Coronavirus: Peru Detects Amazonas Variant Within its TerritoryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Amazonas variant, a new mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus originating in Manaus (Brazil) and different from those in the United Kingdom and South Africa, is already in Peru, said on Tuesday, January 19th, Carlos Calampa, Health Director of Loreto, the largest region....
Buttigieg to testify for transportation secretary post at confirmation hearingPete Buttigieg will testify before a Senate panel on Thursday considering his nomination for transportation secretary, putting the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor on the path to becoming the first Senate-confirmed LGBTQ Cabinet secretary.....
India's vaccine diplomacy in South Asia pushes back against ChinaIndia will give millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine to South Asian countries in the next few weeks, government sources said on Thursday, drawing praise from its neighbours and pushing back against China's dominating presence in the region.....
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Popular sports in AfricaDW correspondents across the continent introduce you to some of Africa’s popular sports.....
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Why does it matter what Kamala Harris wears as VP?As the first female and first Black and South Asian Vice President, Kamala Harris' style will come under scrutiny. Fashion critic Robin Givhan explains why Harris' clothes have meaning to those who see themselves in her and why we shouldn't compare her style to a First Lady.....
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Covid-19 Variants: Angola Imposes Tests on Travelers From S. Africa, Brazil, PortugalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Portuguese speaking Angola has imposed fresh restrictions on air travel passengers to prevent the importation of the coronavirus variants. On Wednesday, the Central African nation recorded 82 confirmed cases. Travelers from Brazil and Portugal, will have to provide a negativ....
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Africa's COVID-19 death rate now higher than global rateAfrica's coronavirus case fatality rate stands at 2.5%, higher than the global level of 2.2%, a trend that is alarming experts, the head of the continent's disease control body said on Thursday.....
Hubble spots remains of a supernova humans saw explode 1700 years agoThe opening years of the Fourth Century saw work begin on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and the astronomer Pappus of Alexandria wrote details of his observation of an eclipse of the Sun. In the southern hemisphere, a star was seen erupting within a small, fuzzy patch of the night sky. Unfortunately,....
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South American Leaders Congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala HarrisRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Leaders of South America congratulated and celebrated the new United States administration on Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially inaugurated. Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno called it "a great day" for the US. "Democracy triump....
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Harris' Indian uncle reacts to her historic momentCNN's Vedika Sud reports from New Delhi on the pride and celebrations in India for Kamala Harris' inauguration as the first female, first Black and first South Asian Vice President of the United States.....
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Biden and first lady watch fireworks display from White HousePresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were seen on the Blue Room balcony above the White House South Lawn watching the fireworks that closed out the Inauguration Day events.....
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Hyundai's ultra-fast new EV charge station used to pump gasSouth Korean carmaker Hyundai has given a glimpse into what might become a common sight in the future after it converted an old gas station into a collection of ultra-fast chargers for electric vehicles. As the Korea Herald reports, Hyundai this morning unveiled the charging station in southeastern ....
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LG Group chief is the richest Korean under 50: surveyAmong South Korea’s rich stockholders aged under 50, LG Group Chairman Koo Gwang-mo ranks No.1 with an estimated stock value of 2.8 trillion won ($2.55 billion), industry data showed Thursday. Also, in the superrich group of those with stock a....
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President Moon reaffirms commitment to engaging N. KoreaPresident Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his commitment to reviving the stalled nuclear talks with North Korea at a meeting Thursday, where he was briefed by his security aides on major initiatives this year to improve inter-Korean relations and South Korea&....
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In OKC, residents express hope, doubt after Biden inaugurationBy Josh DulaneyStaff [email protected] Joe Biden promised in his Wednesday inauguration to be a president for all Americans and not just those who voted him into office, a south side Mexican immigrant wondered if she would be treated as an equal citizen, a Black chef on the northeast si....
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Korean language test for foreigners to take place 3 times abroad in 2021The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), a Korean language exam for nonnative speakers of Korean, will take place three times outside of South Korea this year, according to test administrators. The overseas exams are slated for April 10-11, July 1....
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School violence halved, but cyberbullying rises in pandemic: surveySchool violence in South Korea nearly halved from a year earlier in 2020 but cyberbullying gained greater presence among students as the COVID-19 pandemic limited the number of in-school interactions, a government data showed Thursday. According to....
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Posco's LNG-powered bulk carrier successfully finishes first tripThe world’s biggest LNG-powered bulk carrier has successfully returned from its first trip to bring in iron ore to South Korea, the country’s leading steelmaker said Thusday. Posco introduced two bulk carriers, dubbed HL Eco and HL Gree....
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Emerging coronavirus variants may pose challenges to vaccinesThe steady drumbeat of reports about new variants of the coronavirus — first in Britain, then in South Africa, Brazil and the United States — have brought a new worry: Will vaccines protect against these altered versions of the virus?....
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S. Korea's gender equality index rises for 5th year in 2019: govt. reportSouth Korea's national gender equality level improved for the fifth straight year in 2019, as more women were appointed to senior government posts and committees, a government report showed Thursday. The country's gender equality index stood at 73.6....
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Trump gets warm Florida greeting from supporters after arriving from DCFormer President Trump received a warm greeting from supporters in South Florida on Wednesday morning as he made his way to his Mar-a-Lago resort after leaving the White House for the last time as the commander-in-chief.....
Coway's air purifier wins accolades at CESFor a sixth year in a row, Coway has won honors at this year’s CES technology show, the company said Thursday. The South Korean firm’s air purifier AP-1019D has been recognized for its innovative technology and design at the CES Innovat....
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Death toll from industrial disasters rebounded in 2020: ministerDeaths from industrial accidents rebounded in South Korea last year, the labor minister said Thursday, despite the Moon Jae-in government's pledge to halve the number of workers killed in the line of duty during its term. Minister of Employment and....
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Preorders for Galaxy S21 tipped to be larger than its predecessorPreorders for Samsung Electronics Co.'s new flagship smartphone line are estimated to be larger than those of its predecessor, industry insiders here said Thursday, as the South Korean tech giant targets brisk sales of its latest 5G handsets. Preord....
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S. Korea to provide over W20b in media content support this yearSouth Korea's ICT ministry said Thursday it will provide 21.2 billion won ($19.3 million) to support the production of local broadcast content in a bid to boost next-generation media services. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it will focus on ov....
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FC man sentenced to death for killing student in TurbatQUETTA: A sepoy of the Frontier Corps was sentenced to death on Wednesday over killing of a Karachi University student in August last year.
Turbat's District and Sessions Judge Rafiq Langove pronounced the judgement after completing hearing of the case in the presence of the accused.
Hayat....
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PM wants opposition to also face foreign funding trial• Seeks open scrutiny of all parties in funds collection
• Says 3G/4G internet services to become operational in merged districts today
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for an open trial in the foreign funding case and challenged the leadership of all opposition par....
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NCSoft to launch new K-pop platform next weekSouth Korean online gaming giant NCSOFT Corp. said Thursday that it will launch its K-pop fan platform globally next week. The platform, named Universe, will be simultaneously available on Google's Android and Apple's iOS devices on Jan. 28, NCSOFT....
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As promised, Biden lifts Muslim ban on his first day in officeIn his first order after taking the oath of his office on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden removed the travel ban on some Muslim and African nations placed by his predecessor Donald Trump.
Biden returned to the White House late on Wednesday afternoon from the swearing-in ceremony, laying a wreat....
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S. Korea culls 19.9m poultry, raises guard against bird fluSouth Korea's agricultural ministry said Thursday it has completed culling 19.9 million poultry since late November as the country continues to raise its guard against highly pathogenic bird flu. The figures include 16.4 million chickens and 1.73 mi....
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S. Korea to revamp rules on aquariums to better protect animal rightsSouth Korea's oceans ministry said Thursday that it plans to come up with detailed guidelines for aquariums and ban newly established facilities from displaying whales and dolphins amid the public's growing awareness of animal rights. The move came....
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Samsung Display to mass-produce 90Hz OLED screens for laptopsSamsung Display Co. said Thursday it will mass-produce organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for laptops with a higher refresh rate in the first quarter of the year as the South Korean panel maker eyes increasing sales amid the pandemic. Sams....
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Iqbal Qasim against spin-friendly tracks for SA TestsKARACHI: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Iqbal Qasim has said that it would not be a good idea to prepare a spin-friendly track for Tests against South Africa.Talking to 'The News', he said that Pakistan should go with a balanced side, comprising six batsman, two spinners, two fast bowlers and one.......
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Rabada expects 'reverse swing to play a role' in Test seriesKARACHI: South Africa are expecting “reverse swing to play a role” in their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, according to pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada. Like the rest of the squad, this is Rabada's first trip to Pakistan and his first impressions of conditions are that there's a.......
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Top domestic performers should be given time to learn: YounisKARACHI: Pakistan recently announced nine uncapped players in the 20-man initial squad of the national cricket team for the two-match Test series against South Africa which will begin here with the opener at the National Stadium from January 26.There is a huge debate going on on the merits and.......
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Iqbal Qasim against spin-friendly tracks for SA TestsKARACHI: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Iqbal Qasim has said that it would not be a good idea to prepare a spin-friendly track for Tests against South Africa.Talking to 'The News', he said that Pakistan should go with a balanced side, comprising six batsman, two spinners, two fast bowlers and one.......
TheNews.com.pk
Rabada expects 'reverse swing to play a role' in Test seriesKARACHI: South Africa are expecting “reverse swing to play a role” in their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, according to pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada. Like the rest of the squad, this is Rabada's first trip to Pakistan and his first impressions of conditions are that there's a.......
TheNews.com.pk
Top domestic performers should be given time to learn: YounisKARACHI: Pakistan recently announced nine uncapped players in the 20-man initial squad of the national cricket team for the two-match Test series against South Africa which will begin here with the opener at the National Stadium from January 26.There is a huge debate going on on the merits and.......
TheNews.com.pk
Iqbal Qasim against spin-friendly tracks for SA TestsKARACHI: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Iqbal Qasim has said that it would not be a good idea to prepare a spin-friendly track for Tests against South Africa.Talking to 'The News', he said that Pakistan should go with a balanced side, comprising six batsman, two spinners, two fast bowlers and one.......
TheNews.com.pk
Rabada expects 'reverse swing to play a role' in Test seriesKARACHI: South Africa are expecting “reverse swing to play a role” in their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, according to pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada. Like the rest of the squad, this is Rabada's first trip to Pakistan and his first impressions of conditions are that there's a.......
TheNews.com.pk
Top domestic performers should be given time to learn: YounisKARACHI: Pakistan recently announced nine uncapped players in the 20-man initial squad of the national cricket team for the two-match Test series against South Africa which will begin here with the opener at the National Stadium from January 26.There is a huge debate going on on the merits and.......
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Ready to serve, says Harris after her inauguration as US Vice PresidentWashington: "Ready to serve," Kamala Harris said soon after she was sworn-in as Americas first woman Vice President during a historic inauguration at the West Front of the Capitol on Wednesday. Harris, the daughter of an Indian immigrant from Chennai, scripted history by becoming the first-ever w....
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SK Innovation invests in China's EV battery swap station operatorSK Innovation Co., a South Korean refinery-to-battery company, said Thursday it has invested in a Chinese battery swap system provider to step up its battery business in the world's largest market. SK Innovation said it acquired a 13.3 percent stake....
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New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day amid downward trendSouth Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in 400s for the second consecutive day Thursday as health authorities try to further slow down infections with an enhanced social distancing scheme. The country added 401 more COVID-19 cases, includin....
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Moon sends congrats message to Biden, says alliance to grow strongerSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as US president Thursday, saying the Seoul-Washington alliance will grow even stronger via cooperation on various pending issues. "@JoeBiden, congratulations on your....
