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No casualties reported as Israeli army claims airstrikes were in response to rocket fire

Mahmoud Abbas congratulates Angela Merkel on Germany’s assumption of presidency of Council of European Union

Police believe more than one shooter fled the chaotic scene at the Lavish Lounge club before deputies arrived

There is no active threat to the public, police says

98% of the total cases were mild and normal

Pencil bomb factory where blast took place was operating illegally in residential area

Lightning strikes killed 147 people in the state of Bihar over the last 10 days

Only those who need to travel for work will be allowed to leave or enter the area.

Statues of figures connected to colonialism and slavery have been ripped from their plinths in the US

Aim is a government that can more quickly make decisions and deal with changes, Sheikh Mohammed

Tally of infections surges beyond 673,000 in fourth worst-hit country globally

Netanyahu vowed to start annexing all settlement blocs and the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank as of July 1

Florida and Texas have emerged as the latest hot spots of the US coronavirus outbreak

Iran had attempted to mount a cyber attack on Israel’s water system in April, says Israeli minister

Books under review to check for violations under newly introduced National Security Law

In Beijing, 47% of the 334 confirmed cases since June 11 were staff at the Xinfadi market

Recoveries outnumber new infections in Russia for third consecutive week

Half of all virus cases in Palestine were recorded in Hebron

10,000 people will take part in the study

The latest government data shows Australia’s indigenous people make up just over 3% of a population

The state recorded 74 cases new cases

The Greek economy is expected to shrink by about 8% to 10% this year before recovering in 2021

Death toll in Brazil exceeds 64,000, nearly 38,000 new infections recorded, Mexico's fatality count tops 30,000

Tokyo reported 131 new cases

Total Covid-19 cases to date stand at over 11.1M, while tally of fatalities has reached more than 526,000

A WHO-led trial is looking at the potential effect of Gilead’s antiviral drug remdesivir on Covid-19

People are now asking Shankar for selfies

People are now asking Shankar for selfies

Blast targets security convoy in relatively safe central Daikundi province

Party’s lawmakers say privatisation of Roosevelt Hotel in New York is ‘unconstitutional’

Iran has been battling the spread of the coronavirus, with total number of cases hitting 237,878 on Saturday

Several European nations voice concern, urge Israel to stick with two-state solution

Maharashtra, home to financial capital Mumbai recorded country's highest total 6,364 fresh cases

US carriers have long carried out exercises in the Western Pacific, including in the South China Sea

Several European nations voice concern, urge Israel to stick with two-state solution

Country has the highest number of Covid-19 infections on the continent with 177,124 cases and 2,952 deaths

Daily growth in coronavirus cases in Russia remains below 7,000 for 9th day in row

Death toll in Brazil passes 63,000, Mexico's fatality count nears 30,000

Remdesivir believed to be most effective in treating COVID-19 patients

Country's health ministry reports 654 more fatalities, bringing the total death toll to 29,843

Turkey is one of the countries Brits can travel but new rule applies only to those residing in England

Tokyo reported 124 new cases, up from 107

Such gatherings are illegal and present risk to public health amid the virus outbreak, says police

Putin defends constitutional amendment but vows no discrimination on race, sexual orientation, nationality or religion

More than 394,000 people have recovered from infection in country

No casualties or injuries have so far been reported

Australia’s most populated state, New South Wales, reported six new coronavirus cases

Indian premier reached Ladakh to review security situation amid border standoff

COVID-19 has laid bare severe, systemic inequalities both within and between countries and communities

Journalist’s killing sparked global outrage and tarnished the image of kingdom’s de facto ruler