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Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
Frankfurt (Germany): People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe's assembly lines are accelerating. Now the global...
Trump abruptly escorted from press briefing after shooting near White House
Washington: US President Donald Trump was abruptly evacuated by a Secret Service agent from a live press briefing in the...
6 killed, 22 injured in blast in Pakistan town bordering Afghanistan
Islamabad: A powerful bomb targeting an anti-drug force ripped through a market in a restive Pakistani town bordering Afghanistan, killing...
6 Gulf Arab countries back extending UN arms embargo on Iran
Dubai: A six-nation bloc of Gulf Arab nations torn apart by internal strife endorsed an extension of a United Nations...
China sanctions 11 US politicians, heads of organizations
Beijing: China has announced unspecified sanctions against 11 US politicians and heads of organisations promoting democratic causes, including Senators Marco...
5 killed, 20 injured in Pakistan blast
Islamabad: A powerful bomb targeting an anti-drug force on Monday ripped through a market in a restive Pakistani town bordering...
Afghan council frees Taliban prisoners to set up peace talks
Kabul: A traditional Afghan council concluded Sunday with hundreds of delegates agreeing to free 400 Taliban members, paving the way...
US response to the virus is met with incredulity abroad
Rome: The United States' failure to contain the spread of the coronavirus has been met with astonishment and alarm in...
Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US A-bombing
Tokyo: The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary of the US atomic bombing, with the mayor...
Fury over Beirut blast fuels protests, clashes with police
Beirut: Public fury over this week's massive explosion in Beirut took a new turn on Saturday night as protesters stormed...