November2019
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Bolivia’s Morales condemns ‘coup’ by interim president
Nov 13, 2019Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales condemned what he called “the sneakiest, most nefarious coup in history” Tuesday after deputy Senate speaker Jeanine Anez proclaimed herself the country’s new interim president. Tweeting from exile in Mexico, where... -
Strange disease threatens Caribbean coral reef
Nov 13, 2019The breathtaking reds, yellows and purples of the Mesoamerican Reef have been turning sickly white, leading researchers on a desperate hunt to understand and fight the mysterious disease killing the Caribbean’s corals. In a little over... -
We are not fazed by the ruthlessness of India: Mominul
Nov 13, 2019Bangladesh Test skipper Mominul Haque said that they are not scared by the threat the mighty India posed, rather they are seeing it as an opportunity of showcasing their potential against the No.1 ranked team. The... -
Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital
Nov 13, 2019A Yemeni man stabbed three performers during a live play in the Saudi capital Monday, police said, in the first such attack since the ultra-conservative kingdom began easing decades-old restrictions on entertainment. The assailant was arrested... -
10 Gazans dead as Israel hit on militant chief sparks rocket barrage
Nov 13, 2019Israel’s military killed a commander from Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in a strike on his home in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, triggering exchanges of fire in a violent escalation that left another nine Gazans... -
Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez declared herself interim president
Nov 13, 2019Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim president of the South American country following Evo Morales’ resignation. Lawmakers from Mr Morales’ party boycotted the session, meaning there was no quorum for the appointment. But... -
Zimbabwe dollar notes to be issued since 2009
Nov 13, 2019Queues have formed outside banks in Zimbabwe as people hope to get hold of the country’s first Zimbabwe dollar notes to be issued since 2009. The currency was scrapped a decade ago because of hyperinflation when... -
Tinder to make changes to improve the treatment of transgender people
Nov 13, 2019Tinder is making changes to improve the treatment of transgender people on its app. Many have wrongly had their profiles removed from the app because Tinder imposes an automatic ban if a profile receives lots of...