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WHO Says Important to Use Dexamethasone Only for Serious Coronavirus Cases
The head of the World Health Organizations's emergencies programme said it's "exceptionally important in these cases that the drug is reserved for severely ill and critical patients who can benefit from this clearly".
No Injuries Reported as UK PM's Car Shunted by Security Vehicle outside Parliament
The vehicle was leaving the parliamentary estate with police outriders when a protester ran into the road, prompting the official car to stop and the following Range Rover to drive into it. Both cars moved off in a matter of seconds.
In a First, Saudi Arabia May Call Off This Year's Hajj Pilgrimage as Coronavirus Cases Spike
Muslim nations are pressing Riyadh to give its much-delayed decision on whether the annual ritual will go ahead as scheduled in late July.
French Court to Give Verdict Today in Corruption Trial Involving Bashar al-Assad's Uncle
Rifaat al-Assad, 82, may not be in the dock for judgement, having been hospitalised last December during his trial with internal bleeding.
China's Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Human Trials, CNBG Says
No vaccines have been solidly proven to be able to effectively protect people from the virus that has killed more than 400,000 people, while multiple candidates are in various stages of development globally.
Covid-19 Immune Response May Remain Stable for Two Months after Diagnosis, Scientists Say
Scientists from St George's University of London said antibodies were not detectable in everyone exposed to the virus, opening discussions on how best to interpret antibody and viral tests.
Germany Takes 300 Million Euro Stake in Vaccine Developer CureVac
The move was agreed with SAP co-founder Dietmar Hopp - who is an early backer and owner of a stake of more than 80% in CureVac - German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier and Hopp said in an online media briefing.
Pak Court Directs FIA to Register Case Against American Blogger Cynthia Ritchie: Report
Pakistan-based American blogger Cynthia D Ritchie has levelled allegations of harassment against the senior leaders of the PPP, including the former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and ex-interior minister Rehman Malik.
‘Governors Tell Trump Where to Go…’: Putin Says US Lacks Strong Leadership, Russia Better at Tacking Virus
Vladimir Putin also criticised anti-racism protests in the United States for sparking crowd violence, in his first comments on the issue.
University of Texas is Pressured to Drop a Song Steeped in Racist History
J B Bird, a spokesman for the university, said in an email that university officials were aware of the student-athletes’ list of requests.
North Korea Tells South to Stop 'Nonsensical' Denuke Talk, Vows to Expand Military Might
North Korea in recent months has suspended virtually all cooperation with the South while expressing frustration over the lack of progress in its nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.
Top US Doctor Tells States to Rethink Reopenings if Cases Increase, Urges Trump Rally Attendees to Wear Masks
Many US states have loosened restrictions that began in March to stop the spread of the virus.
Beijing Says Twitter Should Shut Down Accounts That Smear China If It Wants to 'Fight Disinformation'
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters during a briefing that many platforms had much falsehood about China and that there was a need for Chinese voices with objective views.
Trump’s Poll Campaign Says it Can't Be Held Liable if Rally Attendees Contract Coronavirus
US President Donald Trump has been anxious to get back out on the trail since in-person campaigning stopped.a
US Lawmakers Push for New Helicopter Safety Equipment after Kobe Bryant Crash
The new equipment includes terrain awareness and warning systems and crash-resistant flight data and voice recorders.
Dow Slumps 5% on Fears of Spurt in Coronavirus Infections, Economic Worries
The Dow Jones was on track for its biggest single day percentage fall since March 18.