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A premier Chinese virology laboratory in Wuhan, which is in the eye of the storm for allegedly being the source of the novel coronavirus, has for the first time refuted the charge, including those of US President Donald Trump, that the deadly virus originated from his lab before it spread across the world and wreaked havoc. China has come under increasing global pressure over lack of transparency in its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which has so far infected over 2,333,160 people and claimed more than 160,790 lives across the world. Читать дальше...

Love Island host Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling are engaged after he popped the question on a work trip in South Africa with a yellow diamond ring he had designed especially for the Irish beauty

Britain is not considering lifting the lockdown enacted almost four weeks ago to control the coronavirus outbreak given “deeply worrying” increases in the death toll, a senior minister said on Sunday. Britain is at or near the peak of a health crisis in which more than 15,000 people have died...

Supply of non-essential items by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during lockdown.

From travel to shopping to who pays for home working … what you are asking around lockdown  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News

“Does anybody really believe that number?”

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US government has spent more than $ 110 million on face masks for healthcare professionals. At the same time, they were purchased from unverified suppliers at inflated prices. This was reported to reporters by a source in federal contacts. Purchased more than 20 million masks. In full, they […]

Covid-19: For many Americans, Anthony Fauci, the diminutive 79-year-old epidemiologist with a heavy Brooklyn accent, is the country’s new hero. He is a no-nonsense scientist speaking truth to a terrified nation led by a president who sometimes has a loose grasp of the facts.

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The BBC has received a wave of complaints about a joke in the latest episode of Peter Kay’s Car Share.

Yes, I know what you're gonna say: I'm an uncultured swine, you don't have to tell me.

Union minister Prakash Javadekar made it clear on Sunday that the central government has so far not taken any decision on starting train or airline services, asserting that any discussion on the issue is futile. Asked if the government is looking at any timeline to start passenger transport services like trains or airlines, he told PTI, "It has to start one day but which is that one day you don't know at this moment. Discussion about it is futile because we are examining the situation every day and drawing new lessons." Some airlines... Читать дальше...

As COVID 19 continues its depredation across India and the world, a major row has erupted in West Bengal, with many in the medical fraternity and opposition parties claiming the state is reporting fewer cases as only a minuscule proportion of the population is getting tested for the inscrutable enemy. Till Saturday, the state had reported 233 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths, far lower than other big states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The constitution of an expert... Читать дальше...

There is no proposal for reduction of pension and no action is being contemplated by the government in this respect, the Centre said on Sunday. The assertion assumes significance as rumours are afloat that the government is contemplating reduction or stoppage of pension. It has come to the notice of the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) that, in the wake of the current pandemic COVID-19 and the ensuing economic scenario, many rumours are afloat that the government is contemplating... Читать дальше...

THE world's second-most popular desktop browser - behind only the colossus that is Google Chrome - has revealed plans to add support to quickly import data from Mozilla Firefox, removing another hurdle that could be stopping users making the switch.

A 22-year-old man was killed and a 39-year-old man was injured during a shooting Saturday night on the South Side, according to Chicago police.

LONDON — At his darkest moment with the coronavirus, Dr. Poorna Gunasekera glimpsed three rays of light. Following a severe deterioration in his COVID-19 symptoms, Gunasekera was rushed to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, southwest England, in the early hours of March 30, and three former students came to treat him. Upon entering the “red zone,”

Two forest fires broke out so far over the Easter weekend the forestry department said on Sunday, making an appeal to the public to avoid activities which may cause a fire. With temperatures nearing 30C, the risk of forest fires is higher, the department said. On Saturday there was a...

Tehran, April 19, IRNA - Iranian border seal-off with the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended by May 4, 2020, as precautionary measures to contain coronavirus, Iranian Customs Administration said on Sunday.

Coronavirus live updates: Some states ease restrictions as protestors call for reopening economy  NBC News

He has been booked for making communally-sensitive statements during a Facebook live session.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that in view of the current coronavirus situation in the national capital, no relaxation will be given in the lockdown for at least a week

Crediting Sourav Ganguly for backing him, Yuvraj said he promoted lot of young talent when he was the captain