Wildfire threat intensifying across California, say officials

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Gusty winds in California’s north and extreme heat in its south are creating conditions that could fan wildfires that began earlier in the summer as...

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Apple launches new iPhone 12 with 4 versions from Mini to Pro Max

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Tuesday (Oct 13) launched its next-generation iPhone 12, with faster 5G connectivity that the Cupertino, California company hopes will spur a...

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World Bank board approves US$12 billion for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments in developing countries

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

WASHINGTON: The World Bank said its executive board approved on Tuesday (Oct 13) US$12 billion in new funding for developing countries to finance the purchase...

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China accuses Taiwan of ‘infiltrating and damaging’ nation

October 13, 2020October 14, 2020

Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said China was spreading slander and “creating terror”. [caption id="attachment_11624" align="alignnone" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping [/caption] China has opened a...

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Trump, Biden head to Pennsylvania and Florida as campaigns focus on swing states

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_11575" align="alignnone" width="1000"] US President Donald Trump tosses face masks to the crowd as he takes the stage for a campaign rally, his first...

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One dead after ceiling collapses at Australia’s Curtin University

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

PERTH: One person died and two others were injured after a ceiling collapsed at a building under construction at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, on...

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Russia’s Covid-19 daily growth hits new record with 13,868 new cases

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

As many as 7,550 coronavirus patients were confirmed to have recovered over the last day, up from 3,793 on Monday, bringing the total number of...

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Dutch to impose social restrictions to curb COVID-19 surge

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_11587" align="alignnone" width="800"] People with and without protective masks walk on the street while shopping as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in...

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Hyundai to build S$400 million innovation centre for future mobility studies in Jurong

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

SINGAPORE: A S$400 million Hyundai innovation centre in Singapore focusing on future mobility research and development is set to be completed by the end of...

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Gillian Anderson on playing Margaret Thatcher on The Crown: Not a one-dimensional portrait

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

The Crown's fourth season will mark the return of Oscar winner Olivia Colman as UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II, Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip and...