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Google Doodle Honours Sir John Tenniel, Illustrator Who Brought 'Alice in Wonderland' Characters to Life
Tenniel’s illustrations have animated the imaginations of children and adults alike for generations. His legacy continues to thrive, as readers cherish these timeless works of art to this day.
Moscow Rounds up Stray Animals, Kills Rats over Coronavirus Fears
Russia has imposed an array of measures to stop the virus gaining a foothold in Russia, ranging from restrictions on flights to China and South Korea to visa curbs for Iranian and Chinese citizens.
United Nations Decries Nearly 50% Increase in Killings of Women Activists in Colombia
A total of 115 activists were killed in Colombia in 2018.
Iran's Vice President Tests Positive for Coronavirus as Death Toll Reaches 26, Highest Outside China
Those infected include Masoumeh Ebtekar, the vice president for women and family affairs, and Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi. Ebtekar's case was said to be mild and she had not been admitted to hospital.
US Man Charged for Trying to Blow Up Car Outside Pentagon
Richardson is charged with maliciously attempting to damage and destroy by means of fire, a vehicle used in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce.
China Struggles to Revive Manufacturing Amid Virus Outbreak
Global brands have used low-cost Chinese labor to assemble goods for three decades. Now, they increasingly depend on China to supply auto, computer and other components. Disruptions can make this country a bottleneck, choking off their sales.
World 'Simply Not Ready' for Coronavirus Spread: WHO China Mission Chief
Bruce Aylward's comments came after WHO announced that the epidemic had peaked at its epicentre in China, where it has killed more than 2,600 people and infected over 77,000 others.
Pakistan Releases Pashtun Rights Activist Manzoor Pashteen from Jail
Manzoor Pashteen has rattled the country's generals with his calls to end abuses against the Pashtun community, largely based in tribal areas along the border with Afghanistan.
With 71 New Coronavirus Deaths, Total Number of Casualties Touches 2,663 in China
China's daily new confirmed cases of COVID-19 outside ground zero Hubei came down to nine, indicating a continued declining trend. The daily number of cured and discharged patients has surpassed that of new cases for the seventh consecutive day.
Outrage in Croatia After Protesters Burn Effigy of Same-Sex Couple at Carnival
The dolls depicting two men kissing and holding a small doll that resembled a child were burnt after the country's top court directed that same-sex couples will be able to foster children a couple of weeks ago.
Julian Assange ‘Put Lives at Risk’ By Sharing Unredacted Files, Says US Prosecutor as Extradition Hearing Begins
The WikiLeaks founder is wanted by the US on 18 criminal counts of conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law, and could spend decades in prison if convicted.
US President Donald Trump Weighs in on Democratic Presidential Race While in India
Donald Trump's comments on the American political scene came a day after Sanders, 78, comfortably won the crucial Nevada Democratic Caucus, giving a big boost to his campaign for the 2020 White House bid.
China Postpones Parliament for First Time in Decades Over Coronavirus Outbreak
The standing committee of the National People's Congress will decide on a new date later, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Afghanistan Confirms First Case of Coronavirus From 3 Suspected
Ferozuddin Feroz, the minister of public health, announced a state of emergency in the province.
Different Backgrounds, Striking Similarities: Decoding Bonhomie Between Tycoon Trump & Tea-seller Modi
Modi and Trump have sought to use their friendship to forge closer bonds between the two nations, even as they grapple with ongoing tensions over trade and defence.
More B'wood Dance, Shut Rooms: On Coronavirus Ship, How Passengers Became 'Guinea Pigs' Overnight
To pass the time in captivity, passengers spent long hours streaming movies or posting on social media. They did calisthenics and watched the onboard magician perform tricks on closed-circuit television.