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U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 150,000 amid calls to shut down country
The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States has neared 150,000 with daily deaths continuously passing 1,000, while some health experts are calling...
U.S.-Russia tensions in Arctic may escalate amid global warming – Analysts
by Matthew Rusling
As global warming has made navigating Arctic waters more feasible, tensions in the region between the United States and...
Hollywood insiders weigh in on future of U.S.-China co-productions
by Julia Pierrepont III
With the two largest film markets in the world facing economic turbulence and other uncertainties, industry experts are...
Human trials for COVID-19 vaccine underway in India
by Peerzada Arshad Hamid
Human trials for developing an indigenous vaccine against COVID-19 are going on in full swing in India.
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U.S. bars new international students from entry if they only take online classes in...
The United States will not allow the entry of new international students for the upcoming fall semester if their courses are entirely online, the...
Hong Kong residents feel safer with national security law implemented
"Since the passage of the national security law, I have felt a huge sense of relief," Dan Albertson, a U.S. freelancer and translator, said.
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Urgency mounts on Africa to fast-track AfCFTA to counter tough times
by Xinhua Writers Ding Lei, Bedah Mengo
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could catalyze development and growth of Africa, and...
Lebanon needs to restructure banking sector to restore confidence in financial system
by Dana Halawi
Lebanon should restructure its banking sector to restore confidence in the financial system in the country,...
Trump admits pandemic will “get worse” at resumed coronavirus press briefing
U.S. President Donald Trump resumed his press briefing on the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, admitting that the situation in the country will "get worse."
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Xulio Rios warns Europe of “American trap” over Huawei ban
Europe should resist U.S. pressure to isolate China and remain independent in its decision making in the face of so-called security concerns, a Spanish...
Sirte fight crucial for both rival parties – Khalid Al-Montaser
by Mahmoud Darwesh
Libya's UN-backed government and the rival eastern-based army are mobilizing forces in preparation for the fight to control...
U.S. economy at risk of double-dip recession amid COVID-19 resurgence
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the United States is raising the risk of a double-dip recession if the country is unable to reign...
White House’s plan to reduce troops in South Korea draws skepticism in Washington
The White House is weighing the possibility of reducing U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula. The move has drawn harsh criticism from inside U.S....
Mask-wearing plays big in Europe’s post-lockdown protocol
France on Monday joined the ranks of European countries which have mandated the use of face masks in all indoor public places, in another...
NYC enters phase 4 reopening as officials fearing second COVID-19 wave
New York City entered phase four of reopening on Monday without resuming additional indoor activities, as local officials are concerned about a potential second...
UAE 1st Mars orbiter “ambitious and pioneering” in Arab world
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday celebrated the launch of its Hope probe, Arab world's first Mars orbiter, deemed as an ambitious and...
Palestinians slam Google, Apple as Palestine deleted from online maps
by Sanaa Kamal
After Google and Apple removed Palestine from their online maps saying they want to display disputed territories "objectively," Palestinians...
Israeli government faces mounting criticism amid economic fallout from COVID-19
by Keren Setton
As the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel becomes more widespread, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...
British economy likely to take longer to recover
As the International Monetary Fund predicted a 10.2-percent contraction of Britain's economy in 2020, gloomier than its previously projected contraction of 6.5 percent, economic...
U.S. COVID-19 deaths top 130,000, actions urged to stop resurgence
The COVID-19 death toll topped 130,000 in the United States on Monday with over 2.9 million infections, as the country's top infectious diseases expert...
U.S. Independence Day marred by COVID-19 in Southern California
by Julia Pierrepont III
On July 4 last year, colorful fireworks sparkled over Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles County, and along California's coastline, while this...
Trump delivers divisive message amid spike of coronavirus cases on Independence Day
U.S. President Donald Trump made an Independence Day speech from the White House on Saturday evening, self-praising his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
UK teachers call for education technology re-evaluation
Shaun Allen became a teacher for one simple reason, "to make a positive change in children's lives in order to influence them to become...
Trump slams removal of controversial monuments amid nationwide racial reckoning at Mount Rushmore
U.S. President Donald Trump visited Mount Rushmore in the midwestern state South Dakota on Friday to kick off Independence Day weekend, slamming the removal...
U.S. to mark July 4 amid widespread protests against racism, police brutality
The Fourth of July weekend is drawing near in the United States, but this year's Independence Day comes against an unusual backdrop, marked by...
EU rushes to authorize Remdesivir as U.S. hoards it
The European Commission on Friday rushed to announce it has given the green light to anti-viral drug Remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19, making it...
U.S. COVID-19 cases over 2.1 million as new hotspots emerge amid economy reopening
U.S. COVID-19 cases topped 2.1 million with over 116,000 fatalities on Monday as new hotspots emerged in many states where restrictions in place to...
“Historic commitments” at Global Vaccine Summit as US$8.8 billion pledged
The Global Vaccine Summit hosted by Britain virtually on Thursday drew pledges of 8.8 billion U.S. dollars, far more than its target of 7.4...
Mass protests in U.S. may speed up COVID-19 transmission, experts warn
As tens of thousands of demonstrators continue to take to the streets across the United States to protest the killing of George Floyd, an...
U.S. racial wound worsens as coronavirus claims over 100,000 lives
Three racial incidents that have aroused concerns nationwide this month show the racial wound in the United States is worsening amid the coronavirus epidemic,...