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This day in history
1921 - Canadians Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best isolated insulin for the first time. It proved an effective treatment for diabetes.
This day in history
1940 - The Battle of Britain began in WWII when at least 70 German bombers attacked docks in south Wales.
Unvaccinated tourists will not be allowed into Canada for some time -PM Trudeau
Foreign tourists who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada for quite some time, with the government unwilling to jeopardize progress made on containing the virus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday.
World’s tallest sandcastle built in Denmark
In the small seaside town of Blokhus in Denmark, the world’s tallest sandcastle has been completed, weighing nearly 5,000 tonnes and towering over 20 metres high, its designers said Wednesday.
UK lawmakers demand action over China’s alleged Xinjiang abuses
A group of British lawmakers yesterday urged the government to take tougher action against China over its treatment of minority groups, including a partial Winter Olympics boycott and cotton trade ban.
UK lawmakers clear PM of conduct breach over luxury holiday
A British parliamentary standards committee yesterday cleared Prime Minister Boris Johnson of breaching a lawmakers’ code of conduct over a luxury Caribbean holiday, but criticised his handling of the matter.
Chinese researchers propose deflecting 'Armageddon' asteroids with rockets
Chinese researchers want to send more than 20 of China's largest rockets to practice turning away a sizable asteroid - a technique that may eventually be crucial if a killer rock is on a collision course with Earth.
Brazil's Bolsonaro says he may not accept 2022 election under current voting system
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he may not accept the result of a presidential election next year unless the voting system, which uses computers to record votes, is replaced with printed ballots that he favors.
Pete Buttigieg drops out of US presidential race
Pete Buttigieg closed his presidential campaign much the same way he started it: with a reminder he began with just four staff, a big idea and an unknown -- and unpronounceable -- last name.
Northeast Delhi calm; law enforcers urge vigilance against rumours
The situation in riot-torn parts of northeast Delhi remained peaceful this morning with residents gradually resuming the daily chores after coming to terms with the damage in four days of violence and arson earlier this week.
Delhi clashes: ‘Hero cop’ braved a mob to save lives
A police official in India has been hailed for his bravery in saving families from the clutches of violent mobs during the recent spate of clashes in New Delhi, reports BBC.
12 Eminent citizens express grave concern over Delhi clashes
Twelve eminent citizens of Bangladesh today expressed grave concern over the ongoing spate of communal clashes in the Indian capital New Delhi -- between people for and against the new citizenship law in the country.
Hindu man battling for life after saving six Muslims from arson attack
Amid violence, there were many who whole-heartedly came out in support of those in need and offered help in every capacity. Gurdwaras in Delhi opened their doors for Muslim families forced to flee their homes. There were several warm stories of people saving lives of those targeted. In one such case, a Hindu man saved lives of his six Muslim neighbours when an unruly mob set their house on fire, reports India Times.
Disney’s Indian subsidiary blocks John Oliver episode criticising Modi
Hotstar, India’s largest on-demand video streaming service and a subsidiary of global media powerhouse Disney, has blocked the latest episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” that dealt with a critical view of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports US-based technology publication Tech Crunch.
Maldives appoints Amal Clooney to seek justice for Rohingyas
The Maldivian government said today it will formally join The Gambia in challenging Myanmar's 2017 military crackdown that sent around 740,000 Rohingyas fleeing into Bangladesh.
In pictures: Delhi clashes
Protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) took a violent turn in northeast Delhi, killing seven people so far, just as US President Donald Trump is completing his first official visit to the country, reports The Statesman. Reader discretion is advised, as some of the images may disturb or offend some people.
‘US respects India, will be loyal ally’: Donald Trump thanks ‘great friend Modi’
Trump said India is a country that is peace-loving and tolerant, a country which has tremendous talent while referring to Bollywood.
ICJ’s order to Myanmar offers hope to the Rohingyas’ future
In an opinion published in Al Jazeera on February 7, Tun Khin, president of Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, expressed the view that the International Court of Justice’s order that Myanmar has to do all it can to prevent genocide offers the persecuted Rohingya minority people hope for the future.
