Even though calls for the Taliban to prolong a cease-fire with the Afghan government have gone unanswered so far, there have been no signs of renewed fighting and the militants say they will release more prisoners.
Israel’s state-supported Galilee Research Institute (Migal) is known to be working on a cutting edge COVID-19 treatment, but human testing of the vaccine is only expected to start in June, and production, delivery and sale of the drug only after that.
A total of 1,287 of S&P's ratings are now on a downgrade warning.
James Dickey, who chairs the Republican Party of Texas, on Wednesday said his state would be happy to host the Republican National Convention this summer if the current plans to hold the event in North Carolina fall through.
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Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island. Hong Kong was upended by months of often violent pro-democracy protests last year sparked by rising fears that Beijing is chipping away at the city's freedoms. Unrest has returned in recent days after Beijing announced plans last week to impose a sweeping national security law in response to the protests... Читать дальше...
Four Minnesota officers have been fired following the detainment of George Floyd, who died Monday night after being pinned to the ground by an officer who put his knee on Floyd's neck for about eight minutes. The Rev. Al Sharpton joins the discussion.
The Barcelona attacker had been hoping to represent Argentina in the continental competition they were hosting this summer, but will now have to wait a further 12 months for the privilege
She shared a series of photos on Instagram.
The authorities urged the public to avoid social gatherings and follow social distancing guidelines.
The ‘Mersal’ star said she is following in the footsteps of Hollywood star Natalie Portman, who did the same when she touched seven million followers
Greece has already said it is likely to ban Brits when it reopens for tourists due to our poor coronavirus record but that when figures in the UK improve, Brits would be allowed to come on holiday
Organisers of Harrogate Fashion Week announced this week that the trade show will be postponed to 23-24 August because of the coronavirus crisis and disruptions to the buying season.
Liverpool were today linked with a possible Bosman move for Thomas Meunier in Le 10 Sport. The Belgian is 28-years-old and is not being offered an extension by PSG, the club for whom he’s won Ligue 1 in each of the past three seasons. We think the rumoured transfer is good one, to ease some […]
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Elderly residents at Upper West Side hotel are upset homeless people were moved in
Johnson is set for more intense scrutiny when he faces Parliament's most senior committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Monex will seek to channel views of thousands of retail investors already trading stocks
The continent’s interconnectedness is what will be its catalyst for recovery
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Young men are the most vulnerable to frequent and persistent loneliness, the global research found.
Mainly but not specifically places that you want to go to but can't, what would you like to see?
I drove past the space age looking air traffic control tower at Brum airport yesterday, I'd love to go in there to see it operating...when there's actually planes flying. I'd pay good money for a trip.
Winson Green (as it will always be known) Prison. Work has taken me to lots of places that most people wouldn't get to see but I've never worked at a prison, 1849 it was opened...I'd love a day trip. Читать дальше...
A 28-year-old man is to stand trial after a shop worker and another man were attacked.
As biotechnology advances, so too may our ideas of what it means to be human.
The newest member of the Thai Airways International board, Pailin Chuchottaworn, resigned the day after he was appointed to help the airline.
Experts say with several countries averse to Chinese products, India's farm exports have an opportunity to capture such markets; buffalo meat, rice are among the products with promise