Seven dead as floods hit Greek island
A baby was among seven people who died as torrential rains and floods swept the Greek island of Evia, damaging dozens of houses and blocking roads, authorities said Sunday.
US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package
The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending a virus relief package.
At least 17 dead as India airliner overshoots runway
At least 17 people were killed Friday when a passenger jet was ripped in two after it overshot and skidded off the runway upon landing in southern India, officials said.
Mexico's coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000
Mexico on Thursday passed the grim milestone of 50,000 coronavirus deaths, far more than the worst-case estimates of the government, which faces criticism of its handling of the crisis and the economic fallout.
Lebanon's leaders face rage, calls for reform after blast
Lebanon's leadership faced growing rage after a massive explosion laid waste to large parts of central Beirut, with security forces firing tear gas at demonstrations late Thursday as international leaders called for reform.
Afghan gathering to decide fate of 400 Taliban prisoners
Thousands of prominent Afghans will gather in Kabul Friday to decide whether to release about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in brutal attacks that killed scores of Afghans and foreigners.
Trump orders ban on dealings with TikTok's Chinese owner
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that a ban on interacting with popular social media platform TikTok or its Chinese parent company take effect in 45 days.
Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support
Countries dispatched emergency medical aid, pop-up field hospitals, rescue experts and tracking dogs to Lebanon on Wednesday as the world reacted to the vast explosion that devastated Beirut.
Thousands protest in Turkey against domestic violence
Thousands of women in Turkey took to the streets on Wednesday to demand that the government does not withdraw from a landmark treaty on preventing domestic violence.
US to submit UN resolution on Iran arms next week
The United States will submit a UN Security Council resolution next week to extend an arms embargo on Iran despite opposition from Russia and China, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
US offers $10 million reward against election interference
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November election, as the State Department accused Russia of waging an increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaign.
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Countries tighten measures as global virus death toll nears 700,000
France and the Netherlands are gearing up for stricter mask-wearing rules to fight the coronavirus as the global death toll from the pandemic neared 700,000.
Egypt calls for suspension of Nile dam talks
Egypt on Tuesday called for a suspension of meetings with Ethiopia on Addis Ababa's massive dam construction project on the Nile.
Syrian anti-air defence activated against 'hostile targets' near Damascus
The Syrian army activated its air defences late Monday against "hostile targets" near the capital Damascus, the official news agency SANA reported.
India imposes curfew in Kashmir ahead of clampdown anniversary
A curfew has been imposed across Indian Kashmir just two days before the first anniversary of New Delhi's abolition of the restive region's semi-autonomy, officials said late Monday, citing intelligence reports of looming protests.
Lebanon foreign minister resigns in protest at crisis management
Lebanon's foreign minister Nassif Hitti has resigned in protest at the government's failure to tackle a spiraling economic crisis, warning that if there is no will to reform "the ship will sink".
Afghan govt urges Taliban to extend ceasefire
The Afghan government on Sunday urged the Taliban to extend a rare ceasefire hours before it was due to end, as a contentious prisoner swap between the two warring sides edged closer to completion.
Global virus cases top 18 million as Australian city imposes curfew
The number of coronavirus cases recorded worldwide topped 18 million on Monday with the illness continuing its march, after Australia's second-largest city imposed a curfew to halt the spread.
Expect 'lengthy' coronavirus pandemic, warns WHO
The World Health Organization on Saturday warned the coronavirus pandemic was likely to be "lengthy" after its emergency committee met to evaluate the crisis six months after sounding the international alarm.
Trump says US election should be delayed
US President Donald Trump on Thursday floated an unprecedented delay to the 2020 election -- which polls show him losing -- but the suggestion drew cross-party fire and has virtually no chance of being accepted.
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HCM City police bust laughing gas ring, eight detailed
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Conference seeks ways to promote Việt Nam–Cambodia trade
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Satellite internet service Starlink might be operational in Việt Nam by year's end
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Việt Nam ready to share OCOP development experience with global partners
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Politburo’s working groups work with Standing Boards of Party Committees of NA, Gov't
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Three solutions to help e-commerce sellers adapt to new tax regulations
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KPI system rolled out for Home Affairs officials in administrative overhaul
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Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
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Prices of fruits in Việt Nam drop despite bumper harvest
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Five countries invited to join parade on 80th National Day ceremony
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