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Oil Prices Slip In Cautious Trade Ahead Of OPEC+ Meet
Crude oil prices fell on Monday, amid investor jitters ahead of a meeting of producer group OPEC+ to decide whether to extend large output cuts to balance global markets, but vaccine hopes helped keep them on track to rise more than a fifth in November.
Oman Sends Condolences To Iran After Scientist Killing
The foreign minister of the Gulf state of Oman expressed his condolences to Iran's foreign minister by phone over the killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist on Friday, Oman state television said on Sunday.
All Blacks' Win Over Pumas Eases Pressure On Head Coach
The exacting standard to which New Zealand rugby fans hold All Blacks coaches is evident again at the end of a turbulent 2020 season in which the national team played only six test matches.
Ethiopian Forces Will Take Tigrayan Capital In Coming Days, Military Says
Ethiopian forces will take control of the Tigray region's capital Mekelle in coming days, the military said late on Friday, a day after the Prime Minister announced the "final phase" of an offensive in the region.
Italy Loosens COVID Restrictions In Five Regions, Including Lombardy
The Italian government will ease antiCOVID restrictions in five regions from Sunday, including in the country's richest and most populous region Lombardy, the Health Ministry said.
In New Blow To Trump, U.S. Court Rejects Pennsylvania Election Case
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected an attempt by U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign to block Presidentelect Joe Biden from being declared the winner of Pennsylvania, dealing another significant setback to Trump's bid to overturn the Nov. 3 ele...
Beijing Maintain Perfect Record To Advance In Asian Champions League
Beijing Guoan brushed aside Melbourne Victory on Friday as they handed the Australians a 20 defeat to confirm their place in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League while South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai also moved to the verge qualifying for the competition...
New Zealand Beats West Indies By 5 Wickets In 1st T20
A savage spell of fast bowling from Lockie Ferguson and an unbeaten 48 from Jimmy Neesham propelled New Zealand to a fivewicket win over the West Indies in the seriesopening Twenty20 international on Friday.
COVID-19 Infections In Germany Surpass One Million
The number of COVID19 infections in Germany surpassed the one million mark and the daily death toll hit a record of 426, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday.
New Zealand Wins Toss, Bowls In 1st T20 Against West Indies
New Zealand won the toss and fielded Friday in the seriesopening Twenty20 international against the West Indies.
Russia Should Look Again At Terms Of ISS Participation: Space Industry Official
Russia should consider revising the terms of its participation in the International Space Station, a Russian space industry executive said on Thursday, because it wants to focus on forming its own orbiting outpost after 2024.
Burkina Faso President Kabore Secures Re-election, Preliminary Results Show
Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has won reelection by a comfortable margin, preliminary results showed on Thursday, after an election marred by insecurity that prevented swathes of the West African country from voting.
Thailand To Sign Vaccine Agreement With Oxford-AstraZeneca - PM
Thailand is set to sign a purchase agreement for AstraZeneca's potential COVID19 vaccine this week, its prime minister said on Thursday, in the country's first coronavirus vaccine procurement deal.
Mobile Hospital For Injured Australian Wildlife Hits The Road
A mobile hospital for injured wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos began a journey on Thursday to its new base in Byron Bay, on Australia's east coast.
Turkish Court Issues Life Sentences In Trial Of 2016 Coup Leaders
A Turkish court handed down dozens of life sentences on Thursday for some of the nearly 500 defendants, including army commanders and pilots, accused of leading a 2016 coup attempt from an air base near the capital Ankara.
Biden Urges Americans To Be Safe Amid Pandemic; Trump Pardons Ex-aide
Presidentelect Joe Biden on Wednesday pleaded with Americans to take steps to remain safe over the Thanksgiving holiday as COVID19 cases soar, while President Donald Trump pardoned a former aide who had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.