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Bangladeshi Traders Block Indian Exports Via Petrapole Border
The agitators, who began their stir on Wednesday blocking the entry of Indian trucks for several hours, claimed that the border will remain sealed until India allows import.
Trump Aides Divided Over New Covid-19 Plan Ahead of Polls as President Claims Virus Will 'Disappear'
Several of Trump's top aides have begun to worry about his chances to win re-election, fears borne out by a steady stream of public polls showing Trump trailing his election rival, Joe Biden, by double digits.
US Department of Justice Charges Glenmark Pharma with Conspiracy in Price-fixing Case
The case involved allegation that Glenmark conspired with Apotex Corp and other generic drug companies to increase and maintain prices of pravastatin.
Brazil Education Minister, First Black Person to be Appointed in Govt, Resigns over CV 'Lies'
Decotelli was also accused of plagiarising several academic papers during his studies in Brazil. The Brazilian university said Tuesday the minister had not been a professor there from 2016-18, as his CV stated.
TikTok Deleted, Weibo Comments Blocked: A Singing Xi Jinping Look-Alike Battles Censors in China
Under Xi, the authorities have worked to seize greater control over the thoughts and musings of China’s more than 900 million internet users, leading aggressive campaigns to stamp out dissent, activism and even jokes.
Bangladesh Defence Secretary Dies of Coronavirus-related Complications
Abdullah Al Mohsin Chowdhury died after suffering a cardiac arrest during his treatment at the hospital.
Thousands in Western Myanmar Flee As Army Plans Operations, Monitors Say
Border affairs acknowledged issuing the order through the local administrator but said it affected fewer villages.
Coronavirus Traces Found in March 2019 Sewage Sample: Spanish Study
The discovery of virus genome presence so early in Spain, if confirmed, would imply the disease may have appeared much earlier than the scientific community.
From Coca Cola to Unilever, These Are the Brands Boycotting Facebook Ads Over Hate Speech
Many of the participants are small businesses, which make up the bulk of Facebook’s 8 million advertisers. But recently, several large companies who spend millions of dollars a year on the platform have also distanced themselves.
UN Human Rights Experts Call for Decisive Measures to Protect Fundamental Freedoms in China
The UN experts expressed concerns that journalists, medical workers and those exercising their right to free speech online in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic have allegedly faced retaliation from the authorities.
At Least 16 Killed in 2 Armed Attacks in Mexico's Sinaloa State, Home of Drug Lord 'El Chapo'
Security forces found the bodies of seven supposed cartel hitmen on a dirt road, strewn next to a bullet-riddled pickup truck, apparent victims of a shootout.
Vaxart Says Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Picked for Trump's 'Operation Warp Speed'
The company said the study would be funded by "Operation Warp Speed", which aims to provide safe and effective vaccines by January 2021.
Social Distancing Becomes New Era Vow as Deferring Weddings Due to Covid-19 No Longer an Option
Keep in mind, these will not be homemade videos. Rather, videographers and photographers will expand their repertoire to include livestreaming services.
Anti-racism Protests: Crowds Tear Down Statues, Attack Wisconsin State Senator
Officers inside the Capitol used pepper spray to repel protesters who were trying to gain entry into the historic center of state government, Madison police said.
Trump Threat to 'Decouple' US Economy From China Hits Trade, Investment Reality
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro gave Asian markets a scare on Monday night by telling Fox News Channel that the US-China trade deal was 'over'.
Global Trade Falls Sharply in First Half of 2020, Govt Actions Helped to Temper Contraction: WTO
WTO economists now believe that while trade volumes will register a steep decline this year, they are unlikely to reach the worst-case scenario projected in April, it said in a statement.