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“During this special time of the year, I am delighted to share “America the Beautiful” and pay tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home,” Melania posted from her official Twitter handle FLOTUS. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3llwp1z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Heat wave returns to Australia on first day of summer

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) expects temperatures to break records in the coming days due to the heat wave, which has been building across much of the country’s outback interior over the last week. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lpjig1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

When and which Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

As countries race towards finding a vaccine for the coronavirus disease, here’s a look at where things stand in Asia in terms of supply deals and clinical trials from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Vigtmm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Macron's U-turn leaves French police chief to take heat over abuse

The mood on the streets of France has soured since a video was posted on social media last week showing three police officers beating Black music producer Michel Zecler during an arrest. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mrkmRU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada plans digital tax in 2022 on global tech giants such as Facebook, Google

The threat of digital services taxes has prompted threats of trade retaliation from outgoing US President Donald Trump’s administration. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39vmt3i https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Women at higher heart disease risk than men, especially in the years leading up...

A new research has revealed that women are more vulnerable to heart failure or stroke than men and to prevent it, early intervention strategies for good cardiovascular health are important during midlife and during menopause from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3qgQeuU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Singer Elton John calls for wider HIV testing to curb transmissions amid Covid-19...

To mark Worlds AIDS Day on Tuesday amid concerns that Covid-19 has affected access to tests and medication, England’s first HIV Commission - established by the Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust and Elton John AIDS Foundation - will publish 20 recommendations to eradicate new HIV cases by 2030. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2Vi2qgC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden gets access to President's Daily Brief: Report

More than a decade ago, Biden read President George W Bush’s PDB during Biden’s transition into the vice presidency. After that, he read President Barack Obama’s PDB for eight years. Now, after a four-year break, he’s reading President Donald Trump’s PDB. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lnoBfJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian national gets 20-year jail for running call centers that defrauded US ci...

44-year-old Hitesh Madhu Bhai Patel was sentenced for his role in operating and funding India-based call centers that defrauded American people of millions of dollars between 2013 and 2016. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36m7OWj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fake news on Covid-19 vaccines a 'second pandemic,' says Red Cross chief

In a virtual briefing to the UN Correspondents Association on Monday, Red Cross president Francesco Rocca urged governments to combat “fake news” about Covid-19 vaccines. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Vjv5BI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump's science adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job

Dr. Scott Atlas joined the White House this summer, where he clashed with top government scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, as he resisted stronger efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VkDC7x https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Guru Nanak's message can help us heal': Joe Biden, Kamala Harris extend wishes...

The leaders hailed Sikhs around the world for speaking up for gender and racial equality, religious pluralism and fidelity to truth and justice. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37kHbQM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

California at Covid 'tipping point' as Trump admin hopes for vaccines by Christ...

Governor Gavin Newsom said he may clamp new “stay-at-home” orders on California’s roughly 40 million residents in the face of infections and hospitalizations that are still rising weeks before emergency vaccines are predicted for release. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39sKSGG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan bird flu outbreak spreads to farm in fourth prefecture

Avian influenza was discovered at an poultry farm in Hyuga city in Miyazaki prefecture on Honshu island in southwestern Japan, the ministry said on its website. There is no possibility that humans will contract bird flu from eating poultry or eggs, the ministry said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mCbrNi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Air strike kills Iranian commander at Iraq-Syria border: Officials

Iraqi security and local militia officials could not confirm the identity of the commander, who they said was killed alongside three other men travelling in a vehicle with him. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37kJvY5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna files for US vaccine authorization, will seek EU nod

A shot developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE that was 95% effective in its pivotal trial is set to be reviewed by a panel of outside experts a week earlier. The FDA will decide on the emergency use authorizations (EUA)after the advisers make their recommendations. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fUxInm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Taliban-Afghan government agreement marred by document's wording

Teams representing the Taliban and the Afghan government have been negotiating in the Qatari capital since September to reach a consensus on the modalities of peace talks, moving forward to help end decades of war in Afghanistan. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HSrcka https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount

Confirmation of the results by the Democratic chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission started a five-day window for Trump to file a lawsuit. Trump on Saturday promised to file a lawsuit either on Monday or Tuesday, a longshot attempt to overturn the results by disqualifying as many as 238,000 ballots. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VjKylB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving

Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, banned high school, college and professional sports and decreed a quarantine for those who have traveled more than 150 miles outside the county. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mphDZ9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nepal signals ties with India are warming up but China keeps them on the edge

The flux in Nepal’s ruling communist party has added uncertainties over the country’s relations, particularly given the leverage that Beijing holds over Kathmandu’s politics and businesses. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3qfzhkf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

AR Rahman becomes BAFTA Breakthrough India ambassador

Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman on Monday was announced as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’, ‘Breakthrough Initiative’. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3qfAnMO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Uptick in Covid-19 cases due to Thanksgiving travel likely in US, says Dr Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci said that there will almost certainly be an uptick in Covid-19 cases after Americans travelled for the Thanksgiving holiday despite warnings by public health officials. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36kHY4X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Left bankless by sanctions, Hong Kong leader has 'piles of cash'

US President Donald Trump imposed the sanctions in August on Chinese and Hong Kong officials including Lam; Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of China’s State Council; and Chris Tang, commissioner of the city’s police. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VdNmR0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved

Covid-19 relief, a $1.4 trillion catchall spending package, and defense policy — and a final burst of judicial nominees — dominate a truncated two- or three-week session occurring as the coronavirus pandemic rockets out of control in President Donald Trump’s final weeks in office. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mnW8YB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pandemic: Merriam-Webster's word of the year not a shocker

Pandemic, with roots in Latin and Greek, is a combination of “pan,” for all, and “demos,” for people or population. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33twmuD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil's Bolsonaro suffers wave of defeats in mayoral races

Only five mayoral candidates supported by Bolsonaro won their races. The president’s worst rebuff came in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where Mayor Marcelo Crivella was battered in a runoff election losing to his center-right predecessor, Eduardo Paes, by 64% to 36%. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fNoSaN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden suffers 'hairline fractures' in foot, will need walking boot: Doctor

Joe Biden, 78, twisted his ankle on Saturday when he slipped while playing with Major, one of his two German shepherd. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3o760q7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Goa leader calls international cultural community for help to save UNESCO Heritage...

Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai called for help from the international cultural community like UNESCO and ICOMOS to save the “future of Old Goa from the destructive policies of present the state government led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant”. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fOpPiZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Volcano in eastern Indonesia erupts, thousands evacuated

Nearly 2,800 people from at least 28 villages were evacuated from the slopes of Mount Ili Lewotolok, which is located on Lembata island of East Nusa Tenggara province, as the volcano began erupting. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Jk7OgO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden to name Indian-American Neera Tanden to Cabinet in a historic first for D...

US President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Neera Tanden director of the Office of Management and Budget, which oversees the administration’s budget and federal agencies from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HVW3MY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in over three years

Upbeat data released on Monday suggests that China is on track to become the first to completely shake off the drag from widespread industry shutdowns, with recent production data showing manufacturing now at pre-pandemic levels. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mn8XSS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese official tweets doctored image of alleged Australian war crime in Afghanistan,...

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian shared the image on his Twitter handle Monday morning in which a special forces soldier is seen slitting the throat of an Afghan child with a knife and its head wrapped in an Australian flag. “Don’t be afraid we are coming to bring you peace,” the image states. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HQp9Nz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Canada extends travel restrictions for those entering the country

Canada will extend its restrictions for all travelers entering the country, except from the United States, until Jan. 21, the government said on Sunday, in a move to limit the spread of COVID-19. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3o4hdI7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Serotonin promotes patience in parts of brain. Here's how

Serotonin, the hormone which determines the level of patience, has been found by a study done on mice to also dictate whether one will crave instant gratification or will calmly anticipate the reward. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3nZY5uO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Who is Neera Tanden? Joe Biden's possible Indian-American pick for budget chief

According to The Wall Street Journal, Tanden’s nomination is a part of Biden’s plan to build a team of liberal and centrist economic advisers to serve alongside planned Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VikhUI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine updates: UK to purchase over 350 mn doses, US likely to see vaccine...

The UK is poised to become the first country to approve the vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE. The government had already indicated that it would move fast on any promising vaccine candidate and British doctors have been put on standby for a possible roll out before Christmas from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37lJ4N4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pet lover in Coimbatore designs wheelchair for disabled dog

Veera, a four-year-old dog in Coimbatore, which used to hobble along due to injuries in its legs, has now got a wheelchair, custom made for it by an animal lover who has adopted him. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fMst97 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Serotonin promotes patience in parts of brain. Here's how

Serotonin, the hormone which determines the level of patience, has been found by a study done on mice to also dictate whether one will crave instant gratification or will calmly anticipate the reward. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3nZY5uO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says 2020 election was probably least secure ever

Earlier in his first post-election result interview, Trump told Fox News the entire world is watching over what is happening in the US. “I have to start by saying the whole world is watching, and nobody can believe what they’re seeing.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Vgo2d7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden twists ankle while playing with his dog

In order to avoid disrupting regularly scheduled appointments on Monday, arrangements were made for President-elect Biden to receive an x-ray and then an additional CT Sunday afternoon, with the expected delays involved when opening closed offices and giving personnel time to set up, a Biden spokesperson said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HQ5Zr7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

New York City to reopen schools, even as Covid spread intensifies

The announcement marks a major policy reversal for the nation’s largest school system, less than two weeks after de Blasio announced that schools were shutting down because of a rising number of Covid-19 cases in the city. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37ip3XL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team

Kate Bedingfield will serve as Biden’s White House communications director. Jen Psaki, a longtime Democratic spokeswoman, will be his press secretary. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36le1BM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Artists say Cuba government agrees to dialogue, tolerance

A group of Cuban artists and intellectuals say they won an unusual government vow of greater tolerance for independent art on Saturday after a demonstration in front of the Culture Ministry. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fNMxIk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden announces 3 more members in Covid-19 task force

According to The Hill, The transition said in a statement that Jane Hopkins, Jill Jim and David Michaels are joining the team, which is co-chaired by David Kessler, former Indian American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Marcella Nunez-Smith. The task force is charged with helping Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HMJMu2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Car bomb kills at least 26 Afghan security personnel: Officials

The attack occurred in the eastern province of Ghazni, which has seen regular fighting between the Taliban and government forces. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VdNUq7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

After years of being in the shadows, the image of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh suddenly was to be seen everywhere in Iranian media, as his widow spoke on state television and officials publicly demanded revenge on Israel for the scientist’s slaying. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33qR52m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Worse than Covid? Risks to UK economy as Brexit deadline nears

Gross domestic product will likely be smaller than what it would have been had the UK stayed in the European Union regardless of the outcome. But reaching an accord would help avoid major trade disruptions come Jan. 1. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33qqfXY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Child weight gain linked to ability to produce leptin: Study

Children having African ancestry are more prone to developing obesity if they possess a genetic variant that reduces their ability to produce the hormone leptin. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3qe8e9g https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Eye exam could lead to early Parkinson's disease diagnosis: Study

Scientists have determined a simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning technology that could provide early detection of Parkinson’s disease. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36hTuxV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tram to become art gallery in Kolkata

An art gallery on a tram will be launched in Kolkata in the first week of December to celebrate the city’s artistic spirit. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3lj5C5W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight Covid-19

Officials were building firm anti-epidemic measures along border areas to prevent the coronavirus from entering the country, reported Korean Central News Agency. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fJUga0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China trade curbs hurt global confidence, says Australia Trade Minister

China has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 212% on Australian wine, the latest in a raft of measures that have affected imports from coal to copper to barley. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33rihxN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK secures 2 million more doses of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine

Moderna’s experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19 based on interim data from a late-stage trial. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37gygzP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China finds Covid-19 virus on Chilean seafood packaging

China has been vocal about finding traces of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen on packaging and food, raising fears that imported items are linked to recent virus resurgences. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2VeA7je https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Payrolls in US set to tread higher in pandemic slog: Report

Payrolls probably rose by about a half million during the month after a 638,000 gain in October, according to the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists ahead of government data due on Friday. The jobless rate is seen easing to 6.8% from 6.9%. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36e2cgK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man killed dad's cat with frying pan on Thanksgiving: Police

The Daily News reports that the man’s father called police in Piscataquis County on Thursday to report that he had found his cat’s body after he let his son stay with him the night before. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3qkXFBg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pennsylvania high court rejects lawsuit challenging election

The state Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, threw out the three-day-old order, saying the underlying lawsuit was filed months after the expiration of a time limit in Pennsylvania’s expansive year-old mail-in voting law allowing for challenges to it. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39jJMNA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

How close is Iran to producing a nuclear bomb?

The accord’s restrictions on Iran’s atomic work had one objective: to extend the “breakout time” for Tehran to produce enough fissile material for a bomb, if it decided to make one, to at least a year from about two to three months. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37cbb1e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pope Francis appoints first African-American cardinal to make the Roman Catholic...

To make the Roman Catholic Church more inclusive, transparent and more focused on defending the most vulnerable members of society after his death, Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals on Saturday including the first African-American from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3o5xoET https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Asteroid, nearly as big as Burj Khalifa, to fly by earth today

Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building with a height of 829.8 metre and asteroid 2000 WO107, which was discovered in 2000, has a diameter is 820 metre. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36iQ79S https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK, France agree on new plan to curb illegal migration across English Channel

The agreement also will boost surveillance using “drones, radar equipment, optronic binoculars and fixed cameras,” the U.K. said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KLoCgZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Severe fire danger for Australia as temperatures smash records

Sydney CBD surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 F) on Saturday while swathes of western New South Wales, South Australia and northern Victoria baked through even higher temperatures nearing 45 degrees. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33s7GCF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thousands in Argentina march against new move to legalize abortion

The largest group congregated in Buenos Aires before the Congress, which is expected in the coming week to begin debating legislation on a matter that has bitterly divided the traditionally Catholic South American nation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36fbzwv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ex-Trump campaign aide sues over Russia probe surveillance

The suit from Carter Page alleges a series of omissions and errors made by FBI and Justice Department officials in applications they submitted in 2016 and 2017 to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to eavesdrop on Page on suspicion that he was an agent of Russia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mhd8zS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump vows to press on in Wisconsin despite recount setback

“The Wisconsin recount is not about finding mistakes in the count, it is about finding people who have voted illegally, and that case will be brought after the recount is over, on Monday or Tuesday,” tweeted Trump on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3qck03V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Japan condemns China's claim of sovereignty over Senkaku islands

Motegi made the comments condemning Wang’s remarks in the Diet in response to ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroshi Yamada, who asked why the minister did not immediately respond to the remarks in the press event. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mheASO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Tattoo business in India is bright and booming: KDz Tattoos

Right from beachside stalls at Goa to professional studios at malls, the Indian tattoo industry is bright and booming. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Jn41ie https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Justin Trudeau's office mistakenly sends out statement rebuking Oppn leader in a...

The actual account of the conversation was far more amicable, as it read that they “discussed the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as vaccine distribution in Canada” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nYvdCY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Los Angeles County to impose new Covid-19 restrictions on social gatherings

Nearly all social gatherings of individuals from more than a single household will be banned in Los Angeles County for at least three weeks starting Monday under new restrictions local health officials. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2J6s6dH https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Joe Biden will be a president who represents the best in us': Kamala Harris

“Know that” Biden “will be a president who represents the best in us. A leader the world will respect and our children can look up to,” Harris said in a tweet. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Jj0v99 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US imposes sanctions on Russian, Chinese companies for supporting Iran missile ...

The companies are Chengdu Best New Materials Co Ltd and Zibo Elim Trade Co, Ltd. in China and Nilco Group, which is also known as Nil Fam Khazar Company and Santers Holding and Joint Stock Company Elecon in Russia for transferring sensitive technology and items to Iran’s missile programme. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33o7N1Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

International wrestlers Sangeeta Phogat and Bajrang Punia marry in small ceremony...

Sangeeta is the sister of Dangal fame (the movie that is based on their lives) wrestlers Babita and Geeta Phogat. The 22-year-old bride looked radiant for all ceremonies including Haldi, Mehendi and the main event. See pics here... from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2JmcqCR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Writing for kids needs simplification of concepts, language: Devdutt Pattanaik

Writing for children needs simplification of concepts and language, says illustrator-mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, who finds the process involved in such works both challenging as well as exciting. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/33o3AeS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Low-income parents lonelier in pandemic, says British royal Kate

Parents living in deprived areas are at higher risk of feeling lonely due to Covid-19, British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said on Friday as she unveiled research that also highlighted the pandemic’s impact on women’s mental health. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3q7wIAS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Whiteley's 'Henri's Armchair' smashes Australian art auction record

A painting by famed Australian artist Brett Whiteley has sold at auction for A$6.25 million, setting a new record in the country and underscoring the appeal of art investments amid the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2KN14IJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Low-income parents lonelier in pandemic, says British royal Kate

Parents living in deprived areas are at higher risk of feeling lonely due to Covid-19, British royal Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, said on Friday as she unveiled research that also highlighted the pandemic’s impact on women’s mental health. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3q7wIAS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2HJpUrG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Los Angeles virus restrictions to halt nearly all gatherings

The order affecting the United States’ second-largest city will take effect Monday and last at least three weeks, until December 20, the county’s public health department said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33pzBTU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Iran accuses Israel, US in assassination of nuclear scientist

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was the head of research and innovation at Iran’s Ministry of Defense and widely seen as having a major role in the country’s nuclear program. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36jazb3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ireland to lift Covid-19 curbs ahead of many European countries

Ireland will allow shops, restaurants, gyms and pubs serving food to reopen next week, and permit travel between counties from December 18, to facilitate a “different but special” Christmas. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3lh74Wu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nepal's PM Oli stuns China, tells envoy Yanqi to steer clear of party politics

HT learns that Oli has told his supporters he is open to a split in the party – an eventuality China has been working to avert. China has been seen as playing the role of a peacemaker in the NCP in the past. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3o0gmrO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

French president 'very shocked' by alleged police beating of Black music producer:...

French authorities are investigating allegations that the music producer, who has given his identity as Michel, was assaulted and racially abused during a police check after CCTV footage of the incident was released. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36c1WyS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 28, what's in store for Aries,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 28. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3q7Kgwd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'10 Covid-19 vaccines could be available by mid-2021': Global pharma group

Vaccines by Pfizer and BioNtech, as well as Moderna and AstraZeneca have shown promising results in large clinical trials, but there is no question of “cutting corners”, said Thomas Cueni, director-general of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36eskbt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

4 French cops held after black music

Images published by the Loopsider website showed how music producer Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by police for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his studio on Saturday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fJoY36 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canada PM Trudeau expects most of Canada to be vaccinated by September

Trudeau said earlier this week Canada will have to wait for a vaccine because the first ones are likely to be given to citizens of the countries they are made in. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/37ecGMv https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Court tells Donald Trump: 'Calling vote unfair doesn't make it so'

In a scathing review of the Trump campaign’s arguments that the president was cheated in his November 3 reelection bid, three appeals court judges unanimously said that allegations of unfairness were not supported by evidence. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fJSDJA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK asks regulator to assess vaccine

The letter asks the MHRA to assess the vaccine for authorisation under Regulation 174 of the Human Medicines Regulations, which enables the temporary supply. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lgWa30 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia: Inside India's richest man's opulent Rs 15,000...

India’s richest man and Reliance Industries’ chairman Mukesh Ambani’s Mumbai home, Antilia is one of the most valuable private residential properties in the world. Here are pictures and videos that take you inside the larger-than-life Ambani residence. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36gboBr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Three Indo-Canadian politicians get key positions in British Columbia govt

Ravi Kahlon has been made the minister of jobs, economic recovery and innovation, tasked with guiding the economic recovery after the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33m0zf6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Magnitude 4.7 quake hits eastern Turkey, no damage reported

After the October 30 earthquake in which more that a hundred people were killed and more than a thousand people were injured, another quake hits eastern Turkey. No damage has been reported so far. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3q4SJjA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Philippines secures 2.6 million doses of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine

The supply, to be paid for by the private sector, will inoculate just over 1 million Filipinos as the British drugmaker’s vaccine requires two doses, as per a government business adviser. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2JfRJZ6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Saudi-led coalition carries out air raids on Houthi barracks in Sanaa area, say...

Cross-border attacks by Houthi forces, who control most of north Yemen, have escalated since late May when a ceasefire arrangement prompted by the coronavirus pandemic expired. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mebsqz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indonesia's new bill seeks to expand central bank mandate, formalise bond purch...

The new bill, drafted by the government and parliament’s financial committee, calls for pursuing sustainable economic growth and employment to be added to Bank Indonesia (BI)’s tasks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fDaK3X https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Germany passes 1 million Covid cases since start of pandemic

Germany recorded 21,951 new infections in the 24 hours through Friday morning, taking the total to 1,017,830, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The number of deaths rose by 430, the biggest gain since April 16’s record of 510. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HFQFgE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkey rejects European Parliament call for sanctions over Cyprus

Erdogan incensed Cyprus, whose territory covers the southern half of the partitioned Mediterranean island, on Nov. 15 by visiting Varosha, a resort on the island that has been fenced-off and abandoned in no-man’s land since 1974. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Vb7HWY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil President Bolsonaro says he will not take Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil has the second highest number of coronavirus deaths in the world, and Bolsonaro has for months played down the seriousness of the pandemic despite being infected with the virus in July. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3l9n5h9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 pandemic: Swedes lose faith in 'herd immunity' strategy with coronavirus...

Swedish confidence in the nation’s strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic has slumped, with concerns over capacity in the health-care system now almost universal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/33hGV3O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Americans risk travelling over festive season despite warnings

Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fEQWgl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia's toughest lockdown pays off with no Covid-19 cases for 28 days

Australia will be among a handful of western nations that can look forward to Christmas with limited restrictions on family gatherings and what authorities are calling a Covid-normal summer. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39ndAJ4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China to impose temporary anti-dumping measures on Australian wine imports

Australia’s trade minister Simon Birmingham said the tariffs were unjustifiable and it was a distressing time for hundreds of wine producers because it “will render unviable for many businesses, their wine trade with China”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33n73u5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Germany plans nearly 180 billion euros in new debt for 2021

Germany’s parliamentary budget committee of lawmakers agreed after 17 hours of talks, saying it is the second largest amount of net new borrowing in the history of post-war Germany. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33lcOIC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump says will leave White House, but under one condition

“Certainly, I will, and you know that,” Trump said when asked by reporters if he will leave the White House. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2V9qhyZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Babies born extremely preterm are at the greatest risk of hospital admission throughout...

A new study has revealed that preterm birth is a strong predictor of childhood illness but the risk declines as these children grow up. However, it remains unclear at what age this begins to happen and how these changes vary by week of gestational age at birth from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3pZfgyt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazil's Sau Paulo could roll out China's Covid-19 vaccine without approval

Sau Paulo governor Joao Doria in an interview on Thursday said Sinovac could be rolled out without approval from the national health regulator, in comments described by health experts as ‘empty threat.’ from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fL4Uxl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK asks regulator to assess AZ-Oxford vaccine amid questions

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had asked the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to determine whether the vaccine “meets rigorous safety standards.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KLeTYb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Empty seats, delivered feasts as coronavirus 'changes' Thanksgiving

Americans are marking the Thanksgiving holiday amid an unrelenting pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million people in the United States. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mcaKKF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Angry Donald Trump promises rally in battleground state of Georgia

Donald Trump took questions for the first time since Election Day and angrily denounced officials in Georgia and Pennsylvania.Trump said he would hold a rally with thousands of supporters in Georgia on Saturday to support a pair of Republican candidates from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fB4lWU https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kim Jong Un likely to let his missiles do the talking with Joe Biden

Kim Jong Un is one of the few world leaders who has yet to congratulate -- or even acknowledge -- the president-elect, particularly after Chinese President Xi Jinping did so on Wednesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mc4mDb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amazon will spend $500 million on holiday employee bonuses

The company said on Thursday that it would pay full-time operations workers $300, and part-timers $150, if they are employed by the e-commerce giant for the entire month of December. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39kty6Y https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump says he will leave office if Joe Biden's victory confirmed

Trump has made an unprecedented attempt to defy the results of the November 3 vote, spreading wild theories about stolen ballots and launching baseless legal challenges that have been thrown out by courts across the country. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2JcLXYz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Supreme Court rules against New York Covid-19 restrictions on houses of wors...

The court’s action was a victory for the Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox Jewish synagogues that had sued to challenge state restrictions announced by Gov Andrew Cuomo on Oct 6. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2V5w0py https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Cook turkey and cornbread like Kamala Harris this Thanksgiving

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris once shared, “My mother used to tell me, ‘Kamala, you clearly like to eat good food. You better learn how to cook.’” And with Thanksgiving upon us, the former Senator has some handy tips proving she is not only a trailblazing politician, but also an extraordinary culinary artist. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2V3GYvz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Disney to lay off about 32,000 workers in first half of 2021

The layoffs will be in the first half of 2021, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nSIAEI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Fears of booming black market rises amidst Covid-19 vaccine rush in China

The pressure on limited supply will likely be acute in India, that has enormous wealth disparities and the second-worst outbreak globally with more than 9 million infections. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/368NhnO https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Despite tensions, China buying computer chips made by Taiwan firms

Chinese importers bought more than one-third of the USD 32.9 billion in Taiwanese exports from the grouping of products that include semiconductors. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3o3VlwB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Best EU economy in year of Covid was bloc's worst-hit after 2008

Lithuania was lightening quick to respond to the virus’s first wave, imposing a lockdown with only seven confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country to make it one Europe’s least-affected. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2V5YoI5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UN releases USD 25 million to organisations fighting violence against women and...

UN has released 25 million US dollars from its emergency fund and asked UNFPA and UN Women to channel at least 30 per cent of it to organisations preventing violence against women and help victims and survivors with access to medical care, family planning, legal advice, safe spaces, mental health services and counselling from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/39i9qSY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Violent protests continue in Gilgit Baltistan against 'rigged' elections by Imran...

The protesters burnt tyres and blocked the roads to show their anger and frustration. Pakistan PM Khan’s PTI has won a majority of the 23 assembly seats and is poised to form the government. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nPOqH8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sudan's former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi dies from Covid-19 in UAE

84-year-old Mahdi passed away three weeks after being hospitalised in the United Arab Emirates. He was Sudan’s last democratically elected prime minister and was overthrown in 1989 in the military coup. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/366uKbM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Xi Jinping seeks to 'manage differences' as he congratulates Joe Biden

Biden appreciates the congratulations he’s receiving from world leaders, including Xi, a spokesman for the president-elect’s transition office said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/367dDqn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US makes last-ditch bid to derail Donald Trump rape accuser case

It’s unclear what President-elect Joe Biden’s Justice Department and a presumably very different attorney general will do with the legal action when his new administration gets underway in January. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39fe83A https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Democracy was tested this year, people up to the task: Joe Biden

Observing that the country faces a long, hard winter, Joe Biden said Americans have fought a nearly year-long battle with a virus in this nation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/367pkxy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amazon's cloud service sees widespread outage

Amazon’s cloud service business is thriving on higher demand from companies switching to virtual offices due to the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2V0dX3U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rising US weekly jobless claims, Covid-19 cases point to slowing economic recov...

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 30,000 to a seasonally adjusted 778,000 for the week ended Nov. 21, the Labor Department said. That was the second straight weekly increase in claims and exceeded economists’ expectations for 730,000 applications in a Reuters poll. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/364VGZt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia seeks to break China coal stalemate as tensions rise

Beijing has placed crippling tariffs on Australia’s barley exports, halted beef imports from several large meat plants, warned its citizens against holidaying or studying in Australia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nXGEuR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Thanksgiving 2020: All you need to know about the history, significance and celebrations...

Thanksgiving 2020: Here’s all you need to know about the date, importance, history and celebrations behind the holiday which has aspects of a harvest festival and is reserved primarily for offering thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices and blessings of the past year. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2HALC0W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Germany extends partial shutdown to curb virus spread

Germany embarked on a so-called “wave-breaker” shutdown on Nov. 2, closing restaurants, bars, sports and leisure facilities but leaving schools, shops and hair salons open. It was initially slated to last four weeks. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3q2Mfly https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump administration denies nod for planned mine near Alaska fishery

The Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit to build the Pebble Mine after concluding that the “proposed project is contrary to the public interest.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2V5og6V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

AstraZeneca manufacturing error clouds vaccine study results

In a surprise, the group of volunteers that got a lower dose seemed to be much better protected than the volunteers who got two full doses. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HAoTSG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

TikTok granted one-week extension of forced-sale deadline

The fate of TikTok, an app that’s been downloaded more than 100 million times in the US, has been caught up for months in US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Chinese technology companies. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fDDNo2 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden's start in the stock market ranks with any in history

Since Election Day, the S&P 500 has surged 7.7%, the second-best gain in 90 years and nearly triple the advance that followed Trump’s 2016 victory. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Jg1eax https://ift.tt/2zbki14

White House considers lifting entry restrictions on Europeans

The organizations, which participate in the White House Coronavirus Task Force, have signed off on lifting the restrictions, said two people who were briefed on the discussions. The limits have helped lead to a more than 90% reduction in the lucrative trans-Atlantic flight market. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/368FAhL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump calls into Pennsylvania event, urges overturning election

Trump had planned to travel to the hearing in Gettysburg on Wednesday, people familiar with the matter said, but scrapped the trip earlier in the day. The hearing included a series of witnesses raising suspicions or allegations or wrongdoing, with few specifics. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/367FLK5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sri Lanka digs moat around Ampara landfill to keep out hungry elephants

Dozens of elephants lumber out of the forest daily into a garbage dump near the eastern town of Ampara, rummaging through mounds of rubbish for wilted vegetable scraps. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3m36eOA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 pandemic could be stopped if at least 70% public wore face masks consistently:...

The research was conducted by scientists from the National University of Singapore and was published in the journal Physics of Fluids. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3m4gaqN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Playful book about The Beatles wins major nonfiction prize

Craig Brown’s “One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time” was named winner of the 50,000-pound Baillie Gifford Prize at a virtual ceremony in London. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fuaIv8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Airlines stir doubts with 'flying is safe' claim on Covid spread

Airlines have loudly insisted that it’s safe to fly during the coronavirus pandemic, and U.S. travel is surging before the Thanksgiving holiday despite a nationwide spike in virus cases. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3m955oA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Storms trigger tornado warning in north Texas, reports of buildings collapsing in...

The Arlington Fire Department and police said they were assisting each other in relief work. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33i1z3I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

America is ready to lead, says Biden as he unveils his foreign policy team

Biden’s nominee for ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an African American diplomat with 35 years in the foreign service, summed up the new team’s ethos and purpose with a similar sentiment: “America is back. Multilateralism is back. Diplomacy is back.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/362VYjL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China weighs legal steps against 'diehard' supporters of Taiwan independence

Chinese media have said the 2005 Anti-Secession Law, which mandates the use of force if China judges Taiwan to have declared independence, as well as national security legislation, could be used to charge the supporters. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fz29io https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese vaccine maker seeks approval for public use of Covid-19 shot

With the application, CNBG will likely become the first developer outside of Russia to see its shots made available for general public use, underscoring China’s determination to be a major player in supplying inoculations to countries around the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fEuvrS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Study finds memories of past events retain remarkable fidelity even as we age

Scientists studying the complex relationship between ageing and memory have found that in a controlled experiment, people can remember the details about past events with a surprising 94 per cent accuracy. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3q1WQwM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Amid racial reckoning, Grammys honour the Black experience

Beyoncé’s song “Black Parade” and others focused on protesting, police brutality and the overall Black experience — are taking centre stage at the 2021 Grammy Awards. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/39edinW https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Brazilian clothes brand removes image of Hindu deity from shorts

A Brazilian fashion clothes brand has removed ads for its line of shorts for men and women that used an image of Lord Ganesh, one of the most revered deities of Hinduism. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Hzprsb https://ift.tt/2zbki14

President-elect Joe Biden presents security and foreign policy team

Biden, 78, presented his picks for secretary of state, national security advisor, homeland security secretary, intelligence chief, UN ambassador and climate change envoy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fyNuEg https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian teenage sex trafficking survivor sold to a brothel in Sonagachi wins 'unprecedented'...

A teenage trafficking survivor in India has won Rs 9 lakh ($12,165) in a rare payout that lawyers said was “unprecedented” in size under the country’s compensation schemes for victims. The survivor was 13 when she was trafficked from eastern Odisha state and sold to a brothel in Sonagachi, India’s largest red-light district in the city of Kolkata, her lawyer said. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Ktv0t5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Dutch DJs spinning tunes from home to beat coronavirus lockdown blues

In normal times, Dutch disc jockeys perform for thousands of fans at electronic dance shows around the world. But with festivals cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, most have spent a chunk of 2020 in lockdown producing music and streaming sets online. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2J7O4g7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Remember Abbottabad': India slams Pak for presenting 'dossier of lies' at UN

Pakistan has given to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres a dossier accusing India of ‘stoking’ terrorism in Pakistan. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39cS21K https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Russia says vaccine 95% effective, roll-out in Jan

Countries are hoping to begin inoculating their populations by year’s end or in early 2021 to stop a pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 1.4 million people. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UYVyEB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump puts out 'poll results', says nearly 99% not in favour of conceding...

According to the results of the ‘poll’ in which Trump claimed 192,774 people voted, 98.9% or 190,593 were not in favour of conceding to Biden while 1.1% or 2,181 voted in favour. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/398oFxE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Canadians won't be among the first to get vaccine: PM Justin Trudeau

The issue was discussed at the G-20 this past weekend and Trudeau said he’s working with allies to make sure there is a free flow of contracts. He said countries recognize that “no one place gets through Covid-19 until all places are through Covid-19” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fEaYI4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rishi Sunak to pledge $5.7 billion to help UK unemployed find work

The Chancellor of the Exchequer will lay out the plan in his spending review on Wednesday, the Treasury said. It includes a 2.9 billion-pound, three-year program to help one million unemployed people find new roles, and 1.4 billion pounds to increase the capacity of job centers from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/376UYu7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Early mutation made Covid-19 harder to stop: Report

Citing new studies, the report says that the virus has been picking up “random alterations to its genetic sequence” during the early days of the outbreak. While most of the mutations didn’t make much of a difference, one of them, however, turned out to be crucial, helping Covid-19 spread faster. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fDaD8n https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden welcomes national security team, says 'America is back'

The appointees, all experienced in their fields, will work with Biden on his goal of restoring US relations with international organizations that Trump spurned in his “America First” approach to foreign policy. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fxiu7m https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Man pleads guilty in plot to attack White House, Trump Tower

Matthews acknowledged that since May 2019, he had conspired with 22-year-old Jaylyn Christopher Molina of Cost, Texas, to share bomb-making information for the purposes of domestic and foreign attacks on behalf of IS, and to radicalize and recruit other individuals to support the Islamic militant organization. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/362qfPN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sana Khan - Mufti Anas Sayied wedding: Sana shares unseen images of her 'Walima...

Sana Khan’s surprisingly sudden and secret nuptials to Gujarat-based religious scholar Mufti Anas Sayied in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic took the internet by storm. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/377tkgN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

DC Comics adds Kid Quick to list of non-binary superheroes

DC Comics is introducing its newest non-binary character in Kid Quick, who can move at super speed like The Flash. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3pYOQwu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launches a Whatsapp helpline for women in dist...

In an additional measure of safety for women in the state, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant along with Goa Police launched an exclusive Whatsapp helpline number which ‘will be functional round the clock at the State Police Control Room, Panaji to redress grievances of women in distress’ from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3lYEVoo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia opens up more borders in domestic travel boost, eyes vaccine

Queensland state, a popular holiday destination, will allow visitors next week from the country’s two most populous states, New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, after closing its borders in August. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nULQzJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to grab world's second-richest ranking

Musk’s milestone marks only the second time in the index’s eight-year history that Microsoft Corp. co-founder Gates has ranked lower than number two. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nQOjuN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump relents finally, tells officials to cooperate with Biden transition team

The president insisted he was not giving up. “Our case STRONGLY continues, we will keep up the good fight, and I believe we will prevail!” he wrote in a tweet. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KBE9A0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas

Millions of Americans bought tickets to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving before the nation’s top public health agency pleaded with them not to travel for the holiday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fuD4p1 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Masked Ananya Panday returns from Dubai decked in limited edition Louis Vuitton...

Ananya was spotted with more than a few Louis Vuitton handbags, one being the limited edition Multi Pochette Accessoires which retails at $2,895 (Rs 2,14,125) as per tradesy.com, and is resold for much more on account of its rarity. Looks like Ananya managed to bag herself quite the deal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2URO5r0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Carl Bernstein says 21 GOP senators contemptuous of Donald Trump

Bernstein’s post was condemned Monday by some of those involved. It was an eyebrow-raising modern twist on journalism from the former Washington Post reporter who, with partner Bob Woodward in the 1970s, penned scoops that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3m0sqJ4 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden adds Barack Obama administration veterans to top staff

Cathy Russell, who was Jill Biden’s chief of staff during the Obama administration, will serve as director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, evaluating applicants for administration roles. Louisa Terrell, who served as a legislative adviser to the president in the Obama administration and worked as deputy chief of staff for Biden in the Senate, will be director of the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3mdf64l https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 vaccine updates: UK begins assessing Pfizer's data, SII hopes for early...

Governments across the globe apart from testing their citizens for Covid-19 are also racing against time to find a vaccine, which perhaps is the most effective way to fight the disease. Vaccine manufacturers, both at the government and private level, have seen effective results from their human clinical trials and await a license for emergency use so that their doses can be provided to those most in need of it. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3m0uAIJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

EU and Canada along with 11 other nations push trade plan to help in Covid-19 b...

The group, which does not include the United States or China, wants WTO members to commit to removing export restrictions on medical supplies - some 70 still have them in place, according to EU officials from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pTaySJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump relents after steady drumbeat of Republicans urge start of Biden transiti...

Twenty days after Election Day, most members of Trump’s party still refused on Monday to refer to Biden as president-elect, or question Trump’s insistence - without evidence - that he only lost on Nov. 3 because of fraud. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2HykG22 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The woman behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Professor Sarah Gilbert was born in Kettering, Northamptonshire in April 1962, both her parents were not in STEM fields. She started working on vaccine research in 1994 with Adrian Hill, who is now the director of the Jenner Institute from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pUO7MS https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden to get his delayed presidential transition aid: Donald Trump

Trump’s tweet that the General Services Administration should “do what needs to be done” came after the agency’s head, Emily Murphy, said she was releasing the long-delayed assistance. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33dzomx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy's trial for corruption suspended

Sarkozy is accused of having tried to illegally obtain information from a magistrate about an investigation involving him in 2014. This is the first trial for the 65-year-old politician, who has faced several other judicial investigations since leaving office in 2012. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UT2yTk https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 on rampage, east to west

As temperatures drop, large-scale measures are being enacted in the cities of Tianjin, Shanghai, and Manzhouli, despite the low number of new cases compared to the United States and other countries that are seeing new waves of infections from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35WvIY8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US agency ascertains Joe Biden as winner, lets transition begin

Donald Trump, who had refused to concede the election, said in a tweet that he is directing his team to cooperate on the transition but is vowing to keep up the fight. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UWM3pE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Millions of Americans expect to lose their homes as Coronavirus rages

About 5.8 million adults say they are somewhat to very likely to face eviction or foreclosure in the next two months, according to a survey completed November 9 by the US Census Bureau. That accounts for a third of the 17.8 million adults in households that are behind on rent or mortgage payments from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lY1gTe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

White House planning holiday parties despite warnings against gatherings during...

The decision to move forward with indoor gatherings and project a sense of normalcy comes as the CDC, top White House advisers, and public health professionals continue advising Americans not to travel or spend the holiday with people from outside of their households from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/33bi8ya https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong campus rocked by protest becomes 'prison' a year later

On a recent weekday, uniformed security guards stood at entrances blocked by gates. To enter, students, faculty and staff must tap their university ID cards, while visitors are not allowed unless they receive permission in advance. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kYjL8O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump campaign asks appeals court to halt Biden from being declared Pennsylvania...

The campaign said a lower-court judge erred in dismissing the case outright, rather than review additional allegations the campaign had dropped from the case but wanted to restore. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3l7ib4B https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pope, for first time, says China's Uighurs are 'persecuted'

In the wide-ranging “Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future,” Francis also says the Covid-19 pandemic should spur governments to consider permanently establishing a universal basic income. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lUkrgy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Anthony Blinken, likely secretary of state, is positive on US-India ties

Blinken, who served as deputy secretary of state in the Obama-Biden administration, had been a frontrunner for the position of Biden’s top diplomat. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3foWI5D https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China in final preparations for latest lunar mission

China’s space program has progressed cautiously, with relatively few setbacks in recent years. The Long March-5 rocket, nicknamed “Fat 5” because of its bulky shape, failed on a previous launch attempt, but has since performed without a glitch, including launching Chang’e 4. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fwuS7O https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Astra-Oxford vaccine prevents average of 70% of Covid-19 cases

The findings were reviewed after 131 trial participants contracted Covid-19, and are based on two different dosing regimes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/394vAYE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

2 dead in stabbing at church in California's San Jose

“Our hearts go out to the families of the two community members who have succumbed to stabbing wounds in the attack at Grace Baptist Church downtown,” San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said in a tweet late Sunday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kXjbrC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during Covid-19 pandemic

As per a new study, nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3724kHw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'My biggest dream is growing old with you': Justin Bieber's wish on wife Hailey...

As American model Hailey Bieber turned 24 years old, singer Justin Bieber flooded the Internet with her alluring pictures, also featuring their intimate moments, along with a lovely romantic message that got over 5 million fans obsessed from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3kVWGU6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Certainly a weak president': Chinese government advisor thinks Biden could start...

Zheng said Biden might take advantage of the public resentment towards China after he entered the White House. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2USsLBG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to plead guilty to protest charg...

Those found guilty of taking part in an unlawful assembly could face as long as five years in prison depending on the severity of the offense. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Hrsq5V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to plead guilty to protest charg...

UK to lift quarantine restrictions for holiday travel during Christmas

The UK transport secretary will announce on Monday that blanket quarantine restrictions will end in time for Christmas so that families can travel to high-risk “red list” countries to visit relatives. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/397FOY8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mangoes can be useful in reducing facial wrinkles in older women: Study

A study has come across wrinkle reduction feature of Ataulfo mangoes, commonly known as honey or Champagne mangoes that might prove to be potent for older women with fair skin. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3kWnX8I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Alia Bhatt brings your cute and cuddly dose of the day, shares pic with her cat...

Alia Bhatt has shared a new picture with her white Persian cat Edward. The photo shows Edward in Alia’s lap, looking intently at her face. Check out the photo here. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3fvwjmP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden to name longtime aide Antony Blinken as secretary of state

Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff Ron Klain said Sunday the president-elect would be making his initial cabinet announcements on Tuesday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pM8I62 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In latest China jab, US drafts list of 89 firms with military ties

US President Donald Trump has stepped up his actions in recent months against China. Ten days ago, he unveiled an executive order prohibiting US investments in Chinese companies that Washington says are owned or controlled by the Chinese military. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/336lWRC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson dies of Covid-19

Dhupelia’s sister Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie confirmed that her brother had died of Covid-19 related complications after he contracted the disease in hospital where he had been under treatment for a month due to pneumonia. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pPTkpj https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: UK to unveil a 'tougher' 3-tiered system after lockdown

While more areas are expected to be placed into higher tiers to keep the virus under control and tiers are to be strengthened to safeguard lockdown progress, the 10pm closing time for pubs and restaurants is going to be relaxed, according to a BBC report. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IZt8YN https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US hopes to start virus vaccines in December as pandemic surges

The beginning of vaccinations could be a crucial shift in the battle against a virus that has claimed more than 1.4 million lives worldwide, including 255,000 just in the US, since emerging from China late last year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nNPyLn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden to unveil first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, envisions scaled-down inaug...

Biden received 6 million more votes nationwide than Trump and prevailed 306-232 in the state-by-state Electoral College system that determines the election’s victor. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2J2zp5s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

At least 13 die in two massacres in Colombia: Officials

The killings took place in Antioquia department in the northwest and Cauca in the southwest, areas hit hard by violence this year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2J3uCkC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UNICEF says to ship 2 billion Covid vaccines to poor nations in 2021

UNICEF said it was working with over 350 airlines and freight companies to deliver vaccines and 1 billion syringes to poor countries such as Burundi, Afghanistan and Yemen as part of COVAX, a global Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan with the World Health Organization (WHO). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UUz6wc https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Germany may start Covid-19 vaccine programme in December: Health minister

Germany has secured more than 300 million vaccine doses via the European Commission, bilateral contracts and options, Spahn said, adding that this was more than enough and even left room to share with other countries. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lVZxxG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biggest Australian states reopen borders as coronavirus cases ease

New South Wales and Victoria closed their borders in early July, the first time in more than a century, to contain a Covid-19 outbreak in Melbourne, Victoria’s capital city. The borders were last shut in 1919 during the Spanish flu pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lQBMqG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Women in finance have to ask for promotions, men don't: Survey

The survey of 2,000 finance industry professionals showed 76% of men were offered a promotion at least once without requesting it, compared with 57% of women. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pUUvnl https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO Covid envoy fears third wave, calls Europe response 'incomplete'

Europe briefly enjoyed sinking infection rates that are now surging again: Germany and France on Saturday saw cases rise by 33,000 combined, Switzerland and Austria have thousands of cases daily, while Turkey reported a record 5,532 new infections. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UQ2WSM https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Alan Rickman's diaries to be published as a book

27 volumes of handwritten diaries, spanning more than 25 years of Alan Rickman’s life and career, will be edited down into a single book and published as a book in late 2022. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Kwy47W https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Your sexuality can make you enemy of the state in Poland

Five of Poland’s 16 provinces and more than 80 towns and cities have declared themselves free of LGBTQ “ideology” or passed resolutions aimed against sexual minorities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3pSp5hq https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump skips G20 session on Covid-19 to play golf

Trump delivered his main speech virtually at around 8 am local time, according to the daily guidance issued by the White House of his schedule. Shortly after, he was tweeting about the election, and around 10 am, his motorcade was rolling for the Trump National Golf Club. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35SQrME https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Kangana Ranaut turns emotional during Thalaivi shoot as she reminisces heartfelt...

‘Still get tears thinking about his face’: Kangana Ranaut shares the emotional conversation she had with her nephew Prithvi, before leaving for Hyderabad to shoot for Thalaivi from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3foCKI8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pompeo meets Taliban, Afghan negotiators in Doha

This was the first meeting of the top American diplomat with the Taliban and the Afghans representatives after the US’ recent announcement that it will reduce the number of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 each by January 15 next year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lVTPvD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases in Japan hit record high amid holiday travel

The daily tally of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said Sunday. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2IPe5Ry https://ift.tt/2zbki14

HT Brunch Cover Story: Beauty and the beasts!

Three digital content creators who insist make-up for men is the new show of strength. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2IPdYFC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi's most personal book yet

The best-selling author is out with his new book, Loss, which is as much a memoir of grief as it is an ode to life. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2UMqp79 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Humour: Your bubble or mine?

As relationships turn “geo-personal”, unlikely bonds relieve the tedium. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3lX8J50 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Humour: Your bubble or mine?

As relationships turn “geo-personal”, unlikely bonds relieve the tedium. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3lX8J50 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Trump wants courts to step in, maintain 'integrity' of the US as Biden set to form...

Trump on Sunday said that his investigators had found ‘hundreds of thousands of fraudulent votes’ which would be enough to “flip” at least four States and added that he hopes the courts would maintain the integrity of elections by doing ‘what has to be done’. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nMNL9e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump skips G20 session on Covid-19 pandemic to visit golf club

It was unclear all week whether Trump would even be present for the year’s G20, which is being mostly virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35Sf9g0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Regeneron gets emergency US clearance for Covid-19 therapy

The treatment, administered to President Donald Trump after he contracted the coronavirus in October, consists of two monoclonal antibodies that target the spike protein used by the virus to enter cells. Trump was treated with the drug based on a compassionate-use request by his doctors. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ITiuCt https://ift.tt/2zbki14

9 Iraqi security personnel, civilians dead in IS ambush: Police

A police source said a roadside bomb hit a car and that jihadists opened fire on a rescue team of policemen and state-aligned paramilitary forces when they arrived at the scene, about 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the capital. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nRFykp https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UK's Prince Harry welcomes Princess Diana interview inquiry

A former Supreme Court justice is leading a new inquiry into how the broadcaster obtained the interview and whether executives covered up any wrongdoing after accusations that the late princess was tricked into taking part. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nRFvoJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Explorers livestream footage from Earth's deepest underwater valley

The “Fendouzhe”, or “Striver”, descended more than 10,000 metres (about 33,000 feet) into the submarine trench in the western Pacific Ocean with three researchers on board, state broadcaster CCTV said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/396E6GK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 cases in California climb to a record as state curfew begins

The cases topped Friday’s record of 13,005 infections, bringing the total to almost 1.1 million. The number of deaths increased by 86 to 18,643, state data showed. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35QZ2z7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Judge throws out Trump bid to stop Pennsylvania vote certification

US Middle District Judge Matthew Brann in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, turned down the request for an injunction by President Donald Trump’s campaign, spoiling the incumbent’s hopes of somehow overturning the results of the presidential contest. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36YUGpe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna to charge $25-$37 for Covid-19 vaccine, CEO tells paper

On Monday, an EU official involved in the talks said the European Commission wanted to reach a deal with Moderna for the supply of millions of doses of its vaccine candidate for a price below $25 per dose. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nPBPDB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Rocket attack in Kabul by Islamic State kills 8

In a statement on its Telegram channels, IS said 28 Katyusha rockets fired by “soldiers of the caliphate” hit Kabul’s heavily fortified Green Zone that houses “the presidential palace, embassies of Crusader states, and the headquarters of Afghan forces”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/370GewX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden poised to name cabinet

Biden has already decided on who will lead the treasury department. That pick, along with his nominee for secretary of state, may be announced before Thanksgiving, which falls on November 26. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/338Xij7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Donald Trump's eldest son tests positive; Europe at risk of third wave

The US reached new record for daily cases with more than 195,000 infections from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/396iV7w https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As some countries rush to buy Covid-19 vaccine in advance, will others be left ...

Many have pinned their hopes on vaccines as reports of two of them, including the candidates of Pfizer and BioNTech and Moderna, being highly effective and others clearing advanced stages of trials come in. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pR63YL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Here's why age is no barrier for successful weight loss according to a new study

Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes, according to a new study. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/398WZsB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: Remdesivir's failure is a warning for Covid-19 vaccines

Speed is prized in the race to beat back Covid-19 — as it should be. But the WHO’s thumbs-down on remdesivir is also a reminder that hasty drug development and approval is risky. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3pNETlI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Zokinvy: First drug for progeria, a rare rapid-aging disease, extends kids' liv...

Kids with the genetic disorder progeria typically die in their early teens, usually from heart disease. But in testing, children taking the drug Zokinvy lived 2 1/2 years longer on average. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3kQSa9o https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Violation of free speech? Florida bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children...

A divided federal appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional two south Florida laws that banned therapists from offering conversion therapy to children struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity. Conversion therapy aims to change people’s sexual orientations or gender identities. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/334aZzE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter to hand @POTUS account to Joe Biden on inauguration day

Donald Trump’s frequent habit of abruptly announcing new policies on the platform has led to long-standing complaints of governing by tweet. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nHz6w7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Multiple blasts rock Kabul, casualties feared: Report

There were no immediate reports of any casualties but the explosions occurred in densely populated parts of the Afghan capital including near the centrally located Green Zone and at a neighbourhood in the north. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3345AJa https://ift.tt/2zbki14

As Hong Kong witnesses 'fourth stage' of Covid-19, concerns rise over air travel...

Hong Kong has announced several measures to control the latest surge in its Covid-19 cases. The travel bubble with Singapore, meanwhile, is scheduled to commence from Sunday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/371JnN8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus: What does emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine mean?

Normally, the process to approve a new vaccine can take about a decade. But the federal government is using various methods to dramatically speed up the process for Covid-19 vaccines. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2IXpUEV https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Violation of free speech? Florida bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children...

A divided federal appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional two south Florida laws that banned therapists from offering conversion therapy to children struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity. Conversion therapy aims to change people’s sexual orientations or gender identities. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/334aZzE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus pandemic: WHO advises doctors not to use Gilead's Remdesivir for Covid-19...

“There is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for ventilation,” a panel of WHO-convened experts developing Covid-19 treatment guidelines said in The BMJ medical journal. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fi7NFE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American doctor identifies possible Covid-19 treatment

The phrase cytokine storm has been used to describe the dramatically elevated cytokine levels in the blood and other immune changes that have also been observed in Covid-19, sepsis and inflammatory disorders such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), St Jude’s said in a statement. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2ULYjsT https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Google, Facebook and Twitter threaten to leave Pakistan over new rules

The coalition said it was “alarmed by the scope of Pakistan’s new law targeting internet companies, as well as the government’s opaque process by which these rules were developed.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fi5C4Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump to participate in virtual G20 summit amid Covid-19 surge

The G20 summit is held at a time when coronavirus cases are raging around the globe, with more than 57 million cases reported worldwide and nearly 1.37 million deaths. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UPYp2s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hindu leader demands Brazilian clothes brand John Cotre to remove image of Lord...

An Indian religious leader has asked a Brazilian fashion clothes brand to remove the image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh from one of its lines of shorts for men and women. He said, “Lord Ganesh was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to adorn one’s thighs, hips, groin, buttocks, genitals and pelvis.” from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/393bpKw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Indian-American Mala Adiga appointed as Jill Biden's policy director

Mala Adiga has served as a senior advisor to Jill and a senior policy advisor on the Biden-Kamala Harris campaign. Previously, Adiga was director for Higher Education and Military Families at the Biden Foundation. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/390EF4z https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins Booker for fiction

Stuart dedicated his book, which was turned down by 32 publishers before being picked up, to his mother, who died when he was 16. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36Xh3ey https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Singapore man faces action for holding up smiley outside police station

Police said on Thursday that Jolovan Wham, 40 - who has had several run-ins with authorities in the city-state that tightly controls public assembly - would be formally charged in court on Monday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35MZEpF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Mike Pompeo visits Israel museum honoring Christian Zionists

The museum visit came a day after Pompeo became the first secretary of state to visit an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/39a4bEu https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Europe still epicentre of Covid-19 crisis

With 264,100 new daily cases, Europe is still the most-affected region - far ahead of the US and Canada where new cases averaged 172,200 per day. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nHb2cK https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 21, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 21. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2HjAEwG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump's son tests positive for coronavirus

Trump Jr’s positive test follows infections for a list of others connected to the White House, including his father, the president’s wife Melania and Trump’s youngest son Barron. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IWdnRY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

8 injured in US mall shooting: Police

Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride said in an afternoon statement that a suspect remained at large after the shooting at Mayfair Mall, where witnesses told WISN-TV that they had heard what they believed to be eight to 12 gunshots. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/395OHBw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

France turns the screws on Imran Khan, declines upgrade for Mirage, subs and mo...

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla was told about the French government’s decisions vis-a-vis Pakistan when he visited Paris on October 29. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/38YLtQh https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Something old, something new: Gucci revives classics to regain edge

Gucci is revisiting 1960s handbags and other classics in its latest collection, mixing them with up-to-the-minute sneakers and logoed skateboards, as it seeks to reach a wider audience. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/334m5oC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds

Lesbian, gay and bisexual -- or LGB people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35Mepc6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lesbian, gay, bisexual communities more at-risk for dementia, study finds

Lesbian, gay and bisexual -- or LGB people are more vulnerable to one of the fastest-growing health concerns in the country: dementia, according to new research from Michigan State University. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/35Mepc6 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China's carbon neutrality pledge hurt by new coal power plans, says climate rep...

The Chinese government’s plans to build more coal-fired power plants “contradicts” its carbon neutral targets, Draworld Environment Research Centre of Beijing and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Finland said in the report from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nM9QoF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Sanskrit to be introduced in select Manipur schools, colleges

Manipur Education Minister S Rajen on Thursday said Sanskrit will be introduced in the curriculum of selected schools and colleges in the state. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2Kpeb2C https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Young Afghan woman opens art gallery to create jobs, and hope, in pandemic

In addition to generating jobs, Panahi said she wanted to find a way of reintroducing felt to traditional arts and crafts in Afghanistan. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/390UmIX https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Australia to lift lockdown early to allow exercise

South Australia will lift its lockdown early and immediately allow outdoor exercise after fears authorities were dealing with an extremely infectious strain of the virus proved unfounded. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2ITdNsi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Britain resurrects lesbian pirates as world recasts statues

Britain unveiled a statue of two lesbian pirates on Wednesday, resurrecting a duo who “broke gender boundaries” amid a wider debate over why so few women are immortalised with monuments. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/2UIp2q7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Britain resurrects lesbian pirates as world recasts statues

Britain unveiled a statue of two lesbian pirates on Wednesday, resurrecting a duo who “broke gender boundaries” amid a wider debate over why so few women are immortalised with monuments. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2UIp2q7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Georgia affirms Joe Biden's victory as Trump attempts to undermine election

The result of the six-day hand recount of the state’s 5 million ballots had been widely expected, despite baseless allegations from Trump and his allies that Georgia’s vote tallies were suspect because of widespread fraud. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2INxMZr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Letters contaminated with Covid-19 likely to be sent to political leaders, says...

Interpol has said that instances of individuals spitting and coughing in the faces of law enforcement officers, health practitioners and essential worker to intimidate them have been reported from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IJXgaF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pfizer and BioNTech to seek emergency Covid-19 vaccine approval in US Friday

The scientific head of the US operation to develop a vaccine, Moncef Slaoui said Monday that the green light would probably come in December -- a timeframe echoed by Sahin. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36Ybblw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US House passes bipartisan resolution on 'autonomous Tibet'

The resolution also noted that there is overwhelming bipartisan Congressional support for the Tibetan people’s aspirations for internationally recognised human rights and freedoms and the protection of their distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and national identity. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kVJ2Ax https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In one of world's toughest lockdown in South Australia, only one family member allowed...

Victoria is proof that hard lockdowns do work. The state, which saw a daily peak of around 700 infections in August, has now gone 20 days without new cases. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32ZI1kF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hong Kong, world's most visited city, faces tourism bust

The Hong Kong government has ruled out an extension beyond the end of November citing the high cost, leaving many tourism-dependent businesses on the brink of collapse. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2UGfQ5N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 could disrupt global recovery, says IMF director

Last month, the IMF forecast that the global economy would contract by an historic 4.4% this year and then mount a partial and uneven recovery, with global growth rebounding by 5.2% next year. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pV8dXA https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden denounces 'irresponsible' Donald Trump fight to reverse election

The recount showed Biden had won by 12,284 votes, according to figures posted on Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger’s website -- slightly fewer than the approximately 14,000 he originally led by. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32YfUm0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Oxford scientists expect Covid-19 vaccine data by Christmas

Oxford is developing its vaccine in conjunction with the drugmaker AstraZeneca. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nFYUJ3 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Conspiracy film about vaccines grabs eyeballs

The video, which is more than two hours long, suggests the global response to Covid-19 is a plot hatched by big drug companies and governments to create a surveillance state and a submissive population. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32Ymd8Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden says he's decided on treasury secretary nomination

Joe Biden’s treasury secretary would lead his economic team as many businesses and Americans struggle while the pandemic continues. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lOLUAn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Elections 2020: In Wisconsin, long shot recount may just be prelude to court

Trump’s recount petition makes clear he plans to attack absentee ballots, used far more heavily by Joe Biden’s supporters, in the partial recount that covers just Milwaukee and Dane counties — Wisconsin’s biggest and most liberal. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35MToOQ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

WHO advises against Gilead's Remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid-19 patients

The advice is another setback for the drug, which grabbed worldwide attention as a potentially effective treatment for Covid-19 in the summer after early trials showed some promise. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35NrvWG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 testing does not make it safe for you to gather safely, socialize for the...

With families hoping to gather for the holidays, here are some frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus answered by 30 healthcare experts. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3kDVF2U https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chinese American sentenced to 38 months for exporting sensitive military technology...

According to federal prosecutors, from December 2018 to January 2019, Sun travelled from the United States to China on a personal trip. On that trip, Sun brought along unclassified technical information in his company-issued computer, including data associated with an advanced missile guidance system that was controlled and regulated under the AECA and the ITAR. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lOeQbB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China will avoid decoupling amid tension with US, Europe, says Xi Jinping

The Chinese President made these remarks via video link from Beijing to a meeting of Asia-Pacific CEOs. Xi also dismissed suggestions China might respond to US sanctions on its fledgling technology companies. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nwcoH8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pfizer, BioNTech offer Brazil Covid-19 vaccination plan for 2021

The final analysis of the data from clinical trials of the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech showed its effectiveness at 95%. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KnL5AD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Election 2020: Georgia to release report on presidential race hand tally

Georgia election officials say they expect the hand tally to affirm Democrat Joe Biden’s narrow lead over Republican President Donald Trump. The tally has about five million votes. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2KnSoZ9 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ray of hope? Study claims Hepatitis C drugs can be effective against Covid-19

The study, conducted by the US’ Department of Energy, found that drugs used to treat Hepatitis C can be effective against Protease, a protein enzyme which has the ability to help Sars-Cov-2 spread in human cells. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Kqa3iZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

First time in decade, US names ambassador to Venezuela amid tension

James Story’s nomination as ambassador was confirmed by a US Senate voice vote. But relations between the two countries have been bitter for the past decade, more so under President Trump. Could the Biden administration change that? from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pHZWGo https://ift.tt/2zbki14

BBC names ex-judge to lead probe into 1995 Diana interview

The announcement came after Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, made renewed claims this month that BBC journalist Martin Bashir used forged statements and false claims to convince Princess Diana to agree to the interview. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IT5b4N https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US vaccination plan could lose 'weeks or months': Biden on transition delay

In a virtual roundtable with healthcare workers on Covid-19, Biden alleged that his transition team has not been receiving any cooperation from the Trump administration. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3pE8k9I https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19 negative report gives false hope, don't go out yet: Experts

The incubation period for Covid-19 is up to 14 days. And before that, a person can test negative and have no symptoms at all. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IQakej https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chhath Puja 2020: History, significance, date and time of celebration

Chhath Puja 2020: On this day, devotees offer prayers to the God of light, as he is considered the life force that binds the universe and gives energy to all living things. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3pEJJS5 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UAE suspends visit visas for Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, 9 other countries amid rising...

Besides Pakistan, the UAE government suspended the issuance of visit visas to Turkey, Iran, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Libya, Kenya, and Afghanistan among others. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36NCsH8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start 'before Christmas'

The vaccine’s efficacy was found to be consistent across different ages and ethnicities - a promising sign given the disease has disproportionately hurt the elderly and certain groups including Black people. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UFtBBF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will Joe Biden be a one-term president?

When asked by ABC News in August if the idea of serving for eight years was on his internal radar, Biden replied: “Absolutely.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35GTcAy https://ift.tt/2zbki14

UAE suspends visit visas for Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, 9 other countries amid rising...

Besides Pakistan, the UAE government suspended the issuance of visit visas to Turkey, Iran, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Libya, Kenya, and Afghanistan among others. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/36NCsH8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Will Joe Biden be a one-term president?

Chhath Puja 2020 wishes: Quotes, images, messages to share with your loved ones

Chhath Puja 2020 is a Hindu festival dominantly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal, and this year it will be celebrated on Friday, November 20. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3kJvuIe https://ift.tt/2zbki14

After 95% efficacy, what's next for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine candidate

The news of the final analysis of the trial’s data came as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to worsen across the world. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/373xKVZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: What are clinical trials and how do they work?

The only way of knowing whether a vaccine works is by providing a “control”, which is a demonstration of what would happen in its absence. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kKzo3e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Elections 2020: Joe Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

Joe Biden currently has an Electoral College lead of 290-232. But that does not include electors from Georgia, where Biden leads Trump by 0.3 percentage points as officials conduct a hand tally. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3faPhiz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Tired to the bone': Hospitals in US overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases

The number of people in the hospital with Covid-19 in the US has doubled in the past month and set new records every day this week. As of Tuesday, nearly 77,000 were hospitalized with the virus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3fb4VdL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US Covid-19 deaths surpass 250,000 mark as infections surge

Over a seven-day average, the United States is reporting 1,176 daily deaths, more than the daily average deaths in India and Brazil combined - the two countries next most affected. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UBYjf0 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030

Outlining his 10-point plan for a “UK Green Industrial Revolution,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that GBP 582 million has been allocated as grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivise more people to make the transition. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36JnZMi https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Los Angeles orders new pandemic restrictions

Los Angeles County has imposed new restrictions on businesses and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers if coronavirus cases keep spiking. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3lTtQEY https://ift.tt/2zbki14

South Australia imposes six-day lockdown to curb outbreak

From midnight, only one person from each household will be allowed to leave home each day, and only for specific purposes, authorities said. Schools, universities, cafes and restaurants will close and mask-wearing will be mandatory. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kC45rn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Chapare virus: All about the deadly virus that can spread between humans

The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday that the deadly virus, which causes haemorrhagic fever like Ebola, can now also be transmitted through human-to-human contact. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kEfFSP https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A day in the life of a Covid-19 ward: Just trying to hold on

In Marseille, this wave is bringing even more people to the ICU than the first one in the spring, many in more severe condition. Carvelli warns one father that his son may need to be put into a coma. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35DWQef https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Lebanese artist Hayat Nazer turns blast debris into symbol of hope

from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3nCpbrs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear: Mexico opens its first drive-through...

With videos, sculptures, photographs and even an old car, the contemporary show is called “Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear” in an allusion to the experience of perceiving art from inside an automobile. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2HaRM7Q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nearly half of LGBT+ pupils feel unsafe at school in England, study finds

Almost half of LGBT+ pupils in England do not feel safe at school, with more than a third saying homophobic and transphobic bullying is common. from Hindustan Times - sex-relationships https://bit.ly/3lLvqZG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China's rise

The deal is the first of its kind for Japan since its 1960 status of forces agreement with the United States, which set the terms for the basing of about 50,000 American troops to operate in and around Japan under the Japan-US security pact. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nyWr2V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Nearly half of LGBT+ pupils feel unsafe at school in England, study finds

Almost half of LGBT+ pupils in England do not feel safe at school, with more than a third saying homophobic and transphobic bullying is common. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3lLvqZG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Joe Biden names top White House aides as doctors urge Trump to cooperate on Cov...

Longtime advisers Mike Donilon and Steve Ricchetti will join as senior adviser to the president and counselor to the president, respectively. Dana Remus, the campaign’s top lawyer, will be counsel to the president. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/38WBTgL https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims

Trump, who refuses to acknowledge that he lost his bid for reelection to Democrat Biden, has repeatedly claimed without evidence that the voting and count were replete with fraud. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32WAumB https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Abu Dhabi puts the squeeze on Imran Khan, Pakistanis in UAE feel the heat

Abu Dhabi’s probe into the 2017 Kandahar bombing that killed 5 UAE diplomats revealed the involvement of the Haqqani Network and Pakistan’s ISI, people familiar with the matter said. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36LYXfn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Democracy is so much bigger than anybody's ego': Michelle Obama calls for smooth...

Recalling the transition process, Michelle Obama wrote: “My husband and I instructed our staffs to do what George and Laura Bush had done for us: run a respectful, seamless transition of power—one of the hallmarks of American democracy.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lInx78 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Twitter launches disappearing tweets called Fleets that vanish in a day

Twitter tested the ‘Fleets’ feature in Brazil, Italy, India, and South Korea, before rolling it out globally. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2Hc7VKn https://ift.tt/2zbki14

A lost dog's journey across the Canadian border and back

Michaud posted a plea for help on Facebook, saying the dog had crossed the border. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f6cz9e https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Donald Trump to nominate bank watchdog in potential blow to Joe Biden

Most of the major regulations for US banks are written and approved in collaboration among the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the OCC. Having Trump people atop any of those agencies could have a major impact on how much rulemaking could be done by Biden’s apointees. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3faw7cs https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US to drop drugs case against ex-Mexican defence minister

US authorities said Salvador Cienfuegos, accused of using his power to protect a faction of the Beltran-Leyva drugs cartel in Mexico while ordering operations against its rivals, had agreed to voluntarily return to Mexico if the US case against him was thrown out. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35FOXVZ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as Covid-19 surges

The biggest supply issue seems to be paper products: 21% of shelves that stock paper towels and toilet paper are empty, the highest level in at least a month, according to market research company IRI. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/38Ww9nd https://ift.tt/2zbki14

China gives explanation for pummeling Australia on trade

In a sign some senior members of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government want to find a circuit-breaker to ease the tensions, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver a speech on Wednesday saying his nation is ready to re-engage in dialogue with Beijing after ministerial contacts were put on ice. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/38QWsLF https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hurricane Iota roars onto Nicaragua as second blow in two weeks

The extent of the damage was unclear because much of the affected region was without electricity and phone and internet service, and strong winds hampered radio transmissions. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36DFihC https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Turkish parliament approves peacekeepers for Azerbaijan

In a show of hands, legislators voted in favor of a one-year mandate allowing the government to send troops to Azerbaijan, where they would observe possible violations of the truce from a joint Turkish-Russian monitoring center. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IMB13q https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US judge skeptical of Donald Trump bid to halt Joe Biden win in Pennsylvania

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said during the hearing that there was “widespread, nationwide voter fraud” in the Nov. 3 election, as the Republican president also has claimed, but offered no evidence. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UyGzky https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Biden looks forward to working with PM Modi on 'shared global challenges': Transition...

Biden and PM Modi had a telephonic conversation on Tuesday during which the latter congratulated the former vice president for winning the elections. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nwtlBm https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pakistani opposition parties to defy govt ban, to go ahead with mega rally on November...

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of the country’s opposition parties against PM Imran Khan, will hold its next rally in Peshawar. Khan’s govt had banned ‘jalsas’ citing the Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3nwUzrG https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'Spent childhood years listening to Ramayana and Mahabharata': Barack Obama

In “A Promised Land”, Obama gives an account of his journey from the 2008 election campaign to the end of his first term with the daring Abbottabad (Pakistan) raid that killed al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36CKUsE https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations

One of the country’s leading literary community and educational centres, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3fdhaGD https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its Covid-19 vaccine in four US stat...

Pfizer picked Rhode Island, Texas, New Mexico and Tennessee for the program after taking into account their differences in overall size, diversity of populations, immunization infrastructure, and need to reach individuals in varied urban and rural settings. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/36LqaPx https://ift.tt/2zbki14

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit: All you need to know about the 5-nation bloc

BRICS is an acronym which stands for its five member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This year’s summit, the group’s 12th, will take place virtually due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3f6ktiJ https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna vaccine results 'stunningly impressive,' says Anthony Fauci

Fauci leads the National Institutes of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which began co-developing the vaccine with the US biotech company in January, shortly after China shared the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kEMC1u https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pandemic has taught importance of quality over quantity in fashion: Manish Malh...

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra believes the coronavirus pandemic has led to a course correction in fashion industry, leading to an emphasis on quality over quantity and conscious designs. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/2UACf4s https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Travel restrictions challenge vaccine roll-out, airlines warn

Air cargo operators may struggle to distribute new Covid-19 vaccines effectively unless pandemic travel restrictions are eased. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/35EFePI https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Covid-19: Pfizer, Moderna plan to supply millions of vaccine doses

As both of the vaccines are two-dose regimen, the companies claim they will be able to vaccinate 25 million and 10 million people around the world, respectively. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2IGvHyz https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Hurricane Iota makes landfall on Nicaragua coast

Iota had intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm early in the day, but the US National Hurricane Center said it weakened slightly to Category 4, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph). from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UFo1it https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine stable at refrigerator temperatures for 30 da...

A first analysis of data from more than 30,000 volunteers showed Moderna’s vaccine prevented virtually all symptomatic cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, the company said in a statement on Monday. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32R6gl8 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

British diplomat Stephen Ellison saves drowning student in China

Stephen Ellison, the 61-year-old British consul-general in Chongqing, jumped into the water at a scenic spot in the municipality on Saturday after spotting the struggling female student, who had fallen in by accident, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3lE8T0V https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'In many respects, modern-day India is counted as a success story,' says Barack...

“In many respects, modern-day India is counted as a success story, having survived repeated changeovers in government, bitter feuds within political parties, various armed separatist movements, and all manner of corruption scandals,” Obama writes in his book “A Promised Land”. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/2UAZZ8l https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Pandemic politics leave Washington in gridlock as Covid-19 surges

The urgency of the nationwide surge in virus cases, spiking hospitalizations and increasing death tolls has hardly resonated in the nation’s capital as its leaders are vexed by transition politics and trying to capitalize on the promise of a coming vaccine. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3faizO7 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

In absence of coordination with Trump, there is risk of many more dying: Joe Bi...

According to media projections, Democrat Biden has won the November 3 presidential election. However, Trump, a Republican, has alleged election fraud and mounted legal fights in a number of battleground states. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/32Thcyr https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Coronavirus curbs return across United States

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered a ban on in-person high school and college classes as well as indoor dining service for three weeks starting on Wednesday as increasingly cold weather drives people indoors where the virus can spread more easily. from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/3kCkGeR https://ift.tt/2zbki14

The Taste with Vir: Renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala's culinary journey, his restaurant...

In this week’s The Taste, Vir Sanghvi writes of the legacy of renowned chef, Cyrus Todiwala. From the chef’s early days at Taj Aquada in Goa to currently crowdfunding to reopen his well-known restaurant Café Spice Namaste in a new location, read on.... from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/32NmA63 https://ift.tt/2zbki14

Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for November 17, what's in store for Virgo,...

Daily horoscope: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Leo, Virgo, Libra and other zodiac signs for November 17. from Hindustan Times - topnews https://bit.ly/3kDnusf https://ift.tt/2zbki14

'US, allies need to set global trade rules to counter China's influence': Joe B...

Asked at a news conference in Wilmington, Delaware, whether the United States would join the Asian-focused 15-country Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, Biden said he could not yet discuss US trade policy because he had not taken office “and there’s only one president at a time.” from Hindustan Times - world https://bit.ly/35Cuxgw https://ift.tt/2zbki14

US logs one million new Covid-19 cases last week, deaths up 12%