Covid-19: Over a year into pandemic, New York continues to store hundreds of bodies in refrigerated trucks
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Covid-19: Over a year into pandemic, New York continues to store hundreds of bodies in refrigerated trucks

At the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City in the United States last year, the city administration started storing bodies of the Covid-19 victims in refrigerated trucks. Unfortunately, a year later, hundreds of them are still awaiting burial. According to a local media report, a city council health committee acknowledged last week…

Kevin Pietersen pens down emotional message in Hindi, expresses love for India
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Kevin Pietersen pens down emotional message in Hindi, expresses love for India

Kevin Pietersen posted an emotional message in Hindi, asking India to stay safe and be careful even as the country continues to battle the second Covid-19 wave. Kevin Pietersen prays for safety of people in India: Kripya surakshit rahein (@KP24 Instagram Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Kevin Pietersen urges Indians to stay safe and careful Pietersen prayed for…

3 reasons for making Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for children
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3 reasons for making Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for children

On May 5, Health Canada approved a Covid-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12-15 years. The United States Food and Drug Administration quickly followed suit, and other countries are likely to do the same. Similar approvals for younger children are on the horizon. This is very welcome news. It will not be possible to…

Rafael Nadal joins Naomi Osaka in expressing concerns about playing at Tokyo Olympics
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Rafael Nadal joins Naomi Osaka in expressing concerns about playing at Tokyo Olympics

Rafael Nadal has raised doubts about his participation in this year’s Tokyo Olympics amid the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that he cannot give a clear answer until he organizes his schedule for the year. Tokyo 2020: Rafael Nadal casts doubts over Olympic participation. (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Nadal has raised doubts about his participation in Tokyo Olympics…

Pakistan govt to set new rules to meet FATF demands
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Pakistan govt to set new rules to meet FATF demands

Pakistan, keen to exit from the grey list of the FATF, is set to introduce new rules relating to anti-money laundering cases and change the prosecution process to meet its remaining tough conditions, a media report said on Monday. Pakistan was put on the grey list by the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the…

WTC final: Absence of wrist-spinner in India’s squad little concerning, says Danish Kaneria
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WTC final: Absence of wrist-spinner in India’s squad little concerning, says Danish Kaneria

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria believes that Mumbai Indians spinner Rahul Chahar would have added another dimension to India’s attack for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. Kaneria said that India has missed a trick by not picking a wrist spinner for the World Test Championship final. Last week, BCCI announced a 20-member…

Hamas fires rockets at Jerusalem after clashes at mosque
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Hamas fires rockets at Jerusalem after clashes at mosque

Hamas militants fired a large barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday, including one that set off air raid sirens as far away as Jerusalem, after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt in clashes with Israeli police at a flashpoint religious site in the contested holy city. The early evening attack drastically escalated what already are…

Manchester City win Premier League 2020-21 title after United lose to Leicester City 1-2
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Manchester City win Premier League 2020-21 title after United lose to Leicester City 1-2

Manchester City were crowned as the Premier League champions after Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday. Manchester United lost 2-1 to Leicester City. (Reuters Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday Manchester United were beaten 2-1 at home by Leicester City City are 10 points clear…

US expands use of Pfizer shots to 12-15 year-olds
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US expands use of Pfizer shots to 12-15 year-olds

Covid-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as US regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall. Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues…

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling to retire after World Test Championship final on England tour
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New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling to retire after World Test Championship final on England tour

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour. Watling, 35, has played 73 Tests, 28 ODIs and 5 T20Is for the BlackCaps. BJ Watling has been one of the pillars of the…