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Greta Thunberg donates million-euro rights prize to green groups

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was on Monday awarded a Portuguese rights award and promptly pledged the million-euro prize to groups working to protect the environment and halt climate change. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2E0TMgZ

US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints

The US government has imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies it says are implicated in human rights abuses in China's Muslim northwestern region of Xinjiang. Monday's announcement adds to US pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labor and other abuses against Muslim minorities. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WEXsLX

EU nations clinch $2.1 trillion budget, virus aid deal after 4 days

With masks and hygienic gel everywhere at the summit, which was spread over five days, the 27 leaders were constantly reminded of the potent medical and economic threat the virus poses to their continent, and grudgingly committed to a massive aid package for those hit hardest by the pandemic. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/3hiJjMi

South Korea's first military satellite launched

The ANASIS-II is intended to enhance the South's ability to defend itself against the nuclear-armed North, which invaded in 1950.A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellite blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32KQKHU

Florida teachers sue to stop school openings as virus rages

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Trump administration has put together 'war plan' to 'take down' Chinese Communist Party: Bannon

The Trump administration has put together an integrated "war plan" to first confront and then "take down" the Chinese Communist Party, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said, adding that this includes supporting allies in India on the borders of “Chinese-occupied Tibet.” from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jnwKkE

Trump defends his handling of Covid-19 pandemic

The Washington Post reported, in an hour-long sit-down with "Fox News Sunday" Chris Wallace, President Trump "defended his fumbled management of the pandemic with a barrage of dubious and false claims, and revealed his lack of understanding about the fundamental science of how the virus spreads and infects people." from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WFiYA1