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Experts say TikTok ban could isolate U.S.
Washington's ban on TikTok and a related series of lawsuits are pushing the United States down the road of isolation, experts have said.
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10-man Juve shares spoils with Roma in Serie A
Andrea Pirlo's Juventus trailed twice at Olimpico Stadium, but leveled each time to draw 2-2 with Roma on Sunday, with Jordan Veretout and...
More UK cities face lockdown as coronavirus cases continue to rise
The British government announced Friday that more cities will go into local lockdown as part of its efforts to curb the sharp rise...
Traditional Chinese Medicine center opens in Zimbabwe
By Tafara Mugwara, Zhang Yuliang
The Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center, the first of its kind...
Global leaders present bold climate action at roundtable
Global leaders presented on Thursday bold climate ambition and urgent demands at the Climate Ambition Roundtable convened by United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,...
6 civilians killed, 12 injured as fighting intensifies in Afghanistan
At least six civilians were confirmed dead and 12 others injured in Afghanistan on Thursday as fighting escalated in the militancy-battered country, officials...
World leaders defend multilateralism at UN General Assembly
World leaders continued to defend multilateralism in their pre-recorded speeches on the second day of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly high-level week.
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World leaders voice strong support for UN
World leaders on Wednesday voiced strong support for the United Nations (UN) in their speeches delivered virtually at the general debate of the...
Esteghlal cruises into 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16
Esteghlal FC have cruised into the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Group A leader Al...
Nigerian president calls for curbing road accidents after deadly fuel tanker explosion killing at...
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for increased highway patrols to curb similar road traffic accidents after a fatal fuel tanker explosion occurred...
World leaders voice strong support for UN
World leaders on Wednesday voiced strong support for the United Nations (UN) in their speeches delivered virtually at the general debate of the 75th...
Egypt issues electronic smart cards to farmers to digitize agricultural sector
The Egyptian government is carrying out a key program of issuing electronic smart cards to farmers nationwide with the aim of eliminating administrative corruption,...
World leaders call for multilateralism, international cooperation to tackle global challenges
World leaders have urged efforts to champion multilateralism and strengthen international cooperation to tackle global challenges, as this year marks the 75th anniversary...
Egypt’s conference calls for internationalcooperation in post-pandemic era
Participants at an Egyptian conference have stressed the importance of international cooperation in the post-COVID-19 era.
The conference, dubbed "Toward a Shared...
Global leaders call for efforts to uphold multilateralism, support UN
Global leaders have called for efforts to address global challenges by upholding multilateralism and supporting the United Nations (UN), as a high-level meeting to...
COVID-19 death toll surpasses 33,400 in Africa
The COVID-19 related death toll in Africa reached 33,403, the Africa CDC said on Friday.
The continental disease control and prevention...
UN urges solidarity, cooperation as global COVID-19 cases top 30 million
As global COVID-19 cases surpassed 30 million on Thursday, United Nations (UN) officials again urged the international community to strengthen solidarity and cooperation.
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U.S. jobless claims continue to fall amid reeling labor market
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States declined to 860,000 last week, indicating a continued recovery in the labor market ravaged...
Australia posts surprise fall in unemployment despite strict coronavirus lockdown
Australia's unemployment rate has posted a surprise fall despite strict lockdown measures in the nation's second biggest state.
According to data...
Italian economists say China’s integration key to global economic recovery
China's opening up to the world and its role as an important member of the global economic community is key to the world's economic...
Al-Ahli into round of 16 as AFC Champions League restarts
Al-Ahli Saudi FC of Saudi Arabia became the first team to reach the 2020 AFC Champions League round of 16, with a late Marko...
Nishikori reaches second round at Italian Open
Kei Nishikori of Japan secured his first win of the season as he labored to beat Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 7-6 (3) to reach...
US$100,000 reward offered in manhunt for suspect in ambush shooting of 2 LA deputies
A 100,000-U.S.-dollar reward was offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who shot two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies...
Tropical Storm Sally poised to land as hurricane, evacuation ordered in U.S. state of...
Tropical Storm Sally is expected to hit the U.S. state of Louisiana early Tuesday as a Category 2 hurricane while mandatory evacuation was ordered...
Ethiopians colorfully mark unique New Year, Enkutatash
Ethiopians on Friday marked the first day of the Ethiopian New Year, as the East African country welcomed the year 2013.
The...
Zimbabwe rolls out new farming concept to boost grain production
By Gretinah Machingura
The Zimbabwean government has started inputs distribution to smallholder farmers countrywide, so that they can participate...
UNECA chief says COVID-19 amplifies need to redesign public-private sector ties
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe, on Wednesday stressed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic amplifies the need to...
Export, local crops hit as unusual weather persists in Kenya
Frostbite, heavy rains, and dry spell are some of the hostile weather conditions that farmers in Kenya have experienced in recent months.
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Confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Asia-Pacific as India reports highest daily jump
Asia-Pacific countries recorded more COVID-19 cases on Friday as India announced its biggest one-day spike of 83,341 infections, while Malaysia detected a new infection...
Uganda renews fight to eliminate deadly malaria by 2030
Uganda says it is fast-tracking efforts to eliminate malaria, which continues to take lives and bleed the country's economy more than any other...