[ad_1] TAIPEI: Eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets entered the southwest corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Saturday (Jan 23), and the Taiwanese air force deployed missiles to “monitor” the incursion, it said. the island’s Ministry of Defense. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, …
Read More »Wuhan returns to normal as the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] WUHAN: A year ago, an advisory sent to smartphones in Wuhan at 2 a.m. announced the world’s first coronavirus lockdown, bringing China’s bustling industrial and transportation hub to a virtual standoff almost overnight to the morning. It would last 76 days. However, in the early morning of Saturday (January …
Read More »Larry King, broadcasting giant for half a century, dies at 87
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) – Larry King, the common man in suspenders whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary people helped define the American conversation for half a century, died Saturday. He was 87 years old. King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Ora Media, …
Read More »Bruno Fernandes offers words of encouragement to Klopp, Liverpool
[ad_1] Liverpool have found an unlikely ally in the form of Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes. It’s been a bleak 2021 so far for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Thursday’s surprising loss to Burnley ended the Reds’ undefeated home league record of 68 games. He also extended his Premier League goalless streak …
Read More »Southampton vs. Arsenal – Soccer Match Report – Jan 23, 2021
[ad_1] FA Cup champions Arsenal were out of the competition in the fourth round following a 1-0 loss at Southampton on Saturday. Gabriel’s own goal in the first half was enough for Southampton to win over Arsenal for the first time in the FA Cup. – Watch the FA Cup …
Read More »New warning on COVID-19 vaccine supply raises concern in EU
[ad_1] PARIS: A warning from AstraZeneca that initial supplies of its COVID-19 vaccines to Europe will be lower than expected has prompted renewed concern over the launch of the vaccines, with some countries planning a sharp drop in deliveries. Friday’s announcement by the British pharmaceutical firm followed another last week …
Read More »American talk show legend Larry King dies at 87, United States News & Top Stories
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG, AFP) – Larry King, the television interviewer whose non-confrontational style attracted celebrities and newsmakers as guests and made him the star of a premier American cable talk show, has died. He was 87 years old. King died on Saturday morning (January 23) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in …
Read More »Rafael Benítez leaves the Chinese club Dalian Pro due to COVID-19 difficulties
[ad_1] Rafel Benitez has left his position as technical director of Dalian Pro after two years at the helm. Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images / Visual China Group via Getty Images Rafael Benítez left the Dalian Pro of the Chinese Super League, and the Spaniard said on …
Read More »Tighter measures ahead of CNY disappointing, but S’pore must remain vigilant in Covid-19 fight: PM Lee, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – While tighter measures to combat the rise in Covid-19 infections ahead of Chinese New Year may be disappointing, Singapore must remain vigilant and psychologically prepared to celebrate the holiday season differently, Prime Minister Lee said. Hsien Loong on Saturday (January 23). Lee highlighted in a Facebook post …
Read More »Hong Kong Blocks District to Conduct Mandatory Testing to Curb Covid-19 Outbreak, East Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] HONG KONG – The Hong Kong government acted overnight in a multi-office effort to place parts of Jordan, a neighborhood on the Kowloon Peninsula, under lockdown for mandatory testing as the pandemic situation remains worrying. This is the first time the government has imposed a blockade, albeit on a …
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