Day: December 3, 2020

US vax tipped to begin before Dec 15; 100mn to get shots by Feb

New York, Dec 3 (IANS) The chief advisor of the US Covid-19 vaccine development programme is confident that at least 100…

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UNGA Prez calls for joint efforts to fight ‘infodemic’

United Nations, Dec 3 (IANS) UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkir has called for joint efforts to fight misinformation and…

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US facing most difficult time amid Covid-19 surge: CDC

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) The US is facing the toughest time amid the raging coronavirus pandemic, as a continued increase in…

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation reaffirms support for Palestinian rights

JEDDAH (RAHNUMA): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reiterated its political support for Palestine and the legitimate rights of…

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In parting shot, Pompeo rebukes Turkey at NATO meeting

JEDDAH (RAHNUMA): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his final NATO meeting this week to sharply criticize Turkey, saying its…

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Israel warns Iran may target its facilities abroad

JEDDAH (RAHNUMA): Israel warned on Thursday that its facilities abroad could be targeted by Iran, which has been issuing new threats…

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Iraqi, French Presidents call for reducing regional tension

Baghdad, Dec 3 (IANS) Iraqi President Barham Salih and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have called for reducing regional tensions and…

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Palestinian PM urges serious measures against Israeli settlements

Ramallah, Dec 3 (IANS) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has called on the donor countries to take more serious measures to…

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OPEC+ to meet for talks on output policy

Vienna, Dec 3 (IANS) The group of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, will meet…

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US judge strikes down Trump’s H1-B rules on higher wage, added curbs

New York, Dec 3 (IANS) A US federal judge has struck down two rules introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration requiring…

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