North Korea’s Kim orders tightening of anti-coronavirus measures: Report
North Korea had tested over 12,000 people and reported no confirmed cases of the coronavirus, as of early November, according...
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PM Modi spells out India’s war strategy
Modi reiterated the Indian resolve to take the battle to the enemy or extinguish the threat to India at source....
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J&J starts two-dose trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate in the UK
The UK arm of the study is aiming to recruit 6,000 participants among a total of 30,000 people globally, scientists...
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British PM Boris Johnson self-isolates after Covid-19 contact
Boris Johnson, who was admitted to intensive care in a London hospital earlier this year with the novel coronavirus, is...
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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts to space, kicking off regular crew flights from the US
The Dragon capsule on top — named Resilience by its crew in light of this year’s many challenges, most notably...
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Roles aren’t for keeps on The Crown
A role in The Crown is akin to a relay-race baton destined to be handed off, said Helena Bonham Carter,...
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McDonald’s to make its own ‘McPlant’ items, Beyond Meat says co-created patty
NEW YORK: Burger chain McDonald's on Monday (Nov 9) decided to debut its own plant-based meat alternatives line called "McPlant"...
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Biden camp considers legal action over agency’s delay in recognising transition
WILMINGTON, Delaware: President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action over a federal agency's delay in recognising the Democrat's...
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Trump says he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Nov 9) he had "terminated" Defense Secretary Mark Esper, signalling he may...
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Maradona to be discharged within days, says doctor
BUENOS AIRES: Argentine football star Diego Maradona is recovering well from a brain operation and post-surgery complications and should be...
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US imposes sanctions on four Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday (Nov 10) imposed sanctions on four more Chinese officials in Hong Kong's governing and...
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US grants emergency approval to Eli Lilly COVID-19 antibodies
WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday (Nov 10) granted emergency approval to a synthetic antibody treatment against...
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Barcelona’s Fati out for four months after knee surgery
BARCELONA: Barcelona forward Ansu Fati will be sidelined for four months after undergoing knee surgery, the La Liga club said...
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Pogba cannot be happy with situation at Man United, says Deschamps
LONDON: Paul Pogba “cannot be happy” with the situation he finds himself in at Manchester United, France head coach Didier...
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Trump refuses to concede, Biden leads on COVID-19
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, who is refusing to concede election defeat, injected new volatility on Monday (Nov 9) by firing...
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US judge to hear dispute over Google DOJ antitrust lawsuit protective order
WASHINGTON: A US judge said on Monday (Nov 9) he will consider arguments in a disputed order related to the...
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McIlroy tries again to complete Grand Slam at delayed Masters
AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy’s quest to complete a career Grand Slam continues for a sixth consecutive year at the Masters this...
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Ryan Reynolds, Viola Davis and others pay tribute to Alex Trebek
Celebrities are paying tributes to the Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek who died on Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly...
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Barack Obama congratulates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: Read full statement
“We’re fortunate that Joe’s got what it takes to be President and already carries himself that way,” former President Obama...
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Indians in Kamala Harris’ ancestral home wake up to her victory
THULASENDRAPURAM, India: After rooting for Kamala Harris as President-elect Joe Biden's running mate, people in her small ancestral Indian village...
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