Democrats on brink of U.S. Senate control, winning one Georgia race and leading in second
The results were a repudiation of outgoing President Donald Trump in a state his Republicans have controlled for decades.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Democrat Warnock wins in Georgia; Second runoff and U.S. Senate control undecided
Warnock, a Baptist preacher, defeated Republican Kelly Loeffler in one of two runoff elections in Georgia, according to Edison Research.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Georgia Senate races that will decide fate of Biden's agenda too close to call
Though no major news outlet had projected a winner, Democratic challenger Warnock, told supporters that he would be going to the Senate.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Georgia Senate Election: All you need to know
Two crucial Georgia runoff elections will determine which party controls the Senate.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the city buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 AD, have made the extraordinary find of a frescoed hot food and drinks shop.
Sun Dec 27 2020
"The Secrecy" - Legendary spy's story gets CIA's green light
Ellis Cohen has long thought the CIA was killing his flick on late OSS officer Betty McIntosh.
Wed Dec 07 2016
Japanese 'rent men' who are paid just to listen
Anyone in need of company can sign up to his online service to rent an "ossan" -- a man aged between 45 and 55 -- for 1,000 yen ($10) an hour.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Charlie Hebdo's anti-God cover is unfair, says Vatican paper
The Vatican daily Osservatore Romano said treatment of this kind towards religion "is not new" stressing that religious figures have repeatedly condemned violence in the name of God.
Wed Jan 06 2016
Armed Islamist in IS video grew up in small French village: mayor
One of three Kalashnikov-wielding Islamists seen burning their French passports in an Islamic State propaganda video this week grew up in a small village in southern France, the mayor said Saturday.
Sun Nov 23 2014
Lanvin shrinks men's shorts at Paris fashion week
Creative director Alber Elbaz and his menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver teamed short shorts with tailored or casual jackets, blouses, and shirts worn with narrow neckties.
Mon Jul 01 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024