Vietnam detains activist hours after human rights meeting with US
HANOI: Vietnam has arrested a prominent blogger and dissident for “anti-state activities” hours after its government held annual talks on...
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Democrats want panel to investigate Trump capacity to govern
WASHINGTON: US Democrats yesterday proposed a commission to investigate whether Donald Trump is mentally fit for office — and look...
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China backs global Covax vaccine facility to fight Covid-19
BEIJING: China's foreign ministry said today the country has formally joined the global Covid-19 vaccine initiative known as Covax, becoming...
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Despite virus shutdown, North Korea to stage huge parade
SEOUL: Eight months into a strict, coronavirus-triggered border shutdown, nuclear-armed North Korea is widely expected to stage an attention-grabbing display...
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White House doctor says Trump coronavirus therapy completed, could return to public events tomorrow
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's physician said yesterday that Trump had completed his course of therapy for the coronavirus, had remained...
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More than 6.6 million Americans have already voted, suggesting record turnout
WASHINGTON: Americans are rushing to cast ballots ahead of the November 3 election at an unprecedented pace, early voting numbers...
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Gilead’s remdesivir shaves 5 days off Covid-19 recovery time, reduces risk of death in some
CHICAGO: Final data from Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir showed the treatment cut Covid-19 recovery time by five days...
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WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak
GENEVA: The World Health Organisation reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases yesterday, with the total rising by...
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Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis sharpens focus on Pence, Harris in VP debate
SALT LAKE CITY: President Donald Trump's battle with Covid-19, his age and the age of his Democratic challenger Joe Biden...
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India’s food minister Paswan dies after weeks in hospital
NEW DELHI: Veteran Indian politician Ram Vilas Paswan, a federal minister and an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling...
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Europe hits 6 million virus cases as Scotland, Brussels shut bars
PARIS: With Europe topping six million coronavirus cases, Scotland and Brussels became the latest to introduce curbs on alcohol consumption...
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Female vote key but policies lacking in New Zealand election
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's upcoming general election has the rare distinction of providing a choice of two female candidates as the...
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US appeals judge’s ruling that blocked US ban on TikTok downloads
WASHINGTON: The US government said in a court filing on Thursday it was appealing a judge's ruling that prevented it...
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Covid-positive Trump says ‘no’ to virtual debate
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, who is still being treated for Covid-19, said today he will refuse to take part...
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Trump launches rare attack on loyal aides Pompeo, Barr
US President Donald Trump speaks outside the White House, where he is being treated for the coronavirus disease, in Washington,...
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Hundreds arrested as Indonesians protest against new investment bill
JAKARTA: Hundreds of people were arrested in Jakarta today as tens of thousands protested across Indonesia for a third day...
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Outrage after French police shot in surprise attack
PARIS, French officials denounced today an “unacceptable” attack on two police officers who were shot and had their guns stolen...
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Virus cases top 4,000 a day in Germany, a first since April
BERLIN: New cases of coronavirus infections in Germany have soared past 4,000, official data showed today, reaching a daily level...
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Protests in Indonesia against new jobs law enter third day
JAKARTA: Nationwide protests and labour strikes against a polarising new jobs law in Indonesia continued across the country for a...
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With Trump ailing, a steady Pence tries to keep the campaign afloat
WASHINGTON: Mike Pence achieved on the debate stage what arguably President Donald Trump did not in a similar showdown last...
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