October2020
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Bars and cafes in Brussels to be forced to close for a month as COVID-19 cases resurge
Oct 7, 2020Bars and cafes in Brussels will be forced to close for a month from Thursday, the regional government said on Wednesday after the Belgian capital overtook Paris in terms of COVID-19 infections per inhabitant. Brussels is... -
Hyundai presented the first seven hydrogen-powered trucks to customers in Switzerland
Oct 7, 2020South Korean carmaker Hyundai on Wednesday presented the first seven hydrogen-powered trucks to customers in Switzerland, out of 50 such vehicles scheduled this year to bring zero-emission commercial vehicles to European roads. For long haul, proponents... -
Coronavirus hospital cases jump nearly 25% in England
Oct 7, 2020The number of people admitted to hospital with Covid-19 on one day has jumped by nearly a quarter in England. There were 478 people admitted to hospital on Sunday – the largest daily figure since early... -
Reggae singer Johnny Nash dies
Oct 7, 2020American reggae and pop singer-songwriter Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, has died aged 80, his family has said. Nash, whose health had been in decline, died at his... -
Silent protests held in Bandarban supporting nationwide protest against rape
Oct 7, 2020A silent protest was held in Bandarban on Wednesday (October 7) at 10 am at the Bandarban Press Club premises, organized by Sammilita Sacheton Nagorik Somaj, demanding a speedy punishment for rapists. Activists of the SAARC... -
Protest against abuse and rape of women and children across the country held in Barisal
Oct 7, 2020A human chain and press conference has been held in Barisal demanding an end to the abuse and rape of women and children across the country, including the attack on youth organizer Nasrin Akhter Sara and... -
Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee arrested in Spain
Oct 7, 2020Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the US where he has been charged with tax evasion. Prosecutors say he failed to file tax returns for four years, despite... -
Ikea plans to open a record number of stores this year
Oct 7, 2020Furniture store giant Ikea plans to open a record number of stores this year even as more and more shopping is done online. The Swedish company and its franchisees will open 50 stores worldwide – including... -
US government to tighten the requirements for the popular H-1B visa
Oct 7, 2020The US government has announced it will tighten the requirements for the popular H-1B visa. These visas are widely used by tech firms and visa recipients are mostly Indian and Chinese. The temporary visas are intended... -
Tesla’s upcoming quarterly report could put another $3 billio Elon Musk’s pocket
Oct 7, 2020Tesla’s upcoming quarterly report could put another $3 billion (£2.32 billion) in Chief Executive Elon Musk’s pocket. The electric car maker on Tuesday saw the six-month average of its stock market value hit $250 billion, a...
