Day: December 9, 2020

Despite Covid lockdowns, world heads to temperature rise: UN report

Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) A green pandemic recovery could cut upto 25 per cent off predicted 2030 greenhouse gas emissions and…

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US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn Biden’s win

Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has rejected a challenge against President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania. Republicans in…

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‘Grandson of a poor farmer in India’: Vivek Murthy re-introduces himself to America

New York, Dec 9 (IANS) Vivek Murthy, Indian American nominee for US Surgeon General and “grandson of a poor farmer in…

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UAE says Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against COVID-19

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) has 86 percent efficacy, the health ministry…

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Envoys of 64 countries visit Covid vaccine makers in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Envoys of more than 60 countries on Wednesday visited a facility of Bharat Biotech which is developing…

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Oman to give visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries to boost tourism

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to…

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SABIC unit invests in reverse engineering firm

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Nusaned Investment, a Riyadh-based investment company fully owned by chemical manufacturing conglomerate SABIC, has signed an agreement to…

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In Saudi Arabia, US official lauds Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology’s strategies

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) delegation was briefed about the center’s role and the strategies to combat extremism in all its forms. Clegg-Trip…

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UNESCO backs Saudi proposal to promote culture

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) The executive council of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday backed a Saudi…

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Hassan Rouhani: Iran ready for snap return to nuclear deal compliance

RIYADH (RAHNUMA) Iran is ready to return to full compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal with major powers as soon…

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