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Indian cinemas reboot after months of blackout from virus

Published On: October 15, 2020 05:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press

After seven months of total blackout, cinemas reopened Thursday in several parts of India with few older titles on the marquee and shows limited to half the capacity.

List of Billboard Music Awards winners in top categories

Published On: October 15, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A list of winners in the top categories at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, held Wednesday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Am I immune to the coronavirus if I’ve already had it?

Published On: October 15, 2020 12:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press

You have some immunity, but how much and for how long are big unanswered questions.

Health systems, govt responses linked to virus tolls

Published On: October 14, 2020 07:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BERLIN, Oct 14: Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows that those with early lockdowns and well-prepared national health systems avoided large numbers of additional deaths due to the outbreak.

Japanese director known for single shots releases Zoom film

Published On: October 14, 2020 05:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The Japanese director who shot to stardom with a zombie movie featuring a delightfully long single shot has for his latest project turned to a video tool that’s become an everyday part of this pandemic era: the Zoom call.

Russian-US crew launches on fast track to the space station

Published On: October 14, 2020 05:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MOSCOW, Oct 14: A trio of space travelers launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track maneuver to reach the orbiting outpost in just three hours.

Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments

Published On: October 14, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Chinese nationalists erupted in anger at South Korean boy band BTS after its leader thanked Korean War veterans for their sacrifices

Golden Globes group gives $5.1 million in grants

Published On: October 14, 2020 12:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Some of entertainment’s biggest names from Nicole Kidman to John David Washington shared encouraging words for aspiring young creators whose organizations were collectively granted millions by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

World Bank approves $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy, distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments

Published On: October 14, 2020 12:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press

UNITED STATES, Oct 14: The World Bank has approved $12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests, and treatments, aiming to support the vaccination of up to 1 billion people.

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?

Published On: October 13, 2020 02:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

It depends. Most coronavirus patients have mild to moderate illness and recover quickly. Older, sicker patients tend to take longer to recover. That includes those who are obese, or have high blood pressure and other chronic diseases.

Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards

Published On: October 13, 2020 12:51 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

Americans Milgrom, Wilson win Nobel prize in economics

Published On: October 12, 2020 03:44 PM NPT By: Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, Oct 12: Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”

China to test 9 million after fresh outbreak

Published On: October 12, 2020 12:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Oct 12: Chinese health authorities will test all 9 million people in the eastern city of Qingdao for the coronavirus this week after nine cases linked to a hospital were found, the government announced Monday.

Paris Hilton protest calls for closure of Utah school

Published On: October 11, 2020 07:36 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Paris Hilton has been speaking out about abuse she said she suffered at a boarding school in Utah, and on Friday she took her push nearly to the school’s front doors.

India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency

Published On: October 11, 2020 12:42 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Oct 11: India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in.

Pakistan bans Chinese app TikTok over unlawful content

Published On: October 10, 2020 05:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10: Pakistan blocked the Chinese social media app TikTok, saying the company failed to fully comply with the instructions to develop an effective mechanism to control unlawful content.

Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded Friday in Oslo

Published On: October 9, 2020 01:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press

OSLO, Oct 9: The winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday at 11 a.m. (0900 GMT) in Oslo, with no shortage of causes or candidates on this year’s list.

Teen assumes Finland’s PM post for a day in “Girls Takeover”

Published On: October 9, 2020 09:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press

A 16-year-old girl ceremoniously assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day for the “Girls Takeover” program — part of the U.N. International Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality.

Bill Cosby appeal set for Dec 1 in Pennsylvania high court

Published On: October 9, 2020 09:23 AM NPT By: Associated Press

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear Bill Cosby’s appeal of his felony sex assault conviction on Dec. 1. Cosby, 83, is serving a three- to 10-year prison term. A lower appeals court had upheld his conviction, but the state’s high court agreed this year to review two key issues in the case.

Rapper Tory Lanez charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Published On: October 9, 2020 09:18 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Los Angeles prosecutors on Thursday charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting artist Megan Thee Stallion during an argument earlier this year.