UK minister rules out permanent return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
LONDON - UK culture minister Michelle Donelan on Wednesday said she did not support the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, following a report that a "cultural exchange" is close to being agreed with Athens.

Write comment (93 Comments)
UK, Japan sign major defence deal allowing troop deployments
LONDON - The British and Japanese prime ministers signed what Downing Street called a "hugely significant" new defence deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan as the pair met in London on Wednesday.

Write comment (97 Comments)
China: ‘Not necessary& to dwell on Covid deaths
BEIJING: Chinese health officials said on Wednesday it was &not necessary& to dwell on the exact number of Covid deaths in the country, days after the World Health Organization criticised authorities& approach to tallying the surge in cases there.

Write comment (100 Comments)
UK govt accused of trying to 'sabotage' workers' rights
LONDON: Britain's government stood accused Wednesday of actively undermining talks with union leaders in a bid to encourage strike action and depress workers' wages across the economy.

Write comment (97 Comments)
Russia to send rocket to rescue crew from ISS
MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday it would send a rescue capsule next month for three crew members of the International Space Station, after a meteorite damaged the spacecraft that was due to return them to Earth.

Write comment (98 Comments)
Software glitch halts all US flights
US aviation authorities halted flights nationwide early Wednesday after the failure of a key pilot notification system operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Write comment (97 Comments)
Next