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Residents object to a footballer from Portugal, that once colonised Goa, being honoured instead of a player from India.

US Secretary of State says silencing of independent media undermines Hong Kong's 'credibility and viability'.

Chinese ride-hailing firm reports 1.7 percent decline in third-quarter revenue amid heavy scrutiny from Beijing.

Xian's stringent pandemic restrictions have raised fears of memory chip shortages.

The $11bn Nord Stream 2 pipeline is currently awaiting approval by Germany and the European Union.

Jeffrey Epstein associate to appeal case after being convicted of sex trafficking of minors, among other charges.

Israel's military says it fired at Hamas positions after an Israeli civilian was lightly wounded by gunfire from Gaza.

The world is mourning Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has died aged 90.

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of fraud.

Over 850 flights were cancelled by midday Wednesday as airlines continue to struggle to cobble together flight crews.

Surging COVID cases could put 'immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems', Tedros says.

Jury deliberations in Maxwell's sex trafficking trial could run through the New Year's holidays, US judge warns.

Interior minister says plot to smuggle Captagon pills from Lebanon foiled, amid a diplomatic rift with Gulf countries.

This year has shown that governance guided only by ideology without any concern for moral outcomes is dangerous.

US and Russian presidents will discuss 'upcoming diplomatic engagements' amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

The appointments come as the Taliban government rolls back women's rights for travel, education and employment.

France breaks another national and European record of daily COVID infections, as Omicron and Delta variants spread.

Shares of Medallion Financial Corp were halted Wednesday after the stock plummeted more than 50 percent to $3.94.

Bitcoin may be the most popular cryptocurrency but the token of the Ethereum network is gaining ground.

Madden's career encompasses coaching, broadcasting and being the name behind the NFL's popular video game.

Officials had previously said the refugees would be given food and water but could not land in Indonesia.

Memorial organisations pledge to 'find legitimate ways to continue work' and to appeal rulings revoking legal status.

Another Libyan election held without proper national reconciliation and political safeguards will not bring stability.

Survivors decry new amnesty bill that would free perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the 1960-1996 civil war.

What happens when those who are supposed to protect become the perpetrators?

Coronavirus cases surge around the world, raising testing and quarantine fears, particularly in Europe and the US.

Nations that rely heavily on China's raw material demand, and those seeking investment, could be in for a shock.

At least 42 attacks on Christians and their places of worship in 2021 in southern state as it mulls anti-conversion law.

The announcement comes amid speculation over Serbian tennis champion's vaccination status ahead of Australian Open.

Water surges into homes and businesses in dozens towns and cities, forcing residents to abandon their belongings.

Small investors in Thailand are buying up cryptocurrency-mining rigs as the axe falls on China’s crypto-mines.

In first trip to Israel in years, Mahmoud Abbas and Benny Gantz discuss 'security, civil matters' in Gantz's home.

Women are raised with the narrative that the 'beauty' can change the 'beast'. But real life is not a fairy tale.

Nearly 800 Omicron cases reported as daily COVID infections rise by 9,195 cases - a 44 percent spike from Tuesday.

At least 38 people die after shafts collapsed at the Darsaya mine in West Kordofan.

European powers continued to try and curb refugee and migrant arrivals this year, with sometimes deadly consequences.

With one journalist dead and dozens behind bars, Myanmar is now one of the world's worst places to be a media worker.

Tang Xiao’ou will become one of the world's richest people following listing of controversial tech firm.

France, UK, Italy, Greece, and Portugal all hit record daily infections, with France reporting almost 180,000 cases.

Democrat leader, who helped secure Obama's signature health care law, died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The close space encounters with China's space station are the latest sign of dangerous overcrowding in space.

Staff of pro-democracy news website Stand News accused of 'conspiracy to publish seditious publication'.

Case against four members of far-right group is focus of the US Justice Department's sprawling probe into Capitol riot.

If other US high-profile white-collar cases are any indication, verdict will not come quickly.

Government allocating $35.5m in disaster aid after 20 killed, nearly 50,000 displaced by severe flooding in Bahia state.

Virginia statue of Confederate general who led the South in US Civil War was removed after Black Lives Matters protests.

US president says restrictions are 'no longer necessary', as new COVID-19 variant becomes dominant strain.

The ban, which will be in place until March 6, will free up 209 megawatts of power for household consumption.

The United Democratic Party said the election campaign had been tainted by corruption and bribery.

France, UK, Italy, Greece, and Portugal all hit record daily infections, with France reporting almost 180,000 cases.