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Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least eight killed

An injured man is carried as he leaves a hospital after rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, Afghanistan November 21, 2020. Photo Courtesy: Reuters

KABUL (Reuters): Several rockets hit residential areas in the early rush hour in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding 31, police officials said. The explosions, some close to the diplomatic enclave, sent warning sirens blaring from embassies and it comes two days before a major donor conference for… Continue reading Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least eight killed

Apple, GroupM, others ask for tough protection for data in Google lawsuit

WASHINGTON (Reuters): Apple Inc AAPL.O, advertising giant GroupM and others asked the judge hearing the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google GOOGL.O on Friday to allow them to designate certain data used by the government as “highly confidential,” to ensure that no-one from Google could see it. The Justice Department, which sued the search and… Continue reading Apple, GroupM, others ask for tough protection for data in Google lawsuit

Trump tries to leverage power of office to subvert Biden win

President Donald Trump listens during an event in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, on prescription drug prices. Photo Courtesy: AP

WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump sought to leverage the power of the Oval Office on Friday in an extraordinary attempt to block President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, but his pleas to Michigan lawmakers to overturn the will of their constituents appeared to have left them unswayed. Trump summoned a delegation of the battleground state’s Republican leadership,… Continue reading Trump tries to leverage power of office to subvert Biden win

G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus

FILE - In this March 26, 2020, file photo released by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Saudi King Salman, chairs a video call of world leaders from the Group of 20 and other international bodies and organizations, from his office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Nov. 21-22, 2020, Group of 20 summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will be held online this year because of the coronavirus. The pandemic has offered the G-20 an opportunity to prove how such bodies can facilitate international cooperation in crises — but has also underscored their shortcomings. Photo courtesy: AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): The Group of 20 summit began on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows this year’s gathering, transforming it from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of speeches and declarations. The pandemic, which has claimed more than… Continue reading G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus

Kathmandu Metropolitan City to conduct free PCR test from Sunday

Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City is going to collect swabs for free PCR test from Sunday. KMC Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya informed that free PCR test will be conducted at the unveiling ceremony of the statue of national icon Shankhadhar Sakhwa and human rights campaign leader Padmaratna Tuladhar on Saturday. He told reporters at the event… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to conduct free PCR test from Sunday

King Birendra’s private residence to remain open for Public

Kathmandu: The private residence of the then King Birendra inside the Narayanhiti palace, ‘Shri Sadan’ will be open for observation from Sunday. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai will formally inaugurate the opening of the House at 2 pm on Saturday, according to the Nrayanhiti Durbar Museum Development Committee. Along with King… Continue reading King Birendra’s private residence to remain open for Public

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, pedestrians walk past Pfizer world headquarters in New York. Pfizer said Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic -- but not until after a long, hard winter. Photo Courtesy: AP

(AP): Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic — but not until after a long, hard winter. The action comes days after… Continue reading Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

Rs 17.70 billion loan assistance to upgrade capacity of international airport

Kathmandu: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a concessional loan of Rs 17.70 billion to the Government of Nepal to increase the capacity of Tribhuvan International Airport and Gautam Buddha International Airport. The bank agreed to provide the amount to Nepal as a soft loan on Friday, according to the bank’s head… Continue reading Rs 17.70 billion loan assistance to upgrade capacity of international airport

Cabinet decides to provide land for building a hospital in each municipality

Kathmandu: The government has decided to lease the government land required for the construction of a five- to 15-bed hospital in each municipality. If there is no land in the name of the hospital, the government has decided to lease the government land required for the construction of the building through the Ministry of Land,… Continue reading Cabinet decides to provide land for building a hospital in each municipality