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Four Sikhs Massacred While At Work In US Shooting
New York: Four Sikhs were massacred at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis when a former employee stormed the complex in the latest of series of mass shootings in the US, according to the Sikh Coalition.
"We are sad to confirm that at least…
Indian-Origin Scientist Spots Genes That Fight Covid Infection
New York: A team of US scientists, led by an Indian-origin researcher, has identified a set of human genes that fight SARS-CoV-2 infection, the virus that causes Covid-19.
According to Sumit K. Chanda, professor and director of the…
Oversight Board Delays Decision On Trump’s FB Ban
San Francisco: The independent Oversight Board has announced to delay its decision on former US President Donald Trump's ban from Facebook and Instagram that will now arrive "in the coming weeks".
The board, constituted by Facebook with…
Global Covid-19 Caseload Tops 139.6mn
Washington: The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 139.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.99 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
In its latest update on Saturday morning, the University's…
Global Covid Infection Rate Approaching Highest: WHO
Geneva: The number of new Covid-19 cases per week worldwide has nearly doubled over the past two months, approaching the highest infection rate seen so far during the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Cases…
From India To US, World Urges Biden Not To Hoard Coronavirus Vaccine
New Delhi/Washington : From the owner of the biggest producer of one of the Coronavirus vaccines in India to several senators in the US, a wide range of people have appealed to US President Joe Biden to temporarily suspend the intellectual…
8 Killed In Shooting At US Fedex Facility
Washington: At least eight people were killed during a shooting incident that took place at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police said on Friday, adding there were multiple others who suffered serious gunshot wounds.
Of…
California Launches Inoculation For All Aged 16 & Above
San Francisco: California, the most populous state in the US, has opened up Covid-19 vaccination appointments to everyone aged 16 and above.
"Safe, free, and effective Covid-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 16 and up," the…
Portugal Announces Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Lisbon: Portugal announced its intention to withdraw its troops deployed in Afghanistan under the command of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as of May 1.
"With this withdrawal, an important and prolonged Portuguese…
Trust In J&J Vax Dips After Pause Over Blood Clot
Washington: Trust in the safety of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine has plunged 15 percentage points among Americans after federal health agencies recommended a "pause" in its use following blood clot cases, according to a new poll.…