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Water already dwindling, Egypt's farmers fear impact of dam
In the winter of 1964, Makhluf Abu Kassem was born in this agricultural community newly created at the far end of Egypts Fayoum oasis. His parents were among the villages first settlers, moving here three years earlier from the Nile Valley to carve out a...
Russian opposition politician Navalny in hospital after suspected poisoning -spokeswoman
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny is in a serious condition in a Siberian hospital after suffering severe symptoms of what his spokeswoman on Thursday said she believed was a deliberate poisoning.
Oil drops as demand risk rises, U.S. stockpiles fall less than expected
Oil prices fell on Thursday as major producers warned of a risk to demand recovery if the coronavirus crisis is prolonged, while U.S. crude inventories dropped less than expected.
Obama slams Trump as unfit, says U.S. democracy is at risk
Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday assailed his successor, Donald Trump, as deeply unfit for the office he occupies and argued that voting for his former No. 2, Joe Biden, was necessary to ensure the survival of American democracy.
Oil eases on demand risks, U.S. stockpile data
Oil prices fell on Thursday as major producers warned of a risk to the recovery in demand if the coronavirus crisis is prolonged, while U.S. crude inventories dropped less than expected.
Factbox: Kamala Harris speaks as Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris received the Democratic Party's nod to be Joe Biden's vice presidential running mate at its national convention on Wednesday, becoming the first Black woman and AsianAmerican on a major U.S. presidential ticket.
COVID-19 link to type 1 diabetes probed; breathalyzer screening shows promise
The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID19, the illness caused by the virus.
OTT Platform Denies Working on Any Sushant Singh Rajput Project with Pakistani Actor
There was a buzz that Amazon Prime Video is working on a project based on Sushant Singh Rajput with Pakistani actor Hasan Khan in the lead, which started with a post on Hasan's unverified Instagram account.
Three takeaways from Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
The third night of the Democratic National Convention features a lineup of highwattage political star power: former President Barack Obama, 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and 2020 vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Haitian official says at least 14 drown when boat sinks
At least 14 people drowned and more appeared to be missing after a packed sailboat sank in a channel between mainland Haiti and an outlying island Wednesday, a Haitian official said.
Reports: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis
Michigan has reached a $600 million agreement to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water after the city heeded state regulators advice not to treat it properly, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday.
US defense chief Esper to visit Palau, Guam and Hawaii
Defense Secretary Mark Esper will travel to the tiny North Pacific island nation of Palau next week, as well as to Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Target, Momenta Pharmaceuticals rise; BioMarin, TJX fall
Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Wednesday:
Fed officials worried about withdrawal of government support
U.S. consumers lifted their spending in May and June but businesses remained cautious because of the tremendous uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook, Federal Reserve officials said at a policy meeting last month.
Syrian refugee's relief after testimony at war crimes trial
A Syrian refugee in Germany spoke of his relief after being able to testify Wednesday at the trial of two exmembers of Syria's secret police who are accused of crimes against humanity, the first highprofile case worldwide against former officials during t...
Church to Apologise for Funeral Refusal amid Covid-19 Pandemic
In an interview with The Associated Press, Evans said the church voted last Sunday to apologize to the family and create a memorial fund in Alexanders honor to provide funeral flowers and food — something Alexander often helped with.