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WHO declares Zika virus a global public health emergency
The WHO said last week the Zika virus was "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas.
Dubai cop jailed for posting Messi's passport on social media
The policeman was criticized in particular for having abused the telecommunications system and jailed for one month.
Myanmar house begins new session dominated by Suu Kyi party
Aung San Suu Kyi is constitutionally barred from taking the presidency and has vowed to rule from behind the scenes through a proxy.
Guatemala City confirms 105 Zika cases, says more are likely
Health Ministry epidemiologist Judith Garcia told the newspaper Prensa Libre on Saturday that the 105 confirmed cases emerged from a total of 200 suspected cases, 68 of them from 2015.
Pakistan shuts 230 educational institutions due to inadequate security
Taliban militants have threatened to target Pakistan's educational institutions and security measures were taken to tackle the threat after the attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on January 20 that killed 21 people...
Four policemen killed by suspected Taliban terrorists in Pakistan
The armed terrorists riding motorcycles opened fire on a police mobile van on Thursday, killing two policemen on the spot and injuring two others before fleeing from the scene.
Taiwan president visits island in disputed South China Sea
Taiwan is spending more than USD 100 million to upgrade the island's airstrip and build a wharf capable of allowing its 3,000-ton coast guard cutters to dock.
India is doing great, nobody talks about it, says Donald Trump
Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump has commented on India for the first time after he entered the presidential race.
Washington to lift snow emergency as it digs out from blizzard
The snow emergency allowed the ticketing and towing of vehicles parked on major streets and a surcharge for taxi fares.
Islamic State releases video of 'Paris attackers'
The video posted on Sunday on jihadist websites is entitled "Kill wherever you find them", and shows four Belgians, three French citizens and two Iraqis said to be responsible for the attacks.
Oil prices to average US dollars 33 per barrel on low demand: Moody's
The rating agency estimates crude oil prices to average USD 33 per barrel in 2016, USD 10 lower than its previous estimate and expects rates rising by USD 5 a barrel each in 2017 and 2018.
At least 21 die in boat sinkings off Greek islands
Forty of the passengers managed to make it to shore, while authorities rescued one girl and recovered seven bodies from the sea.
Uproar in Afghanistan after husband cuts off wife's nose
The disfigured woman's photograph was widely shared on social media, prompting calls for tough action against the husband.
Dog yoga class sets new world record in Hong Kong
Led by 'doga' teacher, Suzette Ackerman, the participants massaged, twisted and stretched their furry friends in a series of poses.
