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Buoyant German Retail Sales, Jobs Data Belie Broader COVID Gloom
German retail sales rose in November and jobless numbers fell last month, against forecasts that both readings would worsen, suggesting that parts of Europe's largest economy have weathered the impact of the coronavirus unexpectedly well.
Factbox: Coronavirus Variants, First Found In UK And South Africa, Spread Worldwide
Britain began its third lockdown on Tuesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a coronavirus variant first identified in Britain was spreading so fast it risked overwhelming the National Health Service within 21 days.
'Govt Busy Attacking Farmers': Rahul Gandhi Asks Centre to Repeal Farm Laws
The Congress leader who is against the farm laws since they were enacted has been attacking the government and demanded withdrawal of the laws.
Farmer Protests: Are Big Businesses Bad or Just Easy Targets?
The question of big becoming bigger haunts us in these pandemic times, where the wealth of the rich has increased during a crisis. But, could it be denied that private corporations have also fostered innovation and entrepreneurship?
Here's Why Rowan Atkinson Doesn't Enjoy Playing Mr Bean Anymore
Rowan Atikinson may be recognised globally for his performance as Mr Bean, but the actor-comedian says he finds playing the popular character "stressful and exhausting".
Happy Birthday Bradley Cooper: 5 Must Watch Films of the Actor
From starring in comedies like 'The Hangover' to intense dramas like 'A Star Is Born', Bradley Cooper has always shone in his movie performances.
Army Appealed to 3 Alleged Terrorists Killed in Controversial Srinagar Encounter to Surrender, Video Shows
Families of the three men have alleged that the shootout was staged and they were kidnapped and killed in cold blood by the forces.
Sensex Drops Over 100 Points, Nifty Slips Below 14,100 Amid Weak Trend in Global Equities
ONGC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by M&M, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries.
Talk Show Host Larry King, Hospitalised with Covid-19, Moved Out of ICU
Larry King was moved to the ICU on New Year's Eve and was receiving oxygen but is now breathing on his own.
Saudi Arabia Reopens Airspace, Borders to Qatar, Ending Years-long Dispute
Riyadh led a coalition of countries in the Gulf and beyond that cut ties with Doha, charging that it was too close to Tehran and backed radical Islamist groups -- allegations that Qatar has always denied.
Microsoft Is Building a One Outlook Client That Will Also Replace Mail & Calendar Apps on Windows 10
According to a report, the One Outlook client will likely enter into a bigger preview program by the end of 2021, with the goal to replace the default Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10 in 2022.
A Final EPA Rollback Under Trump Curbs Use Of Health Studies
The Environmental Protection Agency has completed one of its last major rollbacks under the Trump administration, changing how it considers evidence of harm from pollutants in a way that opponents say could cripple future public-health regulation.
Most US Covid-19 Vaccines Go Idle As New York, Florida Move To Penalize Hospitals
New York has dispensed about 175,000 doses of the 896,000 it has received since mid-December, according to CDC data. Florida has dispensed 265,000 of the 1.14 million doses it received.
Analysis: With Call, Trump Shows No Limit To His Power Grab
President Donald Trumps ongoing efforts to overturn the 2020 election results laid out in stark detail in an hourlong weekend phone call with a Georgia election official are demonstrating his unrestrained determination to maintain a grip on power no mat...
Amazon's Bezos Tops List Of Richest Charitable Gifts In 2020
The world's richest person made the singlelargest charitable contribution in 2020, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of top donations, a $10 billion gift that is intended to help fight climate change.
Urging Calm, DC Mayor Calls In National Guard For Protests
Washington, D.C.'s mayor urged calm Monday as some 340 National Guard troops were being activated while the city prepared for potentially violent protests surrounding Congress' expected vote to affirm Presidentelect Joe Biden's victory.