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Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast

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The government resigned after the blast that killed more than 170 people, injured at least 6,000

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People walk next to the debris from destroyed building near the site of last week’s explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon.

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UNESCO vows to protect Lebanon's vulnerable heritage buildings at ‘risk collapse’

The effects of the blast were felt all over the Lebanese capital but some of the worst damage was in the Gemmayzeh and Mar-Mikhael neighbourhoods a short distance from the port.

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Pakistan court suspends one-year jail sentence of two senior Jamaat-ud-Dawah leaders

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore in June handed down one-year imprisonment to Abdul Rehman Makki and Abdus Salam for terror-financing.

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Bhutan imposes 1st nationwide coronavirus lockdown

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The government’s statement said the lockdown would be enforced from five to 21 days to identify and isolate all positive cases, immediately breaking the chain of transmission.

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General view of a deserted road during a government imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Bhutan's capital Thimpu on August 13, 2020.

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People walk next to the debris from destroyed building near the site of last week’s explosion that hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon.

Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast

UNESCO vows to protect Lebanon's vulnerable heritage buildings at ‘risk collapse’

Hafiz Saeed. File

Pakistan court suspends one-year jail sentence of two senior Jamaat-ud-Dawah leaders

General view of a deserted road during a government imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Bhutan's capital Thimpu on August 13, 2020.

Bhutan imposes 1st nationwide coronavirus lockdown

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli. File photo

Nepali Prime Minister Oli likely to call Narendra Modi on Independence Day

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All those on H-1B visas working in the healthcare sector, especially those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, are exempted from the July 22 travel ban. (Representative image)

U.S. announces exemptions in H-1B, L-1 travel ban

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Shoppers walk past social distancing signs at the Covent Garden shopping and dining district, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain.

UK slashes official coronavirus death toll by more than 5,000 AP

It still has Europe’s highest death toll.

Coronavirus | Germany worries as new daily cases hit 1,226

U.K. economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump

Coronavirus breaks out again in New Zealand after 102 days

Russia registers coronavirus vaccine, Putin’s daughter inoculates

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Pakistan court allows Sikh girl to go with her Muslim husband or any place of her choice
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Pakistan court suspends one-year jail sentence of two senior Jamaat-ud-Dawah leaders
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Bhutan imposes first nationwide coronavirus lockdown
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Nepali Prime Minister Oli likely to call Narendra Modi on Independence Day
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Europe

UK slashes official coronavirus death toll by more than 5,000
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Coronavirus | Germany worries as new daily cases hit 1,226
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Germany claims Russian COVID-19 vaccine not sufficiently tested
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U.K. economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump
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Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system
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U.S. military accuses Iranian forces of boarding Liberian-flagged civilian ship
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Islamic State threat in west Syria growing, says U.S. commander
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Iraq military says Turkish drone kills 2 senior commanders
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Lebanon’s military gets sweeping powers after Beirut blast

UNESCO vows to protect Lebanon's vulnerable heritage buildings at ‘risk collapse’

Pakistan court allows Sikh girl to go with her Muslim husband or any place of her choice

Pakistan court suspends one-year jail sentence of two senior Jamaat-ud-Dawah leaders

Facebook amplifies anti-misinformation efforts ahead of 2020 US election

Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system

Bob Woodward's new Trump book to reveal letters with Kim Jong Un

The book, titled "Rage" and a follow-up to 2018's "Fear", is due out on September 15.

Bhutan imposes first nationwide coronavirus lockdown

The government’s statement said the lockdown would be enforced from five to 21 days to identify and isolate all positive cases, immediately breaking the chain of transmission.

Nepali Prime Minister Oli likely to call Narendra Modi on Independence Day

A Nepalese news outlet has reported that the veteran Communist leader will convey his greetings to PM Modi on Saturday

Three die in Scottish train derailment, carriages pile up

Stonehaven and the surrounding area had been hit by floods in recent days following heavy rain and some reports suggested a landslide may have played a part in the derailment

U.S. military accuses Iranian forces of boarding Liberian-flagged civilian ship

The U.S. military's Central Command releases a grainy black-and-white video on Twitter showing a helicopter near a large ship

U.S. announces exemptions in H-1B, L-1 travel ban

H-1B and L-1 visas can now be issued for employees who are seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification.

‘Imran should remember I was his captain’: former cricketer Javed Miandad’s message to Pakistan PM

Javed Miandad said he will challenge former fellow cricketer and current Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in politics

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

Airbnb wouldn’t release the guest’s name but said it has removed the guest from its platform.

Morning Digest: CSIR moots ‘mega labs’ to boost COVID-19 testing; Nepal to seek ID cards from Indian visitors, and more

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Syrian President Bashar Assad suffers brief drop in blood pressure

He was speaking in the Parliament when he took a break, citing the health concern.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s life story to be turned into comic book

The 24-page comic book, set to be released on September 16.

Islamic State threat in west Syria growing, says U.S. commander

Elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence, the top U.S. commander

UK slashes official coronavirus death toll by more than 5,000

It still has Europe’s highest death toll.

Joe Biden raises $26million in 24 hours after VP announcement

It also received contributions from more than 150,000 new donors.

U.S. budget deficit climbs to record $ 2.81 trillion

The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said on

Stein Mart files for bankruptcy; to close nearly 300 stores

National discount department store chain Stein Mart filed for bankruptcy on August 12 after 112 years in business, and announced that it will close

China, Nepal pledge to support each other’s ‘core interests and major concerns’

China and Nepal on August 12 said they would “support each other’s core interests and major concerns” and strengthen coordination on regional

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris lash Donald Trump in introduction of historic VP pick

"Kamala knows how to govern. She knows how to make the hard calls. She’s ready to do this job on day one,” Joe Biden said.

Monsoon rain kills 58 in Pakistan

Three days of heavy monsoon rain that triggered flash floods killed at least 58 people in various parts of Pakistan. Troops with boats were rushed on

‘Harris’s appointment could drive 2020 poll campaign’

U.S. policy focus might shift to multilateralism, says expert

Sri Lanka Cabinet sworn in

President Gotabaya takes defence portfolio

China warns U.S. against ‘playing with fire’

‘We firmly oppose official exchanges between U.S. and Taiwan under any pretext’

Belarus police crack down on protesters

Belarus said on Wednesday that police had fired live rounds at protesters in the city of Brest and arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide,

Azar sceptical about Russia vaccine

Washington’s health chief on Wednesday expressed scepticism about Russia’s claim of developing the world’s first safe COVID-19 vaccine, pointing to

Nepal to seek ID cards from Indian visitors

We will use the data to better manage movement of people and pandemic, he says.

Kamala Harris’ nomination adds ‘fuel to fire’ for China-U.S. conflict: Chinese observers

Asked for his reaction at a media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday to Mr. Biden nominating Ms. Harris to be his Vice-Presidential nominee, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian declined to comment.

Coronavirus | Germany worries as new daily cases hit 1,226

Germany has recorded 218,519 confirmed cases and 9,207 deaths

Sri Lanka Cabinet sworn in

President Gotabaya takes defence portfolio

Germany claims Russian COVID-19 vaccine not sufficiently tested

Russia calls allegations groundless, says clinical trials would be published after assessment by experts.

Kamala Harris, supporter of Green Card reform, is now on the U.S. presidential ticket

Ms Harris, 55, is the first woman of Indian descent and black woman to be on presidential ticket of a major political party in U.S.

Ilhan Omar defeats well-funded opponent in Democratic primary

Ilhan Omar is seeking second term in the U.S. House.

Outcry in Somalia as new bill would allow child marriage

An outcry is rising in Somalia as parliament considers a bill that would allow child marriage once a girl’s sexual organs mature and would allow

U.K. economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump

The slump recorded by the Office for National Statistics follows a 2.2% quarterly contraction in the first three months of the year.

Face recognition violates human rights, says U.K. court

Civil rights campaigner Ed Bridges argued that South Wales Police caused him “distress” by scanning his face as he shopped in 2017

Kamala Harris as Biden’s running mate | Reactions: Indian-American groups laud historic selection

Harris herself was a presidential aspirant until last year before she dropped out of the race because of lack of popular support.

Morning Digest: Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, expert panel to discuss COVID-19 vaccine logistics today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

Surprised that Biden picked Kamala Harris as runnning mate, says Trump

She is the first person of color to be selected on a vice presidential candidate and also only the fourth women and first ever African American and Indian American to be running for the second highest political position in the country

Protests in Belarus continue despite challenger's departure

The ministry said Tuesday more than 2,000 people were detained across the country for taking part in unsanctioned protests on Monday evening and overnight

Iraq military says Turkish drone kills 2 senior commanders

Two Iraqi security officials said the Border Guard commanders were meeting secretly with members of the Kurdistan Worker’s Party during the attack.

Joe Biden has surrendered to radical mob by naming Kamala Harris as running mate: Trump campaign

By naming Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his Vice-President running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has surrendered to the

Facebook: Pandemic hurt enforcement on suicide, child nudity

Looks like the machines aren’t ready to take over just yet.The COVID-19 pandemic affected Facebook’s ability to remove harmful and forbidden material

Democrat Joe Biden chooses U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as running mate

Kamala Harris joins Joe Biden in the 2020 race at a moment of unprecedented national crisis

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