Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume dies at 83

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The Catholic leader of the moderate Social Democratic and Labour Party, Hume was seen as the principal architect of Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace agreement. [caption...

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France halts ratification of Hong Kong extradition treaty

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

“In light of the latest developments, France will not proceed as it stands with the ratification of the extradition agreement signed on May 4, 2017...

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Fauci says states seeing surge in COVID-19 cases should reconsider some lockdown measures

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8833" align="alignnone" width="945"] FILE PHOTO: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies during the House Select Subcommittee...

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Samsung announces deals on washing machines, TVs ahead of Prime Day 2020

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

The company today said that it will be offering a discount of ₹10,000 on all models of its The Serif smart TV that was launched...

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China to retaliate if US forces out Chinese journalists, says Global Times editor

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

The two countries have already exchanged several tit-for-tat actions involving journalists in recent months, with the US designating multiple Chinese state or Communist Party-backed media...

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‘SOS’ in the sand saves Pacific island mariners

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8805" align="alignnone" width="970"] An Australian helicopter landed on tiny PIkelot Island in the Federated States of Micronesia to render aid to three men who...

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Vodafone Idea lays off 1,500 employees to cut costs

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

Vodafone Idea has let go off around 1,200 - 1,500 permanent employees since May 2020 in a bid to cut its operational costs. [caption id="attachment_8937"...

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Masks on as German children start new schoolyear under virus cloud

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8810" align="alignnone" width="939"] With children in Hamburg to also return to school later this week and Berlin to follow next week, a debate is...

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Islamic State group claims deadly attack on Afghanistan prison

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

At least 29 people have been killed in an attack on a prison in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad which saw more than 1,000...

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Here are just some of the records Taylor Swift’s Folklore has broken

August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

Taylor Swift's surprise eighth album, Folklore, has broken several chart records in its first week on sale. [caption id="attachment_8952" align="alignnone" width="966"] Folklore is the best-reviewed...