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Quakes Strike Greek Island of Rhodes; No Injuries or Damage Reported
Greece lies in a highly seismically active region of the world, and earthquakes are common. The vast majority do not cause any injuries or significant damage.
Starbucks to Pause Paid Advertising Across Social Media to Help Stop Hate Speech
A report on Sunday added that this social media pause by Starbucks will not include YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet Inc's Google. It will continue to post on social media without paid promotion.
PepsiCo Joins Facebook Ad Boycott through July and August, Says Report
The halt on advertising will run through July and August, the report said. Sources described the move as a "global boycott" on placing Facebook ads, the report said.
US Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 5 Lakh, Los Angeles Shuts Bars Again as Cases Surge
The US has more than 2.5 million cases alone, and efforts to reopen the world's biggest economy have been set back by a jump in new infections in big states such as Florida and California.
Texas Mayor Orders Curfew amid Covid-19 Spread, Florida Cases Hit Record High
Underscoring the worsening spread of the virus, Florida on Saturday morning reported 9,585 new infections in the last 24 hours, marking a record high for a second day, and 24 additional deaths from COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
UK to Ease its Two-Week Coronavirus Quarantine Rule for Visitors from 'Low Risk' Countries
The government said it will publish a list next week of the countries from where people will be allowed to enter Britain without needing to self-isolate for 14 days, as currently required.
US Convicts Man of Stealing High Tech Trade Secrets for China
Zhang faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 to 15 years and fines of up to $250,000 for each of the three felony convictions.
China's Military Provokes its Neighbours, but the Message is for the United States
With the world distracted by the coronavirus pandemic, China’s military has encroached upon its neighbors’ territories on several fronts throughout the spring and now into summer, flexing its military might in ways that have raised alarms across Asia and...
US Senate Backs Bill to Impose Sanctions on Supporters of China's Security Law in Hong Kong
The 'Hong Kong Autonomy Act' passed by unanimous consent. To become law, it must also pass the House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump.
Sanofi Considers Job Cuts as CEO Seeks to Reduce Costs: Report
Management will hold meetings with staff representatives on Friday and Monday next week to outline a restructuring plan, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Pakistani Man Held for Indian Couple's Murder During Robbery Bid in Dubai
Hiren Adhiya and Vidhi Adhiya, both in their 40s, were killed inside their villa at the Arabian Ranches.
Kissing Through Plastic & Masks, This Elderly Couple's Reunion Post Lifting of Curbs Left Many Tearful
Their tearful reunion was repeated several times throughout the day by others, washing other residents, visitors and even misty-eyed health care workers with waves of healing energy.
Gilead to Buy 49.9% Stake in Cancer Drug Developer Pionyr for $275 Million
The drugmaker said it has also secured the right to acquire remainder of Pionyr for a $315 million option exercise fee.
As US Death Toll Crosses 1.2 Lakh, Coronavirus Has Now Killed More Americans Than World War I: Report
About 800 Americans have died on average each day so far in June, down from a peak of 2,000 a day in April, according to the tally of state and county data on COVID-19 deaths.
About 260 Billion Children Getting No Education, Says UN; Blames Poverty and Discrimination
Children from poorer communities as well as girls, the disabled, immigrants and ethnic minorities were at a distinct educational disadvantage in many countries, the UN's Paris-based education body UNESCO said.
Israeli Mask Maker Sonovia Expects 99% Coronavirus Success After Lab Test
Sonovia's reusable anti-viral masks are coated in zinc oxide nano-particles that destroy bacteria, fungi and viruses, which it says can help stop the spread of the coronavirus.