Sarah McBride becomes 1st transgender state senator in US history
Nov 04, 2020, at 02:06 pm
Moscow/UNI: Sarah McBride from the Democratic Party has won the election in the US state of Delaware, thus becoming the first-ever transgender state senator in US history, early results published by The New York Times showed.
Donald Trump Adviser warns US entering 'most dangerous' COVID-19 phase: Reports
Nov 04, 2020, at 01:59 pm
Washington/Sputnik: Dr Deborah Birx, one of President Donald Trump's top medical advisers on the novel coronavirus pandemic, has warned in an internal memorandum that the United States has not turned the corner as the US president claims and is entering the most dangerous period of the outbreak, media reported on Tuesday.
Two persons arrested in Switzerland in connection with terrorist attack in Vienna: Police
Nov 04, 2020, at 01:50 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Two persons were arrested in the Swiss canton of Zurich in connection with the terrorist attack in Vienna, the police of the city of Winterthur said.
US Presidential Election results: Close contest between Donald Trump, Joe Biden in key states
Nov 04, 2020, at 01:20 pm
Washington/IBNS: A close contest between US President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden is presently underway in key states as the results for the US President Election 2020 are coming out on Wednesday (Tuesday in America).
Pakistan Minister Ijaz Shah threatens opposition parties with Taliban attacks
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:40 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Interior Minister Brigadier (retired) Ijaz Shah has allegedly warned the opposition of attacks by the Taliban.
Legco meeting chaos: Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui arrested
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:33 am
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's Democratic Party lawmaker Ted Hui has been arrested over a chaotic Legislative Council meeting in May, unveiling yet another conflicting chapter in the history of the region, media reports said.
With more bans on products expected, relationship between China-Australia touches new lows
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:23 am
China has banned imports of Australian timber from Queensland and suspended barley imports from a second grain exporter, while Chinese importers are also bracing for a new round of bans on copper ore and copper concentrate as well as sugar this week, a move which is seen by experts as the latest point of escalating tension between the two nations.
Canada: Manitoba declares Nov 2 as MADD, Project Red Ribbon Day to honor blunt driving victims
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:15 am
Manitoba/IBNS: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada and Project Red Ribbon Day was recognized on Nov 2 by the Manitoba government on the commitment made to drive safe and sober to promote the message that death and injuries resulting from impaired driving are preventable, Manitoba's Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced Monday.
Vietnam is losing best friends to China: Derek Grossman
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:09 am
Hanoi: Defence analyst Derek Grossman has said China has increasingly challenged Vietnam’s dominance in Cambodia and Laos, primarily by leveraging Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects to raise its influence in the region.
Treatment of Chinese govt towards Uyghur is like Al-Qaeda's attitude to non-Muslims: Historian
Nov 04, 2020, at 05:03 am
Albanian historian Olsi Jazexhi has compared the treatment given towards Uyghur people by Chinese government with that of terrorist group Al-Qaeda's attitude towards non-Muslims.
China annexes more than 150 hectares of Nepal: UK newspaper
Nov 04, 2020, at 04:43 am
Continuing its aggressive stance, China has annexed more than 150 hectares of Nepal, media reports said.
Bangladesh registers 17 more COVID-19 deaths
Nov 03, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Dhaka: COVID-19 has claimed 17 more lives in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, media reports said on Tuesday.
Austrian Interior Minister confirms that 4 civilians died in Vienna attack
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:42 pm
Vienna/Sputnik: Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer on Tuesday confirmed that four people died as a result of a terrorist attack in Vienna on Monday night.
Four killed in attack in Afghanistan's Imam Sahib district - Doctor
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:37 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: Four people were killed in an attack in the Imam Sahib district of the Afghan province of Kunduz, a local doctor told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Taliban behind Kabul University attack: Saleh
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Kabul/UNI: Afghanistan's First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Tuesday blamed the Taliban for the Kabul University attack and claimed that there are many evidences to prove his claim.
US elections kick off with first polls opening in Vermont
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:26 pm
Washington/Sputnik: First polling stations opened in the US state of Vermont, kicking off the in-person voting in US elections where incumbent President Donald Trump is in a tight race with his Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Kabul University terror attack: death toll touches 19
Nov 03, 2020, at 10:19 pm
Kabul: The death toll in the terror attack in Kabul university on Monday left 19 people dead and 22 others hurt, media reports said on Tuesday.
Austria: 'Terror attack' in Vienna leaves three dead, 15 injured
Nov 03, 2020, at 05:47 pm
Vienna/IBNS: Shootings at multiple locations in the capital city of Austria, Vienna, left three people dead and 15 "severely injured" on Monday night.
Donald Trump, UN chief condemn deadly attacks in Austrian capital Vienna
Nov 03, 2020, at 04:04 pm
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned the violent attacks in Austrian capital Vienna which left at least two people killed.
Protect children and relief workers caught up in conflict, urges UN rights envoy
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:55 pm
New York: Indiscriminate attacks on education and health facilities during armed conflict is having a “dramatic impact” on children and humanitarian personnel, the UN envoy for Children and Armed Conflict said on Monday.
Member States urged to step up funding for UN peacebuilding initiatives
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:50 pm
New York: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless global assault, the UN Secretary-General has urged countries not to let up on their support for peace efforts in conflict-affected countries.
Death toll in Vienna shooting rises to two: Mayor
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:44 pm
Vienna/Sputnik: The death toll in the Vienna shooting has risen to two as a woman injured in the attack in the Austrian capital has died, city mayor Michael Ludwig said.
Second recent attack on Kabul school draws Guterres’ strong condemnation
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:32 pm
New York: The UN chief strongly condemned the “horrific attack” on Monday at Kabul University in Afghanistan.
‘If we invest in health systems, we can bring this virus under control’: WHO chief
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:18 pm
New York: Health systems and global preparedness are not only an investment in the future but “the foundation of our response” to today’s COVID-19 health crisis, the head of the UN’s health agency said on Monday.
UN rights chief warns of possible war crimes in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:08 pm
New York: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of possible war crimes in the ongoing fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone.
Vast majority of crimes against journalists yet to be resolved: UNESCO
Nov 03, 2020, at 03:01 pm
New York: Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists, 87 per cent of such cases worldwide were still not resolved, UNESCO, the UN agency tasked with defending press freedom, has reported.
Philippines: Humanitarians respond as millions caught in wake of devastating ‘super typhoon’
Nov 03, 2020, at 02:46 pm
New York: UN agencies and humanitarian actors in the Philippines are mobilizing to support communities hit by super Typhoon Goni, which has barrelled across the country, leaving massive devastation in its wake.
Targeting journalists takes a toll on ‘societies as a whole’: Antonio Guterres
Nov 03, 2020, at 02:37 pm
New York: When journalists are targeted, “societies as a whole pay a price”, the UN chief said on Monday, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
Austria: One killed, several injured in Vienna attacks carried out at 6 locations
Nov 03, 2020, at 02:22 pm
Vienna: At least one person was killed as gunmen opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna on Monday, media reports said.
I stand by my stance: Pakistan lawmakers on his Abhinandan Varthaman remark
Nov 03, 2020, at 01:45 am
Pakistan lawmaker Ayaz Sadiq, who triggered a row with his remark on Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, has said he stands by his statement.