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Pakistanis Outraged By Gang Rape Of Mother Along Major Highway
Comments by the lead police investigator suggesting that the victim of a gang rape in Pakistan that occurred along one of the country's most secure highways was to blame have spurred cries of outrage.
Exclusive: Microsoft Believes Russian Hackers 'Fancy Bear' Targeted Biden Campaign Firm - Sources
Microsoft identified a suspected hacking group that targeted a firm working with Democrat Joe Biden as the same Russianbacked unit blamed by the U.S. government for breaking into the campaign of former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according to...
Syrian Air Defences Thwart Israeli Attack On Aleppo City - Syrian State TV
Syrian air defences thwarted an Israeli attack on Aleppo city, Syrian state television said on Friday.
Exclusive: Microsoft Believes Russians That Hacked Clinton Targeted Biden Campaign Firm - Sources
Microsoft Corp recently alerted one of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's main election campaign advisory firms that it had been targeted by suspected Russian statebacked hackers, according to four people briefed on the matter.
Hackers Linked to Russia, China Trying to Spy on Biden and Trump Camps: Microsoft
Biden’s main campaign advisory firms had been warned by the software giant that it was in the crosshairs of the same Russian hackers who intervened in the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Firms Want Suga To Become Next PM, Tackle Fiscal Reform : Reuters Poll
A majority of Japanese firms want top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga to become the next prime minister as many see no need to change the status quo on stimulus policy at least until the coronavirus crisis ends, a Reuters poll found.
Asian Markets Set For Decline Again As U.S. Tech Stocks Falter
Asian markets were expected to fall on Friday in response to declines in technology stocks that began last week and growing concerns about another round of negotiations on the UK's departure from the European Union.
Lesbos Migrants Sleep On Roadsides; Housing Will Take Days
Thousands of migrants were stranded without shelter on Lesbos on Thursday after fires razed their camp to the ground, and the government said it would take days to find housing for them.
'No Need to Worry in Mumbai': Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Meets Kangana Ranaut
Athawale, a BJP ally, made it clear he does not agree with the remarks made by Ranaut, who had likened Mumbai to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and criticised the city police.
Govt Lists Monsoon Session Bill to Give Legal Backing to Delimitation Exercise in 4 Northeastern States
In March, the Law Ministry had notified the creation of a Delimitation Commission to redraw the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Delhi Sees Record Surge of 4,308 Cases, Conducts Over 58K Tests, Govt to Increase ICU Beds
This is the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic that over 4,300 cases were recorded in the national capital in a day.
Brexit Brinkmanship: EU Orders UK To Scrap Plan For Treaty Breach, UK Refuses
The European Union told Britain on Thursday it should urgently scrap a plan to break their divorce treaty, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government refused and pressed ahead with a draft law that could sink four years of Brexit talks.
SC Verdict on Maratha Quota: CM Thackeray Holds Meeting with Cabinet Panel
Legal options available to the government after the Supreme Court verdict were discussed at the meeting held at Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's official residence 'Varsha'.
Novichok and 'Smart' Votes: Five Things to Know About Russia's Polls
In 41 of the country's regions, Russians are voting for regional governors and assemblies as well as in four by-elections for national MPs, among other polls.
Govt Sets Up Expert Panel to Look into Issue of Waiver of Interest During Moratorium
The announcement came hours after the government informed the Supreme Court that an expert panel has been set up to look into the issue of interest being charged by banks on instalments deferred during the moratorium.
Finland's New Covid-19 App Warns PM of Exposure, Puts Her in Isolation
Finland launched its coronavirus tracing app allowing smartphone users to receive an alert when they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.