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After China's Draconian Law, Books Written by Hong Kong Democracy Activists Start Disappearing from City's Libraries
Among the authors whose titles are no longer available are Joshua Wong, one of the city's most prominent young activists, and Tanya Chan, a well known pro-democracy lawmaker.
WHO Team Plans China Trip Next Week to Investigate Origins of Coronavirus
WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said that a 'thorough investigation' needs to be done into the origins of the virus.
International Co-operative Day 2020: Learn Its Date, Theme and Significance
The important goal of the event is to unfold consciousness about cooperatives and promote motion’s successes, world peace and equality.
Canada PM Trudeau Says 'Unsure' About Trip to Washington, Cites Concern on US Tariffs on Aluminium
U.S. national security tariffs on imported steel and aluminum - including from Canada and Mexico - were a major irritant during negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada trade deal, which was reached last year and entered into force on July 1.
WHO Says First Results from Drug Trials Expected Within 2 Weeks as Covid-19 Cases Exceed 11 Million
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said as many as 5,500 patients in 39 countries have been recruited into the Solidarity trial so far
Canada's Biggest Banks Join Boycott of Facebook Platforms over Hate Speech Issue
More than 400 brands have pulled advertising on Facebook in response to the "Stop Hate for Profit" campaign, begun after the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Discuss 'Parliament-in-exile' after China Crackdown
The law pushes China's freest city and one of the world's most glittering financial hubs on to a more authoritarian path. China, which denies interfering in Hong Kong, has warned foreign powers not to meddle in its affairs.
Florida Breaks Records With Over 10,000 New Covid-19 Cases in Single Day
In June, Florida infections rose by 168% or over 95,000 new cases. The percent of tests coming back positive has skyrocketed to 15% from 4% at the end of May.
Gap in US Black and White Unemployment Rates is Widest at 5.3 Percentage Points in 5 Years
The white unemployment rate fell by 2.3 percentage points to 10.1% from 12.4%, while the rate for Blacks dropped by 1.4 points to 15.4% from 16.8%.
Fire Breaks Out at Iranian Nuclear Facility, No Damage Reported, Officials Say
The Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP) is one of several Iranian facilities monitored by the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Meghan Felt 'Unprotected' by UK Royal Family While Pregnant: Court Papers
Meghan, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, is suing publisher Associated Newspapers over articles its Mail on Sunday newspaper printed last year which included parts of a handwritten letter she had sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle...
Man Charged with Conspiring to Hide Kids' Bodies in His Yard
He ran a small publishing company, putting out books he wrote about apocalyptic scenarios loosely based on the theology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Germany Takes EU Hot Seat with Big Challenges, Expectations as Europe Grapples with Pandemic Fallout
Berlin's six months in the hot seat of European Union will likely be Chancellor Angela Merkel’s last big turn on the international stage.
Europe Reopens Borders to 15 Countries Including China from Today, US and India Left out of List
The list is to be updated every 14 days, with new countries being added or dropped off depending on whether they are keeping the pandemic under control.
US FDA to Release Guidance on Coronavirus Vaccine Approval: Report
The agency would require drugmakers to show "clearly demonstrated" proof of a vaccine's safety and effectiveness through a clinical study, and at least 50% more effectiveness than a placebo, the report said.
Arizona Governor Orders Bars, Gyms & Cinemas to Close Again after Surge in Coronavirus Cases
The orders, effective for 30 days, came after Arizona set records for new coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations over the weekend.