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Trump Backs Down On Retaliating On Iran Attacks On US Bases
An internationally isolated US President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed down on immediate retaliation against Iran for its attacks on American bases and appealed to Western leaders to join his campaign against Teheran.....
Pakistan Court Annuls Musharraf's Death Sentence
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after the Lahore High Court (LHC) quashed the death sentence awarded by a special court in the high treason case.....
China Draws Blank At UNSC Consultation On Kashmir
China drew a blank at the Security Council consultation at which it raised the Kashmir issue with members declaring it a bilateral issue and refusing to step in.....
China Coronavirus Cases Rise To 7,800, WHO Declares Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency after the death toll in China rose to 170 , with more than 7,800 cases confirmed in almost 20 countries.....
UN Welcomes Efforts For Political Settlement In Afghanistan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the "efforts to achieve a lasting political settlement in Afghanistan" following the US-Taliban deal.....
Global Coronavirus Cases Now 601,478, Death Toll At 27,862: JHU
The total number of global coronavirus cases has increased to 601,478, while the death toll stood at 27,862, the latest update by the Washington-based Johns Hopkins University revealed on Saturday.....
Death Toll From COVID-19 Passes 40,000 Worldwide
The death toll from COVID-19 has passed 40,000 worldwide, according to the tally from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE).....
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Admitted To Hospital
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital.....
No Evidence Suggests BCG Vaccine Can Protect Against COVID-19: WHO
There is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, which is primarily used against tuberculosis, protects people against infection with the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. ....
BCCI Calls For 'team Effort' As ICC Explores Options Regarding WTC Schedule
The ICC started the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship from August 1 last year with the Ashes series and the final is set to be played at Lords in June 2021. But the coronavirus outbreak has brought the sporting world to a standstill with tours being either suspended or cancelled. And the international body is now keeping a tab on the issue as it might have to rework the schedule of the championship. ....
