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WHO Says In Close Contact With UK Officials On New COVID-19 Virus Variant
The World Health Organization said on Saturday it was in close contact with UK officials over a new COVID19 virus variant.
VIRUS TODAY: General Apologizes; AP Finds States Spend $7B
Heres whats happening Saturday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
U.S. FAA Approves Use Of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine By Pilots
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Saturday it had approved the use of the Moderna COVID19 vaccine by pilots and air traffic controllers.
Iraq Devalues Dinar As Oil Prices Squeeze Revenues
Iraq's central bank increased the sale price of U.S. dollars to banks and currency exchanges to 1,460 dinars, from 1,182 dinars, seeking to compensate for a decline in oil revenue due to low crude prices, the bank said on Saturday.
Trump Downplays Impact Of Massive Hacking, Questions Russia Involvement
U.S. President Donald Trump in his first comments about a widespread data breach across the U.S. government downplayed the seriousness and impact of the cyber espionage campaign, and questioned whether Russia was to blame.
Rs 2,500 Cash With Gift Bag: Tamil Nadu CM Announces Pongal Bonanza in Election Year
The cash as well as the Pongal gift bag would be distributed through the fair price shops from January 4, 2021 onwards, Chief Minister Palaniswami said.
Karnataka Schools Will Partially Reopen in January, Says CM BS Yediyurappa
These decisions were taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa on reopening schools and PU colleges in the state at his home office - Krishna - here.
Seaweed Industry Stays Afloat, Seeks Growth During Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for much of American seafood, but at least one sector of the industry has found a way to grow during the crisis the seaweed business.
Centre Removes Visitors' Cap From ASI Monuments, Allows Sale of Physical Tickets
Issued on Friday, the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mentions that the sale of physical tickets to these centrally protected monuments and sites may be resumed where there is problem in QR code and network.
UK Ministers Discuss COVID-19 Concern Amid Rise In Cases
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was holding a conference call with his senior ministers on Saturday to discuss concern over a new strain of the COVID19 virus which is rising across parts of Britain, his spokesman said.
Samsung Announces New Exynos Chip Coming on January 12 2021, Exynos 2100 Incoming?
According to past reports, the Samsung Exynos 2100 is expected to feature a 1+3+4 core configuration.
Joe Biden to Introduce Team Tasked With Ambitious Climate Agenda on Saturday
The climate team will be formally introduced in Biden’s home state of Delaware on Saturday, during a press briefing where he’s expected to tease further details of his climate plan.
Apple Supplier Wistron Could Not Manage Scaled Up India Plant, Government Report Says
Apple supplier Wistron's Indian factory in Karnataka state could not cope up with the rapid scaling up of manpower and breached several laws, a government inspection has revealed following violence at the site last weekend.
SpiceJet to Commence 30 New Domestic Routes From December 20
The airline had on November 8, 2020, launched daily direct flights connecting Darbhanga with Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is the first and only airline operating to the city.
Landslide At Vale Mine Near 2019 Disaster Site Kills One In Brazil
A landslide at a mine owned by Brazil's Vale SA near the site of the 2019 Brumadinho dam disaster buried and killed a worker on Friday, the company told Reuters in a statement.
Bollywood has Liberty to Make Films for Particular Audience, Says Samantha Akkineni
Samantha Akkineni feels Bollywood has the liberty to make films for a particular kind of audience, which is not the case in the South.