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Moon holds more water in more places than ever thought
Moon holds more water in more places than ever thought
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Oct 27: The moon’s shadowed, frigid nooks and crannies may hold frozen water in more places and in larger quantities than previously suspected. And for the first time, the presence of water on the moon’s sunlit surface has been confirmed, scientists reported Monday.
Oct 27, 2020
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President Bhandari offers tika to Prime Minister Oli, first lady Shakya
President Bhandari offers tika to Prime Minister Oli, first...
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: President Bidya Devi Bhandari offered tika to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the first lady Radhika Shakya at Sheetal Niwas, the President’s Office, as per Vedic rituals.
Oct 26, 2020
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Gandaki Province sees five more deaths linked with COVID-19
Gandaki Province sees five more deaths linked with COVID-19
POKHARA, Oct 26: The coronavirus-related death toll in Gandaki Province has climbed to 68 as five more fatalities linked with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recorded in the past 24 hours.
Oct 26, 2020
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United States says it launched airstrike against Taliban in central Afghanistan
United States says it launched airstrike against Taliban in...
KABUL, Oct 26: The United States carried out an airstrike against the insurgent Taliban in central Afghanistan on Sunday evening in order to defend Afghan security forces, the U.S. Forces spokesman said.
Oct 26, 2020
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PM Oli offers Dashain 'tika' and 'jamara' to spouse Radhika Shakya
PM Oli offers Dashain 'tika' and 'jamara' to spouse Radhika...
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli offered 'tika' and 'jamara' to his spouse Radhika Shakya on the occasion Bijaya Dashami, the 10th and last day of the Bada Dashain festival, today.
Oct 26, 2020
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U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia...
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in India on Monday, the first leg of a five-day Asian trip aimed at strengthening strategic ties in the face of growing Chinese influence across the region.
Oct 26, 2020
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President Bhandari receives Tika
President Bhandari receives Tika
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: President Bidya Devi Bhandari received Tika at the auspicious hour of 10:19 AM as per the Vedic rituals on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami on Monday.
Oct 26, 2020
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Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune response in elderly
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trials produce robust immune respons...
LONDON, Oct 26: Early results from tests for a coronavirus vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Plc, show it produces a robust immune response in elderly people, the group at highest risk, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Oct 26, 2020
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Leaders and public figures urge to play safe during this festive season
Leaders and public figures urge to play safe during this fes...
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Former Prime Ministers, party leaders, lawmakers and other prominent figures have urged one and all to celebrate this year’s Dashain festival staying where they are and being cautious amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 26, 2020
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Spain announces new state of emergency as COVID infections soar
Spain announces new state of emergency as COVID infections s...
MADRID, Oct 26: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a new state of emergency on Sunday in an effort to curb soaring coronavirus infections, imposing local nighttime curfews and banning travel between regions in some cases.
Oct 26, 2020