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Arrested state trooper says he shot driver fearing for life
A Georgia state trooper charged with murder said he feared for his life when he shot a driver who refused to pull over for a broken tail light, writing in an incident report that the motorist was revving his engine and turning his steering wheel as if try...
Partner of Belarus' dead protester demands independent probe
The partner of a demonstrator killed during the protests in Belarus said Monday she will push for an independent probe into his death.
Decision to Conduct Final Year Exams to Protect Students' Future, Says Education Min Pokhriyal
Pokhriyal said the New Education Policy will strengthen India's position as a leader on the global stage.
French COVID-19 infections sharply down, but seven-day average still high
France reported 493 new COVID19 infections over the past 24 hours on Monday, sharply down from a caseload of above 3,000 each on the two previous days, but hospitalisations for the respiratory disease rose for a third day in a row.
Budget carrier Ryanair cuts flights as contagions increase
Ryanair, Europes largest airline, plans to cut capacity by 20% in September and October as a surge in COVID19 cases dents bookings.
IMD Warns of Another Spell of Heavy Rains in Delhi over Next Two Days
IMD head Kuldeep Srivastava said the monsoon trough has once again shifted towards north and will remain close to the national capital over the next three days.
Covid-19 Negative Certificate Will be Required to Enter Haryana Assembly for Monsoon Session, Says Speaker
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, changes will also be made in the seating arrangement in the House during the monsoon session starting from August 26, Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said here.
After Mughalsarai Junction, Varanasi's Railway Station Gets a New Name
Manduadih is a place in Varanasi situated about four kilometres from Varanasi Cantt Station. The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), where engine parts of the train are manufactured, is situated near Manduadih.
G7 ministers to consider extending debt freeze for low-income countries - Treasury
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich countries on Monday noted improved economic conditions in their economies, but underscored their concerns about the debt problems facing lowincome countries, a U.S. Treasury spokesperson said.
Maharashtra Doctor Association Flays Sanjay Raut for Comments; Writes to CM Thackeray
The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), in a letter addressed to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who is also the Shiv Sena president, wondered whether he shares Raut's opinion about medical professionals.
BJP's Nadda Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Prince of Incompetence' For His Swipe at PM CARES Fund
Rahul Gandhi's "improbity" swipe at the PM CARES fund on Monday drew a strong counter-attack from BJP president J P Nadda who mocked the Congress leader as.
Factbox: Allegations against former Spanish King Juan Carlos
Spain's former King Juan Carlos was dogged by reports he was linked to corrupt dealings, including international transfers of tens of millions of dollars, before he left the country to try to relieve the pressure on the reign of his son King Felipe.
RBI Lifts All Restrictions on Bandhan Bank after Promoter Pares Stake
The restrictions included seeking prior approvals for network expansion, and also freezing managing director and chief executive Chandra Shekhar Ghosh's remuneration.
The Latest: Trump heads to Midwest as Dems open convention
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Trump defends U.S. Postal Service changes as Democrats mount pressure
President Donald Trump on Monday denied trying to undermine the Postal Service's ability to handle a flood of mailin ballots ahead of the November U.S. election, as Democrats prepared to move against changes his administration has set in motion.
U.S. won't approve Israeli annexations for 'some time', Kushner says
The United States will not consent to Israeli annexations in the occupied West Bank for "some time," preferring to focus on the IsraelUAE normalisation deal and wider regional peace efforts, senior White House adviser Jared Kushner said on Monday.