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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases globally passes 40 million

Published On: October 19, 2020 03:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Oct 19: The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.

New Zealand’s Ardern credits virus response for election win

Published On: October 18, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

AUCKLAND, Oct 18: A day after winning a second term in a landside victory, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday she sees the election result as an endorsement of her government’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus and reboot the economy.

UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections

Published On: October 18, 2020 08:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran, Oct 18: A decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks and fighter jets expired Sunday as planned under its nuclear deal with world powers, despite objections from the United States.

Suspect in teacher’s beheading in France was Chechen teen

Published On: October 17, 2020 09:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, Oct 17: A suspect shot dead by police after the gruesome beheading of a history teacher in an attack near Paris was an 18-year-old Moscow-born Chechen refugee, officials said Saturday.

Jewish family’s painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returned

Published On: October 16, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press

A painting of two young, 19th-century skaters that was looted by Nazis from a Jewish family in 1933 and recently discovered at a small museum in upstate New York was returned Thursday after 87 years.

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

Published On: October 16, 2020 04:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press

When #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke thinks about the group’s future as the world celebrates its anniversary, her vision is clear. It predates the moment that most people know — when the #MeToo hashtag went viral three years ago on Oct. 15, 2017, sparking a global conversation about sexual harassment and assault.

Smog returns to Indian capital as agriculture fires start

Published On: October 16, 2020 01:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Oct 16: The Indian capital’s air quality levels plunged to “very poor” on Friday and a smoggy haze settled over the city, days after the state government initiated stricter measures to fight chronic air pollution.

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.