Scientists say coronavirus is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations
NEW YORK: Hundreds of scientists say there is evidence that novel coronavirus in smaller particles in the air can infect...
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Late South Korean triathlete’s team-mates detail abuse allegations
SEOUL: Former team mates of a South Korean triathlete found dead last month after alleging she had been abused by...
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Tennis: Djokovic’s event taught us to be cautious, says French Open director
MUMBAI: French Open organisers are taking every precaution to ensure the Grand Slam does not meet the same fate as...
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Robotic scientists will ‘speed up discovery’
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have unveiled a robotic colleague that has been working non-stop in their lab throughout...
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Louvre museum reopens after 16-week virus shutdown
Crowds thronging the "Mona Lisa" for a selfie will be a thing of the past. PARIS: The Louvre, the...
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COVID-19: India becomes world’s third worst-hit country
NEW DELHI: India has overtaken Russia with the world's third-highest number of novel coronavirus cases, at nearly 700,000, according to...
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South Korea court rejects US extradition request for child porn network operator
SEOUL: A South Korean court on Monday (Jul 6) refused an extradition request by United States law enforcement authorities for...
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Australia to close internal border after Victoria COVID-19 outbreak
MELBOURNE: Australia will effectively seal off the state of Victoria from the rest of the country, authorities said Monday (Jul...
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Brexit talks move to London after tough week in Brussels
LONDON: Britain's separation talks with the European Union resume Monday (Jul 6) with few signs of compromise on a new...
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COVID-19: Bolivian health minister tests positive as virus hits cabinet
LA PAZ: Bolivian Health Minister Eidy Roca has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the third member of the cabinet to...
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Mexican police arrest 3 over rehab centre attack that left 27 dead
MEXICO CITY: Mexican police have arrested three men over a bloody gun attack on a drug rehabilitation centre that left...
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Chile crosses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths as president announces aid package
SANTIAGO: Chile recorded 10,159 coronavirus deaths on Sunday (Jul 5), as President Sebastian Pinera announced a US$1.5 billion aid package...
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New French PM to unveil reshuffled cabinet
PARIS: France's new Prime Minister Jean Castex was on Monday (Jul 6) expected to unveil a reshuffled government tasked with...
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Saudi Arabia announces Haj health measures for domestic pilgrims
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 Haj season,...
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Dollar in tight range ahead of US services sector data
The dollar held steady against most currencies on Monday as investors awaited data expected to show the U.S. services sector...
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Argentina to renew offer to creditors, extends negotiation
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina will make creditors an improved offer and extend negotiations on restructuring US$66 billion in debt through the...
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Football: Mane boosts Liverpool’s record hunt as Man City stumble at Southampton
LONDON: Sadio Mane helped Liverpool keep alive their bid to set a new Premier League points record as the champions...
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British consortium ends after making over 13,000 ventilators
LONDON: A British consortium formed by a group of aerospace, automotive and engineering firms to build ventilators for the country's...
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Huawei not totally banned from France, says watchdog
PARIS: China's Huawei is not totally banned from France's next-generation 5G wireless market, but French operators using them will only...
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Trump to hold outdoor campaign rally in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump will host an outdoor campaign rally in New Hampshire, his team said on Sunday...
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