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London's Heathrow Airport extends passenger cap to October
The airport, one of Europe's busiest, said a maximum of 100,000 travelers can depart each day until Oct. 29. The daily cap was initially expected to be lifted on Sept. 11.
 "London's Heathrow Airport extends passenger cap to October")
Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos
Candidates or others have seven days to file any challenge over the election results. The Supreme Court will have 14 days to rule
 "Kenya's William Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos")
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid, with mild symptoms
Albert Bourla said Monday that he started taking Pfizer's Paxlovid pill treatment and is isolating while he recovers
 "Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid, with mild symptoms")
Myanmar: Six more years of prison time for Suu Kyi in more corruption cases
The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers were forbidden by a gag order from revealing information about the proceedings.
 "Myanmar: Six more years of prison time for Suu Kyi in more corruption cases")
World shares mostly higher after China cuts key rate on gloomy eco data
US futures edged lower and oil prices fell more than $2. Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong and Shanghai fell
 "World shares mostly higher after China cuts key rate on gloomy eco data")
Egypt: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills at least 41 people, hurts 14
The Church, citing health officials for the casualty toll, said the blaze ripped through the Abu Sefein church in densely populated neighbourhood of Imbaba
 "Egypt: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills at least 41 people, hurts 14")
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York; assailant held
An Associated Press reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin punching or stabbing Rushdie as he was being introduced.
 "Author Salman Rushdie attacked on lecture stage in New York; assailant held")
World shares mostly gain after Wall Street hits three-month highs
On Wednesday, the S&P 500 surged 2.1% on expectations that slower inflation will mean the Federal Reserve may moderate its interest rates hikes
 "World shares mostly gain after Wall Street hits three-month highs")
US inflation slows from a 40-year peak in July, but remains high
Average paychecks are rising faster than they have in decades, but not fast enough to keep up with those rising costs. As a result, some people who had retired have returned to the workforce
 "US inflation slows from a 40-year peak in July, but remains high")
Serena announces impending retirement, says 'evolving away from tennis'
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests
 "Serena announces impending retirement, says 'evolving away from tennis'")
Only DA change, no plans for setting up 8th Pay Commission, says govt
The government had set up 7th Pay Commission in February, 2014. The recommendations of the panel were effective from January 1, 2016
 "Only DA change, no plans for setting up 8th Pay Commission, says govt")
Tesla investors approve a three-for-one stock split as shares rebound
Preliminary results of the shareholder vote were announced on Thursday at the electric car and solar panel maker's annual meeting at its new factory in Austin, Texas
 "Tesla investors approve a three-for-one stock split as shares rebound")
From Maharashtra crisis to Hemant Soren, important cases listed in SC today
The Supreme Court will hear pleas by Uddhav Thackeray and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in relation to the recent political crisis in Maharashtra
 "From Maharashtra crisis to Hemant Soren, important cases listed in SC today")
Elon Musk's tech allies miffed about receiving subpoenas from Twitter
Elon Musk's wealthy high tech allies don't seem too happy about receiving subpoenas from Twitter as part of the company's legal battle with the Tesla CEO
 "Elon Musk's tech allies miffed about receiving subpoenas from Twitter")
US: New cryptocurrency oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes
The regulations would authorize the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to be the default regulator for cryptocurrencies
 "US: New cryptocurrency oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes")
Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill, 2021, will present new legislation
'The bill will soon be replaced by a comprehensive framework of global standard laws for contemporary and future challenges and catalyse PM Modi's vision of India Techade,' says MoS IT
 "Govt withdraws Data Protection Bill, 2021, will present new legislation")
1 dead, 5 people wounded after mass shooting in Northeast Washington
One man was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting Monday night in Northeast Washington, the Metropolitan Police Department said
 "1 dead, 5 people wounded after mass shooting in Northeast Washington")
Equity investors richer by over Rs 12.74 trn in four-day rally
In four days, the BSE benchmark has jumped 2,847.01 points or 5.15%
 "Equity investors richer by over Rs 12.74 trn in four-day rally")
Piramal Group charts growth path for financial services business
'We are on track to achieve retail loan disbursements of Rs 2,500 cr-3,500 cr in Q3FY23,' which is 5-7 times of pre-merger levels, says Piramal Group chairman Ajay Piramal
 "Piramal Group charts growth path for financial services business")
Hundreds of Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad's parliament: Report
The majority of the protesters were followers of influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr
 "Hundreds of Iraqi protesters storm Baghdad's parliament: Report")