Bisbee in Arizona was originally build around copper mining but today it was is all about tourism. The Spanish flu took away many lives about over 100 years ago and COVID-19 is now taking away livelihoods. Watch report.

The spectre of a pandemic haunts Bisbee: From Spanish flu to COVID-19

Wrestler KD Jadhav had won India a first individual Olympic medal at the 1952 Olympic Games. The wait for an Indian to get back on the podium in an individual sport lasted 44 years before Leander Paes ended the drought at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Paes beat Brazil's Fernando Meligini in three sets to create history and he takes Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo through the highs and lows of that match and the emotions that followed.That win saw Paes emulate his father Vece Paes who had won an Olympic Bronze in 1972 with the Indian Hockey team. The Paes' are just the second father-son duo from India to win Olympic medals after Hockey wizard Dhyan Chand and his son Ashok Kumar.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: Paes' triumph against the odds at Atlanta

Leander Paes gave India hope with a determined run into the semifinals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. At a time when Indian players struggled to win Grand Slam matches, Paes defied the odds by storming into the semis. Paes'charge was eventually ended by top seed Andre Agassi but not before the Tennis great was made to work hard for the win. Paes speaks to Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the emotions of that match and how an injury almost derailed his medal hopes.

WION Broadband Olympics Edition: How Paes made Agassi work hard for the win

Australia has said that it has no intention of enjoying bilateral relations between China despite repeated efforts by the United States. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Aus-US meet halfway on South China Sea, Both sides condemn China's action

The river Thames has one of the highest recorded levels of microplastics for any river in the world according to a new piece of research. Watch report.

River Thames impacted by pollution again | World News

Four most powerful men in the tech world will answer pointed questions from the US lawmakers in a crucial anti-trust hearing. Watch report.

WION Fineprint: US tech giants gird for tough hearing, Antitrust hearing in US

Covid-19 has left restaurants bleeding. How can the F&B industry bounce back post-coronavirus? Find out on Hard Reset with Zorawar Kalra, Atul Kochhar, Ranveer Brar, and Ankit Mehrotra.

Hard Reset: Dine out or take out? The future of restaurants

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-and-indian-troops-have-completed-disengagement-says-chinas-foreign-ministry-316473">Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China</a>

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China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-accuses-new-zealand-of-violating-international-law-over-hong-kong-move-316477">China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move</a>

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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/documents-will-prove-canada-plotted-with-fbi-huawei-executive-meng-wanzhous-lawyer-316487">Documents will prove Canada plotted with FBI: Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's lawyer</a>

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Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Monday demanded the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents.

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South Korea's private botanic garden in the rural Pyeongchang county displayed statues that appears to depict Japan's PM Abe, kneeling and bowing to a seated "comfort woman"

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The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian.

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According to Google's estimate, underwater data cables are vital to global communications infrastructure as they carry out approximately 98 per cent of the world's data.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-drops-plan-to-conduct-advance-polling-for-people-under-quarantine-316452">Sri Lanka drops plan to conduct advance polling for people under quarantine</a>

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Over 16 million voters are registered to vote on August 5 to elect a 225-member parliament for a 5-year term.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modernas-covid-vaccine-could-be-ready-for-use-by-year-end-us-316375">Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US&nbsp;</a>

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Moderna has received nearly $1 billion from the US government, which is helping to bankroll several vaccine candidates under its Operation Warp Speed program.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-voices-great-concern-at-virus-spike-issues-spain-warning-316464">Germany voices 'great concern' at virus spike, issues Spain warning</a>

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Germany has fared better than many of its neighbours in suppressing the virus, but Wieler urged citizens not to squander the progress following a spike numbers in recent weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-denies-possibility-of-another-war-in-north-korea-thanks-reliable-effective-nuclear-arms-316451">Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms</a>

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According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said that his country has tried to become “a nuclear state” with “an absolute might” 
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Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date.

Chinese and Indian troops have 'completed disengagement', says China China's foreign ministry said the two sides were preparing for a fifth round of talks between military commanders at an unspecified date. China accuses New Zealand of violating international law over Hong Kong move New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters had announced the suspension saying "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China". Documents will prove Canada plotted with FBI: Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's lawyer Lawyers for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on Monday demanded the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents. 'Comfort woman' row: Japan warns South Korea against Abe's statue South Korea's private botanic garden in the rural Pyeongchang county displayed statues that appears to depict Japan's PM Abe, kneeling and bowing to a seated "comfort woman" US anti-submarine aircraft approaches within 100 km of China's Shanghai The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian. Google's new data cable to link US, UK and Spain According to Google's estimate, underwater data cables are vital to global communications infrastructure as they carry out approximately 98 per cent of the world's data. Sri Lanka drops plan to conduct advance polling for people under quarantine Over 16 million voters are registered to vote on August 5 to elect a 225-member parliament for a 5-year term. Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US Moderna has received nearly $1 billion from the US government, which is helping to bankroll several vaccine candidates under its Operation Warp Speed program. Germany voices 'great concern' at virus spike, issues Spain warning Germany has fared better than many of its neighbours in suppressing the virus, but Wieler urged citizens not to squander the progress following a spike numbers in recent weeks. Kim Jong Un denies possibility of another war in North Korea; thanks 'reliable, effective' nuclear arms According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim said that his country has tried to become “a nuclear state” with “an absolute might”

Top 10 world news today: China on disengagement at LAC, China's row with New Zealand over Hong Kong and more

The US ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris’ has shaved his mildly controversial mustache, saying it was too uncomfortable to keep while wearing a coronavirus mask during South Korea’s notoriously hot summer. Watch report.

Most controversial mustache of US Envoy Harry Harris’ in South Korea

Tensions have escalated at borders at the border between Israel and Lebanon. The Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of sending its fighters into Israeli territory.

Israel-Lebanon border tensions: Israel claimed to have rebelled fighters

Belarus has been ruled by an autocrat for the last 25 years. The transparency of polls has been threatened now and then. This report highlights the polling situation in Belarus.

Belarus Presidential polls: Govt criticized pandemic situation

Hurricane Hanna lashed the Texas gulf coast and northern Mexico with high winds and drenching rains. Destroying boats, flooding streets and knocking out power across residential areas. Watch report.

Hurricane Hanna lashes Texas gulf coast: Residential areas flooded in Mexico

A new biography of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has offered a unique insight into what led the couple to step down from royal duties. Watch report.

Harry-Meghan book reveals bitter split | 1st look at the new book 'Finding Freedom'

Close to 200 Chinese investment proposals are awaiting security clearance from India's Home Ministry. This comes after India changed its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the month of April.

WION Dispatch: New rules to hit Chinese firms amid border tensions

According to the latest satellite images, Iran has moved a mock US aircraft carrier to the strategic state of Hormuz. Watch report.

Iran's target practice amid tensions? Iran moves mock US carrier at sea

The coronavirus severely disrupted the academic calendar across the globe. Schools were shut and children were confined to their homes for months. Some countries were the COVID-19 pandemic is slowly coming under control, schools are reopening. Watch report on schools re-opening in Indonesia.

Fineprint: Is it too early to reopen schools? Indonesia re-open schools in COVID-19 pandemic

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-nsa-robert-obrien-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-316315">Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus</a>

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The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-plans-to-buy-gold-mine-in-arctic-trudeau-government-to-decide-deal-316251">China plans to buy gold mine in Arctic; Trudeau government to decide deal</a>

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A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic which has sparked concerns for the Canadian government.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virtual-kidnappings-warning-for-chinese-students-in-australia-316217">'Virtual kidnappings' warning for Chinese students in Australia</a>

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Over 1,000 "Chinese authority" scams were recorded last year by Australia's consumer watchdog.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ambassador-to-south-korea-shaves-off-moustache-guess-why-316242">US ambassador to South Korea shaves off moustache, guess why?</a>

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US ambassador to South Korea Harris whose mother was a Japanese had reportedly told the local South Korean media two years that he had decided to grow the moustache as a sign of starting a career as a diplomat.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-ii-becomes-first-royal-to-attend-virtual-unveiling-of-portrait-316264">Queen Elizabeth II becomes first Royal to attend virtual unveiling of portrait</a>

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The portrait shows the Queen sitting on a gilded chair in a blue knee-length dress, with a tea cup next to her on a table.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-26-rohingya-refugees-found-alive-on-a-small-island-316239">Malaysia: 26 Rohingya refugees found alive on a small island</a>

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Malaysia has been harsh on the undocumented foreign workers, especially the Rohingya refugees.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-to-help-hong-kong-in-building-emergency-field-hospital-due-to-surge-in-virus-316222">China to help Hong Kong in building emergency field hospital due to surge in virus</a>

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Since July, over 1,000 cases of coronavirus cases have been reported, which is more than 40 per cent of the total since the virus first hit the city in late January.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-deports-uighur-muslims-back-to-china-via-third-countries-reports-316218">Turkey deports Uighur Muslims back to China via third countries: Reports</a>

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According to a report of The Telegraph, Turkey is helping China repatriate Uighur Muslims by sending them to third countries from which they can be extradited by Beijing.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-demonstrators-terrorists-and-promises-retribution-against-them-316198">Trump calls demonstrators 'terrorists' and promises 'retribution' against them</a>

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“And at some point, there’s going to be retribution because there has to be. These people are vandals, but they’re agitators, but they're really — they’re terrorists, in a sense,” he added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/18-of-the-worlds-20-most-monitored-cities-are-in-china-1-camera-for-every-41-people-316189">18 of the world’s 20 most monitored cities are in China, 1 camera for every 4.1 people</a>

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According to an annual report published by the UK-based Comparitech, worldwide there are 770 million cameras in use, with 54% of them in China alone.

Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic.

Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus The White House has said staff is regularly tested for the virus, and O'Brien is the most senior official to be found positive amid the pandemic. China plans to buy gold mine in Arctic; Trudeau government to decide deal A Chinese stat-run company is planning to buy a gold mine in the Canadian Arctic which has sparked concerns for the Canadian government. 'Virtual kidnappings' warning for Chinese students in Australia Over 1,000 "Chinese authority" scams were recorded last year by Australia's consumer watchdog. US ambassador to South Korea shaves off moustache, guess why? US ambassador to South Korea Harris whose mother was a Japanese had reportedly told the local South Korean media two years that he had decided to grow the moustache as a sign of starting a career as a diplomat. Queen Elizabeth II becomes first Royal to attend virtual unveiling of portrait The portrait shows the Queen sitting on a gilded chair in a blue knee-length dress, with a tea cup next to her on a table. Malaysia: 26 Rohingya refugees found alive on a small island Malaysia has been harsh on the undocumented foreign workers, especially the Rohingya refugees. China to help Hong Kong in building emergency field hospital due to surge in virus Since July, over 1,000 cases of coronavirus cases have been reported, which is more than 40 per cent of the total since the virus first hit the city in late January. Turkey deports Uighur Muslims back to China via third countries: Reports According to a report of The Telegraph, Turkey is helping China repatriate Uighur Muslims by sending them to third countries from which they can be extradited by Beijing. Trump calls demonstrators 'terrorists' and promises 'retribution' against them “And at some point, there’s going to be retribution because there has to be. These people are vandals, but they’re agitators, but they're really — they’re terrorists, in a sense,” he added. 18 of the world’s 20 most monitored cities are in China, 1 camera for every 4.1 people According to an annual report published by the UK-based Comparitech, worldwide there are 770 million cameras in use, with 54% of them in China alone.

Top 10 world news today: Trump's NSA Robert O'Brien tests positive for COVID-19, Rohingya refugees found alive and more

At a time when China is battling an hostile international environment - Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a campaign trail. The Chinese President faces no political challenge. But, he still needs to maintain his position as China's paramount leader. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Communist Party Propaganda push: Xi Jinping's inspection of Chinese provinces

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-a-real-time-response-britain-defends-decision-on-spanish-quarantine-move-316089">'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move</a>

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Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-protests-turn-ugly-in-us-as-texas-reports-one-death-316068">Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death</a>

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Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nigerian-fashion-label-swaps-couture-for-coronavirus-ppe-kits-316059">Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits</a>

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Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-declares-emergency-in-border-town-over-first-suspected-covid-19-case-316097">North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case</a>

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Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/volunteer-indicted-over-french-cathedral-fire-316020">Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire</a>

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The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alibaba-jack-ma-summoned-by-indian-court-on-former-employees-complaint-316027">Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint</a>

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The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/red-bull-tcp-group-says-thai-heir-not-a-part-of-company-after-controversies-316117">Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies</a>

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After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israelis-continue-to-protest-against-governments-response-to-coronavirus-crisis-316062">Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis</a>

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Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-russian-navy-to-get-hypersonic-nuclear-strike-weapons-316099">Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons</a>

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Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vietnamese-city-reimposes-distancing-after-first-local-infections-in-months-316120">Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months</a>

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Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens.

'It's a real time response': Britain defends decision on Spanish quarantine move Raab said the decision was taken as a "real-time response" to the surge in coronavirus cases in Spain and to protect their own citizens. Black Lives Matter protests turn ugly in US as Texas reports one death Portland is now the scene of a highly controversial crackdown by federal agents ordered by US President Donald Trump -- one that is not supported by local officials, and which many said smacked of authoritarianism. Nigerian fashion label swaps couture for coronavirus PPE kits Folake Akindele Coker founded Tiffany Amber in 1998, and it's now considered one of Nigeria's most influential fashion and lifestyle brands. North Korea declares emergency in border town over first COVID-19 case Kim convened an emergency politburo meeting in response to what he called a "critical situation in which the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country", the North's KCNA state news reported. Volunteer indicted over French cathedral fire The man, already held and released by police last week, was indicted "on charges of destruction and damage by fire" of the gothic cathedral of Nantes, the public prosecutor for the western city said. Alibaba, Jack Ma summoned by Indian court on former employee's complaint The case comes weeks after India cited security concerns in banning Alibaba's UC News, UC Browser and 57 other Chinese apps after a clash between the two countries' forces on their border. Red Bull TCP Group says Thai heir not a part of company after controversies After the online and offline outrage over the decision, the attorney-general's office has decided to set up a committee to investigate why the charges were dropped. Israelis continue to protest against government's response to coronavirus crisis Last week, Israel police used water cannons to disperse the crowd in Jerusalem. Israel is reporting an average of 2,000 coronavirus cases daily. Putin says Russian Navy to get hypersonic nuclear strike weapons Putin, who says he does not want an arms race, has often spoken of a new generation of Russian nuclear weapons that he says are unequalled and can hit almost anywhere in the world. Some Western experts have questioned how advanced they are. Vietnamese city reimposes distancing after first local infections in months Authorities gave no further detail on how the new infections were contracted nor whether they were believed to be linked.

Top 10 world news today: Emergency declared in North Korea, Texas protests, and more

An Indian court has summoned Alibaba and its co-founder, Jack Ma, in a case in which a former employee of India says that after objecting to what he saw as censorship and fake news on company apps, he was wrongfully fired.

India's Gurugram court summons Alibaba group & it's co-founder Jack Ma on ex-employee's complaint

Residents of Khabarovsk, around 3,800 miles (6,110 km) and seven time zones east of Moscow, are unhappy about the detention this month of the wider region's popular governor, Sergei Furgal, who was arrested on murder charges he denies.

Tens of thousands protest against Putin in Russian far east, 26 detained in Moscow

US' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Students can return to classes". Mike Pence calls for school reopening at all levels.

US' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, "Students can return to classes"

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-judiciary-says-passengers-on-harassed-airliner-can-sue-terrorist-us-military-in-iran-courts-315930">Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts</a>

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The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-federal-agents-use-tear-gas-to-try-to-disperse-portland-protests-315919">US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests</a>

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Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-facebook-block-accounts-of-bolsonaro-allies-315885">Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies</a>

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The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-signs-orders-to-lower-prescription-drug-prices-315915">Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices</a>

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One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-to-offer-compulsory-but-free-coronavirus-tests-to-travellers-315964">Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers</a>

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The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-calls-greek-reaction-to-hagia-sophia-prayers-hostile-315912">Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'</a>

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Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sterilisation-programme-tried-to-breed-out-black-people-study-315914">US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study</a>

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Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-survivor-miracle-larry-leaves-nyc-hospital-after-128-days-in-hospital-315897">COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital</a>

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Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-backs-us-rejects-beijings-south-china-sea-claims-315887">Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims</a>

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Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-food-company-to-finally-rename-its-racially-offensive-cheese-brand-315884">Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand</a>

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Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.&nbsp;

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces.

Iranian judiciary says passengers on 'harassed' airliner can sue 'terrorist' US military in Iran courts The US military said its F-15 was at a safe distance and the fighter was conducting a visual inspection of the airliner as it passed near the Tanf garrison in Syria, home to US forces. US federal agents use tear gas to try to disperse Portland protests Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets hours after a judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people during protests that have roiled the city. Twitter, Facebook block accounts of Bolsonaro allies The two US social media giants are also facing increasing pressure to act more aggressively against hate speech and false information on their platforms. Donald Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices One order would allow for the legal importation of cheaper prescription drugs from countries like Canada, while another would require discounts from drug companies now captured by middlemen to be passed on to patients, Trump said. Germany to offer compulsory but free coronavirus tests to travellers The local government said they want to protect their citizens and the travellers, while making sure that their basic human rights are not violated. Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile' Relations between the NATO allies have been uneasy in recent months -- over the issue of migration -- but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in the eastern Mediterranean. US sterilisation programme tried to 'breed out' black people: Study Almost 7,600 men, women and children as young as 10 were surgically sterilised under the programme that was created to serve the "public good" by preventing people deemed "feebleminded" and others from becoming parents. COVID-19 survivor ‘Miracle Larry’ leaves NYC hospital after 128 days in hospital Larry Kelly was hospitalized March 17 after contracting coronavirus when New York was an an epicentre of the novel virus. Australia backs US, rejects Beijing's South China Sea claims Australia on Thursday said there was "no legal basis" to several disputed Chinese claims in the sea including those related to the construction of artificial islands on small shoals and reefs. Australian food company to finally rename its racially offensive cheese brand Coon came under fresh scrutiny over racial connotations in recent months as the Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in Australia.

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An Australian cheese brand by the name of Coon is set to change its name in order to eliminate racism -- in the aftermath of a campaign stating the product name was offensive to Aboriginal Australians.

An Australian cheese brand to finally rename its racially offensive name 'Coon' Cheese

According to a study by the German Veterinary University, dogs with a few days of training are able to identify those infected with coronavirus.

Dogs to sniff out COVID-19 patients?

An orange-brown chemical sheet spread over 15 acres (6 hectares) in a nationally recognized marine life area in the French Mediterranean Sea on Friday, the local fire service said Friday.

French refinery leak toxic chemicals in 15 acres marine life area

The Trump administration has announced new guidelines that would block any new student planning for enrollment in online study from entering the United States.

US universities to not allow online classes to any foreign student

Two US jets flew dangerously close to an Iranian passenger plane over war-torn Syria, forcing the pilot to take emergency action and sparking panic on board, Iranian authorities said Friday.

US jets flying near Iranian passenger plane over Syria airspace sparks panic

The US has accused four Chinese citizens of visa fraud for lying about membership of China's armed forces.

4 Chinese nationals arrested by US for visa fraud

A small brief on the recent consular spat between US & China. Watch this video to get through this.

A small brief on the recent consular spat between US & China

Twitter looking at more ways to make money from users, eyeing on subscription option. Watch this video to know more.

Twitter looking at more ways to make money from users, eyeing on subscription option

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