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Large blast rocks Lebanon's capital, many people hurt
Toronto Sun 04 Aug 2020
BEIRUT — A large explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, injuring many people as glass shattered and balconies collapsed from the impact, Reuters witnesses said. Lebanon’s state news agency NNA and two security sources said the blast had occurred in the port area where there are warehouses housing explosives ... Advertisement ... ....
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Over 100 killed in Beirut blasts as huge explosions rock Lebanon capital
Gulf News 05 Aug 2020
Dubai. Lebanese rescue workers dug through the rubble looking for survivors of a powerful warehouse explosion that shook the capital Beirut, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 4,000 in a toll that officials expected to rise ... Later, Lebanon's prime minister said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port ... ALSO SEE. In pictures ... UAE ... ....
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Coronavirus did come from bats, say WHO scientists sent to Wuhan
AOL 04 Aug 2020
The coronavirus outbreak came from bats and was probably passed to humans through another intermediary animal "host", World Health Organisation (WHO) scientists have concluded ... Scientists believe the virus jumped from animals to humans at a "wet market" in Wuhan ... 106 PHOTOS. Coronavirus across the globe. See Gallery. Coronavirus across the globe ... Photo ... ....
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'Our identity has been robbed': life in Kashmir after a year of crisis
The Guardian 05 Aug 2020photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Kris Kobach ridiculed after losing comeback bid in Kansas: ‘Adios amigo’
Raw Story 05 Aug 2020
Senate, the Associated Press reported Tuesday ... Kobach unsuccessfully […] ....
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Switzerland nears deal to get Moderna COVID vaccine, official says
Yahoo Daily News 05 Aug 2020
"We are only a few hours away from completing a purchase contract. With this contract we will get it very quickly," Strupler said ... ....
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Scientists fear Trump could rush out coronavirus vaccine before it's ready
The Independent 04 Aug 2020
Reports indicate that some American scientists involved in the US government’s pursuit of a coronavirus vaccine are worried the project may be proceeding too hastily – and even that it might be becoming politicised ... Dr Paul A ... “They are really worried about that, and they should be.”....
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Common cold infection may train the body to recognise novel coronavirus: Study
The Times of India 05 Aug 2020
LOS ANGELES. The immune system's memory helper T cells which recognise the common cold virus and help the body fight it off, also identifies some parts of the novel coronavirus, according to a study whose findings may explain why some people have milder Covid-19 cases than others ... Download. The Times of Indiafor Latest News ... Top Videos ... ....
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To What Extent Are Political And Religious Leaders Liable For Their Followers COVID-19 Related Deaths?
WorldNews.com 05 Aug 2020
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Critics of President Donald Trump are calling the death of Herman Cain “murder” or “suicide.” The former Tea Party Activist, GOP presidential candidate, and business executive died after contracting the deadly COVID-19 virus at the president’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma ... Others, like Rev....
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Indian PM to lay foundation of temple at razed mosque site
Yahoo Daily News 05 Aug 2020
AYODHYA, India (AP) — Despite the coronavirus restricting a large crowd, Hindus were joyful Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to break ground on a long-awaited temple of their most revered god Ram at the site of a demolished 16th century mosque in northern India. "It’s an emotional and historic moment ... “Yellow is an auspicious color....
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Google launches Apple AirDrop rival: How it works and more
The Times of India 05 Aug 2020photo: White House / Joyce N. Boghosian
US announces highest-level visit to Taiwan in decades, risking China anger
The Guardian 05 Aug 2020photo: Creative Commons / Unsplash/ Tabrez Syed
Trump is planning ‘Emergency’ to stay in office, top Democrat says
Indian Express 04 Aug 2020
President Donald Trump has no intention of “peacefully” transferring power if he loses the November election, according to House Majority Whip James Clyburn ... “I believe that he plans to install himself in some kind of emergency way to continue to hold onto office,” Clyburn said. “And that’s why the American people had better wake up.” ... A U.S ... Tags ... ....
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Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd’s final moments
Wtop 04 Aug 2020
▶ Watch Video. Leaked bodycam footage shows George Floyd arrest and death. For the first time, two leaked body camera videos show the deadly encounter with George Floyd from the officers’ perspective. Floyd is heard begging for help and calling for his mother for several minutes ... “Please, man.”. “Relax ... Source ....
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Extreme heat in Japan leaves 6 killed, 3500 injured in a week
The Siasat Daily 05 Aug 2020
Tokyo [Japan]. Six people died and almost 3,500 others suffered health complications linked to extreme temperatures that blanketed Japan over the past week, the Japanese Fire and Disaster Management Agency said on Tuesday ... Source. ANI ... ....
