Stephanie Nebehay
WHO says Omicron has been reported in 57 countries
The Omicron variant has been reported in 57 nations and the number of patients needing hospitalisation is likely to rise as it...
WHO to launch talks on world pandemic pact
The World Health Organisation has agreed to launch negotiations on an international pact to prevent and control future pandemics as the world...
China records first drop in coronavirus infection rate
The World Health Organisation says it’s too early to say whether China’s coronavirus outbreak is peaking, as the country recorded its first...
UN investigator’s report blames Saudi prince for Jamal Khashoggi death
Evidence suggests Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials are liable for the murder of journalist Jamal...
Jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange showing signs of suffering ‘psychological torture’
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has suffered psychological torture from a defamation campaign and should not be extradited to the United States where...
UN says Yemen air strikes may be war crimes
Air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen’s war have caused heavy civilian casualties at marketplaces, weddings and on fishing boats, some...
Myanmar military leaders facing genocide charges
Myanmar’s military carried out mass killings and gang rapes of Muslim Rohingya with “genocidal intent”, and the commander-in-chief and five generals should...
North, South Korean officials share historic handshake
Senior politicians from North and South Korean have reportedly shaken hands and shared a toast to “peace” in a rare gesture of...