UK jobless rate hits 4.5% as work protection plan nears end

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LONDON: Britain's unemployment rate rose by more than expected to 4.5 per cent in the three months to August, up from 4.1 per cent in...

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Italy targets bars, restaurants, parties in new virus curbs

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

Conte signed a decree that focuses especially on bars and restaurants, as the government seeks to avert a new national lockdown that the economy, ravaged...

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Australia’s most populous state eases COVID-19 curbs despite cases hitting 6-week high

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

[caption id="attachment_11584" align="alignnone" width="640"] A person walks by the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, on Sep 7, 2020. [/caption] SYDNEY: Australia's most populous state...

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China’s imports, exports surge as global economy reopens

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

BEIJING: China's imports grew at their fastest pace this year in September, while exports extended their strong gains as more trading partners lifted coronavirus restrictions...

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Singapore launches first institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

SINGAPORE: Singapore's first institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development was launched on Tuesday (Oct 13) by the Imperial College Business School and...

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Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trials due to unexplained illness in participant

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

REUTERS: Johnson & Johnson said on Monday (Oct 12) it has temporarily paused its COVID-19 vaccine candidate clinical trials due to an unexplained illness in...

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Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Every now and then, Dr Mathieu Bourgarel seeks permission from the village elders to visit the sacred caves, bringing a gift to appease the spirits....

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Tom Parker diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Singer Tom Parker said his doctors described the tumour as a "worst-case scenario" and informed him that it was terminal. [caption id="attachment_11614" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Tom...

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India’s financial capital Mumbai hit by widespread power outage

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

[caption id="attachment_11548" align="alignnone" width="1000"] A suburban train is seen stalled at a railway platform during a power outage in Mumbai, India October 12, 2020. [/caption]...

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Australian state premier had secret relationship with China-linked politician

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

[caption id="attachment_11545" align="alignnone" width="1000"] New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian giving evidence during the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption hearings in Sydney, Australia October 12,...