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China Silent on Independent Probe on Charges of Covid-19 Leak from Wuhan Bio Lab
Calls for an independent investigation into the origin of the coronavirus have become louder especially in the US.
Climber In Critical Condition After Fall On Denali Mountain
A Canadian climber was in critical condition after falling nearly 1,000 feet (305 meters) while climbing Denali, in Alaska, park officials said.
Triumph Of The Unhip: 'NCIS' Tops TV, Streaming Rankings
The Nielsen company's latest rankings of popular television and streaming shows have one thing in common NCIS at the top.
California And US Agree To Allow Big Offshore Wind Farms
California and the U.S. government announced an agreement Tuesday to open up areas off the state's central and northern coasts to massive wind energy farms.
100 Iraqi Families From IS-linked Camp In Syria Repatriated
Nearly a dozen buses carrying 100 Iraqi families who lived in a sprawling Syrian camp for supporters and families of Islamic State militants returned to Iraq on Tuesday, where public opinion is divided about their return.
Rebuilding Gaza Should Not 'Benefit' Hamas, Says Top US Diplomat Blinken
"We'll work with our partners closely, with all, to ensure that Hamas does not benefit from the reconstruction assistance," said Blinken
George Floyd's Death Anniversary: How a Death in America Sparked 'Black Lives Matter' Movement
George Floyd’s death led to several organized protests and fuelled the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, globally
After Dismissing Lab Leak Theory Earlier, Dr Fauci Says 'Not Convinced' of Covid Natural Origins
Dr Anthony Fauci said that he do not have any accounting of what the Chinese may have done but he is in favour of further investigation.
'Two-State Solution Is Only Answer' Says Biden Amid Israel-Palestine Tension
US policy under Donald Trump was criticized as being blatantly pro-Israel and ignoring the Palestinians.
Biden Announces US to Vaccinate 550,000 South Korean Service Members Against Covid-19
South Korean President Moon Jae-in thanked Biden on Friday at the White House and said the move extended the two countries' alliance 'to the field of health in a meaningful measure.'
Billions of Cheap Vaccines for Poor as IMF Proposes $50 Billion Pandemic Plan
The pledges came as Spain said it would open its borders to all vaccinated travellers next month, offering hope Europe's tourism season will rebound after last year's battering.
Sarah Kemp Takes LPGA Tour Lead At Firm And Fast Kingsmill
Sarah Kemp shot a 4under 67 on Friday at firm and fast Kingsmill Resort to take a onestroke lead into the weekend in the LPGA Tours Pure Silk Championship.
Telcom CEO Gives Graduates $1,000, Says To Give Half Away
A Massachusetts businessman and philanthropist handed out more than just sage advice during his commencement address at a local college on Friday he gave each of the 490 graduating students a $1,000 cash gift.
Return Of Iraqis Seen As Easing Threat From Syria Camp
The Iraqi government for the first time is expected to bring home about 100 Iraqi families from a sprawling camp in Syria next week, a move that U.S. officials see as a hopeful sign in a longfrustrated effort to repatriate thousands from the camp, known a...
Israeli Minister Says His Country Is Keen To Maintain Calm -Egyptian Statement
Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi told his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, on Friday that Israel was keen to maintain calm, less than a day after an Egyptianbrokered ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza came into effect, Eg...
Argentina To Tighten Lockdown As Pandemic Rages, Sources Say
Argentina will tighten pandemic lockdown measures to combat a severe second COVID19 wave in the country, government sources said on Thursday, underscoring concern as daily cases and deaths have broken records over the last week.
