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Global Covid-19 Prevention Trial of Anti-malaria Drug Hydroxychloroquine to Resume
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) took its decision on what is known as the COPCOV trial after hydroxychloroquine was found in another British trial to have no benefit as a treatment for patients already infected with COVID-19...
Puma to Stop All Paid Advertising on Facebook and Instagram Through July
Puma joins a long list of companies that have pulled advertising from Facebook in support of a campaign that called out the social media giant for not doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.
Abu Dhabi Allows People with Negative Coronavirus Test to Enter Emirate
Abu Dhabi, the largest and wealthiest member of the United Arab Emirates federation, has had a ban on people entering since June 2. It eased some restrictions a week ago to allow movement between its cities for all residents.
Donald Trump Tweets Video of Fan Yelling 'White Power', Deletes it Later
The footage, apparently shot in a Florida retirement community, shows a man driving a golf-cart bearing "Trump 2020" and "America First" signs being heckled by a roadside protester chanting "racist."
Hours Before Rally, Trump's Campaign Had Social Distancing Stickers Removed from Seats: Report
On the day of the rally, when event staff had already placed the stickers on nearly every other seat in the 19,000-seat arena, the Trump campaign told event management to stop and then began removing the stickers.
Common Childhood Vaccine May Prevent Severe Symptom of Coronavirus, Study Shows
The research, published in the journal mBio, suggested that live attenuated vaccines which contain weakened pathogens can activate immune cells to train the white blood cells of the immune system to mount a more effective defense against unrelated infecti...
US Curbs Visas for Chinese Officials Over Hong Kong Freedoms: Mike Pompeo
The move comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China's parliament expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign .
Covid-19: Dubai Resumes Normal Working Hours with Precautionary Measures
The business community will have to adhere to precautionary measures such as placing physical-distancing stickers, wearing masks and gloves, providing sterilisation devices, and checking body temperature of people entering.
Sanofi Planning to Cut up to 1,680 Jobs in Europe over 3 Years
A source said Sanofi would be focusing on efficiency gains through increased digitalisation and IT outsourcing.
Europe-wide Study Shows Child Virus Deaths 'Extremely Rare'
A team of researchers led by experts in Britain, Austria and Spain looked at the outcomes of nearly 600 children under 18 infected with the novel coronavirus and found that only a quarter had pre-existing medical conditions.
US Protesters Urge to Remove Statues of Slave Kneeling Before Abraham Lincoln
Protesters gathered earlier this week to demand the removal of the original in Washington, where the Army activated about 400 unarmed National Guard personnel ahead of calls circulating on social media to tear it down Thursday evening.
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci Indicted for War Crimes; Withdraws from White House Talks
The Specialist Chamber was set up in The Hague in 2015 to handle cases of alleged crimes by Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) guerrillas during the war that led to Kosovo’s independence from Serbia a decade later.
Walmart to Stop Mississippi Flag Display, Reviews Sales on Canada Website After 'All Lives Matter' Row
In the ongoing global ant-racism demonstrations, protesters have demanded that authorities take down monuments, emblems and statues honoring pro-slavery Confederate figures and the architects of Europe's colonies.
China Encroaches Upon At least 10 Places in Nepal by Diverting Rivers Through Construction in Tibet: Report
The document has warned that Nepal would lose more lands if proper steps are not taken in time.
Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro to Wear Mask Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases, Imposes Fine Too
Brazil has more confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths than anywhere outside the United States.
Singapore: Indian National Who Recovered From Coronavirus Dies of Heart Attack
It was the 11th case of a patient who tested positive for coronavirus but died from other causes, according to the daily which cited the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its Tuesday evening update.