Indonesia volcano death toll rises to 13

Lumajang, Indonesia, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Disaster officials in Indonesia raised the death toll in the eruption of Mount Semeru to 13 on Sunday, as rescuers working through the night freed as many as 10 people from the debris. The sudden eruption of Java’s biggest mountain caught […]

Angela Merkel, as seen by her fellow leaders

Berlin, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):After 16 years in power, Angela Merkel has won the admiration of many of her peers, as well as a few bitter rivals. Here is what some of the German chancellor’s most prominent fans and critics said: – Dutch Prime Minister Mark […]

Haney outboxes Diaz to defend WBC lightweight title

Las Vegas, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Devin Haney easily retained his WBC lightweight title on Saturday, winning by a unanimous decision over challenger Joseph Diaz in a 12-round clash that showcased one of boxing’s deepest divisions. The unbeaten Haney, 23, built up a large lead on points […]

Azad demands restoration of statehood for IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Dec 5 (APP):Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad has reiterated the demand for restoration of the statehood of the territory before assembly elections, In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Ghulam Nabi Azad addressing a public rally in Ramban, Jammu, said the people of Kashmir […]

Australia approves Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11

Sydney, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Australia on Sunday cleared the first Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11, with the next stage of its vaccine rollout expected to start in early 2022. Health Minister Greg Hunt said medical regulators had granted provisional approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech […]

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