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Trump Administration Aims to End Dreamers Immigration Program in Six Months
The US Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Trump's effort to end the DACA policy put in place by former President Obama, which protects roughly 649,000 immigrants from deportation.
US Halts Test of Trump-touted Hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 Patients
The study found that hydroxychloroquine, which President Donald Trump has frequently touted a possible treatment, did not provide any benefit to the patients, even though it did no harm.
China Hits Back at UN Rights Chief on Hong Kong Legislation
Earlier on Friday, Bachelet issued a statement saying that any new national security laws imposed on Hong Kong "must fully comply with China's human rights obligations".
Trump's Tulsa Rally Defies Coronavirus Risk in Search of Campaign Buzz
This will be the first of Trump's signature rallies -- formerly a regular event throughout his presidency -- since March 2, when the country went into lockdown to try to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Trump Threatens ‘Protesters, Anarchists, Looters and Lowlifes’ Ahead of Tulsa Rally Amid Racial Tensions
Marc Lotter, a spokesman for Trump's campaign, said Trump was referring to agitators and not peaceful protesters.
US Hospitals in Hard-hit Regions Step up Use of Steroids on Sickest Covid-19 Patients
The move illustrates how the pandemic is changing the way hospitals work, at least regarding COVID-19 patients.
MMR Vaccine Might Offer Protection Against Worst Covid-19 Complications, Scientists Say
In the study, researchers said vaccination with MMR in immunocompetent individuals may be effective for healthcare workers who can easily be exposed to COVID-19.
China's Clover Begins Human Trials of Covid-19 Vaccine with GSK, Dynavax Boosters
Initial safety data from the trial, which is enrolling about 150 adults and also investigating the vaccine in combination with Dynavax's adjuvant, is expected in August this year, Clover said.
Chinese President Xi Asks Military to Improve Strategic Management of Armed Forces
Xi Jinping's comments came amid heightened tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control and a range of differences with the US, including on Beijing's flexing of muscles in the strategic South and East China seas.
Ask Not What President Trump Can Do for You
Three-plus years into office, Trump rarely aims for anything more than making himself look important.
China Races Against Time to Curb Beijing Covid-19 Cluster, Official Warns of 'Extremely Severe' Situation
Officials in the capital have said they will test stall owners and managers at all of the city's food markets, restaurants and government canteens.
US, China to Each Allow 4 Weekly Flights for Airlines as Standoff on Travel Curbs Eases; Delta to Fly Next Week
Among US airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines had each sought to restart daily passenger flights to China in June but changed their plans in the absence of government approval.
NGO Accuses France of Planting ‘Ticking Climate Bomb’ as Mega Oil Firm Begins Project to Exploit Natural Gas
The NGO said French companies including private banks and energy companies like Total must immediately put an end to their involvement in gas projects in Mozambique.
Record Spikes in New Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalisations Sweep Parts of US
Alabama, Florida and South Carolina reported a record number of new cases for the third day in a row, which many officials partly attribute to gatherings over the Memorial Day holiday weekend in late May.
Poland Accidentally ‘Invades’ Czech Republic and Annexes Part of Territory in Big 'Misunderstanding’
In the incident, soldiers patrolling parts of the now shut Polish-Czech border amid the coronavirus pandemic began asking Czech churchgoers, who were trying to visit a church in the area, to go back.
Yoga From Home to Mark International Yoga Day This Year in US
For health enthusiasts in the US, popular yoga guru Baba Ramdev is scheduled to conduct a virtual session on common yoga protocol with postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation.