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Indonesia bus carrying school children plunges into ravine, killing 27
Published On: March 11, 2021 05:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
JAKARTA, March 11: A bus carrying school children and some parents returning from an excursion plunged into a ravine on the Indonesian island of Java on Wednesday night, killing 27 people, the country’s transportation ministry said.
Boogie board fever: Silver-haired ladies cut loose on California surf
Published On: March 11, 2021 03:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
Californian grannies and retired mothers are living it up on boogie boards, riding the waves like kids away from the sunset.
Seven killed in Myanmar protests; army accused of using battle tactics
Published On: March 11, 2021 02:26 PM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, March 11: Seven people were killed when security forces opened fire on anti-junta protests in Myanmar on Thursday, witnesses and local media said, as rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Opening the doors of perception, Croatia's Museum of Illusion goes global
Published On: March 11, 2021 01:52 PM NPT By: Reuters
The Museum of Illusions in Zagreb has in reality grown into the world’s biggest chain of private museums, offering fun as well education as it explores different perspectives in the human mind.
Australia unveils $928 million coronavirus support package to revive airlines, tourism
Published On: March 11, 2021 11:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, March 11: The Australian government unveiled a A$1.2 billion ($928 million) tourism support package on Thursday, aimed at boosting local travel while international routes remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.N. Security Council condemns Myanmar violence, U.S. blacklists army leader's children
Published On: March 11, 2021 07:43 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, Mar 11: The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday condemned violence against Myanmar protesters and called on the army to show restraint, but failed to denounce the military takeover as a coup or threaten further action due to opposition from China and Russia.
Biden to meet virtually with leaders of Japan, India, Australia
Published On: March 10, 2021 10:06 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 10: U.S. President Joe Biden will hold an online meeting on Friday with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the White House said on Tuesday, the first leader-level meeting of a four-country group seen as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power.
Exclusive: 'Shoot till they are dead' - Some Myanmar police say fled to India after refusing orders
Published On: March 10, 2021 08:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
CHAMPHAI, March 10: When Tha Peng was ordered to shoot at protesters with his submachine gun to disperse them in the Myanmar town of Khampat on Feb. 27, the police lance corporal said he refused.
Turkish olive farmer battles to save her land from coal mine
Published On: March 9, 2021 05:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
Behind Tayyibe Demirel’s olive groves in southwest Turkey lies a vast, grey expanse, stripped bare by a coal mine eating into the rolling hillside. On the horizon, heavy smoke billows from three giant chimneys of the power plant by the town of Yatagan.
South Africa's first female Black helicopter pilot teaches others to bust the glass ceiling
Published On: March 9, 2021 02:17 PM NPT By: Reuters
South Africa’s first Black female helicopter pilot Refilwe Ledwaba has some words of advice for anyone who fears discrimination will prevent them from achieving their dreams.
U.S. can deliver COVID-19 aid checks quickly, but child tax credit is hurdle
Published On: March 9, 2021 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 9: With plenty of practice sending out coronavirus relief payments, the U.S. government should be able to start delivering $1,400 checks almost immediately once Congress finalizes a new aid bill and President Joe Biden signs it, tax experts say.
IPL returns to India, without spectators initially
Published On: March 9, 2021 02:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, March 9: The popular Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin in Chennai on April 9 and will be played across six venues, initially without spectators, the Indian cricket board said on Sunday.
Thousands of women join Indian farmers' protests against new laws
Published On: March 8, 2021 02:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, March 8: Thousands of women joined protests by farmers on the outskirts of Delhi on Monday to mark International Women’s Day, demanding the scrapping of new laws that open up agriculture produce markets to private buyers.
First Quad summit meeting likely this week: Japan government sources
Published On: March 8, 2021 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, March 8: The United States, Japan, Australia and India plan to hold the first meeting of their leaders this week under the so-called Quad framework, three government sources in Japan said.
China says hopes U.S. will remove 'unreasonable' curbs on cooperation
Published On: March 7, 2021 05:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING, March 7: China urged the United States on Sunday to remove “unreasonable” curbs on cooperation as soon as possible and work together on issues like climate change, while accusing Washington of bringing chaos in the name of spreading democracy.
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID bill through Senate on party-line vote
Published On: March 7, 2021 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 7: The U.S. Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that was delayed repeatedly as the Republican minority tried but failed to push through around three dozen amendments.
Myanmar forces make night raids after breaking up protests
Published On: March 7, 2021 07:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, March 7: Myanmar security forces fired gunshots as they carried out overnight raids in the main city Yangon after breaking up the latest protests against last month’s coup with teargas and stun grenades.
Indian farmers block highway outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protest
Published On: March 6, 2021 08:36 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, March 6: Indian farmers began gathering on Saturday to block a six-lane expressway outside New Delhi to mark the 100th day of protests against deregulation of agriculture markets, to add pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Pakistani PM wins vote of confidence amidst opposition protest, boycott
Published On: March 6, 2021 02:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
ISLAMABAD, March 6: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan won a vote of confidence from parliament on Saturday in a session marked by opposition boycott and protest.
Myanmar asks India to return eight police who fled across border
Published On: March 6, 2021 01:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, March 6: Authorities in Myanmar have asked India to return several police officers who have sought refuge to avoid taking orders from a military junta that seized power in the Southeast Asian country last month, an official in northeast India said on Saturday.
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