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APEC launches Putrajaya Vision 2040

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) today launched the Putrajaya Vision 2040, an aspiration for…

Covid-19: Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccine data is ‘solid’ as WHO advises against remdesivir for coronavirus treatment

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States’ top infectiousdisease official said Thursday that two coronavirus vaccines being testedwere “solid,”…

Update: Central American states count cost of Iota amid search for bodies

BILWI (Nicaragua), Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Rescue workers dug throughmounds of thick mud in the grim search for bodies as…

Covid-19: Mexico’s deaths surpass 100,000

MEXICO CITY, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mexico said its coronavirusdeath toll had risen above 100,000, becoming the world’s fourth country…

Covid-19: US, Canada and Mexico borders to stay closed until Dec 21

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The border closure between the United States and its two neighbors, Canada and Mexico, will…

US Pres Trump to take part in virtual APEC summit Friday

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Pres Donald Trump will take part on Friday in the virtual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

Covid-19: US reports 2,200 deaths, 200,000 new cases in 24 hours

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US registered more than 2,200 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, according…

US election: Pres-elect Biden denounces ‘irresponsible’ Trump fight to reverse election

WILMINGTON (Delawae, US), Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President-elect Joe Biden accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy, as theincumbent’s…

Covid-18: California orders nightly curfew on gatherings, non-essential activities

LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — California’s governor ordered a curfew placed on all indoor social gatherings and non-essential activities…

Global crude market finds support mainly from China demand

China is the world’s largest importer of crude LONDON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China, the global oil market’s lifeline this…