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Israeli embassies on alert after Iran threats

Israel put its embassies around the world on high alert on Saturday after Iranian threats of retaliation following the killing of a nuclear scientist near Tehran, Israeli N12 news reported on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36hr1Zj

Imran denies permission for anti-govt rally in Multan

"The coronavirus is spreading dangerously, therefore the opposition should postpone PDM public meetings," Dawn quoted Khan as saying while talking to spokespersons at the Prime Minister House. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3q7buTC

UK testing error wrongly tells 1,300 people they have virus

Over 1,300 people in Britain were inaccurately informed they were infected with coronavirus after a laboratory error at the government's NHS Test and Trace system, the Department of Health and Social Care told Reuters on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/39lQq5Z

Biden's win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released

Saifullah Paracha, a 73-year-old Pakistani with diabetes and a heart condition, had two things going for him that he didn't have at previous hearings: a favorable legal development and the election of Joe Biden. President Donald Trump had effectively ended the Obama administration's practice of reviewing the cases of men held at Guantanamo and releasing them if imprisonment was no longer deemed necessary. Now there's hope that will resume under Biden. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lgTS4b

Biden's win means some Guantanamo prisoners may be released

Saifullah Paracha, a 73-year-old Pakistani with diabetes and a heart condition, had two things going for him that he didn't have at previous hearings: a favorable legal development and the election of Joe Biden. President Donald Trump had effectively ended the Obama administration's practice of reviewing the cases of men held at Guantanamo and releasing them if imprisonment was no longer deemed necessary. Now there's hope that will resume under Biden. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/3lgTS4b

Coronavirus: Pakistan reels under severe crisis; fatalities rise, hospitals turn away patients

With 45 Covid-related deaths in one day, Pakistan's tally of the pandemic fatalities jumped to 7,942 on Saturday. Citing data by National Command and Operation Center, Dunya News reported that more than 3,000 persons were tested positive for Coronavirus in last 24 hours. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3fH7xQK

US announces reward of up to $5 million for information about 26/11 mastermind

Twelve years after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the United States has announced a reward of up to USD 5 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba member Sajid Mir for his "role" in the attacks in Mumbai in 2008. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/3lb30Hj

Rouhani accuses Israel of killing nuclear scientist

Iran's clerical and military rulers have threatened revenge for Friday's killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who Iranian media said died in hospital after assassins gunned him down in from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mgQOq2

New Zealand reports 4 new Covid-19 cases

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China's Defence Minister to be in Nepal on Sunday

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is scheduled to visit Nepal on Sunday during which he is expected to meet Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Army Chief General Purna Chandra Thapa, confirmed Nepal's Foreign Ministry.​ from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/33oy40t

Speed of viral spread causes concern in South Korea

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US imposes sanctions on Russian and Chinese firms

The US has imposed sanctions on four companies from China and Russia for supporting Iran's missile programme that remains a "significant proliferation concern," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. "We will continue to work to impede Iran's missile development efforts and use our sanctions authorities to spotlight the foreign suppliers, such as these entities in the People's Republic of China and Russia that provide missile-related materials and technology to Iran. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/39luxDR

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Chinese companies for supporting Iranian missile programme

The US has imposed sanctions on four companies from China and Russia for supporting Iran's missile programme that remains a "significant proliferation concern," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. "We will continue to work to impede Iran's missile development efforts and use our sanctions authorities to spotlight the foreign suppliers, such as these entities in the People's Republic of China and Russia that provide missile-related materials and technology to Iran. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/39luxDR

Video of police beating black man 'unacceptable': Macron

"The images we have all seen of the aggression against Michel Zecler are unacceptable, they are shameful for all of us," Xinhua news agency quoted the President as saying in a Facebook post on Friday. "France should never allow violence or brutality, no matter who it comes from. France should never let hate or racism prosper," he added. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JpKw8L

Macron says police beating black man 'shames us'

Video carried by the Loopsider website shows music producer Michel Zecler being repeatedly beaten by officers for several minutes and subjected to racial abuse as he tried to enter his music studio on Saturday evening. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3lcnwr7

Cuba sees rare protest over freedom of expression

About 200 Cuban artists demonstrated outside the country's culture ministry on Friday in a rare protest over freedom of expression that received support from leading Cuban cinema figures. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3o2nmV5

US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings

The four firms, accused of "transferring sensitive technology and items to Iran's missile program," will be subject to restrictions on US government aid and on their exports for two years, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36bApxt

Los Angeles virus restrictions to halt nearly all gatherings

The order affecting the United States' second-largest city will take effect Monday and last at least three weeks, until December 20, the county's public health department said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JgFBqO

Scotland begins student virus tests before Christmas

"It's a huge piece of mind just to be able to go home and be with my family, knowing that everything is safe," Fiona Waddell, a 19-year-old psychology student said before the centre opens for testing on Saturday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2HJxP8q

Biden will be a president who represents the best in us: Kamala Harris

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US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms over Iran dealings

The four firms, accused of "transferring sensitive technology and items to Iran's missile program," will be subject to restrictions on US government aid and on their exports for two years, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/36bApxt

Los Angeles virus restrictions to halt nearly all gatherings

The order affecting the United States' second-largest city will take effect Monday and last at least three weeks, until December 20, the county's public health department said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, US Election 2020 news on Times of India https://ift.tt/2JgFBqO

US appeals court rejects Trump campaign's Pennsylvania lawsuit

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