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Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising
When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in?
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.
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.
Slovakia reports first COVID-19 death since mid-May
Slovakia reported on Friday its first coronavirus death since the middle of May, bringing its toll to 29, one of the lowest in Europe.
Northern Ireland launches UK's first COVID-19 tracker app
Northern Ireland on Friday launched the United Kingdom's first COVID19 tracing app, and the first one that can also trace users in another country, Ireland, who have been in contact with someone suffering from the disease.
Children Younger Than Five Carry Major Amounts of Coronavirus, Small Study Finds
Data on children as sources of coronavirus spread are sparse, and early reports did not find strong evidence of children as major contributors to the deadly virus that has killed 6,69,632 people globally.
Trump says he'll help with funeral costs for slain soldier
President Donald Trump met Thursday with the family of a soldier who investigators say was slain on the Texas Army base where she was stationed, saying it is a terrible story and that he would help with funeral expenses.
F1's pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years
The pandemicenforced break from Formula One could prolong Lewis Hamilton's career.
Iraq: Since October, 560 protesters, police died in rallies
Iraqs government said Thursday that since last October when antigovernment protests erupted in the country, a total of 560 protesters and members of the security forces have been killed in the violence.
Iraq: Since October, 560 protesters, police died in rallies
Iraqs government said Thursday that since last October when antigovernment protests erupted in the country, a total of 560 protesters and members of the security forces have been killed in the violence.
Russia hands U.S. student long jail term on police assault charge
A Russian court sentenced a U.S. student to nine years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of endangering the lives of two police officers who detained him after a party in Moscow.
2020's Final Mars Mission, Featuring NASA's Most Elaborate Life-hunting Rover, Poised for Blastoff from Florida
The rover Perseverance will follow China’s rover-orbiter combo and a United Arab Emirates orbiter, both launched last week. It will take the spacecraft seven months to reach Mars after traveling 300 million miles.
