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Factbox: Biden Wants a Woman to be His Running Mate. Here Are Some Names on the List
The names Include Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams.
Minnesota Calls in National Guard to Quell Unrest over George Floyd's Death in Police Custody
Governor Tim Walz ordered Guard troops to assist police as local, state and federal law enforcement officials sought to ease racial tensions sparked by Monday night's fatal arrest of George Floyd, 46.
Hundreds of Scribes Lose Job as News Corp Decides to Stop Printing Over 100 Australian Papers
The announcement follows a series of media closures, including national wire AAP, which is due to shut down within weeks unless a last-ditch buyout bid can save it.
Los Angeles Allows Shopping, Worship Sooner Than Expected in Pandemic
In LA, the new rules were announced just a week after the county set a July 4 target to further reopen businesses.
Aasia Bibi's Brother-in-law Murdered in Pakistan, Police Say No Links With Blasphemy Case
According to the FIR, filed by Younas Masih's brother George Masih, the wife of the deceased and her paramour are the prime suspects in this case.
Lessons from Asia: How Some Nations Cared for Their Elderly Population during Covid-19 Outbreak
In a high-population density city like Hong Kong, by late January, 70 percent of the people had started wearing masks. By mid-February, this had increased to 97 per cent.
Google to Start Reopening Offices, Targets 30% Capacity in September
Google and its peer Facebook Inc had allowed their employees to work from home in early March following tough government-mandated restrictions to contain the coronavirus.
Singapore Cuts 2020 GDP Outlook Again as Coronavirus Batters Economy
Following the news, central bank chief economist Ed Robinson said monetary policy remains unchanged and will next be reviewed in October, as planned.
Gunmen Kill Top Pakistani Information Officer, His 2 Cousins on Eid
The officer, who had come to his village from Islamabad for Eid celebrations, died on the spot. His cousins were also killed in the incident.
Taiwan Promises 'Necessary Assistance' to Hong Kong's People: President Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong, which has been convulsed since last year by protests.
Lufthansa to Resume Flights to 20 Destinations, Including Some Holiday Hot-spots from Mid-June
The airline said on Thursday it was in advanced talks with the German government over ceding a 20% stake in exchange for the cash injection.
Trump's Pitch to Voters: Trust me, Economy Will Soar in 2021
Trump asked voters to look past the pain being felt across the nation and give him another four-year term on the promise of an economic comeback in 2021.
Pak Army Chief Raises Kashmir Issue; Says Any Challenge to 'Disputed Territory' Would Have Consequences
Addressing his troops, General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that disturbing the strategic stability matrix in South Asia can lead to dire consequences.
Trump Administration Discussed Conducting 1st Nuclear Test in US in Decades: Report
The topic surfaced at a meeting of senior officials after accusations from the administration that Russia and China are conducting low-yield nuclear tests.
'Caused Unnecessary Emotional Upheaval': Judge Demands ICE Better Explain Why it Won't Release Kids
During the coronavirus pandemic, the US government has imposed an effective ban on the entry of families and children seeking asylum.
Doctor Arrested in Myanmar for 'Insulting' Conservative Buddhist Monks Over Sex Education
Kyaw Win Thant, 31, was arrested after angry scenes at a monastery in Meiktila, where he apologised to monks for his Facebook posts. His attacks stemmed from comments posted by numerous other monks denouncing a government's proposal.