Saturday, September 11, 2021

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at Atlanta Zoo in U.S.

Zoo Atlanta's animal handlers collected fecal samples and nasal and oral swabs from the gorillas as they showed symptoms of coronavirus infection
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Fighting in Myanmar kills at least 15 after uprising call

The fighting started on September 9, two days after a call for a nationwide uprising was issued by an opposition organisation
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U.S. envoy praises Qatar for Afghanistan flights

Hundreds of Afghans, including U.S. citizens and green card holders, still remain stranded in northern Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif.
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U.S. House Democrats propose EV tax credits of up to $12,500

The House Ways and Means Committee on September 14 will vote on a measure that lifts the current cap on EV tax credits
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Virgin Galactic sees delay to space mission with Italian Air Force

Virgin Galactic’s mission named, “Unity 23”, was initially set for late September or early October to carry members from the Italian Air Force and the Rome-based National Research Council
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Morning Digest | India-Australia ties based on ‘open’ Indo-Pacific region, says Rajnath Singh; Activists oppose Centre’s nod to select hydropower projects in Uttarakhand, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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At least 1 dead, 10 missing in landslide near Mexico City

The landslide follows days of heavy rain in central Mexico and a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on the night of September 7
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Afghanistan crisis live updates | Afghan economic meltdown would be 'gift for terrorists,' says U.N. chief

Meanwhile, Rajnath Singh conveyed to Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton hat the rise of the Taliban raises serious security concerns for India and the region.
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Coronavirus live | PM chairs high-level meeting on COVID-19 situation

Narendra Modi reviewed the status of PSA oxygen plants coming up across the country and said in a meeting on COVID-19 that around one lakh oxygen concentrators and three lakh oxygen cylinders have been distributed to States
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India and U.S. to launch Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue

Climate Action and Finance Mobilisation Dialogue (CAFMD), one of the two main tracks of the U.S.-India Agenda 2030 Partnership that announced at the Leaders Summit on Climate in April 2021
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From 9/11’s ashes, a new world took shape. It did not last

Now, President Joe Biden is trying to restore trust, but there is no easy path. He is ending war, but what comes next?
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U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry will travel to India on Sunday

India is the world’s third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the United States
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20 years after 9/11 | Ground zero — A selfie stop for some, a cemetery for others

For those who live and work close to the memorial, the site is both a part of their daily routine and hallowed ground.
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U.S. decision on Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 could come in October, say sources

FDA could make a decision on whether the shot is safe and effective in younger children within three weeks of the EUA submission.
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RSS should reach every household in centenary year, says Mohan Bhagwat

On Saturday and Sunday, the RSS chief would meet officials of various branches of the party in Jharkhand.
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Epic Games to appeal U.S. ruling in Apple app store fight

The judge ordered Apple to loosen control of its App Store, but said Epic failed to prove any antitrust violations.
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32 more U.S. citizens, permanent residents leave Afghanistan

Around 100 Americans remain in Afghanistan. Most are believed to be dual nationals or have other deep connections to Afghanistan.
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Now President, Joe Biden to mark 9/11 rite amid new terror fear

Joe Biden will repeat words of comfort for those whose lives changed forever on that brilliant September day two decades ago.
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Rainfall recorded in August lowest in 12 years, says IMD

The Southwest Monsoon season officially commences from June 1 and lasts till September 30.
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Kerala conducts house-to-house survey in 3-km radius of Nipah containment zone

The survey was held in around 15,000 houses and involved around 68,000 persons, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Five held for abducting, sexually assaulting young woman in car

Those arrested include an advocate, a law college student and a worker at a tea shop and they all hail from Kancheepuram, police said.
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