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France teacher’s killer had ‘contact’ with militant in Syria

PARIS: The investigation into the murder in France of a teacher for showing caricature of the Prophet Muhammad in class turned to Syria on Thursday, where the killer had a militant contact, a source close to the case said. Seven people have been

Philippines reports 1,509 new coronavirus cases, 60 more deaths

MANILA: The Philippine health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,509 new coronavirus infections, its lowest daily increase in cases in more than six weeks. In a bulletin, the ministry said there were 60 additional COVID-19 deaths confirmed. Total

Taiwan says won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ diplomats

TAIPEI: Taiwan will not be intimidated by China’s “hooligan” officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had tried to charge into a

Bangladesh to execute rapists after protests

DHAKA: Bangladesh introduced the death penalty for rape on Monday after days of protests sparked by a string of sexual assaults, the government

Remote-learning begins in coronavirus-hit Philippines

MANILA, Philippines: Grade and high school students in the Philippines began classes at home Monday after the coronavirus pandemic forced

Coronavirus: Donald Trump and Melania test positive

US President Donald Trump has said he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are now in quarantine. The president,

Italy considers extending COVID-19 emergency until Jan. 31

ROME: Italy is considering extending until Jan. 31 next year its state of emergency over the COVID-19 crisis, two national newspapers said on Thursday. The emergency, set to expire in mid-October, gives the government greater powers, allowing

Gulf financial resilience to help ‘difficult’ recovery

DUBAI: The Gulf region is expected to face a difficult recovery from the economic shock of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, but general financial resilience can be expected to mitigate the pain for its major economies. That was

OPEC faces a critical moment in its 60-year history

OPEC faces a critical moment in its 60-year history with the coronavirus crushing crude demand and prices, discord among its members, and threats from a world seeking cleaner fuels. Founded on Sept. 14, 1960, OPEC currently comprises 13 members

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes kill at least 16, undermine regional stability

At least 16 military and several civilians were killed on Sunday in the heaviest clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan since 2016, reigniting concern about stability in the South Caucasus, a corridor for pipelines carrying oil and gas to world