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As World Bank Faces Scrutiny, U.N. Chief Warns Lenders Over Fossil Fuels
United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres on Monday urged development banks to stop backing fossil fuel projects, after a report found the World Bank had invested $12 billion in the sector since the 2015 Paris Agreement to combat climate change.
With Bolivian Hospitals Filled With COVID-19, Moms Choose Home Birthing
Irma Arancibia decided she would give birth to her seventh child at home, part of a trend in the Andean country where soontobemothers are avoiding hospitals filled beyond capacity with COVID19 patients.
White House Moves Forward On Three Arms Sales To Taiwan: Sources
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, three sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Tuberville Dealings Include Failed Hedge Fund, Charity
Tommy Tubervilles quest for a seat in the U.S. Senate is powered by the reputation he gained as Auburn Universitys football coach, where he led the team to an undefeated season.
Biden Makes Big Push In Ohio, Once Seen As Long Shot For Him
Joe Biden campaigned Monday in Ohio, attempting to expand the battleground map and keep President Donald Trump on the defensive in a state thought to be out of reach for Democrats after Trump's wide margin of victory there four years ago.
'Final Resort': BJP Leader Threatens to Retaliate if Party Leaders are Attacked by TMC
The immediate trigger of the comment was the alleged attack on Murshidabad district BJP leaders Sudipto Chatterjee and Tapas Ghosh.
Mumbai Goes Power-less; Trains Stuck On Tracks, WFH Staff Hit
A rare citywide power outage paralysed Mumbai on Monday, halting suburban train services, trapping people in lifts and disrupting work from home adopted by millions during the ongoing pandemic. Power supply was restored in a bulk of localities in the city...
'It's Not an Option': WHO Says Letting Virus 'Run Free' for Herd Immunity Unethical and Unscientific
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus cautioned against calls in some countries to let Covid-19 run its course until enough people develop the immunity needed to naturally halt its spread.
Fresh Stimulus to Boost Domestic Demand, Push Economic Activity: Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman
The timing of the stimulus is perfect coming just ahead of the festival season when the green shoots of recovery are becoming stronger, Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar said.
Bollywood Drugs Case: Accused Kshitij Prasad Moves Court for Bail
Kshitij Prasad, former executive producer of Dharmatic Entertainment arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with the drugs case related to the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, on Monday approached a special court for bail.
Human Rights Body Fears 'Paralysis' Of Polish Ombudsman
A leading international human rights body expressed concern Monday about a risk of paralysis in the institution of the human rights commissioner, or ombudsman, in Poland.
BPCL Plans to Raise Engine Oil Market Share to 13-14% by March
The second-largest national oil marketer is also expecting to increase its rural volumes to 60 per cent and above by the end of this fiscal, from 45-50 per cent now.
Govt Bought Nearly 43 Lakh Tonne Kharif Paddy at MSP in Last 16 Days: Food Ministry
Paddy procurement commenced in Punjab and Haryana from September 26 due to early arrival of the crop, while in other states it began from October 1.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to Star in Umesh Shukla's Next Production
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been roped in as the lead actor of an undisclosed project, to be backed by filmmaker Umesh Shukla.
Vision 2020: How Soon Will We Know The US Election Outcome?
How soon will we know the results of the U.S. election?
Torlonia Collection Of Ancient Marbles Displayed In Rome
One of the most important private collections of ancient Greek and Roman marble sculptures is going on display in Rome as part of the Eternal Citys 150th anniversary celebrations.