India’s virus cases cross 10 million as new infections dip
Author: By ASHOK SHARMA | AP ID: 1608361306705487500 Sat, 2020-12-19 06:57 NEW DELHI: India’s confirmed coronavirus cases have crossed 10 million with new infections...
US to halt work at two consulates in Russia after COVID-19 drawdown
Author: Reuters ID: 1608365059925583600 Sat, 2020-12-19 07:46 MOSCOW: The United States is halting work at two consulates in Russia, the State Department said, citing...
China to begin COVID-19 inoculations for front-line workers
Author: Associated Press ID: 1608364089035555400 Sat, 2020-12-19 05:08 BEIJING: China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control,...
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Author: Sat, 2020-12-19 05:58 NEW YORK: This year, International Migrants Day has a special poignancy to it. The millions who were forced by conflict...
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Suicide bomb attack targeting Somalia prime minister’s visit kills at least 15
Author: Reuters ID: 1608320564451709100 Fri, 2020-12-18 23:21 MOGADISHU: A suicide bomber attacked a stadium in Somalia’s central city of Galkayo Friday, killing 15 people...
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