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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

German activists protest near virus-hit plant

4:23 pm July 4, 2020

Berlin: Animal rights activists in Germany are attempting to block access to a slaughterhouse at the centre of a large coronavirus cluster. Police in the western city of Bielefeld confirmed that about 20 people were protesting at the entrance to the site early Saturday. The group Together Against the Animal Industry said some of its members have dropped a […]

Bayern nears Sané signing as defender Kouassi arrives

11:28 pm July 1, 2020

Munich: Bayern Munich is close to buying Germany forward Leroy Sané from Manchester City, the Bavarian club said on the same day it signed defender Tanguy Nianzou Kouassi from Paris Saint-Germain. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Wednesday that Bayern was “in very good talks” with City and Sané’s representatives. “Now we obviously all have to be patient,” he added. City manager Pep Guardiola wished his player well. […]

France condoles death of 20 Indian soldiers in Galwan; conveys ‘steadfast’ support to India

10:44 pm June 30, 2020

New Delhi: French Defence Minister Florence Parly has condoled the death of 20 Indian soldiers in a violent clash with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley and conveyed to her Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh France’s “steadfast and friendly” support to India in these “difficult circumstances”, diplomatic sources said Tuesday. In a letter to Singh on Monday, the French defence minister also offered to visit India soon to explore ways to […]

US and South Korea agree on new cost-sharing deal for troops

Stocks edge higher on Wall Street following mixed data

9:57 pm June 25, 2020

Washington DC: Stocks edged higher on Wall Street in early trading Thursday as investors weigh a mixed batch of economic reports highlighting the damage that the coronavirus lockdowns have inflicted on the economy. The S&P 500 was up 0.2 per cent, recovering from an initial slide of 0.9 per cent. Gains in the financial, energy […]

Berlin Marathon canceled because of virus

11:29 pm June 24, 2020

Berlin: This year’s Berlin Marathon has been canceled following months of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers say “after extensive examination and various discussions” they were not able to find a later date. Authorities in Germany have blocked the hosting of major events through October. The marathon was scheduled for Sept. 27. The Berlin Marathon is one of the fastest […]