UN shelves decision on Myanmar, Afghanistan envoy dilemma

United Nations, United States, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Monday indefinitely postponing the international recognition of Afghanistan’s Taliban and Myanmar’s military junta, which would see their envoys accredited at the global forum. A resolution, modeled on an agreement last week […]

Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies: reports

Los Angeles, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):Drug-tainted Kentucky Derby-winner Medina Spirit died suddenly after a workout in California on Monday, US media reports said. The Paulick Report horse racing news website quoted the California Horse Racing Board’s equine medical director Jeff Blea confirming the death of the […]

Pope cautions over ‘interpretation’ of abuse report

Aboard the Papal Plane, Dec 6 (AFP/APP):Pope Francis urged caution Monday in the “interpretation” of a damning report into child sexual abuse by French Catholic clergy, saying a “historical situation” must be viewed in context. A landmark inquiry overseen by an independent commission confirmed in […]

Marsch ends tenure with Leipzig

Berlin-December 06 (online): RB Leipzig said that Coach Jesse Marsch is leaving his job with immediate effect, amid a disappointing season for the ambitious Bundesliga side. The 48-year-old American had come under increasing pressure due to a series of poor results, with Friday’s 2-1 loss […]

2 Pakistani pilots martyred in Siachin helicopter crash: ISPR

Rawalpindi-December 06 (Online): 2 pilots of the Pakistan Army Aviation embraced martyrdom Monday after their helicopter crashed in Siachin, confirmed the ISPR. Major Irfan Bercha and Major Raja Zeeshan Jahanzeb were martyred in the incident, stated the ISPR. “Search and rescue helicopters and army troops […]

Violent protests in Brussels over Covid-19 measure

Brussels – December 6 (Online): Belgian police clashed with protesters and used water cannons in Brussels on Sunday during a demonstration against the government’s Covid-19 measures. The protest followed a government announcement on Friday that Covid-19 restrictions would be tightened to include a mask mandate […]