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Myanmar

Two Rohingya women killed as Myanmar army shells village

YANGON: Two women, one pregnant, were killed and seven other people injured after Myanmar troops shelled a Rohingya village on Saturday, according to a lawmaker and a villager on Sunday (Jan 26), two days after the UN’s highest court ordered the country to protect the minority.

India

Another Rahul 50 as India coast home in second T20

AUCKLAND: With miserly bowling and another KL Rahul half-century, India again outclassed New Zealand as they coasted to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 match in Auckland on Sunday (Jan 26) to go 2-0 up in the series.

India

Women grab limelight at India's Republic Day pageantry

NEW DELHI: Huge crowds gathered for India's Republic Day parade Sunday (Jan 26), with women taking centre-stage at the annual pomp-filled spectacle of military might featuring army tanks, horses and camels. For the first time, the riders performing daredevil stunts on motorbikes, were women.

World

Afghan forces launch air, ground attacks on Taliban, killing 51

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan forces used ground attacks and air strikes in multiple operations against the Taliban during the last 24 hours, killing 51 fighters in an escalation that signalled renewed deadlock in peace talks.

World

Bulgaria on path to adopt euro in 2023 - IMF's Georgieva

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's plans to enter the eurozone's waiting room this spring and adopt the euro currency in 2023 are "completely foreseeable", the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.

World

Iraq populist cleric calls for anti-U.S. demonstrations on Sunday

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called for demonstrations against the U.S. embassy on Sunday in Baghdad and other cities, a statement from his office said.

Nation

Siblings suspected of contracting Wuhan virus quarantined in Langkawi Hospital

LANGKAWI: Two female children were quarantined at Langkawi Hospital on Sunday (Jan 26) after they were suspected to have contracted the Wuhan coronavirus.

World

Japan confirms fourth case of patient infected with coronavirus - NHK

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Sunday confirmed a fourth case of infection by China's coronavirus, public broadcaster NHK said, citing the health ministry.

ASEAN+

Barty, Kvitova, Djokovic into Australian Open quarters, Gauff out

MELBOURNE: World number one and 2019 Roland Garros champion Ashleigh Barty got revenge for last year's Wimbledon defeat by Alison Riske with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 win over the American to reach the quarter-finals of the Melbourne major on Sunday (Jan 26).

Indonesia

Whale dies after being stranded in central Indonesia

JAKARTA: A whale has been found dead after being washed ashore at mangrove forests on the coast of East Nusa Tenggara province's district of Rote Ndau in central Indonesia, an official said on Sunday (Jan 26).

Nation

Wuhan virus: Don't panic, situation under control, says Wan Azizah

PUTRAJAYA: There is no need to panic about the Wuhan coronavirus in the country as the situation is under control, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

World

Trump lawyers offer surprisingly un-Trumpy defence to impeachment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Just before his lawyers stepped into the U.S. Senate to begin their argument that he should not be removed from office, President Donald Trump offered a preview of sorts.

Nation

Health Ministry: 14 Malaysians, nine foreigners investigated for Wuhan virus

PETALING JAYA: Fourteen Malaysians and nine foreigners were under investigation (PUI) for the novel Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV), says the Health Ministry.

World

Burundi ruling party picks Ndayishimiye to contest presidential election

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Burundi's ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, picked its secretary general, Evariste Ndayishimiye, as its candidate in a presidential election scheduled for May, it said on Sunday.

Tennis

Sandgren in quarter-finals for second time after Fognini 'war'

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number 100 Tennys Sandgren reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the second time in three years with a 7-6(5) 7-5 6-7(2) 6-4 victory over combustible Italian Fabio Fognini on Sunday.

Cricket

England set South Africa improbable target of 466 to win

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Captain Joe Root top scored as England took a huge 465-run lead over South Africa on the third day of the fourth test and were bowled out for 248 just before stumps in their second innings at The Wanderers on Sunday.

World

Paris cancels Lunar New Year parade over coronavirus

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris-based Chinese associations have cancelled a Lunar New Year parade following the coronavirus epidemic, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said Sunday.

Nation

Wuhan virus: Six Malindo Air crew members quarantined in China (updated)

PETALING JAYA: Six Malindo Air crew members have been quarantined for up to 14 days in Zhengzhou, China, according to the airline.

Thailand

Thailand’s economy facing damage from China’s ban on group tours

BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy faces fresh turbulence after China banned outbound group tours to try and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus that’s sickened thousands. Chinese holidaymakers -- many on group tours -- spent almost US$18bil in Thailand last year, more than a quarter of all foreign tourism receipts, government data show.

Cricket

India bowlers set up easy win in second T20 v New Zealand

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - India's bowlers highlighted the balance of their side as they set up an easy seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.