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Elizabeth Warren drops out of White House race
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has decided to end her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, reports quoting The New York Times and CNN said. She is yet to make a formal…
China approves use of arthritis drug to treat coronavirus infections
China is hoping to put a decade-old drug to use as it grapples with an outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. According to Reuters, China has approved…
Coronavirus cases in UK jump to 90
Scotland has reported three more patients testing positive for coronavirus. This takes the country’s total to six, with 90 people now infected overall in the United Kingdom. As of 9am on…
British ports seeking funds to fight coronavirus spread
The British ports industry is requesting further support for port health authorities to prevent coronavirus spreading and impacting businesses. As the number of new confirmed cases of the Wuhan COVID-19 grows, particularly in…
JUST IN: Bloomberg suspends presidential campaign, endorses Biden
Michael Bloomberg, who spent hundreds of millions of dollars to self-fund his 2020 presidential run, announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign after a poor performance on Super Tuesday and will endorse Joe Biden. The…
Putin proposes constitutional ban on gay marriage
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has proposed a constitution amendment seeking to redefine marital concepts in a manner that places a ban on gay marriage. Russia had, before now, been known for its anti-LGBTQ policies — although…
Coronavirus triggers panic buying in UK
Coronavirus epidemic has triggered unprecedented panic buying in the UK, a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his government battle plan. Britons have begun stockpiling…
Democrats Decide That Joe Biden, as Risky as He Ever Was, Is the Safest Bet
The scene, on its face, might not have been surprising a year ago: Joe Biden — appraised among Democrats as a decent man and affable sidekick to the party’s most popular figure — racking up primary victories and having…
Future of abortion at stake in US as Supreme Court hears case today
The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear what may be its most significant case in decades on the controversial subject of abortion. At issue is a state law in Louisiana which requires doctors who perform abortions to…
Biden takes Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Sanders Vermont
Former US Vice President Joe Biden has been projected to win North Carolina, Virginia and Alabama, while Senator Bernie Sanders easily won home state of Vermont. This is according to…
Coronavirus: South Korea church leader apologises for virus spread
The head of the religious sect that has been at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea has apologised to the nation for the disease’s spread. Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, got on his…
Buttigieg, Klobuchar boost Joe Biden’s White House bid
Former US Vice President Joe Biden’s Democratic presidential bid was boosted on Monday as he picked up the endorsements of two former 2020 rivals – Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg – on the…
Coronavirus: Italy’s Regional minister tests positive
A regional minister in Lombardy, the Italian region most affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak, has tested positive for the virus. The Lombardy region said in a statement on Monday…
Baby, dog contract virus as new cases, deaths rise
A forty-five day old and a dog have become the latest confirmed carriers of Coronavirus pandemic. The parents of the baby in South Korea and owner of the pet in Hong Kong had earlier…
U.S. to free 5,000 Taliban fighters, lift sanctions on leaders
The U.S. will free up to 5,000 Talibanprisoners and begin to remove economic sanctions on top Taliban leaders under the terms of a deal signed Saturday between the two sides. The Trump…
Poll: Who is strongest against Trump? Must-win states and swing voters show Biden holds edge over…
Is Bernie Sanders “electable”? It’s a question that’s been troubling many Democrats, who fear that despite his strong showings in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, the…
AP declares Biden winner in South Carolina
The Associated Press has declared former US Vice-President Joe Biden the winner of the South Carolina Democratic primary. AP called the state for Biden shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m.…
France bans public gatherings of more than 5,000 people
FRANCE yesterday banned public gatherings of more than 5,000 people following a surge in new coronavirus cases. Government reported 16 new cases yesterday alone. “All public…
US bans travels to Iran
THE United States is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea. Vice…
Boris Johnson to wed girlfriend, couple expecting baby
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the first unmarried occupant of 10 Downing Street has announced his engagement with girlfriend, Carrie Symonds. In addition, both are expecting their first baby…
US, Taliban sign troop withdrawal deal
Representatives of the United States and the Taliban, on Saturday, signed a long-negotiated agreement in the Gulf State of Qatar, marking a major step in the Afghan peace process. The agreement is…
Luxembourg makes public transport free for citizens
Luxembourg on Saturday became the first country in the world to abolish fares for trains, trams and buses, to decongest the roads and curb pollution. Government said the move will offer succour to…
Coronavirus kills 210 people in Iran, highest outside China
BBC Persian reported Friday that no fewer than 210 people have died from coronavirus in Iran, in various cities, as of Thursday night. The news platform gave the high, unofficial figure,…
Coronavirus: Infected 17-day-old Baby Recovers Without Medication
A 17-day-old baby who was the youngest patient infected with the Coronavirus has recovered from the virus in China. Doctors in China were stunned after a 17-day-old baby girl recovered from…