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US weekly jobless claims rise to highest level
In the week ending December 5, the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 137,000 from the previous week's upwardly revised level of 716,000, according to a report released on Thursday by the Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Life 'a waking nightmare' for 12 mln kids in Yemen: UNICEF chief
"Yemen is teetering on the edge of complete collapse," Fore told the high-level event "Averting famine in Yemen: What can we do now and in 2021," noting that life is "a waking nightmare" for 12 million children in the war-torn country, which has been mired in a civil war since late 2014.
Morocco agrees to normalise ties with Israel
Moroccan King Mohammed VI has informed US President Donald Trump during a telephonic conversation on Thursday that his country "will also work on developing innovative relationships in the economic and technological fields with Israel," the statement said.
Developing Asia's economy to shrink by 0.4% in 2020
The latest growth forecast in a supplement to Asian Development 2020 shows an improvement from the -0.7 per cent GDP growth forecast in September, while the outlook for 2021 remains unchanged. Developing Asia’s subregions are forecast to contract this year, except for East Asia, which is expected to grow higher than earlier projected.
India-China ties badly damaged due to Beijing's dishonesty, says Foreign Minister S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during an online interactive session organised by Australian think tank Lowy Institute said China has given India five differing explanations for the massive deployment at the LAC.
Indian-American Raja Chari picked by NASA for Artemis Moon missions
Vice President of the US Mike Pence introduced the members of the Artemis Team on Wednesday during the eighth National Space Council meeting at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The astronauts on the Artemis Team come from a diverse range of backgrounds, expertise, and experience.
Gates Foundation announces additional $250mn for Covid-19 research
The Foundation called for global commitments to make Covid-related scientific innovations available in 2021 to everyone who needs them. This funding will support continued innovation to develop tests, treatments, and vaccines that are easier to scale and deliver, to ensure there are many options that are less expensive and can be used in different settings.
Former US Prez Obama monitored Trump rolling back his policies
The 44th President made these remarks while talking to the New York magazine about his new memoir “A Promised Land”, the Hill news reported.
No alcohol for 2 months after Covid-19 vaccine, experts tell why
Warning against alcohol consumption that has been issued is a general immune-boosting measure rather than as a specific contraindication or interaction with the vaccine. The warning came from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova, who said in an interview that Russians will have to observe extra precautions during the 42 days it takes for the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to become effective.
UAE thanks US for approving $23bn arms sales
The development came a day after the US Senate rejected efforts to block the sale of arms, which includes some 50 F-35 fighter jets, at least 18 Reaper drones and other precision weapons, Gulf News reported.
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