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Coronavirus vaccine developer CureVac shares surge in U.S. debut
Shares of German biotechnology firm CureVac BV nearly tripled in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, marking the first stock market debut of a company developing a potential vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus.
Under Shadow of Coronavirus, PM to Address Nation from Red Fort for 7th Consecutive Time
Modi will unfurl the Tricolour and deliver the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument.
France pays homage to six French aid workers killed in Niger
Prime Minister Jean Castex paid homage on Friday to six French aid workers killed last week in Niger, saying they were likely victims of the same kind of hate behind the 2015 terror attack on a French music hall.
Man Arrested for Killing Female Friend with Brick after Argument over Marriage
The man and the woman, both from the same locality at a village here, were in a relationship for the last three years, Superintendent of Police (rural) Neeraj Kumar Jadaun said.
Coronavirus vaccine developer CureVac shares surge 175% in Nasdaq debut
Shares of German biotechnology firm CureVac BV nearly tripled in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, marking the first stock market debut of a company developing a potential vaccine to combat the coronavirus.
Seven 'Corona Warriors' to be Special Invitees at Delhi Govt's Independence Day Event
According to the government, "corona warriors" working in the fields of administrative, medical, nursing, police, civil defense, and sanitation are serving the infected people by risking their lives.
Vaccine makers including Moderna must hit U.S. timing goals for full payments
The United States is tying payments for COVID19 vaccines to timing milestones for production and approval, according to public documents and a Trump administration official, putting pressure on drugmakers including Moderna Inc to meet ambitious targets.
Minneapolis mayor proposes keeping vacant 100 police jobs
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Friday announced plans to hold open 100 police officer positions next year as part of a hiring freeze to help manage a 2021 budget and as activists are clamoring to shift money away from traditional policing.
Wall Street retreats as retail sales growth slows
The S&P 500 slipped further away from record levels on Friday as domestic retail sales growth slowed in July, adding to worries about a wobbly postpandemic economic recovery in the absence of a new U.S. fiscal stimulus bill.
Putin proposes seven-way online summit to avoid 'confrontation' over Iran - Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday proposed holding a sevenway online summit of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council together with Germany and Iran, to outline steps aimed at avoiding a confrontation over the Iran arms embargo.
Factbox: Strait of Hormuz - the world's most important oil artery
The U.S. military on Wednesday said Iranian forces briefly boarded a Liberianflagged oil near the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in the world's busiest oil waterway.
Thailand commutes death sentences in killings of UK tourists
Two migrant workers from Myanmar convicted in the 2014 killings of two young British tourists on a Thai holiday island have had their death sentences reduced to life imprisonment.
Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips.
President Donald Trump is looking to counter next week's Democratic National Convention with travel to several swing states including Wisconsin, which was to have hosted the Democratic gathering.
Next Few Months Critical in Bid to Revive Country's Economy, Says Niti Aayog VC
The Niti Aayog Vice Chairman noted that a global economic contraction is on the cards, the magnitude of which is undergoing constant revision.
India to Take Equal, Proportional Measures if Other Countries Impose Trade Barriers, Says Piyush Goyal
He also said that if some countries continue exporting low-quality goods or dumping products or routing exports through India's free trade agreement (FTA) partners, India would take actions.
Widespread Rains Lash Gujarat, More Likely; 13 NDRF Teams Deployed
At least 225 roads, including 12 state highways, were closed following a heavy spell of rains in many parts of the state in the last two days, the Gujarat government said in a statement on Friday.
