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Fri, 19 Feb 21 04:46:09 +0500
NASA's rover Perseverance makes historic Mars landing
The landing represented the riskiest part of two-year, $2.7 billion endeavor

Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:23:07 +0500
China confirms four died in June clash on India border
The first confirmation of deaths by Beijing from the border clash that also killed at least 20 Indian soldiers

Fri, 19 Feb 21 09:05:41 +0500
Myanmar protester dies after 10 days on life support; pressure on army grows
She was hit by what doctors said was a live bullet at a protest in the capital

Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:43:48 +0500
India virus infections at three-week high, Mumbai hires marshals to enforce mask-wearing
Govt serological survey shows actual infections could range as high as 300 million

Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:02:48 +0500
Biden to debut at G7 with vaccines, economy and China in focus
A chance for US to project a message of re-engagement with the world and with global institutions

Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:53:20 +0500
Myanmar's coup opponents welcome new British, Canadian sanctions
Marking two weeks of daily demonstrations against the Southeast Asian country’s military for seizing power

Fri, 19 Feb 21 08:50:48 +0500
New Zealand schools to offer period products for free from June
Jacinda Ardern says young people shouldn't miss out on education for something part of life for half population

Fri, 19 Feb 21 06:50:18 +0500
Japan finds new Covid-19 strain, while immigration centre reports infections
Infection cluster presents new challenges as country tries to overcome third wave of pandemic

Thu, 18 Feb 21 19:09:35 +0500
Pakistan seeks end to Afghan violence as NATO intends to stay on
Foreign Office insists on all sides to seize historic opportunity for peace

Fri, 19 Feb 21 06:46:04 +0500
Pandemic to widen skill gaps as workplaces change: report
Medical care may see less change because there is little alternative to the high level of proximity they require

Thu, 18 Feb 21 13:50:13 +0500
Jerusalem's Old City turns white after rare snowfall
Snowstorm began on Wednesday evening, leading the authorities to shut down public transportation

Thu, 18 Feb 21 13:52:29 +0500
Russia's Kalashnikov eyes production in India, woos gadget lovers with hi-tech shotgun 
It is targeting a 60% increase in annual revenues to more than 50 billion roubles ($675.33 million) by 2025

Tue, 09 Feb 21 16:53:15 +0500
Explainer: K2 — the savage mountain
Harsh terrain, extreme weather make world's second highest peak so perilous to traverse

Sun, 14 Feb 21 14:02:04 +0500
Couples in Thailand tie the knot on elephants on Valentine's Day
Dancers and a band led the procession of elephants and couples

Wed, 17 Feb 21 06:18:46 +0500
More permanent members will not make UNSC democratic, accountable: Pakistan
Ambassador Akram says “more permanent members will compound Council’s inequality and dysfunctionality”

Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:30:30 +0500
Russia says it is ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions
European Union likely to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian president say diplomats

Fri, 12 Feb 21 08:43:06 +0500
Tokyo Olympics chief quits, apologises again over sexist remarks
Further eroding confidence in the organisers’ ability to pull off the event during a coronavirus pandemic

Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:07:25 +0500
'Ok to feel overwhelmed': banks tackle burnout inflamed by virus
Senior bankers have responded to the extra strain by opening up about their own vulnerabilities

Tue, 16 Feb 21 08:19:27 +0500
China explores rare earth export curbs to target US defence industry: FT
China wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban

Fri, 12 Feb 21 10:27:45 +0500
Ethiopia confirms widespread rape in conflict-hit north
The government has said it has zero tolerance towards sexual violence

Thu, 11 Feb 21 17:50:35 +0500
BBC World News barred from airing in China: regulator
A week ago Britain’s media regulator had also revoked Chinese state television’s broadcast licence

Thu, 11 Feb 21 16:06:34 +0500
Weight loss drug a 'game changer' in cutting obesity: study
2,000 people in 16 countries who took the drug lost more than 10 percent of their bodyweight

Thu, 11 Feb 21 13:13:22 +0500
Not perfect, but saves lives, AstraZeneca says of Covid-19 vaccine
Drugmaker pledges to double supplies to more than 200 million doses per month by April



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