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Justice Department schedules 2 additional federal executions
The Justice Department scheduled two additional federal executions on Friday, an announcement that comes weeks after it fought off lastminute legal challenges and successfully resumed federal executions following a 17year pause.
Supreme Court won't halt challenged border wall projects
The Supreme Court declined by a 54 vote Friday to halt the Trump administration's construction of portions of the border wall with Mexico following a recent lower court ruling that the administration improperly diverted money to the project.
US hits China anew for rights abuses in western Xinjiang
The Trump administration took new aim at China on Friday by imposing sanctions on a major paramilitary organization in the countrys western Xinjiang region and its commander for alleged human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities.
Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising
When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in?
Nigeria Striker Victor Osimhen Transfers from Lille to Napoli for Reported 50 Million Euros
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is coming off a season in which he scored 18 goals in 38 matches across all competitions for Lille.
Facebook brings official music videos to users' feed
Facebook Inc said on Friday that its users in the United States would be able to view and share official music videos on its platform, in a move to better compete with Alphabet Inc's video platform YouTube.
If United, Why Congress MLAs Shifted to Jaisalmer, Asks BJP Rajasthan Chief Satish Poonia
His statement came after the state Congress, fearing 'horse-trading' ahead of the assembly session, shifted its MLAs to Jaisalmer from Jaipur where they had been staying at a hotel for over a fortnight.
Chinese discounts hit record as pandemic hammers physical demand
Chinese gold dealers were forced to offer the steepestever discounts this week as physical demand plunged, while the Indian market flipped to a premium again.
Shakuntala Devi Movie Review: A Rushed Family Drama Saved by Vidya Balan
In Shakuntala Devi, Vidya Balan steals the limelight as a mathematics wizard. She is charming and vibrant, and holds the narrative together.
Israel's 'Bibi generation' starts to turn on Netanyahu over economy and COVID-19
For two months, many Israeli television viewers watched nightly as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued warnings and updates about the novel coronavirus and imposed lockdowns.
Arrest warrants issued for six Hong Kong democracy activists - CCTV
Chinese state television said on Friday Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants for six prodemocracy activists who fled the territory and are suspected of violating sweeping national security legislation that came into effect a month ago.
Air India Announces 12 Additional Flights to Canada From August 18 to 30, Bookings Now Open
As India is set to begin the fifth phase of the Vande Bharat Mission, more bilateral air bubbles are expected to be announced with more countries.
Muslims Perform Eid Prayers, Socially Distanced and Masked
Masked and socially distanced to fight the coronavirus, Muslims around the world held prayers on Friday to mark the festival of Eid alAdha, with mosques at reduced capacity and some praying in the open air.
OPEC July oil output surges as Gulf voluntary cuts end - survey
OPEC oil output has risen by over 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in July as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf members ended their voluntary extra supply curbs on top of an OPECled deal, and other members made limited progress on compliance.
Philips denies profiteering on ventilators
Dutch healthcare equipment company Philips did not raise the price of its ventilators to maximise profit from sales during the coronavirus crisis, it said on Friday in response to a U.S. Congress report.
'Payment sent' - travel giant CWT pays $4.5 million ransom to cyber criminals
U.S. travel management firm CWT paid $4.5 million this week to hackers who stole reams of sensitive corporate files and said they had knocked 30,000 computers offline, according to a record of the ransom negotiations seen by Reuters.