WORLD
The only place in the world without COVID-19
As nearly 1,000 scientists and others who wintered over on the ice are seeing the sun for the first time in weeks or months, a global effort wants to make sure incoming colleagues don’t bring the virus with them.
WORLD
Slovenian woman cut off her hand for insurance payout
The district court in Ljubljana said Julija Adlesic agreed with her boyfriend to have her left hand severed above the wrist at their home in the capital early in 2019.
WORLD
James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Rigg “spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words,” Stirling said.
BUSINESS
Citi picks Jane Fraser as its next CEO, first woman in that role
Fraser is currently head of Citi's global consumer banking division, a major part of the bank that includes checking and savings accounts but also Citi's massive credit card business. She's been with Citi for 16 years.
BUSINESS
European Central Bank's stimulus train to keep on rolling
The bank’s governing council made the decision Thursday to keep benchmark interest rates, the size of its bond-buying stimulus programs and its outlook unchanged.
WORLD
3 rare Barbary lion cubs born in Czech zoo park
One of the biggest lion subspecies, which once roamed its native northern Africa, Barbary lions were almost completely wiped out due to human activities.
WORLD
Bob Woodward's book Rage: Kim Jong Un told Donald Trump about killing his uncle
The excerpts also provide new details about the president’s thoughts on North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, racial unrest and a mysterious new weapon that Trump claims other world powers don’t know about.
WORLD
In pics | Fans protesting for Messi's return to tropical storm Laura and much more from Latin America and Caribbean this week
Here are some of the most compelling images from Latin America and Caribbean this week
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In pics | Europe and Africa this week: Students return to school, Belarus protest, Champions League and more
Here are some of the highlights of the most compelling images in Europe and Africa this week.
WORLD
The week in pictures from Asia - from COVID screening to Hong Kong protests, to Ganesha festival
Here are some of the highlights of the most compelling images in Asia and Pacific this week.
WORLD
In pics | Thousands remain evacuated from Southern California wildfire
The Apple Fire in Riverside County consumed more than 31 square miles (about 80 square kilometers) of dry brush and timber, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
BUSINESS
4 Big Tech CEOs take congressional heat on competition
The powerful CEOs -- Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple -- sought to defend their companies amid intense grilling by US lawmakers on July 29.
BUSINESS
Federal Reserve sees dim economic outlook as coronavirus squeezes economy, keeps rate unchanged
The central bank said it will also continue to buy about $120 billion in Treasury and mortgage bonds each month, which are intended to inject cash into financial markets and spur borrowing and spending.
WORLD
Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during exercise
Drone footage captured by the Guard showed two missiles blasting out from covered positions in what appeared to be a desert plateau in central Iran, with debris flying up in the air in their wake.
ENTERTAINMENT
Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy Awards love
'The Mandalorian' — maybe thanks to Baby Yoda — bagged 15 nominations, mostly technical nods for things like production design, costumes, stunts, makeup and cinematography.
TRENDS
'Oh Well' writer and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green dies at 73
Green, to some listeners, was the best of the British blues guitarists of the 1960s.
WORLD
Coronavirus clusters still popping up in China, say officials
Authorities in Liaoning province have closed theaters, night clubs and indoor tourist attractions trying to stem further infections.
WORLD
WHO chief upbraids Pompeo over 'unacceptable' allegations
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus insisted WHO is focusing on “saving lives” as he lashed out Thursday at the comments British media have reported that Pompeo made at a closed-door event earlier this week in London.
WORLD
In struggle against coronavirus pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly
Populism in politics means pushing policies that are popular with “the people,” not the elites and the experts.
WORLD
Satanic Temple offers scholarships to high school graduate
Malcolm Jarry, the organization's co-founder said the scholarship aims to draw attention to the problems of compulsory education.
BUSINESS
When could a COVID-19 vaccine be ready?
Worldwide, testing recently started or is about to start for about a dozen potential vaccines. The most promising vaccine candidates are expected to move into larger tests this summer.
WORLD
Remdesivir, HCQ and dexamethasone: New studies clarify what drugs help, hurt COVID-19 treatment
Fresh studies give more information about what treatments do or don’t work for COVID-19, with high-quality methods that give reliable results.
WORLD
Why does white always go first in chess?
Socially speaking, an ideal solution would be to give both colours a 50 percent chance to move first. That is the way it was in shatranj, a precursor to modern-day chess.
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Pakistan validates most licenses of pilots working abroad
The verification process for the licenses of the remaining 10 pilots will be concluded by next week, Khokar said. He said the agency informed airlines from the 10 countries about the pilots' qualifications at their request.
