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AP Interview: Israeli Virus Czar Fights Outbreak, Politics
When Dr. Ronni Gamzu, one of Israels leading public health experts, was named the country's coronavirus czar in midJuly, he was hailed as Israel's best hope for halting a fastgrowing number of cases.
Sharma Lies Tied 52nd After 2-over 72, Bhullar 5-over At Irish Open
India's Shubhankar Sharma dropped four bogeys in seven holes on the back nine to finish with a modest 2-over 72 at the DDF Irish Open here. Going through a rough patch, Sharma had birdies on second, fourth and seventh but also dropped shots on third an...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Feeling Tired or Exhaustion Can Be a Sign
If you a vegetarian and doesn’t eat any animal products like meat, milk, cheese or eggs and dairy products, then you are likely to have vitamin B12 deficiency in your body.
BPCL Sale May Be Delayed To Next Fiscal Year, Worsening Federal Deficit Woes - Sources
India's efforts to privatise refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. could spill over into the next fiscal year, according to a government document and sources, hurting New Delhi's efforts to rein in a ballooning fiscal deficit.
Criminal Trial Resumes In Arkema Chemical Fire As Judge Rejects Dismissal
A criminal case against the U.S. arm of a French chemical maker accused of releasing pollution that injured 21 people resumed on Thursday under a cloud as a judge ruled out a motion to dismiss the case.
Cancer Patient Dies in Mumbai Waiting for Ambulance as City Drowns After Heavy Rainfall
The deceased, Ram Avatar Baitha, arrived in Mumbai for his stage 4 cancer treatment with his son and wife in December last year. He was taking chemotherapy sessions at the Tata Memorial Centre.
Cuomo Says New York To Review Any COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized By Federal Government
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said the state will carry out its own review of coronavirus vaccines authorized or approved by the federal government due to concerns of politicization of the approval process.
Brazil To Join COVAX Vaccine Facility, Earmarks $454 Million
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will issue decrees laying the legal groundwork for Brazil to join the global COVID19 vaccine partnership known as COVAX and earmarking 2.5 billion reais ($453.8 million) for securing vaccines through the facility, his of...
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 7 Million As Midwest Outbreak Flares Up
The number of novel coronavirus cases in the United States topped 7 million on Thursday more than 20% of the world's total as Midwest states reported spikes in COVID19 infections in September, according to a Reuters tally.
U.S. To Provide $720 Million Syria Aid; $108 Million For South Sudan
The United States said on Thursday it would provide more than $720 million (565.24 million pounds) in humanitarian assistance for the response to the crisis in Syria and nearly $108 million (84.79 million pounds) for South Sudan.
U.N. Aviation Agency ICAO Advises Pakistan To Suspend Issuance Of New Pilot Licenses
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has advised Pakistan to undertake "immediate corrective actions" and suspend the issuance of any new pilot licenses in the wake of a scandal over falsified licenses, according to an official and a docum...
Minnesota Candidate's Death Triggers Special House Election
A Minnesota congressional race won't be decided in November after one of the candidates died, triggering a provision in state law that it be pushed to a special election in February, the secretary of state said.
San Francisco Sues 28 Alleged Dealers To Stop Flow Of Drugs
San Francisco sued 28 alleged drug dealers who frequent a downtown neighborhood where broad daylight drug dealing and drug use is common in an effort to clean up the area that has seen the city's largest number of overdose deaths, authorities announced Th...
Democrats To Redraft Virus Relief In Bid To Jump-start Talks
House Democrats are going back to the drawing board on a huge COVID19 relief bill, paring back the measure in an attempt to jumpstart negotiations with the Trump administration.
AAP Claims SDMC Hasn't Paid Rs 2,137cr To NDMC, Seeks Delhi BJP Chief's Intervention
The AAP on Thursday claimed that the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has not paid Rs 2,137 crore to the city's north municipal corporation and sought the intervention of Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta in the matter. The Delhi BJP, in its response,...
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