Sunday, October 31, 2021

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur Plays Sensational 73-Run Knock In WBBL Match

WBBL: India T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur starred with both bat and ball as she guided the Melbourne Renegades to a dominant six-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers.

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"You Need A Break": Jasprit Bumrah Says India Suffering 'Bubble Fatigue'

T20 World Cup: India are struggling from 'bubble fatigue' amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the players are feeling the effects of being on the road for six months, Jasprit Bumrah said after the loss to...

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Boris Johnson To Commit Hike In UK's Climate Finance At Start Of COP26

The world must move from aspiration to action to limit rising global temperatures, British PM Boris Johnson will tell world leaders at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow as he commits to increase the...

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"Game Has Moved On": Vaughan Weighs In On India's T20 WC Performance

India's hopes of reaching the semifinals of the T20 World Cup were dealt a major blow on Sunday when the Virat Kohli-led side slumped to its second straight defeat in the competition.

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Watch: How India's Top-Order Crumbled Against New Zealand

T20 World Cup: India's top-order failed to deliver once again as the Virat Kohli-led side were beaten by New Zealand by 8 wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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COP26 Aims To Banish Coal. Asia Is Building Coal-Fired Plants To Burn It

On the coastline near India's southern tip, workers toil on a pier carrying a conveyor belt that cuts a mile into the Indian Ocean where the azure waters are deep enough for ships to berth and unload...

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Brazilian President Isolated At G20 His Security's Press Altercation

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's security detail allegedly used violence against Brazilian reporters covering his trip to Rome for the Group of 20 major economies meeting, local media reported on...

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Several People Injured After Two Trains Collide In Britain

Two trains collided at Fisherton Tunnel in the southwestern English city of Salisbury on Sunday, injuring a number of people, police said, declaring the crash a major incident.

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IMF Head Urges COP26 Leaders To Ramp Up Climate Ambition

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Sunday urged world leaders gathered at the COP26 summit in Glasgow to show greater policy ambition, calling climate change a "grave threat to macroeconomic and...

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Tens Of Thousands Of Tourists To Arrive In Thailand As Borders Reopen

Tens of thousands of travellers were expected to touch down in Bangkok and the holiday island of Phuket on Monday as Thailand reboots its tourism industry after 18 months of Covid curbs.

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US In Talks With Allies To Get Iran Back In Nuclear Deal: Antony Blinken

The US was "absolutely in lock step" with Britain, Germany and France on getting Iran back into a nuclear deal, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday, but he added it was unclear if Tehran...

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G20 Climate Agreements Prove "Power Of America Showing Up": Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the agreements made at the G20 summit including pledging to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees above Celsius, proved "the power of America showing up".

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Joe Biden Lauds Pope Francis As "Fine, Decent, Honourable Man"

US President Joe Biden praised Pope Francis on Sunday for his empathy and humanity, calling the pontiff "a fine, decent, honourable man".

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US Delays Approval For Moderna Covid Vaccine In Teenagers

US biotech firm Moderna said Sunday that American officials have delayed approving its COVID-19 vaccine for teenagers to allow more time to better assess the potential risk of developing myocarditis,...

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French President Accuses Australia's Leader Of Lying In Submarine Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said Australia's Prime Minister outright lied to him over a cancelled submarine deal, deepening an already fraught diplomatic crisis.

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US White House Press Secretary Tests Positive For COVID-19

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Sunday she has tested positive for COVID-19, after deciding not to travel to Europe with US President Joe Biden when members of her family contracted the virus.

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Families Reunite In Sydney Airport As Australia Lifts 600-Day Travel Ban

Families reunited in emotional scenes at Sydney's international airport on Monday, as Australia's border reopened almost 600 days after a pandemic closure began.

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UN COP26 Summit Begins In UK's Glasgow Amid Growing Climate Change Threat

With the UK hosts warning that "lights are flashing red on the climate change dashboard", the COP26 UN climate summit kicked off on Sunday in Glasgow, marked by pointed warnings of growing threats as...

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Disappointed Russia, China "Didn't Show Up" At G20 Summit: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Sunday expressed his disappointment that Russia and China "basically didn't show up in terms of any commitments to deal with climate change" at the G20 summit.

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G20 Falls Short On Key Climate Target Ahead Of COP26 Climate Summit

The G20 major economies committed on Sunday to the key goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but disappointed leaders warned more was needed to make a success of UN climate talks...

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Emmanuel Macron Repeats Trade Reprisal Threats In UK-France Fishing Row

President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that Britain must give ground in a post-Brexit fishing dispute or France will trigger trade reprisals this week, saying: "The ball is in Britain's court."

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G20 Against Premature Withdrawal Of Support For Covid-Hit Global Economy

Representing the world's leading developed and developing economies, the G20 leaders on Sunday indicated they are against premature withdrawal of support measures initiated by the various countries to...

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"If Glasgow Fails, Whole Thing Fails": Boris Johnson On Climate Talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday urged world leaders attending the UN climate change conference in Glasgow to commit to cutting carbon emissions, warning efforts to halt runaway global...

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

T20 World Cup, IND vs NZ: Five Player Battles To Watch Out For

IND vs NZ: Team India will take on New Zealand in their second match of the Super 12 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

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AFG vs NAM, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

AFG vs NAM: Afghanistan will take on Namibia in their third match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

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Saudi Arabia Bans Lebanese Imports, Expels Ambassador Over War Comment

Financially crippled Lebanon finds itself in a new tug-of-war between regional kingpins Saudi Arabia and Iran after Riyadh and other wealthy Gulf states expelled the Lebanese envoy, analysts say.

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IND vs NZ: Trent Boult Reveals How He Would Attack Indian Batters

Trent Boult saw how India's top order struggled against the pace and swing of Shaheen Shah Afridi, and being a left-arm paceman himself, he said he would want to do the same against the Indian...

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Pakistan Captain Babar Azam In "Severe Distress" Over Ill Mother

Azam Siddique, Babar's father, said in an Instagram post that his son played all three games this week "in severe distress".

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American Airlines Cancels Flights Due To Staff Shortages, Bad Weather

American Airlines has had to cancel hundreds of flights this weekend due to staffing shortages triggered by weather-related disruptions, according to FlightAware data.

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US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken To Meet Chinese Minister In Rome

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Sunday in Rome with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the State Department said, in only their second face-to-face session amid acute tensions between...

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World Leaders Face Tough Climate Talks On G20 Summit Day 2 Ahead Of COP26

Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies sit down for a second day of talks on Sunday faced with the difficult task of bridging their differences on how to combat global warming ahead of a crucial...

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Greta Thunberg Joins Hundreds In Scotland Climate Rally Ahead Of COP26

Hundreds of activists rallied in Glasgow on Saturday to urge world leaders to act on climate change, in the biggest protests yet in the Scottish city ahead of the crucial COP26 summit.

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Withholding Government Recognition Has Global Impact: Taliban Warns US

The Taliban asked the US and other countries on Saturday to recognise their government in Afghanistan, saying that a failure to do so and the continued freezing of Afghan funds abroad would lead to...

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Canada Vows To Donate 200 Million Covid Vaccine Doses To Poorer Countries

Canada on Saturday pledged at the G20 summit to donate millions more Covid vaccine doses to poor countries worldwide.

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Alec Baldwin Calls Fatal Film Set Shooting 'One In A Trillion Episode'

US actor Alec Baldwin said the shocking death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when he fired a prop gun on set, was a "one in a trillion episode," footage aired by TMZ showed...

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Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.

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The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music.

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US, EU End Tariff War From Donald Trump's Presidency Over Steel, Aluminum

The United States and the European Union have agreed to end a festering dispute over US steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump in 2018, removing an irritant in...

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Yours Proudly Evil-Minded Zionist: Israeli Envoy To India's Swipe At Iran

Israel's ambassador to India has taken a swipe at Iran for calling him "childish" over his remarks that Iran was seen as a destabiliser in the region.

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4 Gulf States Pull Envoys From Lebanon In Row Over Yemen Intervention

The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon, following a similar move by Saudi Arabia over a Lebanese minister's criticism of the Riyadh-led military...

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Kamala Harris Gets Covid Booster Shot, Says Vaccines "Safe, Free"

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday received a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot and urged Americans to follow suit.

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US, European Leaders Express "Grave Concern" At Iran's Nuclear Activities

The leaders of the United States, Germany, France and Britain on Saturday expressed their "grave and growing concern" at Iran's nuclear activities, after a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

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T20 WC: Asghar Afghan To Retire From All Formats After Namibia Match

Senior Afghanistan batter Asghar Afghan will retire from all formats of the game after his side's T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday.

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Eoin Morgan Hails England Bowlers After Thumping Win Over Australia

England captain Eoin Morgan on Saturday heaped praise on his bowlers for their "relentless" discipline during the win over Australia.

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"True Partnership": France Seeks To Enhance Ties With India, Indonesia

Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to enhanceties with India and Indonesia, France's presidency said, after Paris was locked out of a defence pact between the US, UK and Australia.

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G20 Leaders Approve Global Tax Deal; No Consensus Yet On Climate Change

Leaders of the G20 world's major economies approved a global minimum tax on the largest companies on Saturday, but were still haggling over the pressing issue of climate change.

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Afghanistan Star Rashid Khan Fastest To Take 100 Wickets In T20Is

T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan achieved the feat during Afghanistan's match against Pakistan on Friday.

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Australia's Melbourne Back To The Races, Shops As Vaccination Hits 80%

Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city which has endured nearly nine months of lockdowns since the start of the pandemic, saw people flocking to shops and gigs for the first time in months on...

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Former Australian Test Star Ashley Mallett Dies

Ashley Mallett played 38 Tests from his debut against England in 1968, taking 132 wickets at an average of 29.84.

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Afghanistan In Fan Plea After Crowd Chaos, ICC Asks For Investigation

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi pleaded for T20 World Cup calm after thousands of ticketless fans tried to storm the Dubai stadium for the clash against Pakistan.

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US Spy Agencies May Never Be Able To Identify Origins Of COVID-19

US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from...

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Afghanistan Data Being Concealed By US Government: Watchdog

A US government watchdog on Friday accused the State Department and Pentagon of suppressing information that lawmakers and the public need to understand the collapse of Afghanistan.

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'We Are Allies': UK President Boris Johnson Will Tell Emmanuel Macron

Prime Minister Boris Johnson described France on Friday as one of Britain's best, oldest and closest allies, promising to try to ease tensions with President Emmanuel Macron when they meet at the...

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Needle-Free Covid Vaccine Patches Coming Soon, Say Researchers

Effective vaccines, without a needle: Since the start of the Covid pandemic, researchers have doubled down on efforts to create patches that deliver life-saving drugs painlessly to the skin, a...

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Russian Billionaire Pays $500 Million To Settle US Tax Evasion Charges

Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov was required to pay nearly $509 million to settle US charges of tax evasion, the US Justice Department said Friday.

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Prince Andrew Rejects Sex Abuse Accusations, Calls US Lawsuit "Baseless"

Britain's Prince Andrew on Friday rejected Virginia Giuffre's accusations that he sexually abused her more than two decades ago when she was 17, and urged a US judge to dismiss her civil lawsuit.

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Guns Can Be Used Safely On Film Sets, Says Actor Matthew McConaughey

Real guns can safely be used on movie sets so long as protocols are followed, US actor Matthew McConaughey has told AFP in an interview, as calls mount to ban firearms from filmmaking in the wake of...

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US Authorises Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Children Aged 5 To 11

The United States on Friday authorised the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, paving the way for 28 million young Americans to soon get immunized.

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Ikea Pays Out $128 Million In COVID-19 Bonuses To Employees Worldwide

Ikea will pay a total of 110 million euros ($128 million) in bonuses to employees worldwide as reward for their work during the pandemic, Ingka Group, the company that operates most Ikea's stores,...

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Turkey Pressing US For F-16 Fighters After F-35 Plan Scrapped

The United States is discussing Turkey's request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced F-35s was scrapped due to Ankara's purchase of a Russian missile system, officials said.

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Committed To Helping Taiwan Defend Itself: US

The top U.S. representative in Taiwan, Sandra Oudkirk, said on Friday that the United States is committed to helping Taiwan defend itself amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

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Baldwin Shooting Armorer Had "No Idea" Why Live Rounds Present: Lawyer

The armorer responsible for weapons on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer has "no idea" why there were live rounds present, her lawyers said Friday.

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PM Modi Meets Italy's Mario Draghi, Holds Talks On Diversifying Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held the first in-person meeting with his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome during which the two leaders had extensive...

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T20 WC: Pakistan Defeat Afghanistan By 5 Wickets, Move Closer To Semis

T20 World Cup, AFG vs PAK: Having defeated Afghanistan on Friday, Pakistan have scored a hat-trick of wins in the Super 12 stage and are edging closer to a spot in the semifinals.

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Queen Elizabeth II To Rest "For At Least" Next Two Weeks: Palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will take medical advice and rest for "at least" another two weeks, Buckingham Palace said Friday, having recently spent a night in hospital to undergo "preliminary...

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Pope Calling Joe Biden "Good Catholic" Further Fuels US Abortion Debate

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that Pope Francis told him he was a "good Catholic" who can receive communion, widening a gulf between Francis and conservative US bishops who want to deny it...

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Joe Biden Calls Pope Francis "Most Significant Warrior Of Peace"

US President Joe Biden, only the second Catholic to hold his office, had a private audience with Pope Francis on Friday at the start of a European trip aimed at reasserting US international...

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Quiz of the week: How did Gunther become the 'seventh Friend'?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Queen Elizabeth Forced To Slow Down At Age 95 After Night In Hospital

After seven decades of relentless service, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has reached a "turning point" after a night in hospital forced her to take advice to slow down and cut back on engagements.

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Shogun: 'I told the prison guards I wasn't coming back'

The Scottish rapper told the BBC how his approach to his career evolved after his track Vulcan went viral.

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Facebook Changes Its Name To 'Meta' In Rebranding Exercise

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.

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UK Court Defers Ruling On WikiLeaks Founder Extradition Appeal

Lawyers for Julian Assange on Thursday dismissed US assurances about the treatment awaiting the WikiLeaks founder if he is extradited from Britain, as two days of hearings wrapped up in London.

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Covid Plan Needs $23.4 Billion Over Next Year: WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday its plan to secure and deploy vaccines, tests and treatments to combat the Covid-19 pandemic needed $23.4 billion over the next 12 months.

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UK To Remove Last 7 Countries From COVID-19 Travel "Red List"

The UK will remove next week the last seven countries on its coronavirus "red list", which currently requires newly arrived travellers from these destinations to spend 10 days in hotel quarantine,...

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China Submits New Climate Plan Days Before COP26 Summit

China on Thursday submitted a renewed emissions cutting plan that promised to peak carbon pollution before 2030 but which experts said stopped short of the radical decarbonisation required of the...

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Why New York School District Banned "Squid Game" Halloween Costumes

A school district in New York state said Thursday it had banned children from wearing Halloween costumes from Netflix sensation "Squid Game" over concerns they might glorify violence.

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Chinese City Mandates Covid Vaccine Booster Shots For Some Workers

Beijing city is demanding a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for some key workers, making it the first key Chinese metropolis to publicly articulate a booster mandate, as the country combats a fresh...

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Joe Biden Announces $1.7 Trillion US Spending Deal Ahead Of Europe Trip

US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a revised $1.75 trillion social spending plan that he is confident Democrats will support, ending weeks of wrangling and delivering a political victory hours...

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Working On New Covid Drugs, Says Russian Prime Minister: Report

Russian scientists have already created several effective COVID-19 vaccines, and now new treatments are in the progress, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Thursday, reported TASS.

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India Open To Humanitarian Situation In Afghanistan: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday said that India has been forthcoming on the issue of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

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In Asia's Biggest Drug Bust, Laos Police Seize 55 Million Meth Pills : UN

Laotian police have carried out Asia's biggest-ever single seizure of illegal drugs, finding more than 55 million methamphetamine pills in the back of a beer truck, a United Nations official confirmed...

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T20 WC: Pooran Backs "Wonderful" Pollard To Rescue Windies' WC Defence

T20 World Cup 2021: West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran described Kieron Pollard as a "wonderful captain" on Thursday as the defending champions face a T20 World Cup survival battle against equally...

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T20 WC: Chris Jordan Hails "Tremendous" England Bowling Changes

T20 World Cup: Chris Jordan hailed England's bowling performance in the ongoing tournament, having won both their matches against West Indies and Bangladesh.

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Organiser Of Flight That Killed Footballer Emiliano Sala Convicted

The businessman who organised the 2019 flight that crashed, killing Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, was Thursday found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft.

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Japan To Offer Covid Booster Shots To Anyone Fully Vaccinated: Report

Japan's health ministry said it has decided to offer COVID-19 booster shots to anyone who has already received two vaccine doses, news agency Jiji reported on Thursday.

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Kim Jong Un Is 20 kg Slimmer, Not Using Body Double, Spy Agency Says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dropped about 20 kilograms (44 pounds), South Korea's spy agency believes, and it dismissed speculation he was using a body double.

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Leaders Of France, Australia Hold First Talks Since Submarine Row

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison by telephone on Thursday for the first time since the diplomatic crisis over a scrapped submarine deal last month,...

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China To Build Base For Tajikistan Near Afghan Border: Report

China will build a base for police in Tajikistan near the Afghan border, a Tajik official said Thursday, amid concerns from both countries about the Taliban's ability to keep a lid on extremist...

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AUS vs SL, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Australia and Sri Lanka will clash in a Group 1 encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

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Regret Timing Of Taking The Knee Directive: CSA After De Kock's Apology

T20 World Cup: With Quinton de Kock issuing an official statement, Cricket South Africa apologized for the timing of its "taking the knee" directive and also appreciated the cricketer's apology.

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ASEAN Upgrades Strategic Ties With China, Says Myanmar A Key Member

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said on Thursday it has agreed with China to upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, a day after reaching a similar deal...

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Poll Body Chief Visits Uzbekistan As Observer For Presidential Election

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra visited Uzbekistan as an international observer for the October 24 presidential election there.

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Oxfam Calls For Urgent G20 Action On Vaccine Inequality, Climate Change

Oxfam has called on G20 leaders to take urgent action to dramatically scale-up manufacturing and access to Covid vaccines around the world, promote a fair economic recovery, fight hunger and help the...

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China Puts City Of 6 Million Under Lockdown Amid Spike, Third This Week

China placed a third city under lockdown on Thursday to tackle Covid-19 numbers, with around six million people now under orders to stay home as Beijing chases zero cases before the upcoming Winter...

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'Not Trump's America': Scott Morrison's New Voter ID Laws Ticks Off Australia

Australia's conservative government on Thursday proposed laws requiring voters to prove their identity when casting a ballot, a move slammed by the opposition as an attempt at voter suppression.

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Open letter calls for BBC apology over trans article

The letter, which takes issue with a BBC News online story, is signed by more than 16,000 people.

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Gordon Ramsay proud of daughter Tilly's reply to 'chubby' comment

The TV chef says his daughter's response to being called 'chubby' was 'a breath of fresh air'.

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Max Stahl: Blue Peter host and film-maker who captured East Timor struggle dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero.

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MOBOs to return with first live show since 2017

Fans will be able to get tickets to attend the show, which takes place on 5 December 2021.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Breakfast radio shows lost listeners during pandemic

Many DJs lose audiences as the ratings body unveils the first figures under a new measurement system.

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Joy Division: Photographer Kevin Cummins on capturing the post-punk icons

Photographer Kevin Cummins on turning his Joy Division photos into a time capsule of the city.

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Ruth Negga on her latest role – as a black woman passing as white

Based on the 1929 book by Nella Larsen, the film tells the story of childhood friends who meet in later life.

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Moderna Shot Could Start Being Used In Children, Teens Within Weeks: CEO

Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine could start to be used in children and teens in the United States within weeks, its chief executive said in an interview ahead of the Reuters Total Health conference,...

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US Lawmakers, White House Officials Celebrate Diwali At Capitol Hill

Several officials of the White House and US lawmakers celebrated Diwali with the Indian expats in Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

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UK Cop Who Killed London Woman Appeals Life Sentence

The British policeman guilty of murdering Londoner Sarah Everard in a crime that rocked the country launched an appeal on Wednesday against his life sentence.

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Little Amal: Coventry welcomes giant refugee puppet to city

The 3.5m giant puppet has crossed seven countries on its journey to the UK.

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Eric Clapton guitar given to Welsh friend goes to auction

Dave Edmunds was given the instrument by rock legend Eric Clapton in 1976.

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Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'

Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

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Tipton boy enjoys Northern Soul and Motown night

Nine-year-old Charlie danced at his first Northern Soul and Motown night in Bilston, West Midlands.

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Wrexham AFC: Hollywood owners turn up in Maidenhead game

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the National League club in February

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

In Departure From Trump Era, Joe Biden "Strongly" Opposes Israel's Settlements

The United States on Tuesday forcefully criticized Israel for the first time in years on its settlements, with President Joe Biden's administration saying it "strongly" opposed new construction on the...

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Over 700 Olympic Community Members In Afghanistan After US Pullout

The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday more than 700 members of its community remain in danger in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.

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Australia Lifts Travel Ban For Citizens; International Students Allowed By Year End

Australia will lift a ban on citizens travelling overseas without permission, the government announced Wednesday, with the country's border set to open to skilled workers and international students by...

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Australia Approves Covid Vaccine Booster Shots For 18 And Above

Australia on Wednesday authorised booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for over-18s, with the third dose expected to be offered to the entire population from next month.

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TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat Defend Impact On Children At US Hearing

Three social media networks massively popular with the youngest users -- TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube -- tried to convince skeptical US lawmakers Tuesday they are safe as worry about Facebook's...

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Google Doodle Honours Czech Chemist Who Invented Soft Contact Lens

Today's Google doodle celebrates the life and legacy of Otto Wichterle, a Czech chemist who invented the soft contact lens. Wichterle was born on this day in 1913 in Prostejov, the Czech Republic...

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Mort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94

His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed.

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Internet Infrastructure Firm To Host Trump's New Social Media Platform

Internet infrastructure firm RightForge will host former US President Donald Trump's new social media platform, the hosting company's Chief Executive Officer Martin Avila told Axios.

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Brazil Senate Panel Backs Criminal Charges Against Jair Bolsonaro

A Brazilian Senate commission voted to approve a damning report that recommends criminal charges be filed against President Jair Bolsonaro, including crimes against humanity, for his controversial...

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Brazil Senators Ask Court To Bar Jair Bolsonaro Fom Social Media

A Senate panel probing Brazil's pandemic response asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to suspend President Jair Bolsonaro from social media, as it prepared to vote on a damning report accusing him of...

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Alex Clare: The singer who chose his faith over Adele tour

Alex Clare on record label ultimatums and a hopeful return to a kinder music industry.

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Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

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US Panel Recommends Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Younger Children

A medical panel of US government advisors endorsed the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in five-to-11-year-olds Tuesday, paving the way for younger children to get their shots within weeks.

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11 Dead In Iraq Attack Blamed On ISIS: Report

At least 11 people were killed late Tuesday in an attack on a village in eastern Iraq blamed on the Islamic State group, security sources said.

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Man Accused Over Footballer Sala's Plane Crash Not "Reckless", Court Told

The lawyer defending a man on trial over the 2019 plane crash that killed Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala said on Tuesday his involvement in the tragedy was "purely a paperwork issue".

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Joe Biden To Meet France's Emmanuel Macron On Friday: White House

US President Joe Biden will meet with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Rome on Friday, the White House said Tuesday.

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Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmad Anjum New Chief Of Pakistan's ISI: Report

After days of political slugfest in Pakistan, Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmad Anjum has been appointed as the Director General of the country's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

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Myanmar Skips ASEAN Summit After Junta Leaders Excluded

Myanmar's ruling junta said on Tuesday it was not attending a regional summit because the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) did not invite officials from its government.

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Queen Elizabeth II Cancels COP26 Attendance "On Medical Advice"

Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the COP26 UN climate conference in Glasgow, after "advice to rest" from doctors following an overnight hospital stay, her Buckingham Palace...

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Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony To Be Held In Person This Year

The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held online last year due to the pandemic, will go ahead in person in December with the 2021 laureates both in attendance, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Tuesday.

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What To Know About COVID-19 Vaccine For US Children

The US Food and Drug Administration is considering authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. The vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE has been available in the United States to kids...

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Didn't Give Information To China's Government: TikTok Tells US Lawmakers

An executive at social media app TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, denied during a U.S. congressional hearing on Tuesday that it has given information to the Chinese government and said that...

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Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning

"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit.

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PAK vs NZ, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

PAK vs NZ: Pakistan will take on New Zealand in their second match of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

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T20 WC Preview: After Historic High vs India, Pakistan Face New Zealand

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan willtake on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjahon Tuesday, looking to build on the historic high of beating arch-rivals India in their tournament-opener.

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The World's Oldest Monarchy Is Running Out Of Royals

After a four-year engagement, Princess Mako, the emperor's niece, is marrying her longtime boyfriend, Kei Komuro. And because Japan's imperial law strips women of their royal status after marriage,...

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Monday, October 25, 2021

T20 WC 2021, SA vs WI: When And Where To Watch, Live Telecast, Streaming

T20 World Cup: South Africa and the West Indies both lost their opening matches.

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Japan's Princess Mako Finally Marries Boyfriend, Gives Up Royal Title

Japan's Princess Mako, the emperor's niece, has married her commoner college sweetheart on Tuesday and left the royal family after a years-long engagement beset by scrutiny that has left the princess...

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Unveils Plans For Business Park In Space

Billionaire Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin on Monday unveiled plans to develop a commercial space station called "Orbital Reef" with Boeing, aiming to launch the spacecraft in the second half of this...

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Ex-Pakistan Captain's "Street Cricket" Analogy For Varun Chakaravarthy

T20 World Cup: Playing Varun Chakaravarthy against Pakistan in India's T20 World Cup opener was a mistake, according to former Pakistan captain Salman Butt.

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Watch: Pak Captain's "Cant Relax" Dressing Room Speech After India Win

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam made a humble request to his teammates in the dressing room after their historic 10-wicket win over India in Dubai.

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China's Mystery 'Authoritative Person' Resurfaces to Explain Crackdowns

In 2016, an unnamed "authoritative person" gained international prominence by laying out the long-term economic thinking of China's top leaders, saying that the government should prioritize cutting...

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Watch: Rizwan Pre-Planned Shots vs India During Shadow Batting Session

T20 World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan smashed an unbeaten knock of 79 off 55 balls during Pakistans win against India on Sunday.

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Samsung Vice Chairman Convicted, Fined For Illegal Anaesthetic Drug Use

The de-facto leader of South Korea's sprawling Samsung group Lee Jae-yong was convicted Tuesday of illegally using the anaesthetic drug propofol, the latest legal travail to beset the...

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How Taiwan's Model Soldiers Pointed Guns At China From Secret Bunkers

Chen Ing-wen strides up to a rocky outcrop some 3 km (1.9 miles) from China's coast on Taiwan-controlled Kinmen island and demonstrates how as a soldier he used to shoot from there at Chinese trawlers...

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2 Dead, 8 Injured In Shooting At US Mall

Two people were killed Monday and four others were injured -- including a police officer -- when a gunman opened fire in a shopping mall in the US state of Idaho.

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Chappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces.

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Amazon Signs Deal With UK Spy Agencies To Host Classified Data: Report

Britain's spy agencies have given a contract to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host classified material in a deal aimed at boosting the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for...

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Russian Hackers Behind Fresh US Cyberattack: Microsoft

The state-backed Russian hacking group that carried out last year's massive SolarWinds cyberattacks is behind a new and ongoing assault against US and European targets, Microsoft said Monday.

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China Continues To Bully Its Neighbours: Pentagon

China continues to bully its neighbours to try to coerce them into behaviour that is more in keeping with its national security or economic interests, the Pentagon said on Monday.

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The Harder They Fall: 'Raising hell' in Netflix's all-black Western

London-born Jeymes Samuel directs Regina King and Idris Elba in The Harder They Fall.

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Man Who Gave Alec Baldwin Loaded Gun Previously Sacked Over Weapon Safety

The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the loaded weapon that killed a cinematographer had been sacked from a previous production for gun safety violations, the company said Monday.

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No Severe Restrictions On India, Children Exempted In New US Travel Rules

US President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order imposing new vaccine requirements for most foreign national air travelers and lifting severe travel restrictions on China, India and much of Europe...

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Japan's Princess Mako To Marry After Years Of Controversy

Japan's Princess Mako finally marries her university sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday, but it won't be a lavish affair, with the couple forgoing traditional rites after years of controversy.

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EU Drug Watchdog Backs Moderna Booster For All Over-18s

The EU's drug watchdog on Monday approved booster doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine for all over-18s, amid concerns that protection levels dip after initial jabs.

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Sunday, October 24, 2021

Aryan Khan Case LIVE: Anti-Drugs Body To Question Ananya Panday Today

Actor Ananya Panday's questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau in the drugs-on-cruise case will continue today.

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Kohli, Dhoni Interact With Pak Players After Defeat, Win Hearts. See Pics

T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: After India's loss to Pakistan in their Super 12 fixture on Sunday, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni showed the "Spirit of Cricket" and interacted with the opposition.

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Australia Says "Concerned" About Facebook's Approach To Media Licence Law

The Australian regulator behind a law forcing large internet platforms to negotiate licencing deals with media outlets said on Monday he was "concerned" about Facebook Inc's cooperation, seven months...

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James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther On 'Friends,' Dies At 59

Actor James Michael Tyler who played coffee shop manager Gunther on the hit sitcom "Friends" died Sunday at age 59, US media reported.

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World's "Most Important" Organisms Are On The Move. Reason: Climate Change

The strange metal box hauled from the waves and onto the ship's deck looks like a spaceship fished from a child's imagination.

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"Years Of Foot-Dragging": Israel Says Climate Change "National Security" Issue

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday declared the fight against climate change a "national security" priority and pledged to "facilitate" investments in green energy.

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"US Did Not Defeat Taliban", Ex Afghanistan Envoy Recounts "Struggle"

The United States was losing the war to the Taliban so it chose negotiations as an alternative, said the former US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad.

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Calls To Ban Guns On Movie Sets Grow After Alec Baldwin Shooting Episode

Calls were multiplying in Hollywood Sunday to ban the use of firearms on movie sets, three days after actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in a shocking on-set tragedy.

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Australia Looks To Roll Out Covid Booster Shots Soon As Curbs Ease

Australian officials plan to roll out COVID-19 booster shots soon to prevent a resurgence of cases, as residents in the two largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne begin to enjoy more freedoms after...

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2,700-Year-Old Wine Press, Carvings Discovered By Archaeologists In Iraq

Archaeologists in Iraq revealed Sunday their discovery of a large-scale wine factory from the rule of the Assyrian kings 2,700 years ago, along with stunning monumental rock-carved royal reliefs.

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US Chose Calendar-Base Approach For Afghanistan Withdrawal: Ex-Envoy

The United States chose the calendar-based approach in its decisions on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and did not take into account the real situation in the country, former US Special...

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Container Ship Fire off British Columbia Smoldering, No Longer Spreading

A container fire that broke out on Saturday on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia is smoldering and appears to be under control, Canadian Coast Guard officials said on Sunday.

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James Michael Tyler: Friends actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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Avalanche Kills At Least 4 Climbers On Ecuador Volcano: Officials

An avalanche Sunday on a snow-capped Ecuadoran volcano killed at least four climbers and injured a fifth, officials reported.

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"We're Almost There" On Huge Legislative Bills: US House Speaker

After months of fierce political wrangling, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she expects agreement on a huge social spending package and a vote on a cross-party infrastructure bill this week,...

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James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death.

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Bangladesh Cops Were Underprepared For Violence Despite Warnings: Activists

Despite warnings from the local puja management committee after the violence in Cumilla earlier, the Bangladesh police were underprepared for the communal attack in Hajiganj upazila of Chandpur on...

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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer

The 42-year-old, who will have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday, says the "outlook is positive".

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Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

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'I've learnt to communicate through art'

Matthew Rutherford lost the ability to speak after a car crash but has embraced a new approach.

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T20 WC: Babar Azam Highlights Shaheen Afridi's Influence In Win vs India

T20 World Cup 2021: Pakistan captain Babar Azam praised Shaheen Shah Afridi's influence early in the match when he dismissed Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put India on the backfoot.

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"Not A Team That Presses Panic Button": Kohli After Crushing Loss To Pak

Despite India's big loss to Pakistan, captain Virat Kohli said there was no need to press the panic button.

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Saturday, October 23, 2021

"Don't Have Words": Brian Lara Speechless After Windies' Batting Collapse

T20 WC 2021: Legendary batter Brian Lara was left speechless after watching West Indies collapse for just 55 runs in their opening game versus England, which the former lost by six wickets in Dubai.

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Watch: Windies' Akeal Hosein Takes Incredible One-Handed Catch vs England

T20 World Cup 2021: West Indies' Akeal Hosein took a sensational catch to dismiss England's Liam Livingstone on Saturday

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4 Dead In Gang Members, Police Shootout In Mexico During Security Check

A car chase and shootout between gang members and law enforcement near Mexico's northern border left three members of the powerful Gulf Cartel dead along with one bystander, officials said on...

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Pak Rejects Reports On US Nearing Deal To Use Its Airspace For Airstrikes

The Pakistan government on Saturday rejected media reports about the possibility of signing an agreement with the US on the use of the country's airspace for operations against terrorists in...

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Watch: Burj Khalifa Lights Up To Celebrate Telangana's Bathukamma Festival

Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana went global on Saturday as the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa was lit up in colours depicting the festival.

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Obama Warns Of Republican Threat To Democracy In US Battleground Virginia

Former US president Barack Obama urged voters Saturday to back the Democrat in a neck-and-neck state election touted as a test of the party's prospects in next year's midterm elections -- casting the...

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1 Killed, 7 Injured In Shooting Near US University Campus

One person was killed and eight people were injured in a shooting incident on Saturday night near student campus of the Fort Valley State University in the US state of Georgia, local authorities said.

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"UK, India Believe In Democracy, Can Make World Safer": Minister Truss

UK Foreign Minister Elizabeth Truss on Saturday said her country and India believed in freedom and democracy and can make the world safer and prosperous.

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Russia Puts Whistleblower, Who Leaked Prison Rape Video, On Wanted List

Russia on Saturday placed a former prison inmate who leaked harrowing videos of rape and torture inside a Russian prison on a wanted list.

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Stephen Merchant: How Outlaws creator took comedy to the dark side

His show, which throws seven strangers together, is a far cry from The Office and Lip Sync Battle.

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Colombia's Top Drug Trafficker 'Otoniel' Captured, Says Government

Colombia's most-wanted drug trafficker, Dairo Antonio Usuga, also known as "Otoniel," was arrested by the country's authorities, the government said Saturday.

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UK Police Probing Saudi Protest Banner On Suspicion Of Racism

A banner protesting the Saudi takeover of Newcastle by Crystal Palace supporters is being investigated by Metropolitan Police on suspicion of racism.

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"Still Far Apart On Big Issues": UK On EU Talks On Northern Ireland Trade

The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained.

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Israel Says US Knew About Outlawing Palestinian Civil Society Groups

Israel said Saturday the United States had been informed in advance on its decision to designate six Palestinian civil society groups as "terrorist organisations", after criticism from the State...

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Inquiry Into Alec Baldwin's Film Set Shooting Focuses On Gun Protocol

The police investigation into a fatal shooting with a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a film set was focusing Saturday on the specialist in charge of the weapon and the assistant director who...

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Turkey Orders Expulsion Of Envoys Of US, Germany, 8 Other Countries

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday told his foreign minister to expel the ambassadors of 10 countries including Germany and the United States who appealed for the release of a jailed...

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Bacteria That Sickened 4 In US Found In India-Made Spray: Health Agency

An aromatherapy spray, manufactured in India and being sold in the US, has been found to contain a bacteria that sickened four people earlier this year, of which two persons died, America's public...

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Pakistan's Jacobabad Shuts Down Over Arrest Of Hindu Leader, Son: Report

Jacobabad city in Pakistans Sindh on Friday shut down after Hindu leader Lalchand Seetlani - president of the Hindu Panchayat Committee (HPC) - and his son Shiva, accused of keeping and selling...

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Main Thing For Me Was To Stay Calm: Stoinis After Win vs SA In T20 WC

T20 World Cup 2021: Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis revealed the key to getting his side over the line in a nervy Super 12 run chase against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup was keeping...

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Rashid Hails England Match-Winners After Rout Of "Unacceptable" Windies

Adil Rashid on Saturday said England have got half a dozen match-winning bowlers after his figures of 4-2 set up a six-wicket thrashing of holders West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

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"This **** Supposed To Check Guns": Probe Widens In Alec Baldwin Shooting

The police investigation into a fatal shooting with a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a film set was focusing Saturday on the specialist in charge of the weapon and the assistant director who...

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Namibia Halts Use Of Russian Covid Vaccine After South African HIV Fears

Namibia has discontinued the use of Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine following concerns raised by neighbouring South Africa, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Shares In Trump-Linked Social Media Firm Surge By 9 Times In 2 Days

TRUTH Social: Digital World Acquisition Corp Shares ended at $94.20, more than doubling its value from Thursday and more than nine times the price on Wednesday afternoon before the venture was...

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New Whistleblower Accuses Facebook Of Wrongdoing: Report

A former Facebook worker reportedly told US authorities Friday the platform has put profits before stopping problematic content, weeks after another whistleblower helped stoke the firm's latest crisis...

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Drone Strike Kills Senior Al Qaeda Leader In Syria, Says US

The USmilitary killed senior al Qaeda leader Abdul Hamid al-Matar in a drone strike in Syria on Friday, a USCentral Command spokesman said.

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US Tycoon Robert Durst Charged With Wife's 1982 Murder

US real estate mogul Robert Durst, already serving a life sentence for killing his best friend, has been charged with his wife's 1982 murder, officials said Friday.

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Colombia Allows Sex Assault Victims To Denounce Alleged Attackers Online

Sexual abuse victims in Colombia will be allowed to publish accusations against their alleged attackers on social media following a decision by the country's top court published on Friday.

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UN Fears "Mass Atrocity Crimes" In Myanmar Amid Military Build-Up In North

The UN said Friday it feared an even greater human rights catastrophe in Myanmar amid reports of thousands of troops massing in the north of the Southeast Asian country, which has been in chaos since...

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Joe Biden, France's Emmanuel Macron Discuss European Defense: White House

US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening European defenses in a telephone call Friday, the White House said, as Washington seeks to mend ties after a bitter...

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Colombian Linked To Haiti President's Assassination Captured In Jamaica

A former Colombian military officer wanted by Haitian authorities over the assassination of President Jovenel Moise has been captured in Jamaica, Colombian authorities said on Friday.

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ISIS Claims Attack On Power Lines That Plunged Kabul Into Darkness

The Islamic State terrorist group's Afghan branch on Friday said it was behind an explosion that brought down electricity lines and plunged Kabul into darkness.

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Bristol artist celebrates women's bodies by making casts

The artist says women who take part in the project use it as a process of healing their trauma.

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ICYMI: Eurovision museum and Jacinda Ardern's earthquake distraction

Eurovision, earthquakes and more - here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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NASA Aims To Launch New Lunar Program Artemis In February Next Year

NASA said Friday it is now targeting February 2022 for the uncrewed lunar mission Artemis 1, the first step in America's plan to return humans to the Moon later this decade.

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US Hopes To Soon Relocate Afghan Pilots Who Fled To Tajikistan: Official

The United States hopes to soon relocate around 150 US-trained Afghan Air Force pilots and other personnel detained in Tajikistan for more than two months after they flew there at the end of the...

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Canada Scraps Covid Travel Advisory, Ontario To End Mask Rules By March

Canada has scrapped an official advisory urging its citizens to shun non-essential foreign travel, given its successful campaign to inoculate people against COVID-19, the country's top medical officer...

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"Still Not Managed To Enthuse Enough Women For Politics": Germany's Merkel

Angela Merkel encouraged more women to get involved in German politics as she prepared to leave office after 16 years as the country's first female chancellor, saying it was still too male-dominated...

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US Holds 3 Hypersonic Weapons Tests Amid Concerns Over Chinese Missiles

The USNavy and Army tested hypersonic weapon component prototypes on Wednesday that will inform development of new weapons, the Pentagon said, calling the three tests successful.

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2 Pak Policemen Killed In Clashes With Banned Radical Party In Lahore

At least two Pakistani policemen were killed on Friday in clashes with supporters of a banned radical Islamist party, which has previously called for the expulsion of the French ambassador.

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Israel Designates 6 Palestinian Civil Groups As "Terrorist Organizations"

Israel designated six leading Palestinian civil society groups as outlawed "terrorist organisations" Friday in a move swiftly condemned by the Palestinian Authority and international human rights...

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The Climate Project That Changed How We Understand Extreme Weather

When a handful of scientists tried to publish rapid research into the role of climate change in record rainfall that lashed Britain in 2015, they were told their high-speed approach was "not science".

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US Supreme Court To Hear Texas Abortion Law Case On November 1

The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear legal challenges on November 1 to a restrictive abortion law passed in Texas, but declined to block the controversial legislation in the meantime.

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Netherlands All-Rounder Ten Doeschate Retires From International Cricket

Ryan ten Doeschate's appearance against Namibia in the T20 World Cup was his final international appearance for Netherlands.

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UK Scientists Probe COVID-19 Delta Subvariant After Rise In Cases

British health officials on Friday said they were formally looking into a subvariant of the Delta strain of the coronavirus, after it was seen in a growing number of cases.

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Channel 4 subtitles returning after fire disruption

The broadcaster says live text services will be restored on several platforms and programmes.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

India's Chances Of Winning T20 World Cup Higher Than Others': Inzamam

Inzamam-ul-Haq said that on conditions similar to those in the Indian subcontinent, the Virat Kohli-led side will be the "most dangerous team" in the T20 World Cup

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"We Have A Commitment To That": Joe Biden On Defending Taiwan If Attacked

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the United States would come to the defense of Taiwan if the island were attacked by China, which considers it part of its territory.

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Trees Uprooted, Homes Without Power: Europe Reels From Aurore Storm

Storm "Aurore" swept across parts of northern Europe on Thursday, leaving four dead in Poland and causing substantial damage in Germany, France, the Netherlands and elsewhere.

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UK Parliament Building "Falling Apart", Experts Cite Number Of Defects

It has been an enduring symbol of democracy since the 19th century but Britain's parliament is crumbling, producing an eye-watering bill and urgent calls to fix it.

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Barbados Elects Sandra Mason As First President, To Replace British Queen

Barbados has elected its first president, a key step in preparations to become a republic and remove Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as head of state of the Caribbean island.

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Ransomware Gang 'REvil' Hacked, Taken Offline In Multi-Nation Op: Report

The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private-sector cyber experts working with the United States and one former...

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US Concerned Over China's Hypersonic Missiles: Joe Biden

The US is concerned about the Chinese hypersonic missiles, President Joe Biden has said, days after a media report claimed that China recently tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that caught...

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Prop Gun On Set Of Alec Baldwins Movie 'Rust' Goes Off, Kills Woman

A woman has died after being shot during the filming of a movie starring Alec Baldwin, US law enforcement officers said Thursday.

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Melbourne Reopens As World's Most Locked-Down City Eases Covid Curbs

Melbourne residents flocked to the city's pubs, restaurants and hair salons in the early hours of Friday after the world's most locked-down city emerged from its latest spate of restrictions designed...

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Hundreds Of Afghan Teachers Call On Taliban To Pay Their Salaries: Report

Hundreds of teachers in the western province of Herat gathered and called on the Taliban to pay their salaries, as they have not been paid for over four months, local media reported on Thursday.

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Historic England: Jane Austen's house among heritage sites sharing £35m cash boost

The government funding aims to help some of England's most popular historic places with repair work.

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TV: Fireman Sam and SuperTed 'wouldn't exist' without subsidies

One hit cartoon creator calls for the government to continue subsidising children's TV programmes.

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Druglord Pablo Escobar's Lawyered-Up Hippos Recognized As People By Court

In a first, a US court has recognized animals as legal persons -- specifically, the descendants of Pablo Escobar's hippopotamuses who have thrived in Colombia since the notorious drug lord was killed...

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US Study Says 1st Vaccine Dose Boosts Mental Health, Indian Doctors Affirm

A new US study has found that people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to experience stress.

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Khaby Lame: What is the secret to success for the Senegal-born TikToker?

How the Senegalese-born 21-year-old's myth-busting of "life hacks" made him a household name.

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Book Week NI: ‘I am the poetry pharmacist’

Philanthropist and author William Sieghart says he can find a poem to ease anyone's troubles.

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UK's Queen Elizabeth Spent Night In Hospital, Says Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in hospital after being advised to rest and cancel a visit to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

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Ed Sheeran: Singer to read CBeebies Bedtime Story about stuttering

The singer will read I Talk Like a River, about a boy whose father helps him with his stutter.

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US Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile Technology

The United States successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, a new weapons system which is already being deployed by China and Russia, the US Navy said Thursday.

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Haiti Gang Leader Threatens To Kill Abducted Missionaries In Video Online

A Haitian man asserting that he represents a gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries said in a video posted on YouTube on Thursday that he is willing to kill "these...

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Changing Ocean Currents Driving Extreme Winter Weather In US: Researchers

Researchers found that winter weather in US critically depends on this conveyor belt-like system. As the AMOC slows because of climate change, the US will experience more extreme cold winter weather.

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Pakistan Coaches Taliban On Winning International Recognition

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi gave Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers advice Thursday on how to gain international recognition, during a visit to the neighbouring capital.

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Pakistan To Remain On "Grey List" Of Global Terror Funding Watchdog

Pakistan will continue to be on the ''Grey List'' of the FATF as it needs to "further demonstrate" that action is being taken against UN-designated terrorists like India's most wanted Hafiz Saeed and...

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Apple Will Force Unvaccinated Employees To Get Tested Daily

Apple Inc. will begin to force unvaccinated corporate employees to test for Covid-19 each time they want to enter an office, a move that tightens its virus protocols while still stopping short of a...

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T20 WC: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Eyes World Cup Glory Not Wedding Bells

Rashid Khan insists his mind is occupied by the World Cup and not wedding bells as the leg-spin wizard looks to inspire Afghanistan at the Twenty20 global showpiece.

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Watch: Team India Stars Take 'Squid Game' Challenge. See Who Succeeded

Team India players took up the dalgona candy challenge from popular Korean series 'Squid Game', in a video shared by the ICC.

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Digital Dollar Risk Local Currencies In Poorer Countries: Raghuram Rajan

The introduction of a digital U.S. dollar could help democratize banking in poorer countries, but it also poses a risk to local currencies if it were readily accessible, according to former Indian...

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Covid Recovery Poses Dire Climate, Health Risks: Report

Countries' fossil fuel-powered Covid-19 recoveries will have long-lasting consequences on human health and risk worsening the food and water insecurity, heatwaves and infectious diseases, a major...

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China Has Been Aggressor Along Himalayan Border, Says US Diplomat

China has been an aggressor against India along the Himalayan border, a top American diplomat nominated by President Joe Biden as his next envoy to Beijing has told lawmakers, stating that the US must...

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At Kabul Clinic, Taliban And Soldiers They Fought Confront Wounds Of War

Former Taliban terrorist Mohammad Ishaq, who spent years battling Western troops and local forces in Afghanistan, lost his leg in combat and is now learning to walk with a new limb. Standing near him...

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Netflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show

Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.

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Melbourne Prepares To Exit World's Longest Covid Lockdown

Millions in Melbourne are readying to come out of the world's longest COVID-19 lockdown on Thursday night after Victoria state hit a key vaccination target, with pubs, restaurants and cafes racing to...

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"Stand Up To Tyranny Of Big Tech": Trump To Launch His Own Social Network

Former US president Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to launch his own social networking platform called "TRUTH Social," which is expected to begin its beta launch for "invited guests" next...

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Meghan Pushes For Paid Family Leave In "As A Mom" Letter To US Congress

Meghan Markle called Wednesday for the United States to provide paid family leave, confessing in an open letter to congressional leaders to feeling "overwhelmed" by the arrival of her daughter.

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Donald Trump Announces Plans To Launch New Social Network

Former US president Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to launch his own social networking platform called "TRUTH Social," which is expected to begin its beta launch for "invited guests" next...

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"Gravely Troubled" By Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh: US Rights Body

A US commission on religious freedom has said that it is "gravely troubled"over the recent wave of violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and urged the government of Prime...

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US Overreacting Over Submarine Missile Test, Says North Korea

North Korea said on Thursday the United States was overreacting to its recent missile test and questioned the sincerity of Washington's offers of talks, warning of consequences.

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Pig Kidney Works In Human Patient In 'Potential Miracle'

A US medical team has succeeded in temporarily attaching a pig's kidney to a person, a transplant breakthrough hailed as a "potential miracle" by the surgeon who led the procedure.

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Eurovision: Dua Lipa's team will choose UK's entry for 2022

The star's management company will select this year's song after the UK came bottom last year.

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Unboxed: Oil rig in lido to form part of UK-wide arts event

The decommissioned North Sea platform will relocate to Weston-super-Mare as part of 2022's Unboxed.

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US Authorizes 'Mix And Match' Covid Vaccine Boosters, Says Regulator

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized using a so-called "mix and match" strategy for eligible people who require a booster shot of a Covid vaccine after their primary...

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Joe Biden Concerned Over Chinese Hypersonic Missiles

USPresident Joe Biden said on Wednesday he is concerned about Chinese hypersonic missiles, days after a media report that Beijing had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide weapon.

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Prosecutors Appeal After 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Jailed On Terrorism Charges

Rwandan prosecutors said Wednesday they have filed an appeal against a court ruling that sentenced "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges.

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Paris Hilton: I couldn't sleep for 20 years from memories of youth care abuse

Paris Hilton alleges she was strangled, slapped and watched in the shower while in a youth care facility.

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T20 WC: Sri Lanka Ease To 70-Run Win Over Ireland, Qualify For Super 12s

Sri Lanka sealed their place in Super 12s with a massive 70-run win over Ireland in the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

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Russia, China, Iran To Work With Taliban Towards "Regional Stability"

Russia and Central Asia powerbrokers agreed Wednesday to work with the Taliban to promote security in the region and called on Afghanistan's new leaders to implement "moderate" policies.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Career Diplomat Donald Blome To Be Named US Envoy To Pakistan

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nominate Donald Blome, currently ambassador to Tunisia, as his top diplomat in Pakistan as Washington works to manage the situation in neighboring Afghanistan...

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Vaccinated Sydney Residents Can Now Visit Melbourne Without Quarantine

Travel restrictions between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's largest cities, eased on Wednesday as Victoria opened its borders to fully vaccinated residents from New South Wales amid a rapid rise in...

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Pak PM's "Merit" Remark Amid Government-Army Rift Over New Intel Chief

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday pledged to establish an exemplary rule of law in the country, in an apparent reference to the ongoing tiff between the government and the army over the...

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US Homeland Security Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has tested positive for COVID-19 and will work from home per health guidelines, spokesperson Marsha Espinosa said.

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After Security Scare, UK's Manchester Airport Terminal To Reopen

Terminal Two at Britain's Manchester Airport will reopen after Greater Manchester Police found no security threat following reports of a suspicious package, a spokesperson for the airport said on...

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France's Covid Hospitalisations Rise For 3rd Day In A Row

The number of people hospitalised for COVID-19 in France went up for the third day in a row on Tuesday, a trend not seen for almost two months, according to French health authorities.

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Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions bounce back

The streaming giant added 4.4 million new users in the third quarter as foreign language shows continued to fly.

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Noisy: Rock band recovered their stolen kit after spotting it online

Rock group Noisy had around £25,000 of musical equipment stolen from their van in Walthamstow.

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British Grandfather Drowns Off Greek Island Trying To Save His Grandsons

A 61-year old British man drowned on Tuesday while trying to save his two grandsons in the sea off the island of Crete, Greece's coastguard said.

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Facebook Cannot Be Trusted To Manage Cryptocurrency, Say US Lawmakers

A group of USlawmakers said Facebook Inc cannot be trusted to manage cryptocurrency and urged the social media platform to discontinue immediately a small pilot of its cryptocurrency wallet named...

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FBI Raids Washington, New York Homes Linked To Russian Tycoon

FBI agents on Tuesday raided Washington and New York City homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire under USsanctions who once employed Paul Manafort, a chairman of Donald Trump's 2016...

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US Vows To Help Free Missionaries Kidnapped In Haiti After Ransom Demand

The United States on Tuesday vowed to do all in its power to free US and Canadian missionaries taken hostage in Haiti, after kidnappers demanded $1 million for each of the group of 17.

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Boeing Aims For Unmanned Starliner Test Flight In First Half Of 2022

Boeing is aiming for a test flight of its unmanned CST-100 Starliner capsule in the first half of next year and a potential launch of its crewed spacecraft at the end of 2022, company officials said...

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UN's Emergency Meeting Today On North Korea: Diplomats

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency closed-door meeting on North Korea on Wednesday, diplomats told AFP after state media said Pyongyang had successfully tested a "new type" of...

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Haiti Gang Seeks $17 Million For Releasing Kidnapped US Missionaries

A Haitian gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries is asking for $17 million -- or $1 million each -- to release them, according to a top Haitian official.

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Jair Bolsonaro Must Face Homicide Charge For Covid Errors: Senate Report

The senator leading a probe into Brazil's handling of COVID-19 has recommended that Jair Bolsonaro face 13 criminal charges, including homicide, for decisions that allegedly encouraged the virus'...

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North Korea Fires "New Type" Of Ballistic Missile: State Media

North Korea successfully tested a "new type" of submarine-launched ballistic missile, state media reported early Wednesday.

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Gita Gopinath To Leave IMF Post In January, Return To Harvard University

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Gita Gopinath will leave her post and return to Harvard University's economics department in January, the Fund announced Tuesday.

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Jude Law amongst crowd greeting refugee puppet

The giant puppet of a nine-year-old Syrian refugee arrived in Folkestone, on the south coast of the UK.

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T20 WC: Bangladesh Beat Oman By 26 Runs To Keep Super 12 Hopes Alive

T20 World Cup 2021: Keeping their Super 12 hopes alive, Bangladesh edged past Oman to seal a win in Group B on Tuesday.

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As Africa's Glaciers Melt, Millions Face Drought And Floods, Says UN

Africa's fabled eastern glaciers will vanish in two decades, 118 million poor people face drought, floods or extreme heat, and climate change could shrink the continent's economy by 3% by mid-century,...

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Plane Crashes Shortly After Take Off In Texas, All 21 On Board Survive

A plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Tuesday in Texas, with all 21 passengers and crew on board scrambling to safety before the aircraft burst into flames.

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China To Donate 2 Million Additional Covid Vaccines To Nepal: Minister

Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi with a focus on further ramping up bilateral relations, including COVID-19 vaccine...

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Monday, October 18, 2021

US Says "Intermediate Step" Of Brussels Meeting Not Necessary For Iran Talks

The United States does not think talks in Brussels are necessary before the resumption of indirect negotiations with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna, State Department spokesperson...

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"Deeply Shocked": ISKCON On Attacks On Devotees In Bangladesh

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Monday appealed to the Bangladesh government to take strict action against the perpetrators of violence, arrange for the security of the...

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

A US envoy made a new appeal Monday for talks with North Korea, insisting the United States has no hostile intent following a spike in tensions.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Outlines 30,000 Green Jobs Boost

Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola has committed to invest 6 billion ($8.2 billion, 7.1 billion euros) to create Britain's biggest offshore wind development, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the...

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US Condemns Reports Of Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh

The United States has condemned recent reports of attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh.

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Donald Trump Sues To Keep White House Records On US Capitol Riot Secret

Donald Trump is suing to block the release of White House records related to the January 6 insurrection that he was impeached for inciting, according to court documents released Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies May Undermine Sanctions' Effectiveness, US Sounds Alarm

President Joe Biden's administration on Monday announced a set of recommendations to revamp its use of economic sanctions to make them a more effective tool of U.S. foreign policy.

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US Says No Offer Made To Turkey For Sale Of F-16 Jets After Erdogan's Comment

The United States on Monday did not confirm Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's comment that Washington had made an offer to Ankara for the sale of F-16 fighter jets but added that it has not made...

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Goodbye Kanye West, Hello Ye: Judge Approves Name Change Request

The artist formerly known as Kanye West is now officially Ye.

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Donald Trump Testifies Over Bodyguards' 2015 Clash With Protesters: Lawyer

Ex-president Donald Trump testified Monday in a lawsuit brought by activists who say they were attacked by his security guards six years ago, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said.

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Zalmay Khalilzad, US Envoy Who Brokered Afghanistan Pullout, Quits

Zalmay Khalilzad, the veteran US envoy whose months of diplomacy failed to prevent the Taliban from taking power in Afghanistan, resigned on Monday.

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World Bank Mishandled Sexual Misconduct Charges: Report

The World Bank mishandled sexual harassment complaints brought by multiple women against a senior official, according to the bank's labor tribunal.

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Nuclear Talks With Major Powers Should Be "Result-Oriented": Iran's President

Iran backs talks with six major powers that are result-oriented, Iranian hardline President Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday, as Tehran and six powers struggled to overcome snags hampering the resumption...

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US Accuses Venezuela's Maduro Of Putting Extradited Businessman Above Country

The United States on Monday criticized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's suspension of dialogue with the opposition, saying he was putting the fate of an extradited businessman accused of money...

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Boris Johnson Government Under Spotlight As Covid Cases Rise Again In UK

Britain has repeatedly trumpeted its mass vaccination programme against Covid-19, hailing its early approval of jabs as a key part of the long struggle to return to normal life.

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Germany's Top-Selling Newspaper Sacks Editor Over Affair At Work: Report

German press group Axel Springer said Monday it had removed the chief editor at tabloid-style daily Bild, Julian Reichelt, over a relationship with a colleague at the country's top-selling newspaper.

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Afghan Women Judges Live In Fear, Hide Under Taliban Rule: Report

Hundreds of female judges in Afghanistan live in fear and anonymity after the Taliban took control of the country in August, a media report said.

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US Says Won't Join Afghanistan Talks Announced By Russia

The United States said Monday it will not join talks on Afghanistan announced for this week by Russia and also involving China and Pakistan.

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Bill And Melinda Gates' Daughter Walks Down The Aisle In Lavish Wedding

Bill and Melinda Gates' eldest daughter Jennifer Gates tied the knot with Nayel Nassar at her home in Westchester, New York. Nayel Nassar is an Egyptian equestrian.

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T20 WC: Kishan, Rahul Guide India To Beat England In Warm-Up Match

KL Rahul's brutal yet elegant fifty sealed the second opener's debate while his opening partner Ishan Kishan also grabbed the opportunity as India warmed-up nicely with a seven-wicket win over England...

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Boris Johnson Vows Democracy Will Triumph Over Evil After UK MP Killing

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday led tributes to veteran Conservative MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death while meeting constituents, as police probed whether a suspect arrested was...

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Russia's Remote Permafrost Thaws, Threatening Homes, Alarms Scientists

The old airport in the Siberian settlement of Churapcha has been unusable for years, its runway transformed into a swampy field of puffed-up mounds and reliefs.

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US Justice Department Asks Supreme Court To Block Texas Abortion Law

The US Justice Department asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a Texas law that bans most abortion in the state.

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Sunday, October 17, 2021

IRE vs NED, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Ireland will take on Netherlands in Match 3 of T20 World Cup 2021 on Monday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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SL vs NAM, When And Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Sri Lanka will take on Namibia in Match 4 of T20 World Cup 2021 on Monday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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Squid Game Season 2? Series Worth $900 Million To Netflix So Far

Netflix estimates that its latest megahit, "Squid Game," will create almost $900 million in value for the company, according to figures seen by Bloomberg, underscoring the windfall that one megahit...

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Watch: Oman Cricketer Mimics Shikhar Dhawan's Iconic Celebration

Shikhar Dhawan may not be involved at the ongoing T20 World Cup in Oman and the UAE but cricket fans felt his presence during the tournament opener between Oman and Papua New Guinea.

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"Chilling With Best": Shoaib Akhtar Posts Pics With Gavaskar, Kapil Dev

T20 WC 2021: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared pictures on social media where he was seen "chilling" with India legends Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, and Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas.

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Sydney Eases More COVID-19 Curbs As Vaccinations Pass Milestone

Thousands of children returned to school in Sydney on Monday after months of home learning as Australia's largest city, buoyed by rising vaccination rates, eased more COVID-19 restrictions.

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3 American Men Go On Trial In 2020 Murder Of Black Jogger

Three white men in the US state of Georgia will go on trial Monday in the high-profile shooting death of a Black jogger that sparked a national outcry and helped fuel last summer's social justice...

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Man Goes On Trial Over Plane Death Of Footballer Emiliano Sala

A man charged in connection with the death of Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala in a light aircraft crash in 2019 will go on trial in Cardiff on Monday.

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1 Dead In US University Shooting, School Says Operating As Normal Now

The Grambling State University, located in Louisiana, is now operating as normal following a shooting at a homecoming event that left one dead.

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Britain's Ineos Announces Over 2 Billion Euros Green Hydrogen Investment

British petrochemicals manufacturer Ineos on Monday announced it will invest more than 2 billion euros in zero-carbon green hydrogen production in Europe.

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Israel Expects 2,000 Rockets A Day In Any War With Hezbollah: Army

Israel does not want war with Lebanon's Hezbollah but is prepared to face about 2,000 rockets a day from the armed group if conflict breaks out, a senior Israeli military official told AFP.

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10,000 Jobs In EU: Facebook's Big "Metaverse" Virtual Reality Plan

Facebook on Monday announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the "metaverse", a virtual reality version of the internet that the tech giant sees as the future.

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Faster-Than-Expected Vaccinations Help Australia's Sydney Ease Covid Curbs

Thousands of children returned to Sydney's schools on Monday after nearly four months of home learning as Australia's largest city eased more restrictions just a week after lifting its COVID-19...

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Cotton, slavery and poetry: Theatre turns spotlight on its problematic past

Manchester's Royal Exchange was key to the 19th Century cotton trade, which relied on slavery.

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Has Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?

A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs.

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India's Takachar Bags Prince William's Debut Earthshot Environment Prize

Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in London on Sunday, with projects from Costa Rica, Italy, the Bahamas and India picking up prizes.

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Attacks During Durga Puja "Pre-Planned", Says Bangladesh Home Minister

Minister of Home Affairs of Bangladesh Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday termed the attacks on Durga Puja pavilions as 'pre-planned' and said these attacks were aimed at destroying the communal harmony in...

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Nebra Sky Disc: British Museum to display world's 'oldest map of stars'

The Nebra Sky Disc is dated 3,600-years-old and considered one of the most important archaeological finds.

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Belarus Expels French Ambassador, Embassy Cites No Reason For Move

France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the embassy said.

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Scotland Stun Bangladesh By 6 runs In T20 World Cup First Round

Scotland stunned Bangladesh by six runs in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup first round in Al Ameraton Sunday.

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"Be Tolerant": Family Of Lawmaker Stabbed To Death In UK

The family of British lawmaker David Amess, who was stabbed to death as he met constituency voters, on Sunday urged people to be tolerant regardless of race, religious or political beliefs.

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Pak Man Allegedly Kills 2 Daughters, 4 Grandchildren, On The Run

A father in Pakistan is suspected of killing his two daughters and their four children by setting their house ablaze because one of the women married against his wishes, police said.

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'Crying Room' In Spain Seeks To Banish Mental Health Taboo

"Enter and cry," one sign tells visitors. "I too have anxiety," glows another notice in pink. There are phones in one corner with the names of people you can call when you are feeling down, including...

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"Must Play Next Season": Virender Sehwag Weighs In On Dhoni's IPL Future

IPL 2021: Former Team India opener Virender Sehwag wants Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni to play one more IPL season before thinking of retirement.

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"Why Can't We Study?": Still No School For Afghan Girls Under Taliban

The vast majority of Afghan girls continue to be barred from attending secondary school, leading some Afghan teens to believe there is "no hope in Afghanistan" for women to pursue careers.

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Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Loan From India For Fuel Purchase: Report

Sri Lanka has sought a USD 500 million credit line from India to pay for its crude oil purchases amid a severe foreign exchange crisis in the island nation.

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CSK Official Says First Retention Card Will Be Used For MS Dhoni: Report

Speaking to ANI, a CSK official said the first retention card at the IPL auction will be used to retain captain MS Dhoni.

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T20 World Cup 2021, When, Where To Watch: Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 is set to begin on October 17 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

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ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Preview: Stage Set For Showpiece Event

The ICC T20 World Cup begins today with co-hosts Oman taking on Papua New Guinea in the opening match.

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Saturday, October 16, 2021

"Ruturaj Gaikwad Is CSK's Today, India's Tomorrow": Aakash Chopra

Former India batter Aakash Chopra analysed Ruturaj Gaikwad's performance in the Indian Premier League, where the youngster scored 635 runs to win the Orange Cap.

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Watch: On Anil Kumble's Birthday, BCCI Revisits His 10-Wicket Haul vs Pak

On former Team India coach Anil Kumble's 51st birthday, BCCI revisited the leg-spinner's 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in the Delhi Test in 1999.

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Viral Video: Aussie Cricketer's Jaw-Dropping Catch In Women's BBL

In a Women's Big Bash League clash between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder, Bridget Patterson pulled off an extraordinary catch at the boundary.

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"Rewarded For Reviving White-Ball Game": Kohli On Ashwin's T20 WC Call-Up

Virat Kohli spoke on the inclusion of Ravichandran Ashwin in the 15-man India squad for T20 World Cup.

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T20 WC: Oman, Papua New Guinea Centre Stage As Tournament Gets Underway

Oman and Papua New Guinea open the Twenty 20 World Cup on Sunday in the unlikely surroundings of Al Amerat where the global showpiece gets underway after being chased out of India by Covid-19.

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17 US Missionaries, Family Members Kidnapped In Haiti: Report

As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families, including children, were kidnapped on Saturday by gang members in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the New York Times reported,...

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"Don't Think Pakistan Will Pose Much Of A Challenge" For India: Agarkar

Former pacer Ajit Agarkar said that going by the current form of both teams, Pakistan are unlikely to pose a threat to India in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Russian Crew To Return To Earth After Filming First Movie In Space

A Russian actress and director were set to return to Earth on Sunday after spending 12 days in the International Space Station (ISS) shooting scenes for the first movie in orbit.

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"Send Delegation To Bangladesh": ISKCON To UN Over Attack On Devotees

Vice-President of ISKCON, Kolkata, Radharaman Das on Saturday condemned the attack on the ISKCON temple in Bangladesh and urged Prime Minister Modi to hold talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh...

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China Tested New Space Capability With Hypersonic Missile: Report

China has tested a new space capability with a hypersonic missile, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

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Bill Clinton To Spend One More Night In Hospital With Non-Covid Infection

Former US President Bill Clinton will spend another night at a hospital in California being treated for an infection, his spokesman said Saturday.

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Fugitive Businessman Close To Venezuela's Maduro Extradited To US

A fugitive businessman accused of acting as a money launderer for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's regime was extradited Saturday to the United States from Cape Verde, his legal team told AFP.

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US Tycoon Robert Durst, Sentenced To Life, On Ventilator With Covid: Lawyer

US real estate mogul Robert Durst, sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has been placed on a ventilator after becoming infected with Covid-19, according to a US media report...

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Joy Crookes, her cats, and an album of soulful wisdom

The Brit Award-nominee discusses the making of her soul-searching debut album, Skin.

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Alan Hawkshaw: Grange Hill and Countdown composer dies aged 84

As well as his TV career, Alan Hawkshaw was in the Shadows and toured with the Rolling Stones.

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18 Dead In Russia After Drinking Bootleg Alcohol

Russian authorities said on Saturday they had arrested two people as part of an investigation into the death of 18 people in the Urals who drank bootleg alcohol, in the second such incident in recent...

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UK Eases Foreign Trucker Rules To Tackle Supply Chain Crisis

Britain on Friday announced it was easing rules on how many deliveries foreign lorry drivers can make, in an attempt to ease a supply chain crisis before Christmas.

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Indicted Ex-Boeing Pilot Says He Is "Scapegoat" In 737 MAX Crashes Case

The former Boeing pilot indicted over his role in the 737 MAX scandal said Friday he should not be made a scapegoat for a pair of deadly plane crashes.

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Apple Fires Employee Who Led Anti-Harassment Effort: Report

An Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they called harassment and discrimination at the company said on Thursday that she had been fired.

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US To Accept Mixed Vaccine Jabs As It Reopens For Foreign Visitors

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Friday that it will accept mixed-dose coronavirus vaccines from international travelers, a boost to travelers from Canada and other...

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Russia Says It Chased US Naval Destroyer Away. Washington Dismisses Claim

Russia said one of its military vessels chased away a U.S. naval destroyer that attempted to violate Russian territorial waters during Russian-Chinese naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Friday,...

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ISIS Claim Responsibility For Blast At Mosque In Afghanistan's Kandahar

ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide bomber attack at a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which left dozens killed and injured, a statement posted by the group's Amaq news...

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Joe Biden Recalls Single Parenthood Struggle After 1st Wife's Tragic Death

US President Joe Biden made a deeply personal appeal Friday for a transformation of America's lagging child care services.

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"That's Over": EU Shrugs Off Rift With US On French Submarine Deal

A bitter transatlantic rift is over, the European Union's top diplomat declared Friday, a month after France was infuriated with the United States over losing a massive submarine contract in...

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"Can't Afford To Fail": EU Diplomacy Chief "Ready" To Meet Iran On Nuclear Deal

The European Union's diplomatic chief Josep Borrell said Friday he was "ready" to meet Iranian leaders in Brussels as part of efforts to revive the faltering 2015 nuclear deal, but warned Tehran it...

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US Comedian Bill Cosby Sued By Actress Over Alleged Rape In 1990

An actress has sued Bill Cosby alleging that the disgraced comedian drugged and raped her in New Jersey 31 years ago, US court documents show.

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No Public Executions Unless Directed, Says Taliban In New Diktat: Report

The Taliban has directed local officials to refrain from carrying out punishments in public unless Afghanistan's "top court" issues the order for public execution.

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Bill Clinton's Health "On The Mend" After Hospitalisation With Infection

Former US president Bill Clinton was recovering in a California hospital on Friday after several days of treatment reportedly for sepsis, a spokesman and media said.

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Canada's Trudeau To Visit Community Where Children's Graves Were Found

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to visit the indigenous community of Kamloops where the remains of 215 children were found in May at a former residential school, it was announced Friday.

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"Heard Sound Of Firing": Shock At 2nd Mosque Attack In Afghanistan In A Week

Sardar Mohammad Zaidi, imam of the Fatima mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar, had almost reached the end of Friday prayers when gunfire and explosions signalled the start of the second attack on a...

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International Pressure Mounts On Myanmar Junta To Allow Envoy- Suu Kyi Meet

Eight countries and the EU diplomatic chief on Friday urged the Myanmar junta to let a regional special envoy meet ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Russia's Doublespeak On Media: 2 More Outlets Designated "Foreign Agents"

Russia's government on Friday declared two more popular media outlets "foreign agents", pressing ahead with a crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression.

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Ex-Taliban Commander Pleads Not Guilty To Killing 3 US Soldiers In 2008

A former Taliban commander previously accused of kidnapping an American journalist pleaded not guilty on Friday to murdering three U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan in 2008, telling a federal judge that...

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Counter-Terror Cops Lead Probe Into Killing Of UK MP David Amess

British counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the killing on Friday of lawmaker David Amess, police said, as they probe the second death of a UK politician while meeting voters...

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MS Dhoni Speaks About His IPL Future After CSK Win Fourth Title

After securing CSK's 4th IPL title, MS Dhoni gave an update on his future with the franchise in Indian Premier League.

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US Panel Recommends Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Booster With 2-Month Gap

A high level panel of US medical experts voted unanimously Friday to recommend authorizing a second shot of the Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2021 Live Cricket Score, Live Score Of Today's Match on NDTV Sports

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

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From Disastrous 2020 To Winners In 2021, CSK Complete Fairytale Comeback

Chennai Super Kings clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.

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"Hearts Full Of Shock," Says UK PM Boris Johnson After MP's Murder

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday expressed heartfelt shock after Conservative colleague David Amess was stabbed to death, lauding him as "one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people...

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More Powers To Government As Pak Announces New Social Media Rules: Report

Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Technology announced new social media rules on Thursday that will empower the telecom regulator to block any website or platform on the directives of court and...

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

"Ready To Play": Football Legend Pele Says Feeling "Better" After Surgery

Football great Pele said on Thursday he is feeling "better" and joked that he can't wait to get back to playing the beautiful game, just two weeks after leaving hospital following surgery on a colon...

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Easy On Me: Is Adele's comeback single a Hit or a Miss?

Easy On Me is the singer's first new material since 2015 - but what does it tell us about the star?

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Produce Pandas: The plus-size musicians making waves in China

As stars are criticised for being image-obsessed, more relatable celebrities have become popular.

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US Charges Ex-Boeing Pilot Over 2 Fatal 737 MAX Crashes: Report

A US federal jury on Thursday charged a former Boeing chief test pilot with misleading the country's aviation regulator during the certification process for the 737 MAX, which was involved in two...

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Virgin Galactic Delays Commercial Space Travel Service, No Test Flight In 2022

Space exploration company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc said on Thursday it is delaying its commercial space travel service to the fourth quarter of 2022 and will not conduct another planned test...

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The Harder They Fall: Idris Elba on 'culture rich' western

Idris Elba chats to Naga Munchetty about his role in The Harder They Fall.

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Phoebe Frances Brown: 'I made sense of my cancer by creating art'

Despite surgery for an incurable brain tumour, the actress has continued her career on stage.

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Moderna Covid Booster Shot Backed By US Expert Panel For At-Risk Adults

An expert committee on Thursday recommended a booster dose of Moderna's anti-Covid vaccine in the United States for certain at-risk groups, a month after making a similar decision for the Pfizer shot.

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Woman, 77, Found Beheaded At Home In France, Suspect Arrested: Police

French authorities on Thursday took a suspect in for questioning after the decapitated body of a woman was found at her home in the southern resort of Agde, prosecutors said.

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US Army Pushes Back Date On Microsoft Goggles, Says "Fully Committed" To Deal

The United States Army on Thursday said it was pushing back the date when it plans to field augmented reality glasses from Microsoft Corp, but that it remains "fully committed" to the contract with...

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French Finance Minister Urges US To End "Bygone Era" Trade Fight With Europe

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Thursday called on the United States to put an end to trade rivalries with Europe, stressing that a "strong" France and Europe are in America's interest.

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US Rejoins UN Human Rights Council, Years After Trump Walk-Out

The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected the United States to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, more than three years after the Trump administration quit the 47-member body.

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Nelson Mandela's Famous "Fashion Statement" Shirts, Belongings Up For Auction

The family of late South African President Nelson Mandela is selling the anti-apartheid leader's personal belongings to help pay for a memorial garden being built in his honor.

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Brazil soldiers who shot dead a musician convicted

The men fired dozens of rounds into Evaldo dos Santos Rosa's car, killing him and a bystander.

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UN Chief Delays ASEAN Talks To Avoid Myanmar Junta Envoy's Recognition

UN chief Antonio Guterres asked to postpone a virtual meeting with Southeast Asian ministers at the last minute to avoid signaling recognition of Myanmar's junta by being in the same online room as...

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US Working To Make Charter Flights From Afghanistan Routine: State Department

The United States has no plans to resume military-led evacuation flights from Afghanistan, but is working to ensure that the existing charter flights become more frequent, the State Department said on...

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US Capitol Riot: Panel Moves To Hold Trump Ally Steve Bannon In Criminal Contempt

Lawmakers investigating the deadly assault on the US Capitol said Thursday they were pursuing criminal contempt charges for a key ally of former president Donald Trump for refusing to testify.

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Personnel Who Refuse Jabs To Be Discharged: US Navy's Vaccine Mandate

The US Navy said Thursday that personnel who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 will be expelled from the force, ahead of the November 28 deadline for the injection.

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Shredded Banksy Canvas Sells For Record $25.4 Million In London

A partially shredded canvas of one of Banksy's most celebrated works sold in London on Thursday for 18.6 million euros ($25.4 million), Sotheby's auction house said, a record price for the British...

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Riba Stirling Prize: Kingston University complex named UK's best new building

The prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture is won by a Kingston University London complex.

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Watch: Ben Stokes Returns To Training, RR Call It "Sight For Sore Eyes"

Ben Stokes took to social media to update fans about his recovery from injury and also shared videos of his first training session.

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India To Attend Moscow Format Meet On Afghanistan On Oct 20

India has got an invite for the Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan on October 20 and it will participate in the deliberations, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

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Banksy's Love is in the Bin sells for record £16m

The artwork, which self-shredded when sold in 2018, fetched more than double its guide price.

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Melbourne Set For Covid Lockdown Exit Despite Record Cases

Melbourne will exit months of COVID-19 lockdown next week helped by a faster-than-expected vaccine uptake, Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said on Thursday, ahead of schedule even though daily...

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Drones Drop Food, Water For Dogs Stranded Due To Volcano In Spain

Several emaciated dogs lie curled up in and around a walled, ash-covered yard cut off by volcanic lava in the mountainous area of Todoque on the Spanish island of La Palma, until a drone appears in...

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Suicides Among Children In Japan At Record High During Pandemic: Report

Child suicides in Japan are the highest they have been in more than four decades, local media have reported, citing the country's education ministry.

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Kabul Faces Blackout As Power Supply To Several Cities Stopped: Report

Electricity supply from Uzbekistan to several Afghan provinces and capital city Kabul has been stopped due to technical problems, Afghanistan's state power company, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat...

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Father Of Baby Who Shot Mother Dead During Zoom Call In US Arrested

The father of a two-year-old child who fatally shot his mother in the head while she was on a Zoom meeting, has been arrested in Florida for failing to keep the gun out of the toddler's reach.

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Moderna Or Pfizer Booster Works Well For Those Vaccinated With J&J: Study

People who received Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine may benefit from a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna, preliminary results of a US study published Wednesday showed.

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"It Was Unbelievable": Star Trek Actor Becomes Real Life Astronaut

"Star Trek" actor William Shatner finally became a real space traveler on Blue Origin's second crewed mission Wednesday, calling it the most profound experience of his life.

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Iraq, Syria Terrorists "Actively" Entering Afghanistan: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that battle-hardened terrorists from Iraq and Syria are "actively" entering Afghanistan.

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"Decided Not To Get Vaccinated": Brazil's Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed he will not get vaccinated against Covid-19, having previously said he would be the "last Brazilian" to do so.

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The Velvet Underground: The band that made an art of being obscure

The 60s rock band are the latest musicians to receive a renewed boost from a documentary.

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Facebook Releases New Curbs On Harassment

Facebook unveiled fresh protections Wednesday against online attacks on journalists, activists and celebrities as the social media giant battles a crisis over its platforms' potential harms.

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