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Journo Battling COVID Opposes Lockdowns, Says Easing Restrictions Will Help Boost Herd Immunity
14 April 2021 @ 11:13 am
As many countries are witnessing the third wave of the COVID pandemic, some observers are certain that it’s time to rethink our approach to dealing with the virus.
Boris Johnson Answers Questions on Lobbying Controversy Involving Former PM David Cameron
14 April 2021 @ 11:08 am
Labour leader Keir Starmer launched a criticism attack on the Prime Minister Johnson right from the start of the weekly questions time in the House of Commons.
Summoning Gods: Ahmedabad's Biggest Hospital Begins 'Yagna' As Dozens of Ambulances Line Up Outside
14 April 2021 @ 11:00 am
The western state of Gujarat is among the worst affected states due to Coronavirus in India. Earlier this week, the total number of positive cases of COVID in Gujarat breached the 30,000-mark, testifying to the grim situation of the state.
No Nearby Shoulder to Cry On: Queen Must Sit Alone at Prince Philip’s Covid-Era Funeral
14 April 2021 @ 11:00 am
She may not be alone in the grieving of her husband’s passing, but Queen Elizabeth II will have to say goodbye to her partner of 73 years without a family member physically by her side.
Yum! Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Can't Get Enough Tasty Treats
14 April 2021 @ 11:00 am
Golden snub-nosed monkeys are an endangered species which inhabit the mountainous forests of southwestern China at elevations of 1,500–3,400 metres above sea level.
Biden Administration Sued by Arizona Attorney General Over Immigration Policies
14 April 2021 @ 10:42 am
Texas and Missouri are also suing the Biden administration, challenging its immigration policy, saying that there’s a rise in crime in their states due to the reversal of the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
Russia Warns Against 'Politicising' Vaccine Cooperation in India After Sputnik V Granted Approval
14 April 2021 @ 10:41 am
The Kremlin has warned against the politicisation of global COVID vaccine cooperation, after reports of Brazil not granting approval to Sputnik V, allegedly due to pressure from the US. While Sputnik V has been approved in India, the specifics of its mass rollout are still being worked out. Sixty countries have approved Sputnik V so far.
Fishmongers' Hall Inquest: Judge Says Jail Charity Was Doing ‘Pioneering Work’ for Ex-Prisoners
14 April 2021 @ 10:03 am
On 29 November 2019 two people were stabbed to death and three were injured when a convicted terrorist ran amok in central London. Usman Khan was attending a prisoner rehabilitation workshop at Fishmongers’ Hall, near London Bridge.
CNN Tech Chief Reportedly Caught on Camera Touting Network’s ‘Propaganda' Tactics to ‘Get Trump Out’
14 April 2021 @ 9:54 am
The embarrassing footage reportedly featuring CNN technical director Charlie Chester was filmed after a woman working with conservative watchdog group, Project Veritas, spotted the man on Tinder, where he listed his employer, Mediaite reported.
'Now It's Time to Bring Our Forces Home' From Afghanistan, Blinken Says
14 April 2021 @ 9:40 am
Earlier this week, several US media reported, citing administration sources, that President Biden plans to publicly set the deadline for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan for 11 September.