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People gather as they celebrate at George Floyd Square after the verdict was announced in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AFP)

George Floyd: Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder

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The sun is seen behind a crude oil pump jack in the Permian Basin. (Reuters)

Oil falls for second day as India's Covid-19 surge to dent fuel demand

1 min read . 08:23 AM IST

With the additional purchase, the government said its vaccines portfolio will reach 9 million doses, enough for more than 90% of its population. (AFP)

Panama to buy 2 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer

1 min read . 07:08 AM IST

EU plans to overhaul economy, drafts more than a dozen green laws

1 min read . 06:35 AM IST

The planned US pledge represents a near-doubling of the target that the nation committed to under the 2015 Paris climate agreement. (REUTERS)

US President Joe Biden plans to cut at least 50% greenhouse emissions by 2030

1 min read . 06:27 AM IST

It’s one of the pandemic’s few mercies, even if under-reporting plays a role. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

High time to motivate vaccine-hesitant parents in fight against Covid

4 min read . 06:01 AM IST

A fan holds up US flags. Photo: AP

The US has a clear warning for emerging markets

4 min read . 05:46 AM IST

President Joe Biden said the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd is a giant step towards racial justice. (AP)

Biden calls Chauvin Verdict ‘giant step’ toward racial justice

3 min read . 05:43 AM IST

Antonio Romanucci, a Chicago attorney on the team representing Floyd's family, noted that Pelosi had twice called the family on Tuesday. (AFP)

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized for thanking George Floyd

1 min read . 05:31 AM IST

Biden spoke after telephoning Floyd's family, telling them, “We're all so relieved.” (Bloomberg)

Biden after Floyd verdict: 'We can't stop here'

3 min read . 05:25 AM IST

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Covid-19 slashed carbon emissions. now, they’re climbing again.

3 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Speaking at the annual Boao Forum for Asia, Xi criticized efforts by some countries to “build barriers” and “decouple”, which he said would harm others and benefit no one.pti

China’s Xi calls for fairer world order

1 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

The policy under consideration would lower the chemical in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels.

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Biden administration weighs curbing nicotine in cigarettes

3 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Biden officials have urged migrants not to travel to the border

US to set aside 6,000 guest worker visas for Central Americans: Report

1 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

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A covid-19 lesson from countries with rapid vaccine rollouts

6 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Piglets roam inside a pen at a pig farm in Batangas City, the Philippines, on Sunday, March 14, 2021. The Philippines is considering tripling imports of pork and has placed a cap on prices after the African swine fever cut supplies of one of the nation's most popular foods. Photographer: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Germany tops 1,000 swine fever cases as virus fight drags on

1 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Britain's full departure from the European Union on Dec. 31 means it no longer has to comply with the bloc's financial rules (AP)

UK to review bank rules as London looks for post-Brexit boost

2 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

In this photo taken from video footage released by the Roscosmos Space Agency, the Soyuz-2.1a rocket booster with Soyuz MS-18 space ship carrying a new crew to the International Space Station, ISS, flies at the Russian leased Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, April 9, 2021. A Russian-U.S. trio of space travelers have launched successfully, heading for the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Russian cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy and Pyotr Dubrov blasted off as scheduled at 12:42 p.m. (0742 GMT, 3:42 a.m. EDT) Friday aboard the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft from the Russia-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan. (Roscosmos Space Agency via AP) (AP)

Russia says to launch own space station in 2025

1 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

A protester painting the symbols of the three-finger salutes on the ground (AFP)

EU expands sanctions against Myanmar military, companies

2 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping (REUTERS)

Xi Jinping challenges US global leadership, warns against decoupling

2 min read . Updated: 20 Apr 2021

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