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‘Stop the pain’, George Floyd’s brother tells US Congress
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The brother of George Floyd, whose killing by police sparked worldwide protests against racism, made an emotional plea on Wednesday to the US Congress to "stop the pain" and pass reforms that make officers accountable for…
India denies visas to U.S. panel on religious freedom
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has turned down a travel request for members of a U.S. government panel seeking to review its religious freedom, saying such foreign agencies had no standing to assess the constitutional rights of citizens.…
Palestinians stranded by coronavirus seek way home
JERUSALEM (AFP) - Thousands of Palestinians stranded around the world by the coronavirus are still seeking a way home, months after countries closed their borders and grounded flights in the face of the pandemic.
Aseel Bader touched down…
World markets stutter before Fed decision
LONDON (AFP) - Global stock markets struggled Wednesday ahead of the latest US Federal Reserve interest rate decision, as investors ran out of steam following the recent rally driven by easing coronavirus lockdowns.
Asia turned in a…
Brazil resumes publishing virus toll, criticizes WHO
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Brazil’s government resumed publishing the country’s total death toll from the coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, after facing accusations of trying to hide the magnitude of its raging health crisis.
Far-right President…
Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times.
This is the new reality of mass air travel.
As people dream of taking to the skies once more,…
India ill-equipped to live with coronavirus: International journal
MUMBAI (Web Desk) – International Journal Financial Times on Wednesday published that ill-equipped India has badly failed to deal with the deadly coronavirus.
According to Financial Times, India has officially suffered only about 7,500…
US dictionary Merriam-Webster to change its definition of racism
NEW YORK (AFP) - The American reference dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its definition of the word racism at the suggestion of a young black woman, who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people of color.
Kennedy…
NADRA office roof collapse injures 16 in Mian Channu
MIAN CHANNU (city News) – 16 people got injured after roof of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office collapsed in Mian Channu.
According to details, a large number of people were present in NADRA office when roof…
PM chairs NEC meeting, discusses budget related matters
ISLAMABAD (city News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Wednesday has chaired meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) in Islamabad and deliberated on economic affairs of the country.
According to details, the participants have…