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Mexican president says money stolen by corrupt officials must be returned
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday money stolen by corrupt officials should be returned, a day after it emerged that a key witness in his battle against corruption had accused former presidents, ministers and lawmakers of graft...
Business events scheduled for the coming week
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week.
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity
Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The organization that puts on the Oscars said T...
France and Germany: we can give Navalny medical care in Europe
Germany and France offered on Thursday to provide medical care on their soil for Russian opposition leader Alexander Navalny, who is gravely ill after aides said he was poisoned.
Congress Expels Manipur MLA RK Imo for Six Years for Anti-party Activities
The Manipur Congress MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh was expelled from the party for six years on Thursday for his anti-party activities, sources in the state unit s.
NYC mayor moves ahead with September school reopening despite teacher pushback
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday underlined his commitment to reopening schools for inperson learning next month, a day after the city's teachers' union said his plan was insufficient to prevent the spread of COVID19.
Election 2020, Political Conventions, ADVISORY
The Democratic National Convention holds its fourth and final night Thursday, capped off with Joe Biden giving his acceptance speech for the partys presidential nomination from Wilmington, Delaware.
Embassy of France Says 7 Centres Opened in India to Oversee Smooth Visa Applications Process
In a statement, the French embassy said these centres have been opened in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi.
Harley's activist investor backs business reboot strategy
An activist investor who shook up HarleyDavidson Inc earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around the 117yearold motorcycle company.
Report urges action on flooding, erosion from climate change
Increased tidal flooding, beach erosion and aging sea barriers are among the climate change concerns threatening a famous coastal destination in Massachusetts, according to a report released Thursday by a leading conservation group in the state.
SC Says Punishment Will Not be Enforced Till Decision on Prashant Bhushan's Review Plea
The top court granted time till August 24 to Bhushan to reconsider his 'defiant statement' refusing to apologise for his contemptuous tweets and tender an unconditional apology.
Chandrayaan-2 Completes a Year around Moon, ISRO Says Has Enough Fuel For 7 More Years
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, 2019, and inserted into the lunar orbit on August 20, exactly a year ago.
'My life is a miracle': COVID-19 patient recuperates after four-month ordeal
Los Angeles resident Francisco Garcia tested positive for COVID19 in April and says he doesn't know how he caught it.
Brinton Pharma Gets DCGI Nod to Launch Favipiravir 400 mg Tablets for Covid-19 Treatment
The tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms, Brinton Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.
Vijayan's Oppn to Thiruvananthapuram Airport Privatisation Shows Double Standards: Union Minister
Vijayan has written to PM Modi opposing the Union Cabinet's approval on Wednesday to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani Enterprises through PPP for 50 years.
Samantha Akkineni Begins 'Grow With Me' Challenge, Nominates Rakul Preet, Lakshmi Manchu
In her latest video on Instagram, Samantha Akkineni has shared her experience of growing her "own food" on her terrace. She is encouraging more people to harvest on their own.
