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Biden risks alienating young Black voters after race remarks
Joe Biden's controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.
China reports 31 new COVID-19 cases in mainland, vs 37 day earlier
China reported 31 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Aug 7, down from 37 a day earlier, the country's health authority said on Saturday.
Head of China's Hong Kong liaison office says U.S. sanctions indicate he is doing what he should
Director at China's Hong Kong Liaison Office, Luo Huining, said U.S. sanctions on him indicated he was doing what he "should be doing for my country and Hong Kong", a statement on the liaison office's website showed on Saturday.
Australia's Victoria sees 'stabilisation' in new coronavirus cases
Australia's secondmost populous state, Victoria, recorded 466 cases of the new coronavirus on Saturday and 12 COVID19 deaths, though authorities expressed hope for a stabilisation in new infections thanks to strict mobility restrictions.
TikTok, WeChat Bans Are Not Crucial to US Security, Say Experts
In announcing the bans -- to take effect in 45 days -- Trump declared Thursday that Chinese mobile apps "threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States."
Pall of Gloom Descends on Mumbai's Powai after Air India Express Pilot's Death in Kerala Plane Crash
A former award winning Indian Air Force officer, Capt. Sathe had a 30-year long and accident free flying record, including around 18 years with Air India.
UEFA Champions League: Barcelona Face Napoli, Bayern Munich Take on Chelsea
Barcelona host Napoli and Bayern Munich facing Chelsea at home in the UEFA Champions League last-16 clashses.
DA investigates after girls handcuffed in stolen car mix-up
An investigation will determine if police officers in suburban Denver will face charges after they placed a group of Black girls on the ground, handcuffing some of them in tears, during a a car stop in which they were erroneously suspected to be traveling...
Employee in college admissions bribery case to plead guilty
A former employee of the consultant who authorities say ran a widespread college admissions bribery scheme that embroiled dozens of wealthy and famous parents has agreed to plead guilty, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Iran says U.S. envoys all the same - 'they bite off more than they can chew'
A senior Iranian official said on Friday there was no difference between the outgoing and incoming U.S. special envoys for Iran because American officials “bite off more than they can chewâ€.
Oil slips below $45/bbl on demand concerns but posts weekly rise
Oil prices fell nearly 2% on Friday, limiting their weekly gain due to concerns the global recovery could falter from a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
Anguished & Distressed, Says Aviation Minister after AI Express Flight Breaks in Two in Kozhikode
The minister said he is deeply 'anguished and distressed' at the accident and relief teams from Air India and Airports Authority of India (AAI) are being immediately dispatched from Delhi and Mumbai.
Centre Announces Probe into Kozhikode Plane Crash, Says No Fire Reported during Landing
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said he is deeply "anguished and distressed" at the accident and relief teams from Air India and Airports Authority of India (AAI) are being immediately dispatched from Delhi and Mumbai.
Markaz Issue: Attempt For Gag Order on Media Will Destroy Freedom of Citizens to Know, Govt Tells SC
The government said that in the absence of any specific information about any objectionable news published or aired by a specific news channel/agency, the Constitution and the applicable statues do not give it any authority to unilaterally pass any censur...
'Pained by Kozhikode Plane Crash': PM Modi and Political Leaders Express Anguish
A pilot was among 16 people killed in the crash and at least 35 people have been reported injured and shifted to various hospitals.
Plane skids off runway in India, some injuries reported
Indian news reports said an Air India Express flight with 191 passengers on board skidded off a runway while landing Friday in heavy rain in southern India, and some injured people were hospitalized.