Despite Omicron surge, South Africa so far sees mild symptoms
Johannesburg – Omicron is fueling a steep surge in infections in South Africa but relatively few people are being... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
IMF says chief economist taking top leadership role
Washington – The IMF’s high-profile chief economist Gita Gopinath next month will become the number two official at the Washington-based... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Two Benin soldiers killed in jihadist attack in north, military sources say
Cotonou – Two soldiers were killed on Thursday when jihadists attacked a military post in north Benin near the border... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
‘Nobody would be comfortable playing in China’, says Medvedev
Madrid – World number two Daniil Medvedev said on Thursday “if there was a tournament in China next week, nobody... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Kamala Harris spokesperson quits as VP hits bumpy patch
Washington – The White House confirmed on Thursday that Kamala Harris’s chief spokesperson will be leaving the job at the... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
US police officer shoots dead wheelchair-bound shoplifter
Los Angeles – A US policeman shot and killed a wheelchair-bound shoplifter, hitting him nine times in the back and... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Surgeon fined in Austria for amputating wrong leg
Vienna – An Austrian court has fined a surgeon for amputating the wrong leg of an elderly patient, a spokesperson... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Asia markets mixed as Omicron, Fed taper keep traders on edge
Hong Kong – Asian markets were mixed on Friday as traders tracked developments in the Omicron virus strain as... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Uganda ups deployment to DRC in anti-rebel operation
Beni – Uganda sent more troops and equipment, including armoured vehicles, into the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday,... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
Washington wants to restrict exports of surveillance tech used in rights abuses
Washington – The United States wants to look into working with allies to restrict exports of surveillance technologies that could... Read more
3 Dec, 2021
