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Oil Keeps Climbing On Hopes OPEC+ Will Hold Back Supply As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, taking the week's gains to more than 12% on growing hopes that the world's major producers will hold off on a planned supply increase as soaring cases of COVID19 dent fuel demand.
Georgia To Re-count Presidential Election Ballots By Hand
Georgia will recount all paper ballots cast in the Nov. 3 presidential election by hand, the state's top election official said on Wednesday, a mammoth task that must be completed by Nov. 20.
Brent Touches $45/bbl On Vaccine Hopes And U.S. Crude Drawdown
Global oil benchmark Brent rose on Wednesday, briefly touching a more than twomonth high above $45 a barrel on hopes of a COVID19 vaccine that could boost demand and later pulling back as concerns about rising cases overtook bullish news.
Spain To Demand Negative COVID Test For Air Travellers From High-risk Countries
Spain will from Nov. 23 demand a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours for air travellers arriving from countries with a high risk of contracting COVID19, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, adding to an array of internal restrictions.
Fiery Crash Closes Bridge Linking Ohio, Kentucky 'For Days'
A fiery crash on a bridge linking Ohio and Kentucky could force the span to remain closed for days as intense heat from the blaze delayed inspections of the bridge that serves as a crucial link for interstate commerce, Kentucky's governor said Wednesday.
Federal Judge Dismisses Some Claims By Apple In Fight Against Epic Games - Bloomberg News
A federal judge in California late on Tuesday dismissed some of Apple Inc's counterclaims against Epic Games, Bloomberg News reported, narrowing the scope of a dispute that has seen the online game maker's "Fortnite" game removed from the iPhone maker's...
Iran Finishes Moving First Batch Of Advanced Centrifuges Underground
Iran has finished moving a first cascade of advanced centrifuges from an aboveground plant at its main uranium enrichment site to an underground one in a fresh breach of its nuclear deal with big powers, a U.N. atomic watchdog report showed on Wednesday.
Etihad Flags More Cabin Crew Job Cuts, Airbus A380s Grounded
Etihad Airways told cabin crew on Wednesday there would be layoffs this week, an internal email showed, and a company source said the airline's Airbus A380 superjumbos have been parked "indefinitely" after a slower than expected recovery in demand.
Election-linked Clashes Have Killed 85 In Ivory Coast, Government Says
Eightyfive people have been killed in violence linked to Ivory Coast's disputed Oct. 31 election, the government said on Wednesday before a meeting between President Alassane Ouattara and a key opposition leader aimed at calming tensions.
Markets In V-mode: Vaccine Hopes, Biden Bounce In Play
Joe Biden's U.S. presidential election win and a promising vaccine breakthrough have combined to propel global stock markets to record highs in the last week, upending the virusled investment strategies that have been in play since March.
Facebook Brings Diwali Avatars and Personalised Greetings A Day After Twitter Added Diwali Emoji
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are celebrating Diwali with users through special Diwali-related features. Instagram has added a new AR filter inspired by mandalas and diyas.
Greek Economy To Shrink 10% This Year Because Of Second Lockdown - Finmin
Greece's economy is expected to contract by around 10% this year as a result of a second lockdown to contain a resurgence of coronavirus infections, the country's deputy finance minister said on Wednesday.
Planning To Splurge On The Next Apple iPhone SE? You May Want To Read This First
According to notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the delay in the launch of the next iPhone SE is due to competition faced Apple's camera hardware supplier GSEO. The smartphone may launch in the second half of 2021 alongside the iPhone 13 series.
Naagin 5 Actors Goof Around in This BTS Picture, Surbhi Chandna Reveals Favorite Co-star
Actor Sharad Malhotra took to Instagram to share behind-the-scene pictures with Naagin 5 co-stars Surbhi Chandna, Mohit Sehgal, Utkarsh Gupta, and Suchit Vikram Singh.
Wearing a Face Mask Doesn't Interfere with Breathing During Exercise: Study
Some people suggest that wearing a mask during vigorous workouts can reduce oxygen intake and increase carbon dioxide rebreathing. This leads to hypercapnic hypoxia, a condition in which carbon dioxide replaces oxygen in the blood.
Trump To Emerge From White House To Mark Veterans Day
President Donald Trump will participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony on Wednesday, emerging in public for the first time since his failed reelection bid to take part in the annual presidential rite.