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Lebanese government quits amid fury over Beirut blast
Lebanon's prime minister announced his government's resignation on Monday, saying a huge explosion that devastated Beirut and triggered public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.
Unprecedented open criticism of king aired at Thai protest
Student leaders in Thailand delivered an unprecedented challenge to the countrys constitutional monarchy on Monday, strongly criticizing the king and demanding changes to lessen what they believe is its antidemocratic nature.
Trump insists grand jury subpoena for tax records is overbroad
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday insisted in court papers that a grand jury subpoena for his tax returns was overbroad and issued in bad faith.
Pranab Mukherjee, Covid-19 Positive, on Ventilator Support after Surgery to Remove Clot in Brain
The former President underwent emergency surgery at the Army's Research and Referral R&R Hospital in Delhi.
Havana, the 'Paris of the Caribbean,' gets its own Eiffel Tower
Havana was once dubbed the 'Paris of the Caribbean' for its beautiful architecture, vibrant arts scene, and flourishing nightlife. Now it even has its own Eiffel Tower.
US passenger train company drops Virgin as partner
The partnership between Richard Branson's Virgin Group and the private Florida passenger train service Brightline has ended with a whimper, less than two years after it was celebrated with Branson's typical pizzazz.
Afghan President Signs off on Taliban Prisoner Release, Peace Talks Expected Within Days
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday signed a decree to release a final batch of "hardcore" Taliban prisoners demanded by the militants, sources told Reuters, paving the way for longawaited peace talks to begin in Qatar.
There're Different Evolutions to My Character in Wonder Woman 1984, Says 'Cheetah' Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig, who will be playing the super powerful villain Cheetah in 'Wonder Woman 1984' said that her role will go through different stages of evolution.
20,000 paper birds help fund COVID-19 units at Belgium hospital
A flock of 20,000 multicoloured origami birds has been installed in a cathedral in Brussels, Belgium, as part of a fundraising artwork that has paid for two COVID19 units at a local hospital.
McDonald's sues former CEO Stephen Easterbrook
McDonald's Corp filed a lawsuit against former chief executive officer Stephen Easterbrook to recover compensation benefits after an internal investigation showed that he had sexual relationships with multiple employees, violating company policy, it said...
Have Critical Data on Your Phone? US Security Agency Suggests Steps to Prevent Tracking
USA's National Security Agency (NSA) has chalked out 13 key steps that users can undertake in a bid to protect your location data to an extent.
CCTVs in All Police Stations: SC Wants Compliance Report from Centre, Seeks Attorney General's Assistance
Recalling the court’s orders passed in 2018, the court asked the Central government to file a detailed affidavit in this regard by September 7 so that the status of the compliance could be known.
Jadon Sancho Off to Borussia Dortmund's Pre-season Camp amid Manchester United Transfer Speculation
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho left with his team for a preseason training camp in Switzerland on Monday amid ongoing speculation of a possible transfer to the English Premier League.
Gold eases as dollar extends rally; U.S.-China ties in focus
Gold prices edged lower on Monday and retreated sharply from a record peak in the last session, as the dollar made further gains with investors keeping a cautious eye on the U.S.China spat ahead of key trade talks on Aug. 15.
Accused of Overthrowing 1989 Islamist-backed Govt, Trial of Sudan's Bashir Delayed
Bashir stayed in power for 30 years before being overthrown on April 11, 2019 after several months of unprecedented, youth-led street demonstrations.
Centre Planning Rs 10,000 Crore Transshipment Port at Great Nicobar Island: PM Modi
The transshipment port would enable big ships to anchor and raise India's share in maritime trade as well as create new job opportunities, he said.