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15 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpUS, where over 300,000 died of coronavirus, starts vaccination drive
The biggest ever vaccination drive in the United States started on Monday, as health workers were given the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
14 Dec 2020
Donald TrumpNY Governor Andrew Cuomo accused of sexually harassing former aide
A former aide of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday leveled allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
12 Dec 2020
PfizerUS clears Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, first shot in 24 hours
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorized Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, clearing the way for its mass rollout across the United States.
11 Dec 2020
WorldWHO, vaccine-makers discuss fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South-East Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday discussed fast-tracking of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout with national regulatory authorities and vaccine manufacturers in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
11 Dec 2020
WorldUS: FDA panel authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
A panel of expert advisors to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the emergency use authorization (EUA) to the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
10 Dec 2020
BrexitBrexit deal: Sunday deadline set as 'very large gaps' remain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have set a Sunday deadline for the Brexit trade deal.
10 Dec 2020
ItalyVenice flooded after new dam system didn't activate on time
Venice, the popular Italian city, was on Tuesday flooded as a barrier system, named MOSE — that had been installed after being plagued by corruption and cost overruns for years — wasn't activated on time due to an error in the forecast.
09 Dec 2020
PfizerPfizer vaccine: UK issues allergy warning after two adverse reactions
British medicine regulator on Wednesday advised people with a history of significant allergic reactions against getting the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
08 Dec 2020
PfizerCOVID-19 vaccine: 90-year-old woman receives first Pfizer shot in UK
A 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom has become the world's first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech outside of clinical trials.
08 Dec 2020
IndiaIndia among top ten performers on Climate Change Index
India is taking substantial steps to mitigate the impact of climate change, revealed the latest global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).
05 Dec 2020
World Health OrganizationCoronavirus: WHO eyeing half-billion vaccine doses by 2021's first quarter
With encouraging news about the coronavirus vaccine trickling in, the World Health Organization said on Friday that it is expecting nearly half a billion doses will be available for distribution by the first quarter of 2021 under the global COVAX initiative.
02 Dec 2020
PfizerPutin orders Russian authorities to start mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered authorities to start mass voluntary vaccinations for COVID-19.
02 Dec 2020
PfizerUK approves Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine; first doses expected next week
The United Kingdom on Wednesday gave emergency approval to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first Western country to allow mass immunization against the viral disease.
01 Dec 2020
USABiden makes Indian-American Neera Tanden the chief of budget team
Neera Tanden, an Indian-American woman, was on Monday named by the US President-elect Joe Biden as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.
30 Nov 2020
AustraliaAustralia demands apology from China for sharing 'repugnant' fake image
Australia has demanded an apology from China after a government account posted a distorted image depicting an Australian soldier killing an Afghan child.
26 Nov 2020
Michael FlynnAdviser, who pleaded guilty in Russia probe, pardoned by Trump
Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned his former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, who admitted twice that he lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection to the probe pertaining to Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.
25 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpJoe Biden says Trump administration making 'sincere' efforts for transition
United States President-elect Joe Biden said that the outgoing President Trump's administration has started reaching out to his transition team.
25 Nov 2020
CoronavirusCambridge Dictionary reveals Word of the Year; it's 'quarantine'
Cambridge Dictionary has named 'quarantine' as the Word of the Year 2020; the year that saw people around the world being forced to remain isolated indoors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
24 Nov 2020
United KingdomCoronavirus: UK government extends work visas for Indian, foreign doctors
The coronavirus pandemic, which is ripping apart the globe, prompted the British government to extend work visas for foreign doctors and nurses, including those from India, for another year.
24 Nov 2020
United Nations (UN)Biden fills key posts, India's "friend" named Secretary of State
Weeks after winning US elections, President-elect Joe Biden filled key positions in the cabinet, naming Antony Blinken as his Secretary of State.
24 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpTrump clears way for Biden's transition, but still not conceding
Outgoing US President Donald Trump finally agreed to make his successor Joe Biden's transition into the White House smooth, as he asked the General Services Administration to "do what needs to be done."
23 Nov 2020
OxfordOxford's vaccine, India's best shot against coronavirus, is 70% effective
The coronavirus vaccine being developed by Oxford University and British pharma giant AstraZeneca is 70% effective, results from large-scale trials have shown, multiple reports said on Monday.
23 Nov 2020
Narendra ModiIndia will host G20 Summit in 2023
On Sunday, G20 leaders announced that India will host the prestigious summit in 2023, a year later than what was decided earlier.
21 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: Students protest over school closures due to COVID-19
Italian school students have been protesting against the closure of schools in Turin city, Piedmont, due to COVID-19.
21 Nov 2020
AfghanistanAfghanistan: 14 rockets land in Kabul; five dead, 21 injured
As many as 14 rockets landed in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday, taking the lives of five people and injuring 21, said reports.
21 Nov 2020
United States of AmericaUS: Shooting at Wisconsin mall injures eight, gunman at large
Seven adults and a teenager are believed to have been injured after a gunman opened fire at a mall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States on Friday.
20 Nov 2020
IndiaUS could levy tariffs in response to India's "digital tax"
A retaliatory action from the United States is expected over the taxes levied on tech companies, like Facebook, in a few countries, a Bloomberg report said on Friday.
20 Nov 2020
EnglandThe Queen and Prince Philip mark 73rd wedding anniversary
The Queen of United Kingdom and her husband, Duke of Edinburgh have marked their 73rd wedding anniversary today.
20 Nov 2020
Electric VehiclesUK to ban sale of petrol, diesel cars from 2030
The sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the United Kingdom will be banned within a decade as part of a 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution" in the country.
18 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpWhy some Muslims voted for Trump, despite his anti-Islam rhetoric
Outgoing United States President Donald Trump has faced a lot of criticism as an anti-Muslim figure.
18 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpTrump fires official who rejected conspiracy theories about election fraud
In his quest to convince everyone that Joe Biden won United States Presidential Elections only because of fraud, incumbent President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired an official, whom he had appointed.
17 Nov 2020
Guatemala City2 weeks, 2 hurricanes: Category four storm 'Iota' hits Nicaragua
A category four storm has made landfall in Nicaragua mere two weeks after another storm had hit.
17 Nov 2020
LondonLondon named best city in world, Delhi takes 62nd position
Vancouver-based Resonance Consultancy Ltd., which deals in real estate, released its "World's Best Cities for 2021" list, naming London as the best city.
17 Nov 2020
IndiaIn 2019-20, Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy
Even though there was a decline of 4.4% in the total number of Indian students in the United States, their contribution to the economy of the powerful nation was nearly $7.6 billion, said a report titled Opens Doors 2020.
15 Nov 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump supporters, protesters clash at 'Million MAGA March' in Washington
Anti-Trump protesters and Trump supporters clashed on Saturday evening in Washington DC, United States.
14 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: COVID-19 cases surge, hospitals near breaking-point; partial lockdown extended
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Italy, hospitals in the country are in a dire condition and nearing a breaking point, struggling with the rise in new admissions.
14 Nov 2020
IranAl-Qaeda's No. 2 killed in Iran 3 months ago: Report
The second-highest leader of the al-Qaeda, who was accused of masterminding the 1998 attacks on United States embassies in Africa, has reportedly been killed.
14 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpDays after upsetting results, Trump comes close to conceding defeat
Refusing to concede defeat for days now, US President Donald Trump came closest ever to accepting his fate on Friday, by blurting that "time will tell" if he remains at the helm of the most powerful nation or not.
12 Nov 2020
Donald TrumpMelania could get this huge amount, if she divorces Trump
Melania Trump could receive a whopping $50 million in divorce settlement, in case she decides to part ways with her husband, outgoing United States President Donald Trump, according to a legal expert.
11 Nov 2020
NagpurMeet the Bidens in India: US President-elect's 'distant relatives'
United States President-elect Joe Biden has twice in the past mentioned having a family in India. The 77-year-old Democrat had referenced his distant relatives in 2013 during his maiden visit to India and then again in 2015.
