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German diplomat killed in Beirut blast

"All of us at the foreign ministry are in deep mourning for our colleague," said Heiko Maas in a statement. He added that the female employee had died in her apartment in the Lebanese capital. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fvgEm1

Poland re-imposes masks in 9 areas after record virus spike

The restrictions -- which will also affect sports and cultural events in those areas, mainly in the south and east -- will come into force from Saturday. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/3khM8zA

Finland entering 'second stage' of pandemic

According to new estimates, the reproduction rate of the virus has now risen above 1, to between 1.1 and 1.4, the health ministry's strategic director Liisa-Maria Voipio-Pulkki told a press conference in the capital Helsinki. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Drvmx9

Germany mandates tests for some arrivals as cases increase

Germany will require people arriving from countries considered high-risk to take coronavirus tests starting this weekend, the health minister said Thursday, as the country recorded its highest daily tally of new infections in three months. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ibTlPN

Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port

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France's Macron heads to Lebanon after deadly mega-blast

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected in Lebanon on Thursday, two days after a monster blast sowed unfathomable destruction in Beirut and brought Paris's Middle East protege to its knees. The highest-ranking foreign official to visit the country since Tuesday's tragedy, Macron will visit the site of the blast that obliterated part of Beirut port. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PvKHiW

Poland faces rising trend of Covid-19 cases: Health minister

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Russia reports more than 5,200 new coronavirus cases

The official death toll rose to 14,606 after officials said 116 people had died across the country in the last 24 hours. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XzllF9

Kim directs aid to North Korean town under virus lockdown

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed his government agencies to act immediately to stabilise the livelihoods of residents in a city locked down over coronavirus concerns, state media reported Thursday. North Korea declared an emergency and locked down Kaesong near the inter-Korean border in late July after finding a suspected virus case there. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/30wZU9H

Tests and mask for US health chief on Taiwan visit

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India's strategic partnership with US will be central to times ahead, says Ambassador Sandhu

As India approaches the 75th year of its Independence, it relentlessly peruses the process of nation-building, the expansion of individual liberty, and of economic and political empowerment, a top Indian diplomat has said, reaffirming that the strength of India's strategic partnership with the US will be central to the times ahead. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/30urMv5

Europe fears second virus wave as Trump takes heat for 'misinformation'

The worldwide death toll crossed 700,000 as the two US social media giants took action against Trump for spreading what they called "misinformation" about the virus. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XvBs6s

Why the fuss? The US, Taiwan and China: Explainer

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Lanka general election: Counting begins, Rajapaksa clan eyes landslide win

The counting of votes in Sri Lanka's twice-postponed parliamentary election began on Thursday with the powerful Rajapaksa family-run Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) saying it is confident of recording a “historic victory” by securing a two-thirds majority. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C7MCXS

Twitter says Trump campaign posts blocked over virus claim

In an interview with TOI, Suresh Raina, who was named the brand ambassador of WTF Sports along with Harmanpreet Kaur, spoke about the need to keep a clear mind ahead of the IPL.UAE weather would be a challenge. We will have to see how the wicket holds in the hot conditions. But the best thing is you won't have logistical problems. It is 45 minutes from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and 40 minutes from Dubai to Sharjah. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fFvNkR

Donald Trump leads July fundraising, but Biden closes resources gap

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Twitter says Trump campaign posts blocked over virus claim

In an interview with TOI, Suresh Raina, who was named the brand ambassador of WTF Sports along with Harmanpreet Kaur, spoke about the need to keep a clear mind ahead of the IPL.UAE weather would be a challenge. We will have to see how the wicket holds in the hot conditions. But the best thing is you won't have logistical problems. It is 45 minutes from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and 40 minutes from Dubai to Sharjah. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fFvNkR

Covid is claiming 1 life every 15 seconds; global toll tops 7 lakh

Nearly 5,900 people are dying every 24 hours from Covid-19 on average, according to Reuters calculations based on data from the past two weeks. That equates to 247 people per hour, or one person every 15 seconds. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3kaHIua

Beirut looks for survivors, answers

The death toll rose to more than 135, but with an untold number still missing, officials expected that figure to rise. More than 5,000 people were injured, overwhelming the city’s hospitals. Beirut governor Marwan Abboud described the disaster as “an apocalyptic situation” that has made an estimated 3,00,000 people temporarily homeless. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2XO4cb5