Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson fights for career in testimony on lockdown parties
Johnson said in written evidence that he had misled parliament but insisted he "would never have dreamed" of doing so intentionally.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Thai seafood market coronavirus infections top 1,000
The market and its vicinity have been on lockdown since Saturday with the thousands living there barred from leaving.
Tue Dec 22 2020
UEFA postpones Euro 2020 by 1 year because of pandemic
Euro 2020 became Euro 2021 in a major shift for an international soccer calendar that is on lockdown because of the coronavirus outbreak and with no clear end in sight.
Wed Mar 18 2020
One person shot at Texas Tech university, campus on lockdown
He confirmed that one person was shot at the school's police division but declined to immediately provide any other details.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration
The fighting in the city of Marawi with pro-Islamic State militants of the Maute group is the biggest security challenges of Rodrigo Duterte's 11-month presidency.
Mon May 29 2017
California polling site on lockdown after shooting: reports
A polling station in California was placed on lockdown Tuesday following a nearby shooting that left one person dead and three wounded, authorities and news reports said.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Dallas police headquarters on lockdown after threat
The Dallas Police Department received an anonymous threat against law enforcement across the city and has taken precautionary measures.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown amid reports of shooter
US Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, the home base of the presidential plane Air Force One, was placed on lockdown Thursday amid reports of a shooter.
Thu Jun 30 2016
White House on alert after 'metal object' hurled over fence
Authorities temporarily placed the White House on lockdown Monday after someone threw a metal object over the fence around the presidential mansion, officials said.
Tue May 31 2016
Armed man shot outside White House
The White House was placed on lockdown for more than an hour Friday and heavily armed Secret Service agents deployed around the building after a man brandished a weapon nearby and was shot.
Sat May 21 2016
MIT on lockdown after reports of armed gunman
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology says a man carrying a long rifle and wearing body armour was spotted in a campus building, and the school is on lockdown.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024