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Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over 2002 Bali bombings

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Prosecutors say Zulkarnaen is the former military commander of Jemaah Islamiyah, a Southeast Asian militant group with ties to al-Qaeda

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Police escort suspected militant Zulkarnaen, center, who is also known as Aris Sumarsono, upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

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Afghan crisis causing massive job losses: International Labour Organisation report

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The ILO’s report is the latest call for more international support for the Afghan people, as the U.N. warns 8.7 million Afghans are on the brink of starvation.

Pfizer chief Albert Bourla wins $1 million Genesis Prize

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Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., was awarded on January 19 the prestigious Genesis Prize for

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wins $1 million Genesis Prize. File

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Hong Kong independence activist Leung released from prison

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In 2018, the 30-year-old activist was convicted of assaulting a police officer and rioting during what is now known as the Fishball Revolution.

Exterior view of Shek Pik Prison is seen in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, who coined the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times,” was released from prison Wednesday after spending four years behind bars for a 2016 protest.

Police escort suspected militant Zulkarnaen, center, who is also known as Aris Sumarsono, upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.

Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over 2002 Bali bombings

Afghan crisis causing massive job losses: International Labour Organisation report

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wins $1 million Genesis Prize. File

Pfizer chief Albert Bourla wins $1 million Genesis Prize

Exterior view of Shek Pik Prison is seen in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Hong Kong activist Edward Leung, who coined the now-banned slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times,” was released from prison Wednesday after spending four years behind bars for a 2016 protest.

Hong Kong independence activist Leung released from prison

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Candidate for the Les Republicains (LR) right-wing party for the 2022 French presidential election Valerie Pecresse.

French senators vote to ban headscarves in sports competitions

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. File

Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

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Beijing has reported its first local omicron infection.

Beijing reports first local Omicron case ahead of Olympics AP

Officials across the country have urged residents to stay in their cities for the new year, instead of traveling back to their hometowns.

COVAX programme delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries

Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer's COVID-19 pills

Boris Johnson's office apologises for party before royal funeral

U.S. Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses

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Taliban fighters pepper spray women protesters calling for rights
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Jaishankar, Basil Rajapaksa hold ‘detailed’ virtual meeting
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India extends $900 mn aid to Sri Lanka
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Former Sri Lankan prison commissioner sentenced to death over prisoners’ killings
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British police arrest 2 in investigation into Texas standoff
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Texas rabbi: Captor grew ‘belligerent’ late in standoff
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Hundreds of migrants set off from Honduras toward US border
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U.S. plans autonomy in rare earth supplies
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China

Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws, report says
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‘Foreign parcels spreading Omicron in China’: Chinese media
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Taiwan pays $900,000 for ally Guatemala to hire Trump-supporter lobbyist in U.S.
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Xi Jinping rejects ‘Cold War mentality’
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French senators vote to ban headscarves in sports competitions

Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over 2002 Bali bombings

Pfizer chief Albert Bourla wins $1 million Genesis Prize

Daily quiz | Civil rights movement

Afghan crisis causing massive job losses: International Labour Organisation report

Chinese Olympic app has serious security flaws, report says

AT&T, Verizon to delay launch of 5G services after airlines raise alarm

Airlines want the new service to be banned within two miles of airport runways

Morning digest: Three Navy personnel killed in explosion onboard INS Ranvir; Tableaux selection fair, says Rajnath, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Hong Kong independence activist Leung released from prison

In 2018, the 30-year-old activist was convicted of assaulting a police officer and rioting during what is now known as the Fishball Revolution.

Sri Lanka’s Tamil MPs seek PM Modi intervention on political solution

Ensure Colombo addresses island’s long-pending Tamil question, they say

COVID-19 health emergency could be over this year, WHO says

“We have a chance to end the public health emergency this year if we do the things that we've been talking about,” Dr. Michael Ryan said

Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel

The committee is continuing to widen its scope into Mr. Trump's orbit, this time demanding information and testimony from Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell and Boris Epshteyn

Spaniard said to be world’s oldest man dies at 112

Saturnino de la Fuente survived the Spanish flu pandemic that broke out in 1918

Ex-Kazhak leader denies conflict with successor

He slams rumours of fleeing country

‘Germany may consider halting Nord Stream 2’

Scholz faces heat amid Ukraine row

‘Foreign parcels spreading Omicron in China’: Chinese media

State experts say people who picked up packages from abroad caught infection

Blinken to visit Ukraine amid invasion fears

Mr. Blinken will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky to “reinforce the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty,”

Will do whatever it takes to keep MDP in power, says Nasheed

‘Abdulla Yameen’s campaign against India is making our people very uneasy’

Boris Johnson denies lying over lockdown parties

“Nobody told me that what we were doing was … against the rules,” Mr. Johnson told broadcasters.

Israel warns against easing Iran sanctions, says it can unleash 'terror on steroids'

"Iran is the source of terror in the Middle East.”

Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo

Mr. Jokowi, as the president is known, first announced the planin 2019, but progress was delayed by the pandemic.

Saudi Arabia hits back at Houthi rebels after UAE drone attack

14 persons dead in strike on Sana’a; the coalition also intercepted eight drones

What’s behind the Houthis’ UAE attacks?

This is not the first time the Houthis attacked the UAE.

Watch | Why is Pule Cheese the most expensive in the world?

A video on the cheese made from the milk of Balkan donkeys.

UAE drone attack | Identities of two Indians killed established

On Monday, two Indians and a Pakistani national were killed and six others injured in the attack claimed by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Pakistan’s poll body strips membership of 150 lawmakers over non-submission of asset details

Those suspended cannot participate in parliamentary proceedings and their membership will remain suspended until they submit their respective statements, according to the ECP.

Taiwan pays $900,000 for ally Guatemala to hire Trump-supporter lobbyist in U.S.

‘It's unusual for one government to be paying the fees for lobbying for another government’

On MLK Day, King III implores Senate to act on voting rights

Senate Republicans remain unified in opposition to the Democrats’ voting bills, and the 50-50 chamber needs 60 votes to pass the legislation

Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising

The new regulations will start from mid-February and allow the CNMV to specifically monitor advertising for all types of crypto assets and to include warnings about risks involved in such investment.

Dutch consumer watchdog to vet Apple dating app payment reforms

Late last month the ACM ordered Apple to make changes for apps on offer in the Apple App Store in the Netherlands by Jan. 15 or face fines.

Major U.S. airlines warn 5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc

The FAA has warned that potential interference could affect sensitive airplane instruments such as altimeters and significantly hamper low-visibility operations.

Morning digest: India has utilised the pandemic period for introducing reforms, says PM Modi; NIA gathering details on UAE oil tanker blasts, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Texas standoff: ‘We escaped. We weren't released or freed,’ says rabbi

The rabbi of a Texas synagogue where a gunman took hostages during livestreamed services said Monday, that he threw a chair at his captor before escaping with two others.

North Korea: Tactical guided missiles fired in latest test

The North has so far rejected the Biden administration’s open-ended offers to resume talks.

Libya elections could be rescheduled for June: U.N. official

Stephanie Williams said that it is still “very reasonable and possible” for the country’s 2.8 million voters to cast their ballots by June, in line with the U.N.-brokered 2020 roadmap

Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai

Sotheby’s calls the 555.55-carat black diamond — believed to have come from outer space — “The Enigma”

Twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan kill at least 22

There were fears the death toll could rise further as the first rescuers reached some of the remote villages struck by the temblors in what is one of Afghanistan's most impoverished and underdeveloped regions

Palestinian shot dead in West Bank stabbing bid

He tried to kill Israeli soldier: Army

Taliban hold parade after protests

Taliban fighters paraded through a northwest Afghan city in a show of strength at the weekend, days after reinforcements were sent to quell unrest

Impact of tsunami being assessed in Tonga

Ash, contaminated water pose threat

Imran Khan hails Putin’s remark against Islamophobia

They hold talks on bilateral relations

Three protesters killed in Sudan anti-coup rallies: medics

Incident comes ahead of visit by U.S. diplomats seeking to revive transition to civilian rule in country

No ‘regret’, says Alexei Navalny

Mr. Navalny was detained in a Moscow airport on his return to Russia from Germany last year

Iran says diplomats back in Saudi Arabia for OIC posts

It is their first meeting since the two nations cut ties in 2016

Germany vows ‘to do all’ to guarantee Ukraine’s security

NATO, Kiev sign agreement to bolster cybersecurity

Xi Jinping rejects ‘Cold War mentality’

Chinese President pledges to send an additional 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine to other countries

Unlikely that people will move around with masks on forever: Anthony Fauci on 'new normal'

Speaking at a session on COVID-19 on the first day of the World Economic Forum's online Davos Agenda summit, Dr. Fauci added it cannot be said as yet whether an endemic stage is underway.

Credit Suisse chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio resigns after internal investigation

Swiss media reported that Mr Horta-Osorio had violated quarantine rules, including traveling to Britain in December and to the Wimbledon tennis tournament over the summer

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