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Special Report-Iran Expands Shrines And Influence In Iraq
In September, a senior Iranian commander made an unannounced visit to one of Shi'ite Islam's holiest sites in the southern Iraqi city of Kerbala.
Sri Lanka Evacuates Thousands as Cyclone Burevi Nears
The cyclone is likely to damage coastal buildings and power lines and unleash flash floods, the island’s disaster management centre said, advising those living near its path to stay indoors.
NGT Extends Blanket Ban on Sale, Use of Firecrackers in Delhi-NCR amid Deteriorating Air Quality, Covid-19 Pandemic
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said its direction to restrict the use of firecrackers in cities/towns where air quality is 'moderate' or below to green crackers and for the duration of not more than two hours will continue.
Hyundai Registers 9.4 Percent Growth in Domestic Sales, Retails 48,800 Units in November 2020
Hyundai's domestic sales stood at 48,800 units in November this year as against 44,600 units in November last year, registering 9.4 percent growth.
Exclusive: CEO Of Angolan Energy Giant Says Will Speed Up Asset Sales, Reform Despite COVID-19
Angola's state oil giant Sonangol will next year accelerate reforms and efforts to raise revenue after the pandemic drained investor interest in an asset sale that has so far netted only around $60 million, its CEO told Reuters in a rare interview.
Factbox: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Days Away From UK Roll-out
Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the PfizerBioNTech COVID19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week.
Universal, James Wan Tap 'Overlord' Director For New Van Helsing Film
Universal Pictures is developing a new film set in monster hunter Van Helsing's world with Julius Avery of "Overlord" fame to direct and horror master James Wan to produce. The studio's blockbuster hit in "The Invisible Man" breathed new life into Unive...
HP Announces Esport Gold Quest Scholarship Worth Rs 12 Lakh at Omen FanFest 2020
The Esports Gold Quest scholarship is a program that provides gamers with the necessary financial support, equipment, skills, and exposure to help them compete on the global stage.
Japan Nike Ad On Bullying, Racism Sparks Hot Online Response
A video ad from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to boycott the company.
Horoscope for December 2: Romance in Stars for Cancer; Read the Day Prediction Here
For Aries, it is recommended that you embrace the fiery energy in the day. Let your energy radiate towards those who care about you the most. Instead of suppressing your feelings, take actions based on them.
Trading In Shares Of Xiaomi Halted Pending Share Sale, Bond Issue Statement
Trading in shares of Xiaomi Corp was halted on Wednesday on the company's request pending a statement, the Chinese smartphone maker said in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
ISL 2020-21: 'Several Indian Players Look Like They've Never Been Coached Before', Says Robbie Fowler
ISL 2020-21: Robbie Fowler made a damning assessment of the level of coaching the Indian players have had and said he was trying to make them better.
'Fake News' About Covid-19 Vaccine has Become a Second Pandemic, Red Cross Chief Says
Francesco Rocca said in a virtual briefing to the UN Correspondents Association that governments and institutions needed to implement measures to combat growing mistrust and misinformation.
Which Americans will get Vaccine First? Experts Vote for Healthcare Workers, People in Care Facilities
A high level panel of US experts on Tuesday voted that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities should be prioritised in the first phase.
Music Producer For Presidential Candidate Wine Hurt In Clashes In Uganda
A music producer for Ugandan pop star and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been wounded in the mouth by a rubber bullet during clashes between security personnel and Wine's supporters, a spokesman for his party and police said on Tuesday.
Biden Says He Hopes High Court Rejects Trump Bid On 2020 Census Count
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden on Tuesday said he hoped the U.S. Supreme Court rejects a Trump administration bid to exclude immigrants living illegally in the United States from population counts used to allocate congressional districts to states.