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Chief of Ram Janmabhoomi Body Undergoes Dialysis, Condition Critical but Under Control, Say Doctors
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das underwent another dialysis on Wednesday as his kidneys aren’t functioning properly due to lack of urination. Doctors said his health condition is serious but currently under control.
'Emily In Paris' Renewed for Second Season
Netflix series Emily in Paris starring Lily Collins in the titular role, will return for season two, it has been announced.
Henry Golding's 'The Tiger Apprentice' Adds Leah Lewis
Actor Leah Lewis, known for starring in Netflix's "Half Of It", has joined the voice cast of The Tiger's Apprentice, the adaptation of the best-selling children's book from Paramount Animation. The actor joins Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Sandra Oh...
Mercedes-Benz Berlin Plant Boss To Join Tesla, Union Says
The head of the Berlin engine plant run by MercedesBenz has defected to rival Tesla , German union IG Metall said on Wednesday, calling on employees to protest over his departure.
Stockholm Rushes To Stem Nursing Home COVID Surge With Visit Ban, Quick Tests
Stockholm scrambled on Wednesday to curb COVID19 infections at its nursing homes, reimposing a ban on visits and piloting rapidresult coronavirus testing of staff.
London Police: Car Crashes Into Police Station, No Injuries
London police say a car has crashed into a police station in north London, but no injuries have been reported.
COVID-19: South African President Extends State Of Emergency, But Eases Lockdown Restrictions
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the state of emergency in the country by a month to 15 December amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but has eased restrictions amid attempts to resuscitate the economy. Travel from all countries will now be pe...
COVID-19 Surges Nationwide; Texas Tops 1 Million Cases
Texas on Wednesday became the first state with more than 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, and California closed in on that mark as a surge of infections engulfs the country from coast to coast.
Nasdaq Jumps As Wall St Pivots Back To Tech, Oil Ends Off Highs
Tech led the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq higher and crude prices extended their rally on Wednesday, as hopes of potential COVID19 were tempered by spiking coronavirus infections and the looming threat of new lockdowns.
FIFA: VP Clarke Has To Decide On Quitting Over Controversy
FIFA said it was right for Greg Clarke to resign as English Football Association chairman over discriminatory comments and should decide whether he will also resign as a vice president of the world governing body.
US' Georgia Announces Hand Recount Of Votes
The US state of Georgia on Wednesday announced a hand recount of votes as President-elect Joe Biden has a narrow lead of over 14,000 over President Donald Trump. With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's secretary of state Bra...
Payments Group Nexi Extends $8 Billion Nets Merger Talks
Italy's biggest payments group Nexi has extended its exclusive merger talks with Nordic rival Nets to Nov. 16, it said on Wednesday as it reported strongerthanexpected thirdquarter earnings.
Iran Finishes Moving First Batch Of Advanced Centrifuges Underground
Iran has finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges from an aboveground plant at its main uranium enrichment site to an underground one in a fresh breach of its nuclear deal with big powers, a U.N. atomic watchdog report showed on Wednesday.
Canary Islands Hotels Ask Spain, EU To Act On Migrant Crisis
Canary Islands hoteliers called for action to tackle a resurgent migrant crisis by the Spanish government and the European Union, saying on Wednesday that they could not allocate more rooms to house people who arrive on rickety boats.
Brent Touches $45a Barrel On Vaccine Hopes And U.S. Crude Drawdown
Global oil benchmark Brent rose on Wednesday, briefly touching a more than twomonth high above $45 a barrel, as hopes of an effective COVID19 vaccine boosted demand expectations and an industry report showed U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected.
Victory Margins Ranging from 12 to 50,000 Votes: Roller Coaster Ride for Parties & Candidates in Bihar
The victory margin of as many as seven candidates was below 500 votes, while four seats had nominees who won by less than 1,000 votes. Of the 243 seat, barely four constituencies had winners with a victory margin of over 50,000 votes