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Global coronavirus cases exceed 11 million: Live updates July 4, 2020
Grim milestone comes as WHO urges countries hit by serious outbreaks to 'wake up' to ground reality and 'take control'.
Trump blasts 'left-wing cultural revolution' at Mount Rushmore July 4, 2020
President tells supporters at July 4 celebration that racial justice protests threaten foundations of US society.
'Tragedy foretold': Coronavirus ravages Brazil as cities reopen July 4, 2020
Brazil is set to pass 1.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as country remains divided on openings, protection.
Iran declines to disclose cause of fire at Natanz nuclear site July 4, 2020
Move comes as Iran's civil defence chief threatens to retaliate if proof of a foreign cyberattack is found.

First evidence of snake-like venom glands found in amphibians July 3, 2020
Caecilians are limbless amphibians that can be easily mistaken for snakes. Though caecilians are only distantly related to their reptilian cousins, researchers describe specialized glands found along the teeth of the ringed caecilian (Siphonops annulatus), which have the same biological origin and possibly similar function to the venom glands of snakes. As such, caecilians may […]
Does DNA in the water tell us how many fish are there? July 3, 2020
Researchers have developed a new non-invasive method to count individual fish by measuring the concentration of environmental DNA in the water, which could be applied for quantitative monitoring of aquatic ecosystems.
Marijuana use while pregnant boosts risk of children's sleep problems July 2, 2020
As many as 7% of moms-to-be use marijuana while pregnant, and that number is rising fast as more use it to quell morning sickness. But new research suggests such use could have a lasting impact on the fetal brain, influencing children's sleep for as much as a decade.
Carbon-loving materials designed to reduce industrial emissions July 2, 2020
Researchers are advancing gas membrane materials to expand practical technology options for reducing industrial carbon emissions.
New technique in which drugs make bacteria glow could help fight antibiotic resistance July 2, 2020
A new technique could help reduce antibiotic prescribing by predicting which drugs could be effective in fighting bacteria within minutes.

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African Housemaids Dumped Outside Beirut Embassy, Sleep On Bare Floor

African Housemaids Dumped Outside Beirut Embassy, Sleep On Bare Floor

By Cowry News on June 22, 2020

Some Ethiopian housemaids have been dumped outside the country’s embassy in Beirut by their employers who can no longer afford to pay their salaries, the BBC has reported. It was…