Renowned US talk show host Larry King dies aged 87
Breezy interview style made him a popular figure on US television screens for decades
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In Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the sounds of revolt give way to thrum of traffic.
A decade on from protests that ousted Hosni Mubarak, only the ghosts of revolution remain
Several U.S. states mull allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
Fifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice.
Zelensky's Office predicts economic recovery in Ukraine in 2021.
The President's Office expects 2021 to be a year of economic growth.
Trump Administration Had No Vaccine Distribution Plan, Says White House.
There was no distribution plan for the coronavirus vaccine set up by the Trump administration as the virus raged in its last months in office, new US President Joe Biden's chief of staff, Ron Klain,...
US Police Car Plows Through Crowd Watching Street Race, 1 Injured.
A Tacoma Police vehicle plowed through a group of pedestrians swarming it, knocking several people to the pavement, after authorities responded to reports of drag racers in the Washington city's...
Canada didn’t start Keystone XL dispute — the president did, Kenney says in rebuke of Biden.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney offered new criticisms of U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block the US$8-billion cross-border energy project on his first day in office.
COVID-19 Cases In US Cross 25 Million-Mark: Report
More than 25 million Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the United States since the pandemic began, Johns Hopkins University said Sunday, just days after President Joe Biden's inauguration.
Sweden to close border with Norway after Oslo locks down.
Move comes after care home deaths linked to more contagious UK variant
Suspected Asian ‘El Chapo’ arrested by Dutch police.
Tse Chi Lop alleged to lead syndicate that dominates Asia-Pacific drug trade
Vaccine delays in poorer nations threaten rich world’s economy.
Developed nations’ recovery hit through trade links unless they help more, WHO finds
US warns Beijing over incursions into Taiwanese air defence zone.
Weekend incursions see the largest number of Chinese bombers enter Taiwan’s air defence identification zone for several years
Russian Police Officer Fired For Posting Video In Support Of Navalny.
A Russian police officer has been fired after he posted a short video message on social media in support of arrested Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny and other people he called “political prisoners.”
Israel to ban all passenger flights in effort to stem spread of coronavirus.
To date, Israel has seen 595,097 cases and 4,361 deaths associated with the virus, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.
U.S. criticism of Navalny’s arrest, protest support encourage law breaking: Russia
Dmitry Peskov made the criticism on Sunday, a day after protests took place across the country demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Kremlin accuses US of backing anti-Putin rallies across Russia.
Tens of thousands answer protest call from jailed campaigner Alexei Navalny
Nepal PM Expelled From Ruling Party Amid Political Chaos: Report.
The rival faction of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on Sunday removed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from the party, amid increasing political unrest following his decision to dissolve the lower...
Pope Francis prays for homeless dead, limits appearances due to sciatica.
It is the second time in recent weeks that Francis has been hobbled by what the Vatican has said is sciatica pain, forcing him to skip events.
Police weigh disciplining officers after riot at the U.
Most of the officers have not been publicly identified; only a few have been charged. Some were identified by online sleuths.
Russia Says Vladimir Putin «Will Respond In Kind» If US Ready For Talks.
Russia is ready to set up a dialogue with the new Biden administration in which differences are expected to be aired, a Kremlin spokesman said on Sunday, adding that President Vladimir Putin would...