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Sabah dies aged 91
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report. He was expected to…
Read More » -
Kim ‘apologises for killing of South Korean official’
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has issued a rare personal apology for the killing of a South Korean official, Seoul…
Read More » -
Brazilian state hopes to roll out Chinese vaccine in December
With Brazil still registering thousands of new coronavirus infections daily, politicians are keen to strike deals with vaccine makers to…
Read More » -
Coronavirus – Israel tightens second lockdown to avoid ‘abyss’
Israel is set to tighten its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown, with the prime minister warning that the country is at…
Read More » -
US election – Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power
US President Donald Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses November’s election. “Well,…
Read More »