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AP Explains: What's Behind The Turkey-Greece Saber Rattling
Greek and Turkish warships are testing each others naval prowess while political leaders in Athens and Ankara probe each others resolve over a search for hydrocarbon reserves in east Mediterranean waters that each nation claims.
South Korea Doctors' Strike Escalates, Seoul Imposes Unprecedented Coronavirus Rules
The South Korean government ramped up efforts to end a strike by thousands of the country's doctors on Friday, as Seoul took the unprecedented step of restricting eateries in the capital in a bid to blunt a surge in coronavirus cases.
Taiwan's Mediatek Pushes For Permission To Supply Huawei After U.S. Curbs
Taiwanese chip designer Mediatek Inc said on Friday it had applied to the U.S. government for permission to continue supplying China's Huawei after new U.S. curbs take effect in midSeptember amid rising ChinaU.S. tensions.
Taiwan's Tsai Emphasizes Defense Amid Growing China Threat
Amid rising threats from China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ingwen on Friday said the selfgoverning island was determined to strengthen its defenses.
Distressed Funds Eye European Companies As Virus Support Schemes Ease
Funds which buy debt companies are no longer able to repay are getting ready to deploy their large cash piles in Europe, betting the easing of widespread government economic support schemes will lead to a pickup in corporate restructurings.
Where State Is Weak, Mali Militants Broker Talks Between Rival Clans
A few weeks before military officers overthrew Mali's government in a bloodless coup, a series of meetings in the remote centre of the country underscored how much the state's grip on power had loosened.
Newsmaker: Japan's Shinzo Abe Sought To Revive Economy, Fulfil Conservative Agenda
Japan's Shinzo Abe swept back for a rare second stint as prime minister in 2012 pledging to revive a stagnant economy, loosen the limits of a postWorld War Two pacifist constitution and restore traditional values.
Sara Ali Khan Looks Gorgeous in Metallic Silver Dress, See Pics from Her Shoot
Sara Ali Khan has recently begun shooting work after a break of over three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'I Have A Dream': New March On Washington To Mark Fraught Anniversary Of King's Speech
Tens of thousands of people were expected to march in Washington, D.C. on Friday to denounce racism, protest police brutality and commemorate the anniversary of the march in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his "I Have a Dream" sp...
US Will 'Crush' Pandemic with Covid-19 Vaccine by Year End, Says Donald Trump
"We are marshaling America's scientific genius to produce a vaccine in record time. We will have a safe and effective vaccine this year and together we will crush the virus,” Trump said, adding that three coronavirus vaccines will be ready for production...
YRF Museum in the Works as Part of Banner's 50-year Gala
The 50-year celebration of Yash Raj Films will kickstart on the 88th birth anniversary of late filmmaker Yash Chopra, on September 27.
SC Verdict on UGC Guidelines LIVE Updates: Final Year University Exams to be Held by Sept 30, Rules Top Court
SC Decision on UGC Guidelines LIVE Updates: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the University Grants Commission's (UGC) July 6 circular, directing varsities to conduct final year exams by September 30. The UGC circular had mandated universities to conduct...
U.S. Seeks To Seize 280 Cryptocurrency Accounts Tied To North Korean Hacks
The U.S. government sought on Thursday to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts it said were used by North Korean hackers who stole millions of dollars of cryptocurrency from two virtual exchanges, and used Chinese traders to launder their funds.
Priyanka Chopra's Sunkissed Selfies Have Nick Jonas' Heart
Priyanka Chopra shared a couple of selfies from her time at work. Here's how Nick Jonas reacted to them on social media.
AP FACT CHECK: BLM Takes A Distorted Hit At GOP Convention
The Republican National Convention's final night heard Black Lives Matter falsely accused of cocoordinating violent protests, and President Donald Trump's record distorted on multiple fronts.
Mammal-like Triassic Creature Beat Polar Winters By Hibernating
The tusks of a stoutly built planteating mammal relative that inhabited Antarctica 250 million years ago are providing the oldestknown evidence that animals resorted to hibernationlike states to get through lean times such as polar winters.