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OBIT: Diego Maradona

Rarely can a sportsperson legitimately be described by as wide an array of adjectives that have been used for Maradona. His skills on the pitch made him captivating, talismanic, charismatic, and went

November 26, 2020

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Expo 2020 Dubai: Canada to forge ties with UAE

During the meeting, Canada confirmed its continued commitment to the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, and its close collaboration with UAE partners…reports Asian Lite News Expo 2020 Dubai officials and the Canadian

November 26, 2020

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Mexico’s economy to shrink in 2020

Banxico’s economic growth forecast shows gross domestic product (GDP) will expand by 3.3 per cent in 2021 and by a more moderate 2.6 per cent in 2022…reports Asian Lite News Mexico’s economy

November 26, 2020

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One child infected with HIV every 100 seconds

Prevention efforts and treatment for children remain some of the lowest amongst key affected populations, and in 2019, a little less than half of children worldwide did not have access to life-saving

November 26, 2020

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South Korea fines Facebook for sharing private information

South Korea’s information watchdog on Wednesday fined Facebook Inc. 6.7 billion won (US$6 million) for passing information of at least 3.3 million South Koreans to other companies in its first crackdown on

November 26, 2020

Business·Tech LITE·World News

Fresh indoor air reduces COVID19 risk by 70%: Report

Research shows that being in a room with fresh air can reduce risk of infection from particles by over 70% The film is part of the Hands. Face. Space. campaign which urges

November 25, 2020

COVID-19·Environment·Health·UK News·World News

BREAKING: Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies Aged 60

Iconic footballer Diego Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday. He was 60. His death came soon after he had

November 25, 2020

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Airlines to see widening loss: IATA

The global airline industry’s net losses might widen to $118.5 billion in 2020, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday. In its revised outlook for airline industry performance in 2020

November 24, 2020

Business·World News

Bullion rates on downward journey as vaccines arrive

Futures of gold, which were soaring well above the Rs 50,000 mark till sometime back amid the weak economic scenario, have now started to ease and have fallen below the Rs 49,000-mark

November 24, 2020

Economy·World News

WHO voices ‘real hope’ to end COVID-19

The WHO chief’s remarks came after drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with Oxford University, was up to 90 percent effective, making it the third major drug company

November 24, 2020

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