China's economy bounces back from pandemic contraction

Jul 16,2020
China's economy returned to growth in the second quarter, rebounding more strongly than expected from a historic contraction caused by the coronavirus outbreak, official data showed Thursday.
China's Hubei reports no new COVID-19 cases
Jul 16
No new confirmed, asymptomatic or suspected cases of COVID-19 were reported in central China's Hubei Province on Wednesday, the provincial health commission said Thursday.
Seven Turkish Security Personnel Killed In Plane Crash: State Media
Jul 16
Seven security personnel were killed after a reconnaissance plane crashed in Turkey's eastern Van Province, the state-run Anadolu agency reported on Thursday, citing Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu.
Iraqi forces kill 6 IS militants, arrest 4
Jul 16
The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) forces on Wednesday killed six Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Iraq and arrested four others near the capital Baghdad.
Brazil registers over 75,000 deaths from COVID-19
Jul 16
Brazil registered 1,233 new deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the nationwide count to 75,366, the country's health ministry said Wednesday.
Hackers target high-profile Twitter accounts
Jul 16
US media reports say unidentified hackers hijacked the Twitter accounts of high-profile politicians, business leaders and top companies on Wednesday.
Russia military says virus vaccine is tested and safe
Jul 16
The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday it had developed a "safe" coronavirus vaccine following clinical trials on a group of volunteers.