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India's coronavirus infections rise by highest in three months
Published On: March 17, 2021 03:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
BENGALURU, March 17: India’s daily coronavirus infections jumped by 28,903 on Wednesday, data from the health ministry showed, for the highest increase since Dec. 13 and taking the nationwide tally to 11.44 million.
In landmark ruling, Japan court says not allowing same-sex marriage is 'unconstitutional'
Published On: March 17, 2021 11:53 AM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, March 17: A Japanese court ruled on Wednesday that not allowing same-sex couples to marry is “unconstitutional,” setting a precedent in the only G7 nation not to fully recognise same-sex partnership.
Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown
Published On: March 17, 2021 11:19 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, Mar 17: The most powerful group of Buddhist monks in Myanmar called on the junta to end violence against protesters and accused an “armed minority” of torture and killing innocent civilians following last month’s coup, media reported on Wednesday.
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Japan households amass record financial assets as COVID-19 crimps spending
Published On: March 17, 2021 08:39 AM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, March 17: Japanese households’ financial assets hit a fresh record near 2 quadrillion yen last year, half of which was in cash and bank deposits, in a sign the coronavirus pandemic encouraged them to save rather than spend.
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Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured
Published On: March 17, 2021 08:25 AM NPT By: Associated Press
ATLANTA, March 17: Shootings at two massage parlors in Atlanta and one in the suburbs left eight people dead, many of them women of Asian descent, authorities said Tuesday. A 21-year-old man was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt.
Gunmen kill at least 58 in attack on Niger market sellers
Published On: March 17, 2021 06:11 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NIAMEY, Niger, March 17: Gunmen on motorcycles attacked a group of civilians returning from market day in a volatile corner of Niger, leaving at least 58 people dead and then burning granaries to the ground, the government said Tuesday.
Burqa ban just a 'proposal', Sri Lanka says after criticism from allies
Published On: March 16, 2021 07:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
COLOMBO, March 16: Sri Lanka said on Tuesday a call to ban the wearing of the burqa was “merely a proposal”, following criticism from regional allies ahead of a crucial United Nations vote on human rights in the island nation.
India widens coronavirus curbs as infections top 20,000 for sixth day
Published On: March 16, 2021 11:17 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, March 16: India reported 24,492 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the sixth straight day of more than 20,000 infections, as curbs to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 were expanded in parts of the country that have recorded a surge.
Funerals for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates
Published On: March 16, 2021 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, Mar 16: The families of dozens of people killed in clashes between Myanmar security forces and anti-coup protesters prepared to hold funerals on Tuesday after candle-lit vigils overnight in defiance of a curfew.
China approves a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Published On: March 16, 2021 11:05 AM NPT By: Associated Press
TAIPEI, March 16: China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Center for Disease Control, adding to its arsenal.
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