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German Health Official Optimistic About COVID-19 Trend
The number of new COVID19 infections in Germany is still far too high but there are signs that distancing measures are working so the positive trend of stabilising case numbers should continue, health officials said on Thursday.
Russian Parliament Given Draft Law Enabling Moscow To Block U.S. Social Media Giants
Lawmakers in Russia's parliament presented draft legislation on Thursday that, if passed, would enable the government to restrict internet access to U.S. social media giants deemed to have discriminated against Russian media outlets.
Jitan Ram Manjhi Sworn in as Pro-tem Speaker of Bihar Assembly
Manjhi, a multiple-term MLA and founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha, was administered oath of office by Governor Fagu Chauhan.
Bad Bunny Joins Drama-comedy 'American Sole'
Latin Grammy Award-winning recording artiste Bad Bunny is set to make his feature acting debut with "American Sole", a drama-comedy movie produced by Kevin Hart. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, will have a supporting role i...
Kia Motors Workers In South Korea To Stage Partial Strike Over Wages, EV Plans
Unionised workers at Kia Motors Corp in South Korea will launch a partial strike on Nov. 24 over wages and worries about job security as the automaker pursues plans to produce electric vehicles (EV), Kia's union said on Thursday.
Seven-year-old Girl Raped by 14-year-old Boy in UP's Fatehpur
Inspector Satyendra Singh, in-charge of Bindki, said the family members of the girl informed the police after she failed to return home and started looking for her.
Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh’s Honeymoon Pictures are Dreams Come True
From posing for a romantic selfie at the beach to stealing a kiss against the amazing backdrop of the hotel, Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh have been sharing stunning glimpses from their honeymoon.
Party Pooper: Most Japan Firms Cancel Year-end Bashes Due To COVID-19, Survey Shows
Nearly 90% of Japanese companies plan to skip yearend and New Year parties to prevent the spread of COVID19, a private survey showed on Thursday, underscoring the pain the coronavirus pandemic is inflicting on an already weak economy.
As AQI Goes 'Off the Charts' in Delhi, Residents Face Respiratory Health Crisis
Not only the pre-existing patients of COPD or asthma but patients without any medical history of respiratory issues have developed serious problems, doctors suggested.
Wipro Sets December 11 as Record Date for Share Buyback
In a filing on Tuesday, Wipro said the voting from shareholders, which started on October 18 and ended on November 16, saw 99.78 per cent of the votes being cast in favour of the buyback offer.
Jason Momoa Finds Yoga the 'Hardest Thing' He Has Ever Tried
Jason Momoa recalled how he has been staying active during the past few months amidst the pandemic, and how he tried practicing yoga with his wife Lisa Bonet.
Nifty, Sensex Flat As Autos Surge Further, Financials Fall
Indian shares were little changed on Thursday, as a nonstop rally in automotive stocks countered weak global investor sentiment over expanding COVID19 restrictions in the United States.
Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' Adds Michael Shannon
Actor Michael Shannon is the latest star to board the cast of Brad Pitt-starrer action-thriller "Bullet Train" According to Deadline, the movie will also feature actors Zazie Beetz, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji and Ma...
Govt Undecided But Delhi in Favour of Closure of Markets to Contain Covid-19: Survey
The survey has also found that 32% Indians support a three-week lockdown in cities with 1000+ active cases or states with 10,000+ active cases.
Will Biden be One-term President? His 'I'm Transition Candidate' Phrase Raises Eyebrows, Age a Factor Too
A few days after securing the presidency over Trump, Biden's sister Valerie — who has played a key role in his political career but generally remains out of the public eye — expressed confidence he would seek reelection.
Polish Judge, Government Critic Loses Immunity Amid EU Rule Of Law Dispute
A Polish judge critical of the ruling nationalists' judiciary reforms had his immunity from prosecution removed on Wednesday by a disciplinary chamber the EU says is not independent, underlining a rift over the rule of law that has left the country at odd...