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China's local COVID-19 cases fall as Xinjiang cluster recedes
China's new locally transmitted cases of the novel coronavirus fell to a onemonth low as a cluster in the western region of Xinjiang receded, data released by the country's health authority showed on Sunday.
Fire Breaks Out at Clinic of Three-storey Building in Delhi's Pitampura, 5 Rescued
The fire broke out at the clinic and the smoke later engulfed other floors of the building, police said.
India's Covid-19 Case Fatality Rate Declines to 1.93 Percent, Recovery Rate Nears 72 Percent
Implementation of testing aggressively, tracking comprehensively and treating efficiently through a plethora of measures have contributed to the existing high level of recoveries as well, it said.
2 Govt School Teachers Suspended in UP for Not Hoisting National Flag on Independence Day
Block Education Officer of Jaspura and Kamasin blocks have been asked to probe the matter and submit their reports within 15 days, the officer said.
Ilya Shkurin Refuses to Play for Belarus National Team While Alexander Lukashenko is in Power
Ilya Shkurin has said that he won't play for Belarus until Alexander Lukashenko remains the country's President.
Devotees Start Thronging Vaishno Devi Shrine as Authorities Reopen Religious Places in J-K
The shrine along with other religious places across the Union Territory reopened for devotees on Sunday morning after remaining closed for almost five months .
Bidaai Actor Angad Hasija On Sushant Singh Rajput's Death: Felt Like Quitting the Industry
Actor Angad Hasija said that the demise of Sushant Singh Rajput terrified him and made him consider quitting the entertainment industry. They were friends since Sushant's TV days.
Bling No Longer King in India as Gold Loses Shine Under Shadow of Coronavirus
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), India's gold consumption fell by a staggering 56 percent during the first half of 2020 compared with the same period last year.
South Korea, U.S. delay military drills over COVID-19 concerns
South Korea and the United States will start their annual joint military drills on Tuesday, in what local media said was a twoday delay after a South Korean officer tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Ireland says fresh COVID-19 spike 'deeply concerning'
Ireland reported 200 new COVID19 cases arising from multiple clusters across the country on Saturday, the highest daily amount since the beginning of May that the country's chief medical officer described as "deeply concerning".
Turkey's rising coronavirus cases at highest level since June
Turkey's coronavirus count rose on Saturday to its highest daily level since June, with total deaths nearing 6,000, according to the government, which rolled out new inspection and enforcement measures earlier this month.
Newsweek Apologises for Op-ed Questioning Kamala Harris Birthright
The op-ed was written by John Eastman, a conservative attorney who argues that the US Constitution doesn't grant birthright citizenship.
AP FACT CHECK: Harris meets constitutional requirements
False claims that Kamala Harris is not legally eligible to serve as U.S. vice president or president have been circulating in social media posts since 2019, when she first launched her Democratic primary campaign.
UEFA Champions League: Lyon 'Team Spirit' Good Enough to Knock Out Rich Manchester City
Lyon defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the Champions League.
WB Finance Minister Amit Mitra Asks PM to 'Educate' Him on RSS' Role in Freedom Struggle
Referring to PM's glowing tribute to freedom fighters in his Independence Day address from Red Fort, the senior Trinamool Congress leader said in a tweet that he was touched by Modi's praise for freedom fighters.
Civilian Shot Dead by Militants in Pulwama District, Say J&K Police
He said 42-year-old Dar was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to injuries. It was not immediately known why Dar was targeted by the militants.