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Two School Teachers Killed in Bomb Blast in Pakistan, Investigation by Police Launched
The two teachers were going on a bike when the bomb exploded near a stream in Damadola area in Bajuar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
'Not in One of Those Situations Now': Pentagon-Trump Spar over Military and George Floyd Protests
Former Secretary Mattis, a retired Marine general, lambasted both Trump and Esper in an essay in The Atlantic for their consideration of using the active-duty military in law enforcement.
Of Course Black Lives Matter, Says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson; Calls George Floyd's Death 'Inexcusable'
The British Prime Minister supported the right to protest, in a lawful and socially-distanced way, after the killing of George Floyd bu police in the United States stirred widespread anger.
'Can't Shrug Shoulders & Walk Away': Boris Johnson Pledges to Let in Hong Kong Citizens if Needed
China shocked many of Hong Kong's 7.5 million people when it announced earlier this month that it would enact national security laws for the city.
Less Violence in Monday Night's Protests, Says US National Guard Chief
Joseph Lengyel said 18,000 members of the Guard were now assisting local law enforcement in 29 states, a figure that was increasing.
New Material May Help Make Handheld Device That Kills Coronavirus on Surfaces: Study
Researchers said the solution is to develop high-performance, UV light emitting diodes, which are far more portable, long-lasting, energy efficient, and environmentally benign.
We All Have A Role to Play, Says Indra Nooyi As Anti-Racism Protests Sweep US
Considered to be the worst-ever civil unrest in the US in decades, violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across the country in the days following the death of George Floyd.
Italy Records Fewest New Coronavirus Cases Since February, Fatalities Low as Well
The official tally of new cases increased by 178 in 24 hours, bringing the total to 233,197.
US Will Consider Rejoining WHO if it Ends Corruption, Reliance on China: White House
President Donald Trump on Friday terminated America's relationship with the WHO and accused the global health body of being hand in glove with China.
From Citi Group, JP Morgan to Netflix: Corporates Take a Stand, Condemn George Flyod's Death
As demonstrators thronged the streets of US, despite a pandemic to protest against police violence on African Americans, and chanted slogans of 'Black Lives Matter', corporates extended their support on social media platforms.
Covid-19 Infections Worldwide Cross 60 Lakh, US Remains Hardest Hit With More Than 17 Lakh Cases
Many countries are testing only symptomatic cases or the most serious ones.
Russia Records Nearly 9,000 New Coronavirus Cases, Tally Rise to 3,96,575
The national coronavirus task force said Saturday that 4,555 Russians have died of COVID-19 and 396,575 infections have been confirmed overall.
'Coronavirus is Like Your Wife' Remark Lands Indonesian Minister in Soup, Critics Pan Remark as Sexist
Women's groups and social media users slammed the apparent joke by security minister Mohammad Mahfud MD, who made the comments during an online address to a local university earlier this week.
'No Need for Third Party in Border Dispute With India': China Rejects Trump's Mediation Offer
Several areas along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently.
After Fact Check, Twitter Attaches Disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis Tweet for 'Glorifying Violence'
On Tuesday, Twitter labelled tweets from Trump as "potentially misleading" — a move that led to the president accusing the social media platform of election meddling.
China Plans to Extend Curbs on International Flights until June 30: US Embassy
US airlines are not flying to China at all because they suspended services before the Civil Aviation Administration of China(CAAC) adopted the flight curbs.