Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate,…
In his first official acts as president, Joe Biden is signing executives orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate…
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Indonesian cleric who inspired Bali bombings freed from jail
JAKARTA, Indonesia
A firebrand cleric who inspired bombings in Bali and other attacks walked free from an Indonesian prison Friday after completing…
‘Pandemic makes global economy more fragile’
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the global economy more fragile by affecting both supply and demand, Turkey’s trade minister said Thursday.
The…
India’s COVID-19 infections surpass 7.3M mark
CHANDIGARH, India
Amid the country's coronavirus count crossing 7.3 million, movie theaters along with additional activities started in several…
G20 extends debt payment for poor nations by 6 months
The Group of 20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, has approved the extension of debt payment by an additional six months, aiming to…
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits
ROME
Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care wards filling up again and…
Israeli government extends ban that limits public protests
JERUSALEM
The Israeli government has extended an emergency provision that bars public gatherings, including widespread protests against Prime…
Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate
SALT LAKE CITYVice President Mike Pence defended the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 210,000…
What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic?
We’re still learning, but it seems that much of the spread of the coronavirus has been caused by what disease trackers call superspreader…