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Flood in north Nigeria kills 5 people
LAGOS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Flood triggered by a severe downpour on Tuesday in northeast Nigeria's Bauchi state killed five people and damaged 1,567
Eight feared dead in helicopter crash in Russia's Far East
MOSCOW — Eight people were feared dead after a helicopter carrying 16 people, most of them tourists, crashed in a lake on the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia’s Far East on Thursday. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article
Over half of crypto tokens stolen in $610 million hack now returned, Poly Network says
LONDON — Hackers behind one of the biggest ever digital coin heists have now returned over half of the $610 million-plus they stole, the cryptocurrency platform targeted by the hack said on Thursday. Poly Network, a platform that facilitates peer-to-peer
Russia Detains Head of Hypersonics Research Facility in Treason Case
Russia has detained the head of a research facility that specializes in hypersonic technology in Moscow on suspicion of state treason, the TASS news agency cited a
US initial unemployment claims drop for third week in a row
Applications for US state unemployment benefits dropped for the third week in a row, another incremental advance in the labor market’s recovery. Initial unemployment claims in regular state programs totaled 375,000 in the period ended Aug. 7, in line with
Japan leader's medical adviser urges tougher virus measures
TOKYO (AP) — A key medical adviser to Japan's prime minister said Thursday that surging infections in the Tokyo area are severely affecting medical systems, and urged the government to take stricter measures to drastically reduce people's activity. “If the
Shop the jumbo: a retail therapy guide for World Elephant Day
From designer mundus to art prints, here’s how you can bring the elephant home ...
Astronauts at International Space Station to receive fresh apples, tomatoes, kiwis
A 8,200-pound shipment is heading towards the International Space Station. Pizza is one of
Human Rights Watch says Hamas rockets at Israel a clear war crime
JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch on Thursday said the thousands of rockets fired by the Palestinian militant group Hamas during the 11-day war with Israel “violated the laws of war and amount to war crimes.” The New York-based rights group investigated Hamas
Moderna begins testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 6 months
Washington: Moderna Inc. said it has begun delivering experimental doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to children as part of a study to determine whether it is safe and effective in those as young as 6 months. The trial aims to enroll about 6,750 volunteers in the
Hochul: I'll run for governor after finishing Cuomo's term
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will serve out the remainder of Andrew Cuomo s term after he steps down amid sexual harassment allegations, said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year. “Yes I will. I fully expect to,” Hochul said in an
Taliban may be executing surrendering troops, U.S. Embassy says
▶ Watch Video: Taliban may overrun Kabul within 90 days, U.S. intel warns Kabul — The U.S. Embassy in Kabul said Wednesday that it was hearing reports of the Taliban executing some surrendering Afghan troops, as the extremist group captured its 10th provincial
Goombas Topple Over At Super Nintendo World's Yoshi Ride
Earlier this week, a moving stack Goombas toppled over at Super Nintendo World’s Yoshi’s Adventure attraction in Universal Studios Japan. You can glimpse the Goombas in the above image. Livedoor News reports that the Goomba statue, which measures several
Canada dispatches: China court sentences Canadian citizen Spavor to 11 years prison in politically-charged espionage case
Canadian citizen Michael Spavor was found guilty and sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Chinese court late Tuesday night on charges of espionage and possession of state secrets in a case that most international observers agree is more political than legal.
Scientists fear UK Covid-19 cases may surge after summer lull
As Britain enjoyed a summertime lull in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s attention turned to the end
Pakistani Pashtuns raise voice against Imran Khan govt over Afghanistan's destruction
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), an anti-war group, has held massive rallies in several parts of the province in the past few weeks. The PTM has condemned the Taliban and expressed its support for the Afghan government. ...
China punishes 20 more officials over COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak in country
Earlier this week, China punished
Cash van driver runs away with 200 million rupees in Pakistan
According to the FIR lodged with the police, driver Hussain Shah of a security company drove off with the van carrying the cash after the van's security guard went inside the State Bank of Pakistan building. ...
2 14-Year-Olds Arrested After Man Stabbed to Death in East London
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested after a 45-year-old man was stabbed to death in east London. James Markham was attacked after
Helicopter Carrying 16 People Crashes in Russian Volcanic Lake; 8 Feared Dead
A helicopter carrying 16 people crashed into a volcanic crater lake in Russia on Thursday, leaving eight people missing and feared dead,
Tougher Prison Sentences Introduced for Trafficking and Slavery in the UK
Gang leaders involved in trafficking people face prison sentences on a par with rape and murder, under new UK sentencing guidelines that will
MPs Call for Security Review of UK Embassy Contractors
MPs are calling for a security review of UK embassy contractors following the arrest of a British embassy employee on suspicion of spying for
Floods that hit northern Turkey leave 9 dead, 1 missing
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities said Thursday the death toll from the severe floods and mudslides that struck the north of the country has risen to nine. One other person is reported missing. The floods battered the Black Sea coastal provinces of
Popular New York beach closed to swimmers over shark sightings
A popular New York beach was forced to close for swimmers this week following a number of shark sightings in the area. CBS New York reports that the Parks Department confirmed that multiple people have reported seeing the intimidating fish at Rockaway Beach in
Brussels slams Polish bill, urges EU media freedom act
On Wednesday, Polish MPs voted in favour of the new law that critics say would curb media freedom by preventing companies from countries outside Europe holding a controlling stake in media outlets. ...
Feature: Gazan weightlifter dreams big, aims at becoming world champion
GAZA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Hamada, a Palestinian weightlifter from the coastal enclave, feels that he is steadily moving toward his dream of becoming an internationally recognized champion. The 19-year-old young man is preparing himself to take part in
Botswana aspires to become exporter of electricity from 2027: official
GABORONE, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- From the year 2027, Botswana will become a net exporter of electricity, the southern African country's mineral minister said Wednesday. Botswana launched an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in December 2020, which is
6 killed, 1 missing in flash floods in Turkey's Black Sea region
ISTANBUL, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in flash floods that gripped Turkey's Black Sea region increased to six, and one person went
Kabul offers Taliban power-sharing to end violence: source
The government has now effectively lost most of northern and western Afghanistan ...
'Arrogant': China slams Trudeau's comments over Canadian's jail sentence
Denouncing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments regarding conviction and sentencing of businessman Michael Spavor, China on Thursday referred it as “extremely unreasonable, absurd and arrogant." Trudeau had yesterday termed 11-year prison sentence
The AZEK Company: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — The AZEK Company Inc. (AZEK) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $21.8 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Swiss ask Chinese media to pull quotes from ‘fake’ citizen
GENEVA (AP) — Several Chinese newspaper websites have removed comments about the coronavirus pandemic that were “wrongly presented” as coming from a Swiss biologist who does not appear to exist, Switzerland’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. The press and
London police chief says Prince Andrew case is under review
LONDON (AP) — London’s top police official said Thursday that the city’s police department is reviewing its files but no opening an investigation of Britain’s Prince Andrew, who faces sexual assault
Scientists fear UK COVID cases may surge after summer lull
LONDON (AP) — As Britain enjoyed a summertime lull in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s attention turned to the end of pandemic-related restrictions and holidays in the sun. But scientists are warning the public not to be complacent, saying high levels of infection
Kuwait busts 150 kilos of hash smuggled from Iran
Cairo: Kuwaiti customs officers had seized nearly 150 kilograms of hashish hidden into air conditioners shipped from Iran, the latest such foiled attempt in the country in recent months. Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs said that its officers
Germany to end Afghanistan aid if Taliban take power
Germany said Thursday that it would stop sending financial support to Afghanistan in the event that the Taliban succeeded in seizing power in the country Berlin, (APP - UrduPoint /
Iran Insulted by 'Tehran Conference' Photo of Russian, UK Ambassadors
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday slammed a photo depicting the Russian and UK ambassadors as inappropriate for its resemblance to the historic 1943 Tehran Conference, during which the Soviet, UK and US leaders discussed the
Punk rocker emerges as Poland's improbable powerbroker
A former rocker who once fronted a band called Breasts has emerged as Poland's unlikely new powerbroker after the government had to rely on his votes following a rupture in the ruling coalition Warsaw, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Aug, 2021 )
OHCHR Calls Anti-LGBTQI Bill 'Recipe for Violence,' Urges Ghana to Drop Proposal
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday called on the Ghanaian government to drop a proposed "family values" bill, saying it would institute a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence against sexual minorities MOSCOW
Call recording for Google Phone app coming to Pixel devices: Report
The feature in Google’s is going to come to Pixel devices around the world, claims a report by 9to5Google, based on posts by Twitter user Jay Prakash. As per the tweet, the feature has arrived in in India. With this feature enabled, the calling panel adds a
Nordic countries to offer asylum for Afghan staff
Roughly 45 Afghans employed by Denmark in the conflict-hit country will be offered temporary asylum as international troops withdraw, with other Nordic countries set to follow suit Copenhagen, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Aug, 2021 ) :Roughly
Algeria Asks EU for Help in Fighting Wildfires
France has dispatched two airplanes to Algeria after the North African country asked the European Union for assistance in extinguishing wildfires, the European
India is the world’s biggest mobile game market in downloads
NEW DELHI: According to the latest report by , India is the world's biggest mobile game market in terms of downloads. The report suggests that the global gaming market is set ro reach over $120 billion this year. As per the report, adoption is surging
Swiss Re says disaster losses hit $77 bn in first half
Total losses caused by natural and man-made disasters hit an estimated $77 billion in the first half of
Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Slated to Hit Market in Early 2022 - Minister
MADRID (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th August, 2021) The Spanish-made PHH-1V coronavirus vaccine developed by the Hipra pharmaceutical company is expected to enter the market in early 2022, the
Prague Police Detain Truck With 29 Syrian Migrants
Prague police on Thursday detained a truck with 29 undocumented Syrian migrants, after half-hour chase that involved the use of a helicopter, spokesman Richard Hrdina said
Madagascar's President Dismisses Government - Reports
President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina has dismissed the government, tasking Prime Minister Christian Ntsay with forming a new cabinet, Express de Madagascar newspaper reported on
Turkey's Role in Management of Kabul Airport to Be Decided Soon - Minister
ANKARA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th August, 2021) The role of the Turkish military in the future management of the international airport in Kabul will be decided in the coming days, Defense Minister
Russia Relies on CIA Assessments on Possibility of Kabul Falling to Taliban - Lavrov
SUDAK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th August, 2021) Russia relies on the assessments of the US Central
Germans Told to Leave Afghanistan as Taliban Overrun Key Cities
BERLIN (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th August, 2021) Germany's Foreign Office urged citizens on Thursday
Yacht sinks off Greek island, all 18 rescued
All 18 people including three children on board a British-flagged yacht were rescued on Thursday after it sank during strong winds off the coast of the Greek island of Milos, the coastguard said Athens, (APP - UrduPoint /
Taliban Release 1,000 Inmates in Occupied Afghan Cities - Reports
The Taliban (terrorist group, banned in Russia) have released some 1,000 inmates after seizing six Afghan cities in recent days, TOLOnews reported on Thursday, citing prison authorities MOSCOW (UrduPoint News /
More than 100,000 hectares burned in Greek fires: EU data
More than 100,000 hectares have been burnt by wildfires raging in Greece over the last two weeks, the most destructive
China handles nearly 17 mln reports on illegal online activities in July
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) Thursday said that a total of 16.86 million reports of illegal and harmful online content were dealt with in
Israel's envoy inaugurates diplomatic mission in Morocco
Israel’s foreign minister has inaugurated the country’s diplomatic representation in Morocco, a symbol of the normalization of the relations between the two nations ...
Turkish police detain 76 over attacks on Syrian refugees
Police in Turkey say they have detained 76 people in connection with attacks on homes and businesses believed to be owned by Syrians after a Turkish teenager was killed in a fight with a group of refugees from Syria ...
Days of hot weather grip Southern Europe, North Africa
Stifling heat kept its grip on much of Southern Europe on Thursday, driving people indoors at midday, spoiling crops, triggering drinking water restrictions, turning public libraries into cooling
Kabul offers Taliban power-sharing to end violence: reports
Afghan government negotiators in Qatar have offered the Taliban a power-sharing deal in return for an end to fighting in the country, a government negotiating source told AFP on Thursday. “Yes, the government has submitted a proposal to Qatar as mediator. The
Vaccine Scammers Target Authorities in Dozens of Countries
Criminal organizations and individuals claiming access to Covid-19 vaccines have contacted authorities in dozens of countries hoping they will sign illegitimate contracts for millions of dollars, according to documents and people familiar with the attempts.
Israel, 80% Vaccinated, Suffers Another Covid-19 Surge
TEL AVIV—After becoming one of the first countries to open up thanks to a widespread Covid-19 vaccination campaign, Israel is again on guard, this time against the spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus. Mask mandates are
Former K-pop singer jailed for three years over prostitution, fraud scandal
SEOUL (Reuters) - Former South Korean
Brexit has 'significantly altered' Irish-British freight traffic, report finds
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Post-Brexit trade
5 women of Indian origin on Forbes 2021 list of America’s self-made women
Read full article KS Arpitha 12 August 2021, 1:06 pm·2-min read 5 women of Indian origin on Forbes 2021 list of America's self made women This time around, the Forbes list of richest self-made women in America features five women who have their roots in
Pakistan Successfully Test-fires Nuclear-capable Surface-to-surface Ballistic Missile
The successful training launch of
London Police Chief Says Prince Andrew Sexual Abuse Case is Under Review
London's top police official
Flordelis: Evangelical church empire leader and celebrity ousted from Brazil’s congress over alleged role in ...
The Brazilian church empire leader — and a celebrity superstar — has been ousted from congress over her alleged role in her husband’s “barbaric” murder. The Brazilian lawmakers voted to strip Flordelis dos Santos de Souza of her mandate as a result of her
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California will become the first U.S. state to require all teachers and school staff must be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing amid growing concerns about the highly contagious delta variant. ...
Afghanistan offers Taliban power-sharing to end violence: Report
Afghan government negotiators in Qatar have offered the Taliban a power-sharing deal in order to end violence in the country, a government negotiating source told
Should you cancel travel plans? A medical expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter | CNN As Covid-19 cases are surging across the United States again, daily infection rates are at their highest levels since February, due in large part to the very contagious Delta variant. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has
'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' star joins live 'Annie' telecast
NBC has begun a nationwide casting search for the role of Annie. ...
Taliban take Ghazni in advance toward Kabul
The Taliban overtook Ghazni on Thursday, making the city the tenth provincial capital to fall to the insurgents in a week as they capture strategic areas of Afghanistan, The Associated Press reported. Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, which U.S. intelligence
Iran reports 39,049 new COVID-19 cases, 4,320,266 in total
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Health Ministry reported on Thursday 39,049 new COVID-19 cases, taking the country's total infections to 4,320,266. The
Roundup: Japan logs all-time high of 17,196 cases, Thailand reports record high daily cases, recoveries
HONG KONG, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Asia-Pacific countries as Japan logged an all-time high of 17,196 new cases on Thursday and Thailand reported its record high daily cases. India's COVID-19 tally rose to 32,077,706, as
FM spokesperson urges relevant countries to respect China's judicial sovereignty
A foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged relevant countries to uphold the rule of law, respect China's judicial sovereignty, and cease making irresponsible remarks. Spokesperson Hua Chunying's remarks came after Canada launched accusations
France, Switzerland suspend deportations to Afghanistan amid security concerns
France and Switzerland have halted repatriations of Afghans, whose asylum requests fail because of security concerns, as the country descends into civil war. The move comes as the Taliban have taken the strategic Afghan city of Ghazni just 150km from Kabul.
I’m Dedicated’: Bill Gates Commits $1.5 Billion for Climate Projects
Bill Gates’s investment fund will pledge
#MeToo Take 2? Movement’s strength hailed amid Cuomo fallout
NEW YORK — Anita Hill educated a nation about workplace sexual harassment back in 1991 with calm, deliberate testimony against Clarence Thomas. And today, 30 years later, she speaks in the same measured tones, eschewing dramatic declarations —
Flooding hits Michigan amid another round of Midwest storms
DETROIT (AP) — Heavy rains brought flooding to parts of Michigan early Thursday, shutting down some freeways in the Detroit area, as waves of thunderstorms made their way across large swaths of the Midwest. The storms come as
U.S. keeping distance as Afghan forces face Taliban rout
WASHINGTON — Afghan government forces are collapsing even faster than U.S. military leaders thought possible just a few months ago when President Joe Biden ordered a full withdrawal. But there’s little appetite at the White House, the Pentagon or
Middleby: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — The Middleby Corp. (MIDD) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $120.6 million. The Elgin, Illinois-based company said it had profit of
Egypt: Washing machine ends couple’s court tug-of-war
Cairo: An Egyptian man had agreed to buy his estranged wife a washing machine to end a long-running court tug-of-war with her, a lawyer said. The couple had been locked in a two-year court battle during which the wife had filed alimony suits
COVID-19: Israel requires tests for children aged three and up
JERUSALEM: Israel is to require COVID-19 tests from next week for children as young as three to enter schools, swimming pools, hotels or gyms as infections surge despite extensive adult vaccinations. Israel already required children aged 12 and over to show a
Top tech conferences: The ultimate tech events and show guide conference
With the pandemic proving more stubborn than any of us hoped, many of the largest events and conferences will likely take place online again this year. Others have been pushed back to the autumn, in the hope vaccine rollouts will make in-person events possible
Russian Embassy Trolls US State Department, Urges It to Worry About ‘Human Rights Situation’ at Home
On Wednesday, State Department spokesman Ned
'Potentially Hazardous' Asteroid Bennu May Collide With Earth in 2182, Warns NASA
According to scientists, the NASA asteroid probe,
Facing Outrage Over Bikini Rule, Handball League Signals ‘Likely’ Change
In the weeks since Norway’s women’s beach handball team was fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms, other countries have increased pressure for a change in federation rules. ...
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bahamas, Cuba, Turks and Caicos, USA - Tropical Storm FRED (GDACS, NOAA, media, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 12 August 2021)
Tropical Storm FRED has been crossing Hispaniola Island and on 11 August at 6.00 UTC, its centre was 15 km south of
WMO: New climate report is a clarion call for urgent action
A landmark new report by hundreds of the world's top climate scientists is a clarion call for immediate action to slash greenhouse gases in the face of unprecedented and accelerating climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said today. The
Little League World Series Regionals - How to Watch on August 12 | Channel, Stream, Time
While two of the regional champs have already been determined, the remaining six regions are starting to wind down their tournaments with some big-time matchups. Watch the Little League World Series Regionals on FuboTV (7-day free trial) MIDWEST Sioux Falls
Little League World Series Regionals - How to Watch on August 13 | Channel, Stream, Time
In the second-to-last day of Little League World Series regional action, each game will determine who punches a ticket to Williamsport, with a few real intriguing matchups. Watch the Little League World Series Regionals on FuboTV (7-day free trial) MIDWEST
‘Enlightened by QAnon’: California man charged with spear-gun killing of his 2 children in Mexico
LOS ANGELES — A California surfing school owner was charged Wednesday with killing his two young children with a spear gun in Mexico because he believed they would become monsters, authorities said. Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, of Santa Barbara is facing a
'Big Three' WWII-theme memorial photo kicks up storm in Iran
Read full article 12 August 2021, 1:06 pm·2-min read TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An online photo of the Russian and British ambassadors to Tehran commemorating a historic meeting of allied leaders during World War II sparked a diplomatic row on Thursday in Iran,
‘This is a handover to the Taliban’: Former ambassador says Biden has abandoned Afghanistan
Read full article Maroosha Muzaffar 12 August 2021, 12:59 pm·3-min read Internally displaced Afghan families, who fled from Kunduz, Takhar and Baghlan province due to battles between Taliban and Afghan security forces, walk past their temporary tents at
3 men sentenced in beating of gay couple in Austin, Texas
Three men won't serve any additional jail time after reaching plea deals in an assault on a gay couple in downtown Austin. The 2019 attack on Spencer Deehring and Tristan ...
World Elephant Day: inside Kenya’s indigenously run sanctuary for orphans
World Elephant Day: inside Kenya’s indigenously run sanctuary for orphans ...
Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2021: Every game announced for the Switch
Nintendo recently held its latest Indie World presentation and the event gave us a look at a number of indie titles coming to its hit Switch console. In fact, a total of 19 games is coming to the platform including futuristic action games as well as tactical
South Korean K-pop star Seungri jailed for 3 years in sex scandal
A former South Korean boy band star, once one of the country’s biggest names in showbusiness, was jailed by a military court for three years on Thursday for arranging sex services for potential business partners. Military prosecutors, who referred to the
