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US Supreme Court Allows Public Money for Religious Schools in Major Ruling
In a 5-4 decision with the conservative justices in the majority and the liberal justices dissenting, the court backed a Montana program that gave tax incentives for people to donate to a scholarship fund that provided money to Christian schools for stude...
Scientists Identifies Drugs that May Block Coronavirus from Jumping to Uninfected Cells
In the study, published on Sunday in the journal Cell, the scientists analysed all host and viral proteins that showed changes in an enzymatic process called phosphorylation after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
British Are Fatter than Rest of Europe, Says PM Johnson
Boris Johnson said there needs to be a debate about how to tackle soaring rates of obesity which cost the country dearly.
'Covid-toes' Symptom Reported in Children Might Not be Linked to Coronavirus Infection: Study
Scientists said the skin sample analyses showed findings characteristic of an inflammatory condition called perniosis.
2 Children Among 32 Dead as Ferry Capsizes in Bangladesh's Buriganga River
The ferry 'Morning Bird', which was coming to Dhaka from Munshiganj, capsized in the river after it was hit by another launch 'Moyur-2' near the Sadarghat launch terminal.
Karachi Terror Attack: Pakistan Stock Exchange Comes Under Gun and Grenade Attack, 11 Killed
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) linked Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack. It was also behind the Pearl Continental hotel attack in Gwadar last year in which eight people were killed.
China Forces Birth Control on Uighurs, Other Minorities to Suppress Population
The state regularly subjects minority women to pregnancy checks, and forces intrauterine devices, sterilization and even abortion on hundreds of thousands, the interviews and data show.
US Sanctions, Coronavirus Make for Iran's Toughest Year, Says President Rouhani
The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated economic problems that worsened after US President Donald Trump withdrew in 2018 from Iran's nuclear deal with major powers and reimposed sanctions.
Factbox | What Doctors Have Learned About Fighting Coronavirus as Pandemic Engulfs World
Doctors are of the opinion that more widespread testing and quicker results helps relieve pressure on hospitals.
2 Afghan Human Rights Workers Killed in Bomb Blast in Kabul
No group claimed responsibility for the attack. A Taliban spokesman denied the group was involved.
Hyper-violent Jalisco Cartel Tied to Brazen Ambush Meant to Kill Mexico City Police Chief
The attackers used grenades and a .50-caliber sniper rifle to assault the chief's armored vehicle early Friday and killed two of the his bodyguards and a woman driving by. Police chief Omar García Harfuch was shot in the shoulder, collar bone and the knee...
Russia Offered Afghan Militants Bounties to Kill US Troops: Report
United States determined months ago that a Russian military intelligence unit linked to assassination attempts in Europe had offered rewards for successful attacks last year.
US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Communist Party Officials over Hong Kong Autonomy Issue
The announcement comes in response to moves by China to impose new security legislation on Hong Kong, which prompted President Donald Trump last month to initiate a process to eliminate special economic treatment that has allowed the territory to remain a...
Hating the Coronavirus Lockdown? A Third of Brits Have Actually Enjoyed Time Off
According to the survey, 40% of adults reported gaining weight across lockdown, 17% reported drinking more than normal and a third said they had smoked more than usual.
US Govt Sent $1.4 Billion in Coronavirus Relief Payments to Dead People, Says Watchdog
More than 130 million so-called economic impact payments were sent to taxpayers as part of the $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief package enacted in March.
Canada's PM Trudeau Rejects Call to Swap Huawei Executive for Detainees in China
Shortly after Vancouver police arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. arrest warrant in December 2018, Beijing detained two Canadian man on security charges. Last week they were charged with suspected spying.
