WHO calls for ‘immediate action’ over cholera vaccine shortage
GENEVA, Switzerland – Immediate action is needed to stem a spike in cholera cases amid worldwide shortages of vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) said […]
Taiwan warns of ‘enormous’ Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built “enormous” military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan’s main holding in the South China […]
Al Jazeera says Gaza journalist beaten, detained by Israeli forces
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES – Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera said Israeli forces had beaten its correspondent Ismail Alghoul following his arrest during a raid on Monday on Gaza’s […]
Putin wins Russia election in landslide with record turnout, early results show
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at polling stations and the […]