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US President Donald Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
Published On: October 6, 2020 11:01 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Oct 6: President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
Unemployment marches higher in Europe amid pandemic
Published On: October 1, 2020 03:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct 1: Unemployment rose for a fifth straight month in Europe in August amid concern that extensive government support programs won’t be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions afloat forever.
Indian court acquits all accused in razing of Babri mosque
Published On: September 30, 2020 02:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LUCKNOW, India, Sept 30: The four party leaders were accused of making inflammatory speeches that incited tens of thousands of their followers who had camped out in Ayodhya ahead of the attack on the mosque.
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024
Published On: September 29, 2020 03:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept 29: A top official in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2024.
US, Australia, India ministers to meet in Japan next week
Published On: September 29, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
TOKYO, Sept 29: Top diplomats from the U.S., Australia and India plan to gather in Tokyo next week to discuss their common regional concerns, such as China’s increasingly assertive actions, in the first face-to-face ministerial meetings Japan will host since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million
Published On: September 29, 2020 10:02 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Sept 29: The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 1 million, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Trump ex-campaign boss hospitalized amid threat to harm self
Published On: September 28, 2020 07:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept 28: President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale has been hospitalized after he threatened to harm himself, according to Florida police and campaign officials.
If virus doesn’t kill us, climate change will
Published On: September 27, 2020 09:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27: In a year of cataclysm, some world leaders at this week’s annual United Nations meeting are taking the long view, warning: If COVID-19 doesn’t kill us, climate change will.
Ukraine plane crash death toll rises to 26, with 1 survivor
Published On: September 26, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MOSCOW, Sept 26: Searchers combing the area where a Ukrainian military aircraft crashed found two more bodies Saturday, bringing the death toll to 26. One person survived.
New cases in India stay below 90K for 5th day
Published On: September 25, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Sept 25: India has reported another 86,052 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, a declining trend with recoveries exceeding daily infections this week.
China lifts pandemic bar on entry by foreigners
Published On: September 24, 2020 03:07 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, Sept 24: Chinese officials say foreigners holding certain types of visas and residence permits will be permitted to return to China as the threat of the new coronavirus continues to recede.
How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?
Published On: September 24, 2020 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what’s making you miserable.
Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hunger
Published On: September 20, 2020 02:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra — a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win.
‘The Batman’ resumes UK production after positive COVID case
Published On: September 18, 2020 04:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press
The U.K. production of “The Batman” is starting up again after being shut down earlier this month when an individual tested positive for COVID-19.
Global virus cases top 30 million, tally shows
Published On: September 18, 2020 03:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Sept 18: Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have topped 30 million worldwide, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.
‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris arrested on child porn charges
Published On: September 18, 2020 03:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” was arrested Thursday and charged with producing child pornography, three days after twin boys filed a lawsuit alleging he sent them sexually explicit photos of himself and cornered one of them in a bathroom and begged for oral sex.
Australia pays $3.7 M to help news agency though pandemic
Published On: September 18, 2020 01:47 PM NPT By: Associated Press
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept 18: The Australian government on Friday announced a 5 million Australian dollars ($3.7 million) grant to the national news agency as part of pandemic-related assistance to regional journalism.
Emmys, live and virtual: ‘What could possibly go wrong?’
Published On: September 18, 2020 01:02 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel and an alpaca sharing the spotlight. Winners accepting at home in designer pajamas or maybe yoga pants. More than 100 chances for a balky internet connection to bring Sunday’s ceremony to a crashing halt.
‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom dead at 77
Published On: September 18, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Winston Groom, the writer whose novel “Forrest Gump” was made into a six-Oscar winning 1994 movie that became a soaring pop cultural phenomenon, has died at age 77.
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACMs
Published On: September 17, 2020 12:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
In surprise twist that fit an unexpected year of firsts, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the first time the top prize has been split between two artists.
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