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Liberty University's Falwell taking leave of absence
Jerry Falwell Jr. has agreed to take an indefinite leave of absence from his role as president and chancellor of Liberty University, the school announced Friday.
Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports
Canadas deputy prime minister said Friday that the country plans to impose $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.69 billion) tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Donald Trump saying the U.S. is reinstating a 10% import tax on Canadian aluminum.
White House turns down Democrats' offer to meet halfway with $2 tln coronavirus plan
Congressional Democrats on Friday offered to reduce a proposed coronavirus aid package by $1 trillion if Republicans would add a trillion to their counteroffer, an idea President Donald Trump's negotiators rejected before fresh talks even started.
Punjab Congress Infighting: PCC Asks Sonia Gandhi to Expel Rajya Sabha MPs Bajwa and Dullo
Rajasthan crisis still looming, the Congress on Friday witnessed a fresh front opening in Punjab with the party's warring factions in the state seeking each .
Kozhikode Plane Accident: MEA's Anurag Srivastava Says 24X7 Helplines are Open
Fifteen people were killed and several others injured when a Dubai-Calicut Air India Express flight with 191 passengers and crew on board overshot the runway in Kerala.
Penguins and jellyfish wow visitors at new Taiwan aquarium
From lunch with the penguins to the translucent shimmer of jellyfish and gliding rays, all underwater life was on display at a new aquarium in Taiwan that opened on Friday despite the ravaging effects of coronavirus on global tourism.
Special NIA Court Convicts Six People in ISIS Conspiracy Case
Out of 16 accused, six of them - Mudabbir Mushtaq Sheikh, Mohammad Shareef Moinudeen Khan, Asif Ali, Mohammad Hussain Khan, Syed Mujahid and Mohammad Azhar Khan pleaded guilty before the trial court.
Oil slips below $45/bbl on demand concerns, but set for weekly rise
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Friday, pulling back from a week of gains due to concerns that the global recovery could falter from a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
Palestinian woman killed in West Bank as Israelis, Palestinians clash
A Palestinian women was shot dead in the West Bank where Israeli soldiers clashed with Palestinians on Friday, Palestinian medical officials said.
Appeals court rules for U.S. House over subpoena for ex-White House lawyer
A U.S. appeals court on Friday dealt the administration of President Donald Trump a major legal setback, ruling against its bid to block a Democraticled congressional panel's subpoena for testimony from former White House Counsel Donald McGahn.
Bundesliga to Have Shorter Winter Break Next Season
The Bundesliga season kicks off on Sept. 18 with champions Bayern Munich taking on Schalke 04 and will only have an 11-day winter break.
Alpine glacier in Italy threatens valley, forces evacuations
Experts were closely monitoring a Mont Blanc glacier on Friday, a day after they evacuated 75 tourists and residents amid fears the glacier could soon break apart and crash into a popular Italian Alpine valley.
Forex Reserves Climb by $11.9 Billion to All-time High of $534.5 Billion
While announcing the monetary policy on Thursday, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said the reserves at USD 534.6 billion are equivalent to 13.4 months of imports.
Longtime presidential adviser Brent Scowcroft dies at 95
Brent Scowcroft, who played a prominent role in American foreign policy as national security adviser to Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush and was a Republican voice against the 2003 invasion of Iraq, has died. He was 95.
Hooch Tragedy: SAD Leaders Including Bikram Majithia Detained by Police during Protest
Talking to reporters at the protest site, Majithia dubbed Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's visit to Tarn Taran to meet families of the victims as a "mere photo op".
Veganism in World: Decoding The Origin & Growing Acceptance Of Meat-Free Diet
The way people choose and consume their food is chnging, with a sweeping shift from animal-based to plant-basd food products. With 70% of the global population now reducing their meat intake, veganism has becoe a lifestyle choice for many. Meatless diets...