Wednesday, 19 March , 2025
Israel Shuts Gaza Fishing Zone 16 Aug 2020

Israel Shuts Gaza Fishing Zone

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz ordered the fishing zone off the coast of Gaza closed until further notice in response to alleged rocket fire from the enclave.

Protesters Return to Portland Streets 16 Aug 2020

Protesters Return to Portland Streets

Protesters against police brutality marched through downtown Portland Saturday night, continuing a nightly ritual in the city.

Third Stage of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Research to Kick off 16 Aug 2020

Third Stage of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine Research to Kick off

The third (post-registration) stage of the research on the coronavirus vaccine developed by the Russian Health Ministry’s N. F. Gamaleya Federal Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology may begin in 7-10 days.

Can Global Warming Expose New Epidemics? 16 Aug 2020

Can Global Warming Expose New Epidemics?

long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika "season" in Europe.

Maestro Tjeknavorian Wins Special Books for Peace Award 2020 16 Aug 2020

Maestro Tjeknavorian Wins Special Books for Peace Award 2020

Iranian-Armenian composer and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian has been announced the winner of the Special Books for Peace Award 2020.

First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Produced: Interfax 16 Aug 2020

First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Produced: Interfax

Russia has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for COVID-19, Interfax quoted the Health Ministry as saying on Saturday.

Obama Denounces Trump Trying to Discourage People From Voting 16 Aug 2020

Obama Denounces Trump Trying to Discourage People From Voting

Barack Obama accused Donald Trump of trying to discourage people from voting.

Indian Modi Urges China to Respect Sovereignty 16 Aug 2020

Indian Modi Urges China to Respect Sovereignty

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday used his most important speech of the year to urge China to respect India’s sovereignty in the wake of deadly border tensions.

Islamic Countries Condemn UAE-Israel Deal 16 Aug 2020

Islamic Countries Condemn UAE-Israel Deal

Global reactions to the recent UAE-Israel deal continue with condemnations pouring in from Islamic countries.

Thousands Rally in South Korea against Jae-in’s Policies 15 Aug 2020

Thousands Rally in South Korea against Jae-in’s Policies

Thousands of demonstrators in South Korea protested against President Moon Jae-in’s policies.