Thursday, September 30, 2021

North Korea Test-Fires Anti-Aircraft Missile: State Media

North Korea has test-fired a "newly developed" anti-aircraft missile, the latest in a string of recent weapons test launches, state media said Friday.

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Straight-talking rappers tackle Middle East conflict

Jew Uriya Rosenman and Arab Sameh Zakout expose hidden prejudices on both sides in their hit song.

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Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony.

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Football Legend Pele Released From Hospital, Undergoing Chemo: Doctors

Brazilian football legend Pele was released from a month-long hospital stay Thursday after having surgery for a colon tumor, but will continue undergoing chemotherapy, his medical team said.

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Post-Brexit Rule Banning European Union ID Cards Begins At UK Borders

A post-Brexit rule banning the use of identification cards from the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) to enter Britain comes into force from Friday, the UK government said.

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US Lawmakers Grill Facebook On Spiking Mental Health Fears Among Teens

US lawmakers Thursday demanded pledges from Facebook to address escalating worries over its platforms' impact on teens' mental health, but a top executive instead offered assurances the sites are...

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Blue Origin Accused Of "Toxic" Work Culture, Compromising Safety

A group of current and former Blue Origin employees on Thursday accused Jeff Bezos' space company of having a "toxic" work culture with rampant sexual harassment and a pattern of decision-making that...

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US Secretary Of State Denounces Jailings After China Frees Canadians

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the alleged taking of prisoners for political purposes was "totally unacceptable" after China released two Canadians jailed for nearly three...

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UN Chief Warns Of "Hellish Future" Ahead Of Key Climate Summit

World leaders must choose between saving the world or condemning "humanity to a hellish future", UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday at a preparatory meeting for a key climate summit next month.

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US Government Shutdown Averted Hours Before Deadline

US Congress approved a stopgap funding bill Thursday in a rare show of cross-party unity to avert a crippling government shutdown, as Democratic leaders struggle to overcome fierce infighting over...

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US Secretary Of State Says Ball In Iran's Court On Nuclear Deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed warnings Thursday that time was running out for Iran to return to a nuclear deal, saying it was up to Tehran to act.

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North Korea Increasing "Instability, Insecurity": US Secretary Of State

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that North Korea was increasing instability after a series of weapons test launches including one which it claims was a hypersonic missile.

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Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy Given Second Jail Term

A French court on Thursday handed former president Nicolas Sarkozy a one-year prison sentence for illegal financing of his 2012 re-election bid, dealing a fresh blow to the right-winger seven months...

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US Plans To Prevent Al-Qaeda Resurgence In Afghanistan With Air Strikes

The Pentagon plans to rely on air strikes to prevent a resurgence of Al-Qaeda now that US troops have left Afghanistan, but experts and some lawmakers are skeptical about the effectiveness of the...

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E4 sorry for broadcasting wrong Married At First Sight episode

The channel says "ongoing tech issues" caused it to broadcast Wednesday's show rather than the finale.

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From Slavery To Police Abuse, New Museum Documents US' Racist Past

Slavery, lynchings, segregation, mass incarceration and police abuse: a museum that opens Friday in the state of Alabama traces a direct link between the racist past of the United States and today's...

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Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school.

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Former Nazi Death Camp Secretary, 96, Tries To Flee Start Of Trial

A 96-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary who fled hours before the opening of her trial in Germany has been found, a court said Thursday in a dramatic start to the proceedings.

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Afghan Artists Bury Artwork, Books Fearing Taliban Crackdown: Report

Driven by the past memories of the Taliban, Afghan artists have been finding difficulties in practising their art as the outfit oppose the idea of westernisation in the strife-torn country.

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Punjab Kings' Chris Gayle Pulls Out Of IPL 2021 Due To "Bubble Fatigue"

Chris Gayle has decided to leave the IPL's bio-secure environment due to "bubble fatigue", his team Punjab Kings said on Thursday.

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IPL 2021: MS Dhoni Finishes In Style vs SRH As CSK Sail Into Play-Offs

Chennai Super Kings produced a convincing performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad to maintain their remarkable consistency this season and sail into the Indian Premier League play-offs in Sharjah on...

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Watch: MS Dhoni Turns The Clock Back; Wins Match For CSK With A Six

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni turned back the block as he smashed a six in the final over to secure a six-wicket win for his side against SunRisers Hyderabad on Thursday.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Britney Spears: Fans cry and cheer after her father is suspended as conservator

The singer's father is suspended from the legal arrangement that gave him control over her life.

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A Home Renovation In France Yields Gold Treasure Of $1.2 Million

Hundreds of rare gold coins dug out of the walls of a remote French mansion fetched more than one million euros ($1.2 million) at auction on Wednesday.

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US Says "No Hostile Intent" Towards North Korea, Still Ready For Talks

The United States said Wednesday it bears "no hostile intent" towards North Korea and remains open to the idea of negotiations, after Kim Jong Un called the offer "no more than a petty trick."

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Kim Jong Un's Sister Gets Post At Top North Korean Body

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's influential sister has been appointed to the country's top government body, the official KCNA news agency reported Thursday.

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Canada Must Compensate Indigenous Foster Kids For Discrimination: Court

A human rights tribunal ruling ordering the Canadian government to compensate indigenous children and families in foster care for discrimination should stand, a federal court decided on Wednesday.

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Over 100 Killed In Ecuador's Latest Prison Violence

The death count from bloody clashes between rival gangs in an Ecuador prison has surpassed 100, with 52 more wounded, the government prison authority said Wednesday, as soldiers surrounded the...

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US, EU Pledge Joint Action On Tech Issues, Semiconductors, China

US and EU officials on Wednesday pledged to join forces to deal with a host of technology and trade issues to secure semiconductor supplies and counter China's dominance.

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Dave Grohl: My whole life is like an out-of-body experience

The Foo Fighters star says his whole life is an "out-of-body experience" as he publishes his memoir.

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Britney Spears' Father Removed As Singer's Guardian After Long Battle

Britney Spears' father was removed as the guardian of her estate by a Los Angeles judge on Wednesday.

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"Facade": North Korea's Kim Jong Un Condemns US Dialogue Offer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned a US offer of dialogue as a "facade", state media reported Thursday, and accused the Joe Biden administration of continuing a hostile policy against his...

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Virgin Galactic Cleared To Launch After US Closes Safety Investigation

Virgin Galactic said Wednesday it had been cleared for spaceflight after the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) concluded a probe into a safety "mishap" related to its high-profile mission in July that...

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No Overseas Fans Allowed At 2022 Beijing Olympics

Next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing will be held without spectators from overseas with tickets restricted to fans living in China because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Olympic...

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Comic series curated by celebrities for climate causes

Cara Delevingne and Richard Curtis are among celebrities collaborating on comics raising eco awareness.

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Top Rohingya Leader In Bangladesh Shot Dead: Police

Unidentified assailants on Wednesday shot dead a top Rohingya community leader in a refugee camp in the Bangladesh resort district of Cox's Bazar, officials said.

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Last Of 39 Trapped Canadian Miners Climb Out After 3-Days, All Safe

The last of 39 miners trapped one kilometer underground in eastern Canada for nearly three days climbed to the surface early Wednesday and were greeted by family, officials said.

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UK Seeks To Oust China From Sizewell Nuclear Plant: Report

Britain is nearing a deal with France's EDF to force China to offload its stake in the Sizewell C nuclear power station in eastern England, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.

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Cars In UK Queue For Petrol Amid Shortage

Lengthy queues of vehicles snaked their way to gas stations in Britain on Saturday where an acute shortage of truck drivers has led to fuel rationing and some pumps running dry, and prompted the...

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G20 To Hold October Summit On Afghanistan, Says Italy

Italian leader Mario Draghi announced Wednesday the G20 world economic powers will hold a summit on Afghanistan next month in a bid to avert a humanitarian disaster.

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No Payments Made To Taliban During Evacuations, Says US

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said they were not aware of any payments made to the Taliban by the US at any time during last month's...

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Harshal Patel Breaks Huge IPL Record With Three-Wicket Haul vs RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore seamer Harshal Patel, who currently holds the Purple cap, achieved a huge milestone as he broke the record for most wickets by an uncapped player in an Indian Premier...

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IPL: Clinical RCB Thrash Rajasthan Royals By 7 Wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Wednesday

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US Declares Fabled Ivory-Billed Woodpecker And 22 Other Species Extinct

The United States on Wednesday declared 23 species extinct, including one of the world's largest woodpeckers, dubbed the "Lord God Bird."

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Top US General Says Presence In Afghanistan Was Strategic Failure: Report

More than a month after the US drawdown from Afghanistan, a top US General on Tuesday said that United States' 20-year military presence in the country was their strategic failure.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

IPL Points Table: Mumbai Indians Move Up, Shikhar Dhawan Gets Orange Cap

With their win six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians are now level with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 standings.

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A Covid Lockdown In This Country Brings Global Clothing Giants To A Halt

From shoes and sweaters to car parts and coffee, Vietnam's strict and lengthy coronavirus lockdown has sparked product shortages among worldwide brands such as Nike and Gap.

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"Not Usurping...": US Top General Defends China Calls Over Trump Mental State

U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, fended off perhaps the most personal and direct attacks from lawmakers of his career on Tuesday.

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Nine Days After Eruption, Volcano Lava Reaches Sea In Spain

Lava from an erupting volcano in the Canary Islands has reached the ocean, volcanologists said, raising fear of toxic gases being released as the lava hits the sea water.

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Side Effects After Covid Booster Dose "Mild", Similar To 2nd Shot: Study

Most side effects after a third dose of a Covid vaccine are mild or moderate, and occur at about as often as after shot two, a US study showed Tuesday in a finding that was expected but nonetheless...

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Joe Biden Cancels Chicago Trip With Agenda Under Threat

President Joe Biden postponed a Wednesday trip to Chicago to stay in Washington and fight for his domestic agenda, which hangs from a thread in Congress, the White House said.

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US Has Reached Out To China About Cutting Oil Imports From Iran: Report

The United States has reached out to China diplomatically about reducing its purchases of Iranian crude oil, U.S. and European officials said on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to persuade Tehran to...

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North Korea Says It Tested Hypersonic Missile

North Korea has successfully tested a hypersonic gliding missile, state media reported Wednesday, in what would be the nuclear-armed nation's latest advance in weapons technology.

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US Senators Warn Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro On Democracy

Top senators from President Joe Biden's Democratic Party warned Tuesday that the US relationship with Brazil would be at risk if President Jair Bolsonaro does not respect democratic norms in October...

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France To Crackdown Against "Radical" Muslim Groups, Centres: Minister

France is moving to shut six mosques and break up several associations suspected of producing radical Islamic propaganda, Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin said on Tuesday.

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NASA's Lucy Mission To Investigate Jupiter's Mysterious Trojan Asteroids

NASA is poised to send its first spacecraft to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroids to glean new insights into the solar system's formation 4.5 billion years ago, the space agency said Tuesday.

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Barack Obama Breaks Ground On Presidential Library In Chicago

Barack Obama broke ground Tuesday on his presidential library and center, launching a project he said would produce the next generation of American leaders.

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France Protests Limited UK Licences Granted To European Union Boats

Britain said Tuesday it would grant 12 out of 47 applications for new licences to small boats from the European Union to fish in its waters, provoking an angry response from France.

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New Canada Government Will Move "Faster" On Priorities: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he would unveil his new cabinet next month and bring back parliament by fall's end to tackle climate change, Covid and economic recovery.

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Daniel Craig's last film as James Bond has royal premiere

Daniel Craig joins his co-stars - including members of the royal family - on the red carpet for his final outing as James Bond.

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US Generals Say They Recommended Leaving 2,500 Soldiers In Afghanistan

Top US generals said Tuesday that they advised keeping American troops in Afghanistan to bolster the Afghan government and expressed concern that the Taliban has not severed ties with Al-Qaeda.

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Nepali Youth Protest In Kathmandu Against Chinese Land Encroachment

A youth association affiliated with Nepal's Democratic Socialist Party led by Mahantha Thakur staged a protest against China on Tuesday for allegedly encroaching Nepal's land along the Nepal-China...

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Katie Price's family post message of concern and support after crash

The star's family say their "worst fears nearly came true" after reports that she was in an accident.

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IPL: Hardik Pandya Finds Form As Mumbai Indians Beat PBKS By 6 Wickets

Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beating Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL...

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Afghan Army Collapse "Took Us All By Surprise": US Defence Secretary

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin told Congress on Tuesday that the Afghan army's sudden collapse caught the Pentagon off-guard as he acknowledged miscalculations in America's longest war including...

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James Bond: Daniel Craig's last film No Time To Die finally has royal premiere

No Time To Die is being released 18 months later than planned because it was delayed by the pandemic.

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Turner Prize 2021: Salmon farming and neurodiversity explored

The work on display is from five collectives who help to "inspire social change through art".

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No Time To Die: Daniel Craig talks to the BBC on the red carpet for new Bond movie

Actor Daniel Craig talks to the BBC on the red carpet for James Bond film, No Time To Die.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Reliance In Talks To Invest $300 Million In Google-Backed Unicorn: Report

Reliance Industries Ltd. is in talks to buy a stake in Indian mobile content provider Glance InMobi Pte, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Taliban Executes Child After His Father Suspected Of Being Afghan Rebel

The Taliban brutally executed a child in Takhar province of Afghanistan after his father is suspected to be a part of the Afghan Resistance Forces.

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US Condemns North Korea's Missile Launch, Urges Dialogue

The US State Department said Monday it "condemns" North Korea's apparent missile launch and urged Pyongyang to engage in dialogue.

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"Left On The Doorstep": Chef Invited To Dinner With Macron Refused Entry

A Michelin-starred chef from Martinique turned away from a gala dinner attended by French President Emmanuel Macron despite being one of the invited guests has denounced his treatment.

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Pfizer Starts mRNA Flu Vaccine Trial, Designed Like Its Covid Jab

US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Monday it had begun a clinical trial to test an influenza vaccine designed with the same mRNA technology behind its successful Covid-19 shot.

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Former US President Ronald Reagan's Shooter To Be Released In June 2022

John Hinckley, the man who tried to assassinate US president Ronald Reagan 40 years ago, looks set to be granted his unconditional release from next June.

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WHO To Revive Probe Into COVID-19 Origins: Report

The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to revive an investigation into the origins of the COVID-19, a US media report said.

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Can Fluffy Clouds Save Australia's Great Barrier Reef? Scientists Say Yes

To slow the speed at which high temperatures and warm waters bleach the corals of the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to...

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A Dire Warning For Sydney's Unvaccinated When Curbs End: Social Isolation

Sydney residents who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 risk being barred from various social activities even when they are freed from stay-at-home orders in December, New South Wales state Premier...

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Taliban Ban Barbers From Trimming Beards In Afghan Province: Report

The Taliban have banned hairdressers in Afghanistan's Helmand province from shaving or trimming beards, a media report said.

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Noone From Taliban Will Address World Leaders At UN As Ousted Envoy Withdraws

No representative from Afghanistan will address the annual high-level U.N. General Assembly in New York after the ambassador for the government ousted by the Taliban - who was due to speak on Monday -...

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US President Joe Biden Gets Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

US President Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine booster on Monday and told Americans still resisting the shots that they are damaging the country.

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UK Puts Army On Standby As Fuel Pumps Run Dry: Ministry

Britain on Monday put the army on standby to help with the ongoing fuel crisis as fears over tanker driver shortages led to panic buying, leaving many of the country's pumps dry.

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North Korea Tells UN It Has "Right" To Test Weapons

North Korea's ambassador told the UN General Assembly on Monday that "nobody can deny" the nuclear-armed country the right to test weapons.

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North Korea Fires "Unidentified Projectile": South's Military

Nuclear-armed North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' into the sea off its east coast, the South's military said Tuesday.

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Writer's block, betrayal and tremolo guitars: The making of Billie Eilish's Bond theme

Billie Eilish, Finneas and Johnny Marr discuss the making of the No Time To Die theme song.

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Singer R Kelly Found Guilty On All Counts In Sex Abuse Trial

R Kelly on Monday was convicted of leading a decades-long sex crime ring, with a New York jury finding the superstar singer guilty on all nine charges, including the most serious of racketeering.

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R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial

After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial

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IPL: Roy, Williamson Star In SRH's 7-Wicket Win vs Rajasthan Royals

Opener Jason Roy and skipper Kane Williamson struck confident half-centuries to shape Sunrisers Hyderabad's comfortable seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals as IPL Play-offs calculations got a bit...

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War Crimes Prosecutor Would Not Focus On US Forces In New Afghan Probe

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said he was seeking approval to resume a war crimes investigation into Afghanistan, focusing on the actions of the Taliban and the Islamic...

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Iran Has Crossed All Nuclear "Red Lines": Israeli PM At UN

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that Iran had crossed "all red lines" in its nuclear program and vowed that Israel would not allow Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon.

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Volcano Roars Back To Life As Lava Nears The Sea In Spain

The volcano on Spain's La Palma island began ejecting ash and smoke again on Monday after a brief lull, while hundreds of people in coastal villages were locked down in anticipation of the lava...

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World Court Prosecutor Seeks Nod To Resume Probing Afghanistan War Crimes

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan said today that he has asked the court to let him resume the inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan as he does not find the new...

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MS Dhoni Says "It Is Enjoyable" When You Don't Do So Well But Still Win

IPL 2021, CSK vs KKR: MS Dhoni said that his teammates would cherish the win against Kolkata Knight Riders, as both teams played good cricket.

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RR Predicted XI vs SRH: Will Chris Morris And Evin Lewis Return?

SRH vs RR: In their previous game against DC, Chris Morris and Evin Lewis were not available and RR will hope they both return for the match against SRH.

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"Who Will Get Ventilator" - Tough Choices In Parts Of US Ravaged By Delta

Parts of the U.S. health system "are in dire straits," as the spread of the Covid-19 delta variant forces some states to prepare for rationed medical care, Rochelle Walensky, head of the U.S. Centers...

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

IPL 2021 Preview: RR Look Stay In Playoff Race, Face SRH

SRH vs RR: Rajasthan Royals are still very much in the race for a playoff spot but their opponents on Monday, SunRisers Hyderabad, need a miracle to get into the top four.

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"Best Finisher In T20s": Ravindra Jadeja Earns Praise For Late Heroics

IPL 2021, CSK vs KKR: Ravindra Jadeja's heroics with the bat helped Chennai Super Kings edge past Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

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In World Vs Delta, Tests Reveal How Nations Respond To Vaccine Messaging

Public-health researchers seeking new ways to persuade vaccine holdouts to take coronavirus shots are turning to the strategies of the digital marketing industry to figure out how to win over the...

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"It's The Greatest Decision": Vaughan Backs Dhoni For India Mentor Role

According to former England captain Michael Vaughan, Indian players will benefit from having MS Dhoni around them during the T20 World Cup.

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IPL Points Table: CSK Regain Top Spot, Harshal Patel Consolidates

IPL 2021, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Latest Table: DC's Shikhar Dhawan is still leading the Orange Cap race with 430 runs. Meanwhile, RCB's Harshal Patel is on top of the Purple Cap race with 19...

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Iceland Will Have A Male-Majority Parliament After All, Recount Shows

Iceland looked to have elected a woman-majority parliament but a recount of votes on Sunday showed there will still be more men than women in the chamber, state broadcaster RUV reported.

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Washington's Secret Subway That Politicians Have Used For Over 100 Years

Frequented by presidents, Supreme Court justices and even the occasional movie star, it is the transport of choice for some of the world's most powerful movers and shakers -- yet few Americans know it...

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Australia's Sydney Plans To Reopen As Covid Cases Decline

Australia's New South Wales (NSW) government plans to unveil its roadmap on Monday for reopening the state from COVID-19 shutdowns, detailing the differing levels of freedoms to be afforded to...

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Unpredictable German Election Heads To Uncertainty On Next Government

Germany headed into a period of unpredictability Monday after a close election saw both main parties claim the right to lead Europe's biggest economy, leaving the question of who will succeed Angela...

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Fourth Member Of Brazil's UN Delegation Tests Covid Positive

Pedro Guimaraes, a member of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's delegation to the United Nations, has tested positive for COVID-19, the CEO of state lender Caixa Economica Federal said on his one of...

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Google Celebrates Its 23rd Birthday With Unique Doodle

While Google's foundation started in the year 1997, it was officially established as a company on September 27, 1998.

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Australian PM Scott Morrison May Skip UN Glasgow Climate Summit

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, under pressure to adopt a 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target, said in an interview published Monday that he may not join this year's landmark UN climate...

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Styling a better future for black models at fashion week

How one model and one massive fashion show agency are making life a bit more beautiful for black models.

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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines' Manila

A strong earthquake hit off the Philippines' main island Monday, but there were no immediate reports of damage, the US Geological Survey and local officials said.

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Olaf Scholz: "Robotic" Social Democrat Within Grasp Of Merkel's Job

Olaf Scholz may have achieved something many would have thought impossible just a year ago.

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Angela Merkel's Party Narrowly Loses To Rivals In Germany Election

Germany Election Result: "We are ahead in all the surveys now," the Social Democrats' chancellor candidate, Olaf Scholz, said in a round table discussion with other candidates after the vote.

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IPL: Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel Propel RCB To Big Win Over MI

Glenn Maxwell justified his million dollar contract with an all-round performance before Harshal Patel took a hat-trick to seal a 54-run victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore over Mumbai Indian.

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Iran Fails To Fully Honour Agreement On Monitoring Equipment: UN Watchdog

Iran has failed to fully honour the terms of a deal struck with the UN nuclear watchdog two weeks ago allowing inspectors to service monitoring equipment in the country, the watchdog said on Sunday.

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IPL 2021: Harshal Patel Takes Hat-trick Against MI To Join Elite List

IPL 2021: Harshal Patel dismissed Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Rahul Chahar in three successive balls in the 17th overto achieve this amazing feat.

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3 Russian Fighter Jets Escort US Bomber In Pacific Ocean: Report

Three Russian SU-35S fighter jets have escorted a US B-52H strategic bomber which was approaching Russia's border in the Pacific Ocean, RIA news agency reported on Sunday, citing Moscow's Defence...

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IPL 2021, RCB vs MI, MI Predicted XI: Will Rohit Ring The Changes For MI?

After two straight defeats in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, will Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma ring the changes for his side?

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Watch: Suchith Takes "Sensational" One-Handed Catch vs Punjab Kings

SRH vs PBKS: Jagadeesha Suchith came in as a substitute fielder for SunRisers Hyderabad but left a mark on the game with his one-handed stunner to send back Punjab Kings' Deepak Hooda.

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IPL 2021, RCB vs MI, RCB Predicted XI: Will Kohli Bring Jamieson Back?

RCB vs MI: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli could be tempted to bring Kyle Jamieson back for their IPL 2021 clash against Mumbai Indians in Dubai.

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IPL, RCB vs MI Preview: Both Teams Look To Get Campaign Back On Track

Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians will be desperate for a win after back-to-back defeats

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US Condemns Taliban For Amputation, Execution Of Criminals

US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price strongly reacted to the recent statement of the Taliban over implementing the Sharia laws, which includes amputation and execution of criminals.

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Can midges stop 007? Daniel Craig on Bond filming in Scotland

Ahead of the release of No Time To Die, Bond actors Daniel Craig and Rami Malek have been speaking to BBC Scotland.

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CSK vs KKR, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 38 of Indian Premier League 2021 on Sunday.

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IPL 2021, CSK vs KKR Preview: Two In-Form Teams To Battle It Out

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings will take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the IPL 2021 double header on Sunday.

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"He Is No Spring Chicken But...": Manjrekar's 3 Picks For RCB Captaincy

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has offered three names who could succeed Virat Kohli as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain.

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IPL 2021 Points Table Update: DC Climb To Top Spot After Win vs RR

IPL 2021, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Latest Table: DC's Shikhar Dhawan is still leading the Orange Cap race with 430 runs. Meanwhile, RCB's Harshal Patel is on top of the Purple Cap race with 19...

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Colourful Aghan Clothing Campaign Counters Taliban Dress Code

After seeing photos of black-clad Afghan women in full face veils at a pro-Taliban rally in Kabul, Bahar Jalali, an Afghan-American historian, launched a campaign highlighting the vibrant colors of...

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1 Killed, Over 50 Injured As Train Derails In US: Report

Multiple people were injured when a train derailed on Saturday in the US state of Montana, rail operator Amtrak said.

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Iceland Coalition Government Set To Win Majority, But Future Uncertain

Iceland's government was poised to win a majority in Saturday's election, early results showed, though it remained to be seen if Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir's left-right coalition would agree...

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Watch: Elton John Kicks Off World-Spanning Gigs For Climate, Vaccines

The "Rocketman" got things going in Paris, performing hits including "Tiny Dancer" and "Your Song" in front of the Eiffel Tower in a dazzling green suit.

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Arctic Sailing Race Planned In Canada To Highlight Climate Change

A French sports group on Saturday announced plans to launch a sailing race in the thawing Canadian Arctic to raise awareness of global warning.

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Taliban Recognition "Not On The Table": Russia Foreign Minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that international recognition of the Taliban was not currently under consideration.

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Merkel Makes Final Push For Successor In Germany's Knife-Edge Polls

Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed Germans to give her would-be successor Armin Laschet their vote to shape Germany's future.

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Bake Off meets Brassed Off - how a community bakery became a showstopper

A new stage musical tells the story of how a Liverpool bakery sparked a neighbourhood fightback.

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UK To Offer 10,500 Post-Brexit Visas To Ease Worker Shortages

Britain will issue up to 10,500 temporary work visas to lorry drivers and poultry workers to ease chronic staff shortages, the government said Saturday, in a U-turn on post-Brexit immigration policy.

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When Harry - And Meghan - Met Deputy UN Chief In New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited the United Nations in New York on Saturday to meet with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed during the 193-member world body's annual gathering of...

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Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents.

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COVID-19 Vaccinated Pregnant Women Pass Protection To Newborns: Study

According to a new study, women who receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

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IPL: Bishnoi, Shami Set Up Punjab's 5-Run Win Over SRH In Dramatic Finish

Punjab Kings dished out a clinical bowling display to beat struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad by five runs in a low-scoring but entertaining IPL match.

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Australia's Victoria Logs Record Infections Ahead Of Key Sporting Event

Australia's Victoria state notched up a daily record of 847 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and one death, government figures showed on Saturday as health officials warned the public to stay home...

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IPL Preview, SRH vs PBKS: Crunch Time For Both Teams

IPL 2021, SRH vs PBKS: SunRisers Hyderabad, who are currently rock bottom of the league, face seventh-placed Punjab Kings in Sharjah.

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SRH vs PBKS, PBKS Predicted XI: Should Punjab Kings Play Chris Gayle?

IPL 2021, SRH vs PBKS: After gifting Rajasthan Royals a win from a dominant position in their last match, KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings could look towards Chris Gayle for strengthening their batting...

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DC vs RR, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

IPL 2021, DC vs RR: Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

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Venkatesh Iyer: Finance Student-Turned-Cricketer Making A Splash In IPL

Venkatesh Iyer could very well have been a finance professional by now but, instead, the 6'4 tall cricketer is making many stand up and take notice with a spectacular start to his Indian Premier...

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IPL Preview: Rishabh Pant-Led DC Eye Top Spot, Face RR Test

DC vs RR: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on a good start while Rajasthan Royals will aim for a second successive victory.

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Gautam Gambhir Reveals His "Only Regret" As KKR Captain

IPL 2021: Gautam Gambhir opened up about his time as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, managing Suryakumar Yadav.

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Fans Can't Get Enough Of Kohli And Dhoni's Camaraderie During IPL Match

RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni were all smiles as they spoke to each other ahead of toss before their IPL 2021 clash in Sharjah.

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"Terror Proxies In South Asia": Quad Leaders' Statement A Message For Pak

Quad leaders denounced the use of "terrorist proxies" in South Asia, in a veiled reference to Pakistan, as they emphasised the importance of denying any support to terror groups which could plan...

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"If Carrying Injury, Why Selected": S Karim On Hardik's T20 WC Inclusion

IPL 2021: Hardik Pandya has been a big miss for Mumbai Indians, who have lost both their matches in the UAE leg so far.

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IPL 2021 Points Table Update: CSK Climb To Top Spot After Win vs RCB

IPL 2021, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Latest Table: DC's Shikhar Dhawan is still leading the Orange Cap race with 422 runs while RCB's Harshal Patel is on top in the Purple Cap race with 19 wickets.

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Prince Andrew Accepts He Has Been Served In US Sex Case

Britain's Prince Andrew has accepted that he has been served legal papers in a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him in the United States, a court filing showed Friday.

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Phones Of Five French Ministers Infected By Pegasus Malware: Report

The mobile phones of at least five French ministers and a diplomatic advisor to President Emmanuel Macron were infected by the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware, sources told AFP on Friday.

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Pak Globally Recognised For Openly Supporting, Arming Terrorists: India On Imran Khan's UN Address



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'The Wire' Star Michael K. Williams' Death Caused By Accidental Overdose

US actor Michael K. Williams, who starred as Omar Little in the widely acclaimed television series "The Wire," died of an accidental drug overdose, authorities said Friday.

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Two Canadians Released By China And Headed Home: Justin Trudeau

Two Canadians imprisoned in what China's Western critics branded "hostage diplomacy" were headed home Friday after being released, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

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Google Sought To Keep Incognito Mode Issues Out Of Spotlight: Lawsuit

Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai in 2019 was warned that describing the company's Incognito browsing mode as "private" was problematic, yet it stayed the course because he did not want the feature...

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Evergrande Misses Payment Deadline, Car Unit Warns Of Cash Crunch

China Evergrande's electric car unit warned on Friday it faced an uncertain future unless it got a swift injection of cash.

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IMF Chief Accuses Former World Bank President's Office Of Manipulation

World Bank found that senior bank leaders including Kristalina Georgieva unduly pressured staff to alter data to improve China's ranking in the Doing Business report while the bank was seeking China's...

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PM Modi, Joe Biden Remember Mahatma Gandhi Ahead Of Birth Anniversary

PM Modi and US President Joe Biden on Friday remembered Mahatma Gandhi, a week ahead of his birth anniversary on October 2, recalling the values advocated by the apostle of peace of non-violence,...

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IPL: Dhoni's CSK Humble Kohli's RCB With All-Round Show, Claim Top Spot

Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical all-round show to humble Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets and claim the top spot in the IPL.

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Pak Must Ensure Women's Rights Protected In Afghanistan: Malala Yousafzai

Nobel Laureate and Pakistani rights activist Malala Yousafzai today asked Pakistan to show "bold and strong commitment" to protect women's rights in Afghanistan.

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Mario: Can Chris Pratt help Nintendo solve the puzzle of video game films?

Game-to-film adaptations have a chequered history - can Chris Pratt solve the industry puzzle?

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

US Committee Challenges Pfizer's Booster Clearance For High-Risk Adults

A committee of US health experts on Thursday declined to approve Pfizer booster shots for individuals at high risk of Covid exposure due to their jobs, despite authorization from a different agency...

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How Disappearance Of US Blogger Led To "Millions Of Eyes On The Lookout"

An avalanche of online coverage and high-profile television broadcasts: The death of young adventurer Gabby Petito sparked immense US and worldwide interest -- and triggered debate over the...

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CIA Removes "Hotbed" Station Chief Over Havana Syndrome Handling: Report

The CIA removed its Vienna, Austria station chief recently amid criticism the person did not take seriously a surge in mysterious "Havana syndrome" cases, the Washington Post reported Thursday.

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Uber To Roll Out Pension Plans For UK Drivers

Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the...

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North Korea Dismisses South's "Premature" Call To Declare Korean War End

South Korea's call to declare a formal end to the Korean War is premature as there is no guarantee it would lead to the withdrawal of the "U.S. hostile policy" toward Pyongyang, North Korea state...

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Sobering US Holds First Talks With Pakistan On "Priorities" In Afghanistan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday he believed the world was united on pressing the Taliban after speaking with Pakistan, China and Russia, key players with Afghanistan's new rulers.

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"Will Take...": Blinken Tries "Patching Up" With France Amid Submarine Row

The top diplomats of France and the United States said Thursday that repairing ties will take time as Paris demanded action to assuage its anger over the cancellation of a massive submarine contract.

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London Teacher Killed On 5-Minute Walk To Pub, 1 Accused Arrested

One person has been arrested in the hunt for the murderer of a teacher who was killed in a London park as she made a five-minute walk from her home to meet a friend at a pub.

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World Health Organisation Backs Antibody Treatment For High-Risk Covid

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday recommended the synthetic antibody treatment Regeneron for Covid-19, but only in patients with specific health profiles.

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Arrest Warrant For US Woman's Boyfriend Who Vanished During Trip

US authorities on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Gabby Petito's boyfriend after her body was discovered in a homicide case that drew international headlines over her disappearance and death.

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"A Tale Of Epic Proportions": US Returns Ancient Gilgamesh Tablet To Iraq

A 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh was returned to Iraq Thursday after being stolen three decades ago and illegally imported to the United States.

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Nearly 20 European Union Countries Back WHO Chief For Second Term

Nearly 20 European Union countries nominated Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for a second term as head of the World Health Organization, shortly before the deadline passed on Thursday.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Visit New York 9/11 Memorial

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle kicked off a trip to New York City with a visit to the "Freedom Tower" and 9/11 Memorial on Thursday.

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1 Dead, 12 Injured In US Supermarket Shooting

Multiple forces including S.W.A.T. teams converged on the supermarket to secure the area, with police going aisle to aisle to help employees and shoppers evacuate the building.

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R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King

The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial.

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Tom Felton: Harry Potter star collapses during celebrity golf match

The actor, 34, is carried off a golf course after collapsing during a celebrity match in the US.

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Little Boots says Abba's new live band is 'badass cool'

The pop star is joining Abba's live band next year, after crowd-funding her sparkling new album.

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Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis rehearsing without hearing music

Rose Ayling-Ellis and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice prepare for their first live performance.

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IPL: "Long Time Since We Played Like This," Says KKR Captain Eoin Morgan

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Eoin Morgan said that his side is finally playing a brand of cricket associated with head coach Brendon McCullum.

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Myanmar Facing 'Alarming' Risk Of Escalating Civil War: UN Rights Chief

Myanmar is facing the alarming prospect of an escalating civil war as an uprising against the military junta widens, the UN's human rights chief warned on Thursday.

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Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Score Ball by Ball, IPL 2021 Live Cricket Score Of Today's Match on NDTV Sports

Live Updates of Today Match between Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders from Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Check commentary and full scoreboard of the match.

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IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders Ease To 7-Wicket Win Over Mumbai Indians

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance for the second successive game to tame Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an IPL 2021 match.

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European Union To Decide On Covid Booster Shot Next Month

The European Union's drug watchdog said Thursday it expected to decide in early October whether to approve boosters of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for over 16s.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

"Vaccine Certification Must Meet Minimum Criteria": UK Amid India Row

The UK government has said that COVID-19 vaccine certification from all countries must meet a "minimum criteria" and that it is working with India on a "phased approach" to its international travel...

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Canadian Man Punches Nurse For Giving Wife Covid Jab "Without Consent"

Police in the Canadian province of Quebec are searching for a man they suspect of punching a nurse in the face for giving his wife a COVID-19 vaccine without his consent, a police spokesman said on...

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IPL: "Player-Cum-Mentor" Dhawan Impresses Lara, Pathan With Fine Knock

Shikhar Dhawan was in fine form versus Sunrisers Hyderabad, helping Delhi Capitals seal a win and consolidate his position in the IPL Orange Cap race.

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IPL Points Table: Iyer Returns To Help DC Seal Easy Win vs SRH

IPL 2021 Points Table: Delhi Capitals (DC) climbed back to top of the table after defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 33 on Wednesday, in Dubai.

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Vaccinated Pregnant Women Pass High Level Of Antibodies To Babies: Study

Pregnant women who get mRNA vaccines pass high levels of antibodies to their babies, according to a study published in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine on Wednesday.

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How Fast Will The Earth Heat? New Global Mapping Tool Has Answers

An initiative called Probable Futures hopes its interactive maps showing how fast the Earth could heat will lead citizens and countries to ask questions about how climate change is transforming their...

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World's 25 Richest Families Are Worth $1.7 Trillion, Gain 22% Over A Year

Abundant liquidity, soaring stock markets and accommodating tax policies have been favorable for growing dynastic wealth.

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After "Friendly" Biden-Macron Call, French Envoy To Return To US

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron had a "friendly" phone call Wednesday to defuse a deep row over submarine sales to Australia, promising to meet in person to repair...

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Watch: A Musical Mashup For MI Fans, A Warning Sign For All Teams In IPL

Defending champions Mumbai Indians sent their fans into a frenzy when they posted a short video of skipper Rohit Sharma, batsman Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav practicing big-hitting shots ahead...

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Security Council United On "Stable" Afghanistan: UN Chief Antonio Guterres

The five permanent Security Council members are united on seeking a stable Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday after talks among foreign ministers following the Taliban...

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"Last Chance...": Boris Johnson's Appeal Ahead Of Climate Summit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday cast UN climate talks in Glasgow in November as a last chance for humanity as he made a passionate appeal for the world to slash carbon emissions.

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Will Be Patient On Rebuilding Ties With France: Australia After Submarine Fallout

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he has tried to arrange a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron but has been unsuccessful so far, a week after his cancellation of a major...

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US Authorises Pfizer's Covid Booster For Elderly And High-Risk: Statement

The United States on Wednesday authorized the use of boosters of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for people aged over 65, people at high-risk of severe disease and those in high-exposure settings to the...

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Saoirse Ronan: Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are like Kim and Kanye

The actress says Kim Kardashian has inspired the "uncharted territory" of her first UK stage role.

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK is back, back, back again and making herstory

Racers, start your engines. We're saying "hello, hello, hello" to the queens of season three.

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S Jaishankar To Attend G4 Talks, G20 Meeting On Afghanistan Today

India will be participating in the G4 Foreign Ministers meeting and also the G20 meeting called on Afghanistan and will brief world leaders on the unfolding situation in the war-torn country.

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IPL: Anrich Nortje A Great Asset To Have, Says DC Skipper Rishabh Pant

Anrich Nortje, with his extreme pace, is a great asset to have, said Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant after their win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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IPL 2021: Dominant Delhi Capitals Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad By 8 Wickets

IPL 2021: All-round Delhi Capitals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets to go top of the points table.

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Joe Biden Says Quad Partnership On Track To Produce 1 Billion Jabs In India

The Quad partnership is on track to produce at least a billion vaccine doses in India by 2022, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday, asserting that nothing is more urgent than working together to...

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IPL: Twitter Lauds "Consistent" Shreyas Iyer For Crossing 4000 T20 Runs

IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer crossed 4000 T20 runs as Delhi Capitals (DC) sealed an easy win against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday.

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Germany To Stop Paying Unvaccinated Workers Who Have To Quarantine

Germans who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer receive compensation for lost pay if they have to quarantine from November, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday.

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WHO's New Air Quality Guidelines Aim To Cut Deaths Linked To Fossil Fuels

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday issued its first air quality guidelines since 2005 aimed at reducing deaths from key pollutants that cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, slashing...

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Matthew Strachan: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? composer dies at 50

Matthew Strachan wrote the music for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? with father Keith.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Major record labels could face competition inquiry

The competition watchdog has been asked whether major record labels are distorting the market.

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CEO Secrets: 'In my business, you eat what you kill'

Music executive Riki Bleau shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.

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Fifa 22 soundtrack: Why getting on it is a 'bucket list' moment

This is what it means to young artists to be featured on the playlist for the latest Fifa game.

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US Woman, Missing Since Trip With Boyfriend, Confirmed Dead In Homicide

The FBI on Tuesday confirmed a body found in Wyoming is missing woman Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, whose recent disappearance gripped the United States, with the local coroner saying her death was a...

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In Landmark Climate Pledge, China Promises To End Coal Funding Overseas

China will stop funding coal projects overseas, President Xi Jinping announced Tuesday, all but ending the flow of public aid for the dirty energy contributing to the climate crisis.

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China Will Never Seek Hegemony: Xi After Biden's "New Cold War" Reference

Amidst escalating tension in ties with the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that disputes among countries "need to be handled through dialogue and cooperation" and urged world leaders...

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"US Has No Closer, More Reliable Ally Than Australia," Says Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Australia the most reliable ally of the United States, adding that the partnership will advance on the vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Will Harm Travellers: US Sues To Block American Airlines-JetBlue Alliance

The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue that it says will harm travelers by reducing competition.

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Taliban Names Suhail Shaheen As UN Envoy, Seeks To Speak To World Leaders

The Taliban have asked to address world leaders at the United Nations in New York this week and nominated their Doha-based spokesman Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador, according to a...

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Delta Overwhelming Other Covid Variants Of Concern: WHO

Delta has all but elbowed out the three other Covid-19 variants of concern, which now represent a tiny fraction of the samples being sequenced, the WHO said Tuesday.

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US Sanctions Cryptocurrency Exchange Over Ties TO Ransomware Attacks

The United States imposed sanctions today on cryptocurrency exchange SUEX for its ties to ransomware attackers, as Washington seeks to crack down on digital crime.

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Joe Biden Pledges To Double US Climate Change Aid

US President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday he would work with Congress to double funds by 2024 to $11.4 billion per year to help developing nations deal with climate...

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IPL: Fortunate To Play A Big Role In Something Special, Says Kartik Tyagi

Rajasthan Royals' Kartik Tyagi was elated after being part of "something special"as he handed a stunning last-over win to his team vs Punjab Kings.

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Johnson & Johnson Announces Positive Covid Booster Data

The Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine is more effective when given as a two-dose regime, according to new data released by the company on Tuesday.

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Taliban Appoint Hardline Battlefield Commanders To Key Afghan Posts

The appointments add to the roster of hardliners in the main group of ministers, which included figures like Sirajuddin Haqqani, head of the terrorist Haqqani network, blamed for a string of attacks...

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IPL: Kartik Tyagi Scripts Incredible Two-Run Win For RR Against PBKS

IPL 2021: Final over heroics from Kartik Tyagi guided Rajasthan Royals to win by 2 runs vs Punjab Kings.

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First Time In 20 Years US Not At War, We Have Turned The Page: Joe Biden

The US has ended 20 years of conflict in Afghanistan and as Washington closes this period of "relentless war", it is opening a new era of "relentless diplomacy" to lift people up around the world, US...

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Google To Spend $2 Billion On New York City Office

Google announced on Tuesday plans to buy a New York City office building for $2.1 billion, confirming its push into America's largest city despite the pandemic teleworking trend.

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Museum of the Year: Colchester gallery Firstsite wins £100,000 prize

Alongside top exhibitions, its café became a canteen offering free school meals during the pandemic.

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"The Real Mr. IPL": Twitter Hails KL Rahul After 3000-Run Milestone

IPL 2021, PBKS vs RR: KL Rahul crossed 3000 Indian Premier League during Match 32 in Dubai.

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More Americans Lost To Covid-19 Than 1918 Flu Pandemic

The American population in 1918 was less than a third of what it is now, meaning the flu deaths would be equivalent to some 2.2 million in today's terms.

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At UN, Joe Biden Promises 'Relentless Diplomacy,' Defence Of Democracy

US President Joe Biden mapped out a new era of vigorous competition without a new Cold War despite China's ascendance during his first United Nations address on Tuesday, promising military restraint...

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Harry Styles haunts Noel Gallagher with win at Ivor Novello Awards

It's eight years after Noel Gallagher praised the event because "clowns like One Direction" don't win.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

England Board Gets "Threatening Email" Relating To New Zealand Cricket

New Zealand Cricket on Tuesday boosted security around the women's national team currently touring Britain as a precaution after a threatening email was received by English officials.

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CIA Officer Reports 'Havana Syndrome' Symptoms On India Trip: Reports

A CIA officer who was traveling with agency director William Burns to India this month reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome, CNN and the New York Times reported on Monday.

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IPL Points Table: KKR Back In Top 4 Contention After Clinical Win vs RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the race for top four after a thumping win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

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Justin Trudeau Set To Win Canada's Election, Return To Power: Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals were returned to power Monday in a hotly contested election against the rookie Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, according to TV projections.

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France Eyes Momentum At UN On Iran Nuclear Deal Talks

France's top diplomat said Monday that he hoped a meeting of foreign ministers in New York this week would build positive momentum towards kick-starting stalled talks over the Iran nuclear deal.

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"Solidarity" With France On Submarine Deal: EU Foreign Policy Chief

European Union foreign ministers voiced solidarity Monday with France, which was angered by Australia's cancellation of a submarine contract, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.

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Biden To Announce "Good News" On $100 Billion UN Climate Fund

US President Joe Biden is expected to announce "good news" on addressing a shortfall in a $100 billion global climate fund, a UN official said Monday following a closed-door meeting between countries...

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NASA Selects Moon Site For Ice-Hunting Rover

NASA on Monday announced it would land an ice-seeking rover on a region of the Moon's south pole called the Nobile Crater in 2023.

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EU Chief Denounces "Lack Of Loyalty" By US Over Submarine Row

EU chief Charles Michel on Monday accused the United States of a lack of loyalty after Australia canceled a mega-contract with France to buy US nuclear submarines.

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More Americans Lost To Covid Than 1918 Flu Pandemic

Despite a century of medical advances, more Americans have now died from Covid-19 than the number who succumbed to the 1918 flu pandemic, according to new data.

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Sex Education: Isaac actor George Robinson gets intimate about disability

George Robinson on subverting expectations as Isaac - the Netflix show's first disabled character.

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EU Commissioner Hopeful People Vaccinated With AstraZeneca Can Enter US

While Washington has not authorized the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19, a European commissioner on Monday expressed hope that travelers from the continent inoculated with the jab will soon be...

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Canaries Volcano Streams Slow Down, Homes Destroyed, Thousands Flee

Lava flowing from Spain's Canary Islands' first volcanic eruption in 50 years has forced the evacuation of 5,500 people and destroyed around 100 houses but the streams were advancing slower than...

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External Review Finds Deeper Rot In World Bank 'Doing Business' Rankings

Weeks before the World Bank scrapped its flagship Doing Business rankings following a damning independent probe, a group of external advisers recommended an overhaul of the rankings to limit...

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Biden Extends Paryushan And Das Lakshan Wishes To Jain Community

US President Joe Biden has greeted the Jain community on the concluding day of Paryushan and Das Lakshan festival.

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Hopeful Of Seeing Fans In Venues In Home Season: Jay Shah

Speaking after the BCCI Apex Council Meeting, Jay Shah revealed that he was optimistic about fans returning to stadiums in the upcoming season.

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Bill Gates Raises Over $1 Billion For Clean Energy

Bill Gates's nonprofit group Breakthrough Energy announced Monday that it has raised more than $1 billion from seven major companies, including ArcelorMittal and General Motors, to fund clean energy...

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BCCI Announces Match Fee Hike For Domestic Cricketers

BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their...

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IPL 2021: Clinical KKR Thrash RCB By Nine Wickets In Abu Dhabi

Kolkata Knight Riders outplayed Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi, registering a comfortable nine-wicket win on Monday.

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Varun Chakravarthy Is Going To Be Key When He Plays For India: Kohli

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB: Varun Chakravarthy received plenty of praise from Virat Kohli after helping Kolkata Knight Riders seal an easy win against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

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Two Injured In Shooting At US High School: Police

Two people were injured in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Virginia on Monday, officials said, providing no further details as police rushed to the scene.

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John Challis: Why Serbians have soft spot for late Only Fools actor

Only Fools and Horses is hugely popular in Serbia, where tributes have been paid to John Challis.

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Sex Pistols at Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall films sell for £15k

The "only known footage" of two shows that inspired a generation of bands sells at auction.

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

Body Matching Missing US Woman Gabby Petito Found After Mystery Vanish

US law enforcement said Sunday a body found in a US national forest in Wyoming, where a search was underway for Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, matches the description of the missing woman, whose...

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Britain's "Love Of France Is Ineradicable": UK PM Amid Security Pact Row

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday played down the diplomatic rift with Paris over a new security pact with Australia and the US, saying his country's "love of France is ineradicable".

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Britain's Love Of France "Ineradicable": Boris Johnson Underplays Row

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday played down the diplomatic rift with Paris over a new security pact with Australia and the US, saying his country's "love of France is ineradicable".

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Body Found Matching Description Of 22-Year-Old Missing Woman In US: FBI

US law enforcement said Sunday a body found in a US national forest in Wyoming, where a search was underway for Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, matches the description of the missing woman, whose...

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US Navy Jet Crashes In Texas Neighborhood, Pilots In Hospital

Two US military pilots were rescued and taken to hospital Sunday after their training jet crashed into the backyard of a residence in a Texas neighborhood near Fort Worth, authorities said.

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Afghan Women Protest After Taliban Replaces Women's Ministry

About two dozen women activists protested outside Afghanistan's women's ministry on Sunday after it was closed by Taliban militants in power in Kabul and replaced by their Ministry for Promotion of...

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Emmy Awards return with in-person ceremony in Los Angeles

Ted Lasso, The Crown and The Queen's Gambit are among the big nominees this year.

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Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures

Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony.

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In Rare Occurrence, Bees Kill 63 Endangered Penguins In South Africa

A swarm of bees has killed 63 endangered African penguins on a beach outside Cape Town, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds said on Sunday

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UK PM To Challenge Jeff Bezos Over Amazon Tax Record: Report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a face-to-face meeting will challenge Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over his company's tax record, the Financial Times reported.

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US Submarine Deal, Alliance Can Trigger "Nuclear Arms Race": North Korea

North Korea's foreign ministry on Monday said a new US alliance in the Indo-Pacific and recent US submarine contract with Australia could trigger a "nuclear arms race" in the region.

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Russia's Ruling Pro-Putin Party Wins Majority After Crackdown On Critics

Russia's ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing...

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Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

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Emmy Awards 2021: The key nominations in full

A rundown of the shows and stars competing for the biggest awards in US TV in September.

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French, UK Defence Ministers' Meeting Off Amid Submarine Row: Report

France has cancelled a meeting set for this week between its Defence Minister Florence Parly and her British counterpart Ben Wallace, a source at her ministry told AFP Sunday.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Suggests Biden Fell Asleep Meeting New Israeli PM

Israel's former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested in a Facebook video posted on Sunday that US President Joe Biden had fallen asleep when meeting the new Israeli leader Naftali Bennett last...

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo Got Us More Than What We Expected: MS Dhoni

IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: MS Dhoni hailed Dwayne Bravo and Ruturaj Gaikwad after their brilliant batting displays during Chennai Super Kings' win against Mumbai Indians in Match 30.

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IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dwayne Bravo Star As CSK Beat Mumbai Indians

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in Dubai on Sunday to go to the top of the points table.

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10 Killed, 5 Missing After Boat Overturns In China: Report

At least 10 people were killed and five others listed missing after a passenger ship overturned in a river in southwest China''s Guizhou Province, state-run CGTN-TV reported.

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao To Run For Philippine President In 2022

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy...

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Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Live Score Ball by Ball, IPL 2021 Live Cricket Score Of Today's Match on NDTV Sports

Live Updates of Today Match between Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians from Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Check commentary and full scoreboard of the match.

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Pakistan Rule Out New Zealand World Cup Boycott Despite Abandoned Tour

PCB chief Executive Wasim Khan revealed that Pakistan don't have any plans to boycott their T20 World Cup match against New Zealand.

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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attacks In Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Report

ISIS claimed responsibility for a series of bomb attacks in the city of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan, the group's Amaaq News Agency said on its Telegram channel on Sunday.

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Saturday, September 18, 2021

IPL Preview: Chennai Super Kings Take On Mumbai Indians In UAE Leg Opener

CSK vs MI: IPL hostilities will resume on Sunday in the United Arab Emirates as Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians clash in a battle of the heavyweights.

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CSK vs MI: When And Where To Watch, Live Telecast, Live Streaming

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, to kickstart the tournament's UAE leg.

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"Best Ride Of My Life": Mission Pilot After 3-Day All-Civilian Space Trip

Sian Proctor, the pilot of the world's first all-civilian space mission, just had the "best ride" of her life as she touched down following a three-day trip to Earth's orbit on board a SpaceX capsule.

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Liam Gallagher shares photo after 'helicopter fall'

The former Oasis frontman shares an image of his bruised face after playing the Isle of Wight festival.

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New Zealand Cricket Team Arrives In Dubai After Abandoning Pakistan Tour

The New Zealand cricket team arrived in Dubai early Sunday after leaving Pakistan but officials refused to give details of the security threat that forced them to abruptly cancel their tour.

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"Mischaracterizations": Facebook On Wall Street Journal Allegations

Facebook Inc on Saturday slammed a Wall Street Journal series of articles about the social media company's platform as containing "deliberate mischaracterizations" and said the articles "conferred...

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Emmy Awards 2021: 7 things to know ahead of the ceremony

That's one possibility at this year's event, where Ted Lasso and The Crown are among other nominees.

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US To Step Up Deportation Flights For Migrants Stranded At Texas Bridge

The United States said Saturday it would ramp up deportation flights for thousands of migrants who flooded into the Texas border city of Del Rio, as authorities scramble to alleviate a burgeoning...

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau Warns Against Vote Split In Tight Election

With the Canadian election in a dead heat two days before the September 20 vote, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Conservative rival implored supporters to stay the course and avoid vote...

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SpaceX Capsule With 1st All-Civilian Crew Splashes Down Off Florida

The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast on Saturday, completing a three-day flight of the...

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Fate Unclear, Some Afghan Embassies Break Contacts With Taliban: Report

After a month has passed since the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan on August 15, the fate of Afghan embassies are unclear and some have even broken contact with the Taliban's Islamic Emirate...

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Morgan Bullock makes professional debut in Riverdance

Morgan Bullock from Richmond, Virginia, joins the UK touring company of the acclaimed Irish dance show.

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Get an Eiffel of this performer walking the line in Paris

Nathan Paulin walks along a 70m (230ft) high slackline attached to an iconic French landmark.

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4 SpaceX Space Tourists Set To Return To Earth

The four private space tourists aboard a SpaceX capsule are due to return to Earth on Saturday night, touching down off the coast of Florida after three days of orbiting the planet.

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Strictly champ Oti Mabuse goes for hat-trick with rugby star Ugo Monye

Oti Mabuse and Ugo Monye's rivals include the show's first all-male pair - John Whaite and Johannes Radebe.

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Sparse Attendance At Rally In Support Of US Capitol Rioters

A few hundred protesters turned up Saturday in Washington to rally in support of the pro-Trump rioters who ransacked the US Capitol on January 6, but they were outnumbered by a robust security...

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Spanish Police Wrong-Footed As 25,000 Party At Madrid University

As per the Spanish media, it was the biggest such gathering since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic when large public gatherings were halted to stop the spread of the virus.

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Relatives Of Afghan Family Killed In US Strike Want Face-To-Face Apology

A top general admitted the attack was an error, and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologised to the relatives of those killed.

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France Accuses Australia, US Of "Lying" In "Crisis" Over Submarine Row

France on Saturday accused Australia and the United States of lying in a crisis over a security pact that saw Canberra scrap a contract to buy French submarines in favour of American vessels.

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IPL: David Hussey Says Two KKR Players Are "About To Shock The World"

IPL 2021: David Hussey, who is Kolkata Knight Riders' chief mentor, lauded two KKR players during a pre-season interview, and also mentioned that they are the "next generation of Indian players".

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Paid A "Very Heavy Price" For Siding With US In Afghanistan: Imran Khan

Imran Khan expressed his anger towards American officials who have pointed fingers at Islamabad when apportioning blame for the US failure in Afghanistan.

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"Initiated Dialogue" With Taliban For Inclusive Afghan Government: Pak PM

Imran Khan said: "I have initiated a dialogue with the Taliban for an inclusive Afghan govt to include Tajiks, Hazaras & Uzbeks".

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Outgunned And Alone: How Panjshir's Resistance Fell To The Taliban

For three days his village and the National Resistance Forces (NRF) -- a mix of Panjshiri fighters and remnants of the defeated national army -- had fired "with heavy weapons" from the rugged cliffs...

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Friday, September 17, 2021

World Leaders To Descend On New York For UN Event Despite Pandemic

Some 100 world leaders descend on New York next week in a partial return of the annual UN extravaganza despite Covid concerns, with progress sought on pressing global problems -- starting with the...

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US Hopes To Discuss Dispute With "Oldest Ally" France At UN Next Week

Washington hopes to discuss its dispute with France over its security pact with Australia at the United Nations General Assembly next week, the State Department said Friday.

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Ex-India Selector Weighs In On Kohli's Decision To Quit T20I Captaincy

Former national selector Sarandeep Singh opined that Virat Kohli's decision to step down as the T20I skipper will not help him to focus on his batting in the shortest format of the game.

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Ukulele Performance On Board SpaceX's First All-Civilian Flight

A 42-year-old data engineer on the first all-civilian astronaut crew to reach orbit made some spaceflight history on Friday, with a zero-gravity ukulele performance in a SpaceX capsule hundreds of...

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"Can't Happen In 3 Days": Shastri Denies Book Event Led To +ve Covid Test

India head coach Ravi Shastri insisted he had "absolutely no regrets" over his attendance at a London launch of his new book cited as a possible source for a positive coronavirus test that took place...

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BCCI May Approach Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman For Head Coach's Post: Report

According to a PTI report, the BCCI might ask Anil Kumble to apply for the post of head coach of the Indian team along with VVS Laxman once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

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Canada PM, Rival Look To Fire Up Supporters Ahead Of Tight Vote

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday acknowledged the unpopularity of his pandemic election and intensified his calls on progressive voters to back his campaign, with his bid for...

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Joe Biden Asks World Leaders To Cut Methane In Climate Fight

Biden made the remarks during a virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum (MEF)

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US Tycoon Robert Durst Guilty Of Best Friend's Murder

US real estate scion Robert Durst was Friday convicted of killing his best friend to prevent her talking to police about his wife's disappearance.

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Strictly Come Dancing: 15 things we learned from the stars of 2021

A round-up of 15 things we learned from this year's Strictly Come Dancing celebrities.

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US Firefighters Optimistic About Saving World's Biggest Tree

Firefighters battling to protect the world's biggest tree from wildfires ravaging the parched United States said Friday they are optimistic it can be saved.

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US Woman Gets 12 Years In Prison For $31 Million Coupon Fraud Scheme

An American woman who elevated counterfeiting coupons to an art was sentenced this week to 12 years in prison for causing losses of $31 million to several companies, officials said Friday.

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Google Pulled Russia Opposition App Under "Extraordinary Duress": Report

Google blocked new downloads of a Russian opposition voting app under "extraordinary duress," sources close to the matter said Friday, as international outrage and concern built over the decision.

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Taliban Sent Letter With Commitments To Protect UN Staff, Says Chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that he received a letter from the Taliban, in which the outfit committed to protecting UN personnel working in the country and addressing issues related...

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"Not True": IMF Chief Denies Pro-China Pressure On World Bank Report

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva denied allegations that she pressured World Bank staff to alter data to favor China during her time as World Bank CEO, as the IMF's executive...

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Manchester music cafe brings joy to people with dementia

People with dementia sing, play instruments and dance at the music cafe, says Manchester Camerata.

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SpaceX Tourists Talk To Tom Cruise From Orbit, Give Update On Flight

Four space tourists orbiting the Earth in a SpaceX capsule at 17,500 miles per hour (28,162 kph) talked to movie star Tom Cruise on Friday and provided a live update about life aboard the spacecraft.

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France Recalls Ambassadors From US, Australia Over Submarines Row

France has recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia for consultation, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced Friday, after Canberra ditched a deal to buy French submarines in favour of...

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US Panel Votes No To Pfizer Covid Boosters For Ages 16 And Up

Leading US medical experts advising the government voted against recommending booster doses of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for everyone aged 16 and up, citing concerns about potential side-effects in...

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Rare US Constitution Copy Tipped For $20 Million Sale At Auction

An extremely rare original copy of the American constitution, signed in 1787 in Philadelphia, will soon be auctioned with an estimated value of between $15 million and $20 million, Sotheby's announced...

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"Tragic Mistake": US Admits Drone Strike In Kabul Killed 10 Civilians

A top general admitted the United States had made a "mistake" when it launched a drone strike against suspected Islamic State militants in the Afghan capital Kabul on August 29, confirming that it...

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China Enters Taiwan Air Defence Zone A Day After Military Budget Boost

Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 10 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the day after the island announced a $9 billion boost to...

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UK Eases Rules For Vaccinated Travellers, Some Benefit For India-UK Route

The UK government on Friday announced a major relaxation of international travel rules for vaccinated people coming in and out of England, with long-haul routes between India and the UK set to...

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Google Celebrates Japanese Scientist Michiyo Tsujimura With A Doodle

Google today celebrated the 133rd birthday of Japanese educator and biochemist Michiyo Tsujimura with a doodle. Because of her groundbreaking research, science today has an answer to why green tea...

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"Act As A Decent Power": China's Curt Response To US Over Uyghur Exhibit

A U.S.-backed Uyghur photo exhibit of dozens of people who are missing or alleged to be held in camps in Xinjiang, China, opened in Switzerland on Thursday, prompting Beijing to issue a furious...

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Japan Issues Alert After Volcano Erupts Causing Multiple "Explosions"

Japan issued an alert on Friday after a volcano in the southwest of the country erupted, jettisoning large rocks hundreds of metres away from the crater, Kyodo news agency reported.

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As UK Rollouts Jabs For Children, A Study To Test Mixed Dose Schedules

A British study will look into the immune responses of children to mixed schedules of different COVID-19 vaccines as officials try to determine the best approach to second doses in adolescents given a...

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US Approves $500 Million Helicopter Maintenance Deal For Saudis

The US State Department announced Thursday the approval of a maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet, the first with the kingdom since Joe Biden...

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After Submarine Deal, Australia Agrees To Increased US Air Deployments

Australia and the United States announced expanded military cooperation on Thursday, including rotational deployments of all types of U.S. military aircraft to Australia, a day after announcing a...

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IMF Chief Denies Altering World Bank Report To Avoid Angering China

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday disputed an independent investigation which found that in her previous job at the World Bank, she pressed staff to alter a report to avoid angering China.

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Oasis Knebworth 1996: 'We had no fear'

Noel Gallagher on the new film marking 25 years since his old band's era-defining gigs.

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Will Of Prince Philip Will Be Sealed, Remain Private For 90 Years: Court

The will of Prince Philip, the late husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will be sealed and remain private for at least 90 years to preserve the monarch's dignity, a judge at London's High Court has...

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Jamie Campbell: We need more stories from outside London

A new film tells the story of a boy who lives on a council estate and is obsessed with drag.

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Emmerdale: Actress Elizabeth Estensen leaving ITV soap after 22 years

Elizabeth Estensen, who played landlady Diane Sugden, says it is time to "say goodbye".

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All-Civilian Crew "Healthy, Happy And Resting": SpaceX

SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 crew are "healthy, happy and resting comfortably," the company said Thursday in its first update since the pioneering mission blasted off from Cape Canaveral the...

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France Says Biden Acted Like Trump To Sink Australia Defence Deal

France accused US President Joe Biden on Thursday of stabbing it in the back and acting like his predecessor Donald Trump after Paris was pushed aside from a historic defence export contract to supply...

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The Wanted's Tom Parker: 'I'm not paying attention to cancer'

"The more you pay attention to it, the more the cancer has control of you," says The Wanted star.

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Lil Nas X: Is the rapper the defining star of his generation?

The rapper has subverted hip-hop with his LGBT-positive lyrics, while dominating critics on social media.

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Andrew Neil: I was minority of one at GB News

The ex-BBC presenter who quit the channel says people can decide themselves if it is too right wing.

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Brazil Seeks To Halt Teen Vaccines After 1 Death, Adverse Events

Brazil's federal government wants to halt COVID-19 vaccinations for most of the country's adolescents, citing adverse events and a death under investigation after some 3.5 million teens have already...

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Australia Says More US Troops To Come, Eyes Missile Work

Australia said Thursday that more US troops will rotate through the island nation and that the allies will cooperate on missiles, the latest joint steps amid shared concerns over a rising China.

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Taliban Thank World For $1 Billion Aid Pledge, Urge US To Show "Heart"

The Taliban on Tuesday thanked the world for pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency aid to Afghanistan, and urged the United States to show "heart" to the impoverished country.

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Taliban Bans Women Employees From Entering Ministry In Kabul

The Taliban have barred female employees from entering the Ministry of Women Affairs in Kabul, allowing only males into the building, an employee of the ministry said.

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Former India Cricketer Vinod Kambli Backs Rohit Sharma For T20I Captaincy

Vinod Kambli feels Rohit Sharma will become Team India's captain in the shortest format of the game after the T20 World Cup.

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Taliban Seize Truck Carrying Weapons To Pakistan: Report

The Taliban have seized a truck loaded with arms and ammunition, which was headed to Pakistan.

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UK Health Service Begins COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Rollout

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) said it has started delivering COVID-19 booster vaccines to people in eligible groups of over-50s from Thursday.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

UK, US, Australia Launch Trilateral Indo-Pacific Group With Eye On China

The US, Britain and Australia have announced a new trilateral security alliance for the Indo-Pacific to protect their shared interests and allow for greater sharing of defence capabilities, including...

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Tested Railway-Borne Missile To Strike "Threatening Forces": North Korea

The missiles fired by North Korea on Wednesday were a test of a new "railway-borne missile system" designed as a potential counter-strike to any forces that threaten the country, state news agency...

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Tallest Teen, Fastest Hair Skipping Feature In New Guinness Records List

From the dog with the longest ears to the world's tallest teenager, Guinness World Records reveals its latest record breakers in the 2022 edition of the popular book.

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"No Puppet Government In Afghanistan Is Supported By People": Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is batting for the Taliban to develop a consensus that would lead to recognition of the new caretaker government of the "Islamic Emirate" in Afghanistan.

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Will Ban Australian Nuclear Submarine Fleet From Our Waters: New Zealand

New Zealand will not lift a decades-long ban on nuclear-powered vessels entering its waters in the wake of key ally Australia's decision to develop a nuclear submarine fleet, Prime Minister Jacinda...

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Al Qaeda Regrouping In Afghanistan After Taliban Takeover: Report

United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Wednesday said that they are noticing early signs that Al Qaeda may be regrouping in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

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1st All-Civilian Crew Bound For Orbit Launches Aboard SpaceX Rocket Ship

A SpaceX rocket ship blasted off from Florida on Wednesday carrying a billionaire e-commerce executive and three less-wealthy private citizens he chose to join him in the first all-civilian crew ever...

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New York Wants Vaccine Proof For UN Meet Entry, Chief Says Can't Enforce

UN chief Antonio Guterres stressed on Wednesday that he cannot ask world leaders to show they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, after New York City officials said proof should be required for...

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"I Am OK And Healthy": Taliban's Deputy PM On Reports He Was Hurt

Afghanistan's acting deputy prime minister Abdul Ghani Baradar appeared in a video interview posted on Wednesday to deny reports that he was hurt in a clash with a rival faction of the Taliban.

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Alex Echo: Artist reveals 'shock' over Parkinson's diagnosis

Alex Echo has been forced to give up most of his painting work, but is now championing digital art.

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Help: Channel 4 drama examines 'undervalued' care workers during pandemic

A new Channel 4 film starring Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham is set in the early days of the pandemic.

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6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China's Sichuan Province: Report

An earthquake of magnitude 6 jolted Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan province on Thursday, according to China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC).

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Nicki Minaj's COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Is False: Trinidad Health Minister

Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh on Wednesday criticized as "false" the claim by American rapper Nicki Minaj that a person on the Caribbean island suffered swollen testicles...

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Australia To Get US Nuclear Submarine Technology As China Looms Large

The United States, Britain and Australia said on Wednesday they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that will involve helping Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, as...

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"They Don't Consider Us Humans": Afghan Women On Taliban Rule

"They don't consider women as humans," says Humeira Rizai, a researcher and activist from Afghanistan who fled her country along with tens of thousands of compatriots to escape the atrocities of the...

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German Police Say They Are Responding To Possible Threat At Synagogue

Police in Germany said they had received information about a possible threat to a synagogue in the western town of Hagen and had put appropriate measures in place to deal with it.

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Unvaccinated Children Suffering Covid Impact, Warns US Health Agency

As more adults get their COVID-19 vaccines, children who are not yet eligible for vaccination in most countries are representing a larger percentage of hospitalizations and even deaths, the Pan...

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House Prices Fall By 50% In Kabul As Migration Level Rises: Report

After the Taliban's messy takeover of Afghanistan last month, the real estate prices and house rent has fallen drastically in Kabul, Tolo News reported citing real estate dealers as saying.

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IPL: Bumrah, Suryakumar Are "Quarantine Neighbours" In The UAE. See Pic

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians shared a picture on their social media handles of "quarantine neighbours" Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav in their UAE hotel.

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Joe Biden Backs US Top General On Calls To China Over Trump Mental State

US President Joe Biden expressed "complete confidence" in the United States' top general after revelations that he spoke to his Chinese counterpart twice amid concerns about then-president Donald...

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Pope Says Abortion Is Murder, Urges "Pastoral" Approach

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that abortion was "murder" but, asked about US bishops threatening to deny holy communion to President Joe Biden, said the Church should generally avoid taking a...

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Featured On TIME's 100 Influencer List

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Wednesday graced the cover of Time magazine's annual 100 most influential people in the world issue.

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Nadine Dorries becomes new culture secretary

The MP for Mid Bedfordshire and former health minister replaces Oliver Dowden.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

"No Jitters": SpaceX's First All-Civilian Crew Set For 3-Day Space Trip

The weather seems cooperative and the passengers are raring to go: SpaceX's first space tourists were a picture of calm Tuesday as they prepared to blast off on a three-day mission to orbit the Earth.

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Taliban's Return Is Victory For Hardliners In Pak Government: US Senator

The role of Pakistan in enabling the Taliban is a victory for the hardliners in the country's government, a top American lawmaker has said, asserting it is not sending a good message to India.

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UK Parliament Bars China's Ambassador Over Sanctions Against British MPs

Leaders in the UK parliament on Tuesday barred a visit by China's new ambassador after Beijing slapped sanctions against critical British MPs.

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Russian Soyuz Rocket Launches 34 New UK Satellites

A Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into space carrying 34 new satellites from British operator Oneweb, which aims to provide broadband internet everywhere in the world.

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Australia's Victoria Nears First Vaccination Goal, Eye Easing Of Curbs

Australia's Victoria state reported a second consecutive daily fall in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as its first-dose vaccination rate neared the 70% level where some curbs imposed to contain an...

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3 Former US Intelligence Officials Admit To Hacking For UAE

Three US former intelligence agents admitted in a Virginia court Tuesday to taking part in a United Arab Emirates hacking operation aimed at enemies and rivals of the Gulf country.

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George Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama Team Up To Aid Afghan Refugees

Three former US presidents - Republican George W Bush and Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama - have banded together behind a new group aimed at supporting refugees from Afghanistan settling in...

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US Restricts Use Of Chokeholds By Police, 'No Knock' Entries

The US Justice Department on Tuesday prohibited the use of chokeholds by federal law enforcement agents except in rare circumstances and imposed tight restrictions on so-called "no knock" entries.

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Outcry As 1,400 Dolphins Slaughtered In A Day In Faroe Islands Of Denmark

The government of the Faroe Islands, an autonomous Danish territory, faced an outcry on Tuesday over the culling of more than 1,400 white-sided dolphins in a day in what was said to be the single...

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Strictly Come Dancing: How Rose Ayling-Ellis will hear the music

EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis will become the show's first deaf contestant later this month.

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Iranian musician risks prison for new album

Mehdi Rajabian made an album in secret in his basement despite threats from Iranian authorities.

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Biden Failed To Secure Summit With China's Xi In Call Last Week: Report

President Joe Biden proposed a first face-to-face summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in a call last week, but failed to secure an agreement, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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Canada's Justin Trudeau Tries To Link Main Rival To Alberta Covid Surge

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday sought to link his main election rival to a worsening COVID-19 crisis in the western province of Alberta, where the health system is struggling to...

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Delta Wave May Peak Soon In US But Virus Expected To Become Endemic

The latest coronavirus wave in the United States driven by the Delta variant could soon peak, but experts warn against complacency and expect the virus will be part of everyday life for years to come.

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Pele Leaves ICU After Surgery To Remove Suspected Tumor

Brazilian football legend Pele left the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital on Tuesday after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumor.

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Dubious Of Donald Trump's Sanity, US General Secretly Dialled China: Book

The top US general was so worried in early January that Donald Trump was out of control that he took secret action to prevent the outgoing president from sparking a war with China, according to a new...

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US Enquires For India's 'Over-The-Horizon' Capability For Afghanistan

A powerful American lawmaker has sought to explore the possibility of over-the-horizon capabilities in northwest India for counter terrorism capabilities in Afghanistan, which is now being ruled by...

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Democrats Say "Tax The Rich," But Their Plan May Fall Short

"The time is now for childcare, healthcare, and climate action for all. Tax the Rich," Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Instagram along with a photo of the white off-the-shoulder dress she said she had...

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Hundreds Of Sports Allowed, Taliban Promise -- If You're A Man

From cricket to soccer, running to horse riding, Afghanistan's new sports chief said Tuesday that the Taliban will allow 400 sports -- but declined to confirm if women can play a single one.

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Hundreds March In Kandahar To Protest Against Taliban Evictions

Hundreds of protesters from a neighbourhood populated by former Afghan army servicemen marched in Kandahar Tuesday against plans by the Taliban to evict them from their homes.

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3rd T20I: South Africa Thrash Sri Lanka By 10 Wickets To Sweep Series 3-0

SL vs SA: Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks hit unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa chased 121 to beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the third T20I and win the series 3-0.

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Pakistan To Tour Bangladesh For Two Tests, Three T20Is

Pakistan on Tuesday announced its national cricket team will tour Bangladesh after a gap of six years to play two Tests and three T20Is in November

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Jill Biden, Prince Harry Pay Tribute To Wounded US Military Veterans

Britain's Prince Harry and US First Lady Jill Biden paid homage Monday to US veterans in a virtual ceremony for the Warrior Games, a sports competition for wounded US military veterans canceled this...

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In "World's Most Dangerous Place" For Climate Activists, Killings Hit Record

An environmental activist in southern Colombia's steamy jungle province of Putumayo was preparing to run some errands earlier this year when she received a warning from a contact, she said.

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Charlotte Johnson Wahl, Mother Of UK PM Boris Johnson Dies At 79: Report

Charlotte Johnson Wahl, a professional painter and the mother of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has died at the age of 79, the Telegraph newspaper reported.

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US Mother Of Young Cancer Victim Sues Weedkiller Company

A mother who says her young son developed a rare form of cancer because of his exposure to Roundup sued the maker of the weed killer in California on Monday.

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"Afghans Need A Lifeline": UN Chief Urges Donors For Aid

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday urged countries to dig deep and provide desperately needed aid to Afghans, and to support women and others whose rights appear threatened by the Taliban.

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Britain's Prince Andrew To Challenge US Jurisdiction In Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Britain's Prince Andrew will contest a US court's jurisdiction over a civil suit brought by a woman who says he sexually abused her when she was a teenager, court filings showed Monday.

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Boris Johnson To Unveil UK's Covid Booster Strategy Under Winter Plan

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday will unveil how Britain will roll out COVID-19 booster shots for the most vulnerable and elderly as part of his coronavirus strategy for the winter months.

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Justin Trudeau Sought A Poll He Risks Losing With Only A Week To Go

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had hoped to secure a majority in parliament when he called a snap election, but a lackluster campaign and public anger over a vote during a pandemic are putting...

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Pentagon Chief Still Hopes To Meet Saudi Crown Prince: Spokesman

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who traveled to the Gulf last week but did not visit Saudi Arabia, still hopes to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Pentagon said Monday.

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US Was Ready On Afghanistan, Says Antony Blinken During Congress Grilling

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday insisted that the Biden administration had prepared for worst-case scenarios in Afghanistan as irate lawmakers accused the White House of presiding over...

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Apple Issues Fix For Flaw Linked To Pegasus Spyware

Apple released a fix Monday for a weakness that can let the spyware at the heart of the Pegasus scandal infect devices without users even clicking on a malicious message or link.

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Great British Bake Off 2021 contestants revealed

A police detective, a retired midwife and a software developer are among this year's hopefuls.

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Will Bring Back Extinct Woolly Mammoth, Claims Bioscience Firm

It is the elephant in the genomics room: can extinct species be resurrected? One bioscience firm insists they can, announcing Monday its intent to use emerging technology to restore the woolly mammoth...

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Facebook Exempts VIPs From Some Of Its Rules: Report

Facebook exempts certain celebrities, politicians and other high-profile users from some its own rules for posts as part of a program launched as a quality-control mechanism, the Wall Street Journal...

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Joe Biden To Speak At UN General Assembly On September 21: White House

US President Joe Biden will travel to New York City on September 21 to address the United Nations General Assembly, the White House said Monday.

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US Will Assess Pak Ties Over Afghanistan's Future: Antony Blinken

The United States will be looking at its relationship with Pakistan in the coming weeks, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, to formulate what role Washington would want it play in...

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Tanya Fear: Missing Dr Who actress found safe in LA

Tanya Fear was reported missing by friends and family, who said she had not been seen since last week.

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England To Offer Covid Vaccines For 12-15 Age Category

All 12- to 15-year-olds in England will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine after top medical advisers said on Monday that children would benefit from reduced disruption to their education.

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The Yorkshire Dales village still without TV reception

In the Yorkshire Dales village of East Witton, every aerial points to the broken transmitter.

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Fully Vaccinated People Account For Only 1% Of Covid Deaths: UK Data

People who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 accounted for only 1 per cent of all deaths involving coronavirus in England in the first half of this year, new official figures show on Monday.

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Biden To Host PM Modi, Other Quad Leaders On September 24: White House

US President Joe Biden will host a first in-person summit of leaders of the "Quad" countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - next week, the White House said on Monday.

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Nepal Government Issues Nipah Alert After Outbreak Detected In Kerala

Nepal government today sounded an alert against the possible spread of Nipah virus, found in neighbouring India.

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Afghan Women Should Not Work Alongside Men, Says Senior Taliban Figure

Afghan women should not be allowed to work alongside men, a senior figure in the ruling Taliban said, a position which, if formally implemented, would effectively bar them from employment in...

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

Jill Biden, Prince Harry To Host Event For Wounded US Military Veterans

US First Lady Jill Biden will host a virtual event along with Britain's Prince Harry for athletes involved in the Warrior Games, an event for wounded US military veterans, the White House said late...

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A Billionaire, A Cancer Survivor: Who Will Be On The Next SpaceX Mission

For the first time on Wednesday, SpaceX is due to send into orbit a crew made up entirely of complete novices, without a professional astronaut on board.

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Watch: Britney Spears Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Sam Asghari

Pop princess Britney Spears on Sunday announced her engagement to her boyfriend Sam Asghari via social media.

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Chinese City Suspends Schools, Flights As Typhoon Approaches

Authorities in Shanghai and neighbouring coastal regions cancelled flights, and suspended schools, subways and trains as Typhoon Chanthu approached mainland China after drenching Taiwan.

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North Korea Missile Test Poses "Threat" To Neighbours, US Warns

The United States military said Sunday missile tests conducted by North Korea over the weekend posed 'threats' to the country's neighbors and beyond.

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Paris Mayor Announces Presidential Run Amid Race To Topple Macron

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Sunday launched her bid for the French presidency, stressing green and social issues, and far-right leader Marine Le Pen set out her vision for the top job as the race to...

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Boris Johnson To Visit US, Hold Talks With Joe Biden This Month: Report

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attempt to patch up Britains frayed relationship with US President Joe Biden's administration at a White House meeting between the two leaders this month, The...

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UN Seeks $600 Million To Avert Humanitarian Crisis In Afghanistan

The United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis there following the Taliban...

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Britain Urges Net Zero Global Shipping Emissions By 2050

Britain, host of this year's COP26 climate change summit, called Monday for net zero global shipping emissions by 2050 and the launch of non-polluting commercial vessels by 2025.

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