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Jakob Van Zyl, Key Jet Propulsion Laboratory Engineer, Dies
Jakob van Zyl, an engineer who held crucial positions at NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory and was involved in numerous space exploration missions over decades, has died. He was 63.
Senior Chinese Diplomat Wang Yi Casts Doubt On Coronavirus Originating In China
The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Thursday it was unclear whether the corona virus had first originated in China, casting doubt on the views of health experts and foreign governments.
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Thursday
The S&P 500 ticked further into record territory on Thursday after the Federal Reserve made a major overhaul to its strategy, one that could keep interest rates low for longer.
Closing Prices For Crude Oil, Gold And Other Commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell 35 cents to $43.04 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for October delivery fell 55 cents to $45.09 a barrel.
Symptoms of 'Donald Trump's America': Biden Blames US President for Coronavirus Crisis, Racial Strife
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's comments come as Trump prepares to unleash a blistering attack on Biden, who served two terms as vice president under Trump’s Democratic predecessor, Obama Barack.
Business Events Scheduled For The Coming Week
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week.
Number of Entry Points to Delhi Metro Stations to be Heavily Curtailed Whenever it Reopens
However, the arrangement is only in planning phase as of now and the entry points figures could be revised before the resumption of services, whenever that happens, officials said.
Apex Gurdwara Body SGPC Acts Against Officials Over Missing Copies of Guru Granth Sahib
The SGPC Committee took the drastic action on directions of the Akal Takht following the disclosure three days ago that 328 ‘saroopas' (copies) of the holy book were missing.
Hurricane Laura Further Strains FEMA In Disaster-filled Year
As it cut a destructive path through Louisiana and surrounding states, Hurricane Laura was also testing an alreadystretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year.
Most Of Germany Imposes $59 Fine For Mask-wearing Breaches
Most of Germany will impose a minimum fine of 50 euros ($59) for breaching maskwearing rules as coronavirus infections rise again, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday after a virtual meeting with the country's state governors.
Probe into Secretariat Fire Has Begun, Says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Targeting the Left government over the incident, the opposition Congress and BJP said they suspected a "sabotage"to "destroy important files" pertaining to the gold smuggling case.
As U.S. Faces Coronavirus Crisis And Police Protests, Trump To Attack Biden
President Donald Trump was set to launch an attack on Democratic rival Joe Biden on the Republican National Convention's final night on Thursday, as the United States struggles to address the coronavirus pandemic and a wave of antiracism protests.
World Bank Halts Country Business Climate Rankings To Probe Data Irregularities
The World Bank said on Thursday it was pausing publication of its "Doing Business" report to probe data collection irregularities in the closely watched annual ranking of countries' business and investment climates.
Peace Talks Between Afghan Officials, Taliban To Start In September - Afghan Officials
Peace talks between warring Afghan sides will begin in early September said the country's top peace negotiator on Thursday in Kabul, a crucial diplomatic process needed to end about two decades of war in Afghanistan.
States Assure Centre of Utilising Rs 1 Lakh Cr Agri Infra Fund for Farmers' Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister held a detailed discussion with chief ministers and state agriculture ministers on recent agriculture market reforms and the new Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
Record Floods Cause Deaths And Widespread Damage In Sudan
Flood waters in Sudan have reached the highest levels on record, killing dozens of people, destroying thousands of homes and encroaching on some neighbourhoods of the capital Khartoum.