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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 141.8mn
In its latest update on Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 141,813,257 and 3,027,353, respectively.
Russia: Up to 200 fighters killed in Syria airstrike
In addition, large quantities of ammunition and other combat material were destroyed at the camp near Palmyra, reported the TASS news agency, citing Russian military leaders in Syria, DPA reported. About two dozen trucks with heavy machine guns and around 500 kgs of weapons material were destroyed, it said.
Biden summit 'needs' emissions reduction, finance commitments
The summit comes at a critical juncture, with the latest UNFCCC report stating that the collective climate action pledges according to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are far off track from the goals envisaged in the Paris Agreement, most notably to pursue efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
UN chief says China-US cooperation vital
"The China-US cooperation is vital. It was vital for the Paris Agreement. It remains vital today, together with other important partners," the secretary-general said at a press conference to launch the State of the Global Climate in 2020 Report when responding to a question regarding the joint statement issued Sunday by China and the US on coping with climate change after talks in Shanghai, Xinhua reported.
Boris Johnson cancels India visit
The spokesperson said Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi would speak later this month to "agree and launch their ambitious plans for the future partnership", the BBC reported. The visit was to take place on April 26.
Russia expels 20 Czech diplomats in retaliation
The Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that it summoned the Czech Ambassador to Russia Vitezslav Pivonka and strongly protested against the unfriendly act of the authorities in Prague.
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 141.1mn
The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 31,668,532 and 567,217, respectively, according to the CSSE. In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 14,788,109 cases.
Rocket attack on US miitary base in Iraq injures 2
Five rockets struck Balad airbase, north of Baghdad, the military media centre added in a statement, DPA news agency reported. Two rockets fell into the airbase, injuring two soldiers, one of them seriously, chief of the facility Diaa Mohsen told Iraq's official news agency INA.
Armed man threatening California residents shot dead
Deputies responded to multiple reports shortly after 3.30 a.m. on Saturday and confronted the man, Xinhua news agency quoted the Sheriff's Office as saying. The suspect fired multiple rounds and one of the bullets grazed the head of a deputy.
Man places online order for apples, finds iPhone inside in UK
"A big thanks this week to @Tesco & @tescomobile. On Wednesday evening we went to pick up our click and collect order and had a little surprise in there - an Apple iPhone SE. Apparently, we ordered apples and randomly got an Apple iPhone! Made my sons week!" James tweeted.
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