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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 0.1%, warns rising COVID-19 infections could threaten economic recovery
Health concerns would continue to drag on the economy’s ability to rebound from the Coronavirus lockdown and there was still the prospect of a steep rise in unemployment, the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) said.
WHO calls on governments to take actions to better protect health workers amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and safe lives, said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
Attorney General William Barr draws criticism for comparing lockdown with slavery
In remarks at Hillsdale College in Michigan, US Attorney General had called the lockdown orders the “greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history” since slavery.
Former model Amy Dorris accuses Donald Trump of sexual assault: Report
Former model Amy Dorris has accused the 74-year-old leader of groping her and forcing his tongue down her throat, The Guardian reported.
Nepal hit by up to 6.0 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted central Nepal on Wednesday morning. The epicentre of the tremor has been recorded at Ramche of Sindhupalchok district.
Donald Trump says Coronavirus Vaccine could be ready in a month for the country
U.S. President Donald Trump said a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus could be three or four weeks away, underscoring predictions made by U.S. public health officials and Pfizer Inc earlier this month.
Wylfa Power Plant: Japan’s Hitachi scraps UK nuclear project
This announcement is the latest blow to the United Kingdom’s ambitions on climate change as it aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
Former NSA Director becomes a part of Amazon’s Board
Alexander is seen as a controversial figure because he of his involvement in surveillance programs of the US Government
Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines end in trail phase and could be released by November
Chinese claim COVID-19 Vaccines to be released as early as November given the close end of phase trails.
10th DTTI: US, India sign SOI to strengthen dialogue on defence tech cooperation
In order to strengthen the bilateral dialogue on defence technology co-operation, the US and India signed a statement of intent (SOI) during the 10th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown to preserve funding for state’s wildfire response
So far, the wildfires have scorched more than 1 million acres of land across the state, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.
China successfully launches 9 satellites into orbit by sea launch
The Long March 11-HY2, the 10th member of the Long March 11 family blasted off from the Debo 3, a self-propelled deck barge that was modified for the mission, China Daily reported.