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Study says humidity key to minimize coronavirus transmission

Study says humidity key to minimize coronavirus transmission

August 21, 2020 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
In humid places, the droplet (a solution of salts, water, organics and attached viruses) grows and it falls faster.
Top official vows to resign if FDA approves unproven Covid-19 vaccine

Top official vows to resign if FDA approves unproven Covid-19 vaccine

August 21, 2020 - 17:36 AMT  13:36 GMT
Peter Marks said he has not faced any political pressure and that the FDA would be guided by science alone.
Classic Facebook going away in September

Classic Facebook going away in September

August 21, 2020 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
Classic Facebook is going away in September, and taking its old blue theme with it, Engadget reports.
Beijing citizens don't have to wear masks outside anymore

Beijing citizens don't have to wear masks outside anymore

August 21, 2020 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
Children should be accompanied by adults and encouraged to use proper hygiene, while spitting is not allowed.
Armenia awards National Hero title to Captain Ruben Sanamyan

Armenia awards National Hero title to Captain Ruben Sanamyan

August 21, 2020 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
The highest title in Armenia is awarded "for outstanding services of national importance to Armenia."
Turkey converts Istanbul’s historic Chora church into a mosque

Turkey converts Istanbul’s historic Chora church into a mosque

August 21, 2020 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
The move comes shortly after a similar decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque from a museum.
World Bank chief: Extreme poverty could surge by 100m

World Bank chief: Extreme poverty could surge by 100m

August 21, 2020 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
The lender previously estimated that 60 million people would fall into extreme poverty due to Covid-19.
U.S. demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran

U.S. demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran

August 21, 2020 - 12:10 AMT  08:10 GMT
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered the notification to the president of the UN Security Council․
Lavrov: Armenia's decision to revive checkpoint 15 km from Azeri pipelines caused border escalation

Lavrov: Armenia's decision to revive checkpoint 15 km from Azeri pipelines caused border escalation

August 21, 2020 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
Lavrov noted that the conflict in mid-July was the second large-scale violation of the 1994 ceasefire agreement.
Armenia: Covid-19 infections grow by 158 as 217 recover

Armenia: Covid-19 infections grow by 158 as 217 recover

August 21, 2020 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
A total of 1639 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control said.
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