COVID-19: Bolivian health minister tests positive as virus hits cabinet
LA PAZ: Bolivian Health Minister Eidy Roca has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the third member of the cabinet to...
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Mexican police arrest 3 over rehab centre attack that left 27 dead
MEXICO CITY: Mexican police have arrested three men over a bloody gun attack on a drug rehabilitation centre that left...
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Chile crosses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths as president announces aid package
SANTIAGO: Chile recorded 10,159 coronavirus deaths on Sunday (Jul 5), as President Sebastian Pinera announced a US$1.5 billion aid package...
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New French PM to unveil reshuffled cabinet
PARIS: France's new Prime Minister Jean Castex was on Monday (Jul 6) expected to unveil a reshuffled government tasked with...
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Saudi Arabia announces Haj health measures for domestic pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 Haj season,...
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Dollar in tight range ahead of US services sector data
The dollar held steady against most currencies on Monday as investors awaited data expected to show the U.S. services sector...
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Argentina to renew offer to creditors, extends negotiation
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina will make creditors an improved offer and extend negotiations on restructuring US$66 billion in debt through the...
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Football: Mane boosts Liverpool’s record hunt as Man City stumble at Southampton
LONDON: Sadio Mane helped Liverpool keep alive their bid to set a new Premier League points record as the champions...
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British consortium ends after making over 13,000 ventilators
LONDON: A British consortium formed by a group of aerospace, automotive and engineering firms to build ventilators for the country's...
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Huawei not totally banned from France, says watchdog
PARIS: China's Huawei is not totally banned from France's next-generation 5G wireless market, but French operators using them will only...
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Trump to hold outdoor campaign rally in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump will host an outdoor campaign rally in New Hampshire, his team said on Sunday...
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Italy to take in 180 migrants rescued in Mediterranean
ABOARD THE OCEAN VIKING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: Italy on Sunday (Jul 5) authorised charity vessel Ocean Viking to transfer 180...
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Commentary: The biggest shock from COVID-19 will be felt on the US dollar
Domestic saving, already depressed, is headed deep into negative territory, says Stephen S. Roach. NEW HAVEN, Connecticut: Pandemic time runs...
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Pink ice in Italy’s Alps sparks algae probe
PASSO GAVIA: Scientists in Italy are investigating the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps, caused by algae...
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Drunk people can’t socially distance: UK police federation chief
LONDON: Britain's police said on Sunday (Jul 5) that revellers who packed London's Soho district the night pubs finally reopened...
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UK minister says Huawei must meet conditions for involvement in 5G network
LONDON: China's Huawei has clear conditions to meet for Britain to continue to allow its involvement in the development of...
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China chipmaker SMIC to raise US$6.55 billion in Shanghai share sale
BEIJING: China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) will raise 46.29 billion yuan (US$6.55 billion) in a Shanghai share sale, more...
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COVID-19 cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's coronavirus infections have passed 200,000 and neighbouring United Arab Emirates 50,000, with the number of new cases...
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Football: Bayern fighting to keep Alaba, Liverpool-linked Thiago
BERLIN: Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick says he is determined to keep defender David Alaba and midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who...
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Rugby: Barrett gets Hurricanes off the mark as Gatland’s Chiefs struggle
WELLINGTON: Jordie Barrett highlighted a fine performance on his return from injury with a booming 60-metre penalty as he led...
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