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Hoax Fire Alarm at Singapore's Changi Tower Delays Fifty Flights
During the disruption, 50 departure flights were delayed by 30 minutes or more and nine arriving flights were diverted.
Trump Threatens to Impose 'Crippling' Tariffs on European Automakers Unless Trade Deal is Signed
Trump said his attention was turning to Europe after he sealed a ceasefire on trade with China this month.
China Coronavirus Deaths Rise to 17, Heightening Global Alarm
The latest death toll in Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, had risen to 17 by 1200 GMT on Wednesday, state television quoted the provincial government as saying.
China Has 'No Intention to Participate' in Trilateral Arms Talks US and Russia
The United States has held two rounds of talks with Russia, aimed at reducing misunderstandings around critical security issues since the collapse of a Cold War nuclear pact last year — which triggered fears of a new arms race.
Drinking Water in US Widely Contaminated with 'Forever Chemicals': Report
The chemicals, resistant to breaking down in the environment, are known as perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems.
Lawyer of Prince Harry, Meghan Issues Warning Over Photos of Duchess Walking Her Dogs in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved to Vancouver Island for a fresh start, with 35-year-old Harry flying out of London to join Meghan and their eight-month-old son Archie.
World Needs to Prepare for 'Millions' of Climate Refugees: UN at Davos Summit
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said that we "must be prepared for a large surge of people moving against their will" and those "fleeing as a result of climate change had to be treated by recipient countries as refugees....
US Seeing Economic Boom Never Seen by World, Says Donald Trump after Arriving at WEF in Davos
According to Trump, 11 million jobs have been gained by America since his election and average unemployment rate is the lowest for the tenure of any US President in history.
'Our Hope Was to...': Britain's Prince Harry Expresses 'Great Sadness' at Royal Split
The settlement stripped Harry and Meghan of public funding and required them to repay 2.4 million pounds (USD 3.1 million) of taxpayer's money spent on renovating their Frogmore Cottage home near Windsor Castle.
More Than 80 Soldiers Killed in Yemen Missile and Drone Attack
Saturday's strike follows months of relative calm in the war between the Iran-backed Huthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government, which is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition.
Thousands Throng Hong Kong Park to Call for Boycott of Chinese Communist Party
Sporting their movement's trademark black clothing and face masks, protesters packed into Chater Garden, close to the Legislative Council building. They held up signs that read 'Free Hong Kong' and waved American and British flags.
'Jabba The Jihadi': Iraqi Security Forces Arrest Obese Islamic State Cleric for His 'Provocative Speeches'
Abu Abdul Bari, apprehended by the Iraqi Police for his “provocative speeches against the security forces”, had to be loaded onto a flatbed pickup truck because at 250kg, he was too big to fit into the police car.
Hong Kong Airline Apologises after Forcing Woman to Take Pregnancy Test
Midori Nishida, 25, was escorted to a public toilet at Hong Kong airport and told to urinate on a strip in November before being granted permission to board her Hong Kong Express flight to the US territory of Saipan.
Japanese Court Stops Nuclear Reactor from Resuming Operations Again, Cites Volcano and Earthquake Risks
All nuclear power stations were shut down after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident following a catastrophic tsunami, and many remain closed.
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Dhaka Newspaper Editor Over Student's Death
According to the lawyer for the plaintiffs, a report submitted by the police stated that the class nine student's death resulted from the negligence of the organisers team for the newspaper's event.
Indian Embassy in US Starts Free Hindi Classes, Envoy Says 'More Than 9L People Speak the Language Here'
Amit Kumar, Charge d' Affairs said in his remarks during the 'Vishwa Hindi Divas' celebrations at the Indian Embassy that he is happy to note that Hindi is spoken and taught widely in US.