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Passengers wearing face masks at Changsha railway station in China. (AFP Photo)

Coronavirus could push 11 million people into poverty: World Bank

Growth in the developing East Asia and Pacific, is projected to slow to 2.1 per cent in the baseline

31 Mar 2020 1:49 PM

WHO showed favouritism to China: Trump

Trump was asked if he agreed that the WHO showed favouritism and the US should re-explore its relationship with the health agency

26 Mar 2020 12:32 PM

Washington DC closes all non-essential businesses, orders people to stay home

DC Mayor Muriel also prohibited gathering of 10 or more people

26 Mar 2020 10:39 AM

IMF approves $1.3 bilion aid program for Jordan

The program to support unbudgeted spending covering emergency outlays and medical supplies and equipment

26 Mar 2020 10:34 AM

Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote

The package is intended as relief for an economy spiraling into recession

26 Mar 2020 10:31 AM

US airlines warn of 'draconian' steps if Congress fails to help

Pandemic has had a devastating effect on air transport in the United States, as several countries have imposed far-reaching travel bans

22 Mar 2020 11:13 AM

Deaths due to Covid-19 crossed 150 in America, while about 10,000 people have been infected. (AFP)

Two US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams quarantined

19 Mar 2020 10:16 AM

'Don't panic' says US woman who recovered from coronavirus

Elizabeth Schneider is from Seattle, which has the most deaths reported of coronavirus in the United States

12 Mar 2020 2:20 PM

The Gates Foundation in a statement said it respects the petitioners' views, but Modi will receive its annual Goalkeepers Global Goals Award for providing 500 million people in India safer sanitation. (Photo: AP)

Thanks but no thanks: Bill Gates to honour PM Modi despite Kashmir concerns

Modi government presented an order in Parliament on August 5 revoking the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir state.

17 Sep 2019 10:05 AM

The incident unfolded in a northeastern Seattle neighbourhood when the suspect approached a motorist at an intersection and shot her before walking into the street and firing on the bus, police said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Seattle shooting: 2 killed as gunman opens fire during rush hour

The bus driver was struck but managed to turn the bus around and head away from the assailant, police said.

28 Mar 2019 11:47 AM

Most countries have stopped the 737 MAX 8 and 9 planes from flying after an Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Boeing stops deliveries of their MAX 737 model in wake of crash

Boeing Co confirmed suspension of deliveries of 737 MAX aircraft on Thursday but continues to produce its single-aisle jets.

15 Mar 2019 8:56 AM

Fain said he 'absolutely' denies the allegation and called for an investigation. (Photo: AP)

Woman says US state lawmaker Joe Fain raped her in 2007

In a tweet, Candace Faber said Sen. Joe Fain sexually assaulted her in 2007, night she graduated from Georgetown University in Washington.

29 Sep 2018 11:34 AM

Russell worked for Horizon Airlines, a sister carrier of Alaska Airlines, as a ground service agent who helped baggage handlers and was part of Horizon’s tow team, which moved planes around on the tarmac. (Photo: AP)

‘Got few screws loose’: Man who stole Alaska Airlines flight said calmly before crash

Though authorities haven’t officially named the suspect, family and local media reported his identity as Richard Russell.

12 Aug 2018 3:14 PM

Jeff Bezos’ rocket company plans to charge passengers about USD 2,00,000 (151,280 pounds) to USD 3,00,000 for its first trips into space next year, two people familiar with its plans told Reuters. (Photo: Blue Origin)

Jeff Bezos to charge USD 2,00,000 for trips to space next year: sources

The New Shepard is designed to autonomously fly six passengers more than 62 miles (100 km) above Earth into suborbital space.

13 Jul 2018 2:40 PM

Migrant children walk off a bus at the Catholic Charities’ Msgr. Bryan Walsh Children’s Village in Cutler Bay. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said that children who range in age from newborns to 5 years old are being sheltered at this facility and His House Children’s Home in Miami Gardens. (Photo: AP)

17 states, including New York, California, sue Trump over family separations

A court ordered border authorities to reunite children with their families within 30 days or 14 days if the child is younger than 5.

27 Jun 2018 1:44 PM

Airport spokeswoman Trudy Wassel said airport police responded to a “medical” incident on the flight but that confidentiality rules prohibited her from additional comment. (Photo: AP)

Passenger strips naked on Alaska Airlines flight, runs up aisle, report says

'I heard him whooping and hollering like he was having a good time, ‘Woo-hoo,’' one of the passenger said.

16 May 2018 9:26 AM

It came after the heads of three US agencies sent a memo to Trump saying certain refugees must be excluded unless additional security measures are implemented. (Photo: File)

Trump’s travel ban not for refugees with ‘bona fide’ ties in US, says judge

President Donald Trump restarted the refugee program in October ‘with enhanced vetting capabilities.’

24 Dec 2017 2:28 PM

This decision was taken Bryan White, a biology professor at the aforementioned university after learning of a student's dip in concentration due to the lack of food intake. (Photo: File/AFP/Representational)

US professor conducts evening exams for students fasting during Ramzan

This move has been largely lauded by the Muslim students, as it is believed to have instilled a greater sense of confidence in them.

15 Jun 2017 2:11 PM

S President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Judge gives extension to Trump lawyers in travel ban suit

The Justice Department argued that Trump intends to rescind the order and replace it with a new.

04 Mar 2017 10:28 AM

The Chinese have acknowledged the demarche but not responded to it, the official added. (Representational image)

Chinese Navy warship seizes US underwater drone in South China Sea

The Chinese seizure will add to concerns about China's growing military presence and aggressive posture in disputed South China Sea.

17 Dec 2016 9:43 AM

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