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Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least eight killed
Published On: November 21, 2020 05:37 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL (Reuters) - Several rockets hit residential areas in the early rush hour in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding 31, police officials said.
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
Published On: November 21, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, Nov 21: Several rockets hit residential areas in the early rush hour in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least three civilians and wounding a dozen more, police officials said.
WHO suspends remdesivir from list of medicines
Published On: November 21, 2020 12:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, Nov 21: The World Health Organization said on Friday it has suspended Gilead’s remdesivir from its so-called prequalification list, an official list of medicines used as a benchmark for procurement by developing countries, after issuing guidance against its use in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Death toll at 37 in Uganda unrest after Bobi Wine’s arrest
Published On: November 20, 2020 09:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KAMPALA, Uganda, Nov 20: The death toll from protests over the arrest of Ugandan opposition presidential hopeful and musician Bobi Wine has risen to 37, police said Friday. This is the country’s worst unrest in a decade, and more is expected ahead of the election early next year.
U.N. plans for 200,000 Ethiopian refugees in Sudan
Published On: November 20, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, Nov 20: U.N. agencies are planning for the possible arrival of 200,000 refugees in Sudan fleeing violence in Ethiopia over a six-month period, U.N officials said on Friday, with one voicing fears that the burden could “unravel” its neighbour.
Pfizer to submit U.S. emergency use application for COVID-19 vaccine
Published On: November 20, 2020 06:49 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Nov 20: Pfizer Inc said it will apply to U.S. health regulators on Friday for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine, the first such application in a major step toward providing protection against the new coronavirus.
WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Published On: November 20, 2020 03:51 PM NPT By: Republica
LONDON, Nov 20: Gilead’s remdesivir is not recommended for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence the drug improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation, a World Health Organization panel said on Friday.
Shame and vindication as Australia digests report of Afghan military killings
Published On: November 20, 2020 01:06 PM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY, Nov 20: Australian military personnel who spoke out against alleged war crimes in Afghanistan said on Friday they felt vindicated by an inquiry which called for possible prosecution of troops, as the country reacted with shame and anger at the findings’ severity.
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
Published On: November 20, 2020 01:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20: U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will attend a virtual summit of Asia Pacific leaders on Friday to discuss the coronavirus and global economic recovery, with lingering trade differences likely to cloud the meeting.
Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats
Published On: November 20, 2020 11:14 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov 20: Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, an extraordinary victory for Democrats who pushed to expand their electoral map through the Sun Belt.
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