April2021
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Americans are advised not to go to 80 percent of the world’s countries
Apr 20, 2021The US State Department has advised citizens to refrain from traveling to about 70 percent of the world’s countries due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic. The country’s ongoing travel epidemic is posing a “new risk for... -
Cape Town blaze almost contained: parks agency
Apr 20, 2021A sweeping fire on South Africa’s iconic Table Mountain that choked Cape Town with smoke and destroyed several historic sites including a university library was almost fully contained on Tuesday, officials said. High winds had strengthened... -
We came Sri Lanka to win Test match: Mominul
Apr 20, 2021Bangladesh may hit the lowest ebb following their 2-0 whitewash in a Test series at the hands of a severely depleted West Indies side at home recently but they still hope for the best in the... -
The US state department to advise Americans to avoid 80% of countries due to COVID-19
Apr 20, 2021The US state department is to advise Americans to avoid 80% of countries worldwide because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a note to the media about its updated travel guidance, it said the pandemic continued to... -
Britain’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent in the three months to the end of February
Apr 20, 2021Britain’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent in the three months to the end of February, remaining close to multi-year highs on fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, official data showed on Tuesday. The rate compared with... -
Oriental lute is making a comeback in Iran music scene
Apr 20, 2021The Oriental lute is making a comeback in Iran after decades in the shadows as musicians reconnect with an instrument integral to Arab and Turkish musical tradition in a fragmented region. Known as the oud in... -
Zoom created a $100 million fund to invest in startup software companies that build apps using its technology
Apr 20, 2021Zoom Video Communications Inc on Monday said it has created a $100 million fund to invest in startup software companies that build apps using its technology. The video conferencing company has become a household name during... -
Subaru Corp to suspend production at Indiana plant due to global shortage of semiconductors
Apr 20, 2021Japanese car manufacturer Subaru said today that it was halting manufacturing at its plant in Indiana through the end of this month because of worldwide shortage of semiconductors. Carmakers from Ford Motor to Nissan Motor have... -
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise announced order for 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets
Apr 20, 2021Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the largest leasing companies in the globe, today, declared an order for 15 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets worth $1.8 billion at list prices. The order signals a further show... -
Tesco fined £7.56m for selling out-of-date food at three stores in Birmingham
Apr 20, 2021Tesco has been fined £7.56m for selling out-of-date food at three stores in Birmingham. Offending items were found at two Tesco Express stores, in the city centre and Bournville, and a Tesco Metro in Bristol Road...
