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China’s Alibaba to invest billions by 2025 for ‘common prosperity’
Move comes on back of Beijing encouraging firms to share wealth as part of a drive to ease inequality China’s Alibaba Group will invest 100bn yuan ($15.5bn) by 2025 in support of “common prosperity”, it said, becoming the latest corporate giant to pledge
Brazil and Argentina win qualifiers to set up Sunday’s São Paulo clash
Argentina beat Venezuela 3-1 in Caracas Brazil win 1-0 in Chile to extend 100% record Victories for Brazil and Argentina set up the two sides for an enticing World Cup qualifying clash in São Paulo on Sunday. Argentina beat Venezuela 3-1 in Caracas to extend
Trump loyalists team up with anti-vax doctors for ‘health and freedom’ tour
Michael Flynn a key speaker on ‘ReAwaken America’ tour Critics say series of events bad for democracy and public health Top loyalists to Donald Trump, who frequently push lies about election fraud, have joined forces with conservative doctors touting unproven
As female journalists flee Afghanistan, the future looks dire for media freedom | Jane Martinson
While individual countries try to do what they can for those caught up in the mayhem, international pressure is lacking When Beheshta Arghand questioned a Taliban spokesman live on Afghan television two weeks ago, the very fact that he was prepared to answer a
IS-inspired attacker shot dead after New Zealand supermarket knife rampage
Six people were wounded, three critically, in the 60 seconds before surveillance officers opened fire. ...
Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt: sources
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse. ...
We have right to raise voice for Muslims anywhere including Kashmir: Taliban
Amid concerns in India that Afghan soil under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy
Mullah Baradar, Taliban co-founder, to lead new govt in Afghanistan: Report
Mullah Baradar, who currently heads the Taliban's political office, is likely to lead the new government in Afghanistan. Son of killed Taliban founder Mullah Omar,
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar to be the head of the Taliban government in Afghanistan: Sources
Mullah Baradar, who heads the Taliban's political office, will be joined by Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of late Taliban co-founder Mullah Omar, and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, in senior positions in the government. ...
Kashmir still under lockdown after anti-India leader's death
Indian authorities are enforcing a security lockdown and a near-total communications blackout for a second straight day in disputed Kashmir after the death of top resistance leader Syed Ali Geelani ...
China's Alibaba promises $15.5 billion for anti-poverty work
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group says it will spend $15.5 billion to support President Xi Jinping’s campaign to spread China’s prosperity more evenly ...
World Cup qualifier: New Germany coach Flick gets off to winning start against Liechtenstein
St Gallen: New Germany coach Hansi Flick got his reign off to a winning start as Timo Werner and Leroy Sane scored in a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in their World Cup Group J qualifier yesterday, but once again the Germans struggled in front of goal. Former
World Cup qualifier: Italy equal European unbeaten record in draw with Bulgaria
Florence: Italy made it 35 games unbeaten to equal the European record run set by Spain but were ultimately disappointed as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Bulgaria in their Group C World Cup qualifier yesterday. In their first match since winning
World Cup qualifier: Lukaku at the double as Belgium outclass Estonia 5-2
Tallinn: Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium overcame an early scare to crush Estonia 5-2 away yesterday and solidify their position at the top of World Cup qualifying Group E. Lukaku took his record to 66 goals for his country on his 99th appearance after
New Zealand police kill ''terrorist'' after he stabs six people
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the incident as a terror attack. ...
Trash to treasure: Thailand turns plastic bottles into PPE suits
Thailand is turning trash into treasure -- by upcycling bottles into protective clothing for people at risk of coronavirus infection. This saves lives, and the environment. ...
What's the Mu variant? And will we keep seeing more concerning variants?
If Mu was truly a really bad variant, we would have expected to have started to see indications of this, and we haven't yet. ...
U.S. Federal Reserve likely to announce taper in November, former Fed official says
Waiting until November will give policymakers more data on the labor market's recovery and economic growth, Lockhart told the Reuters Global Markets Forum (GMF). ...
Japan Tops Digitalization Ranking, Followed by Estonia, Iceland - Study
VLADIVOSTOK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd September, 2021) Japan is leading the world in terms of digitalization, followed by Estonia and Iceland, according to a research published
Death Toll From Dengue Fever in India Climbs to 67 - Reports
NEW DELHI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd September, 2021) The death toll from the dengue outbreak in India's Uttar Pradesh state has risen to 67, with 45 children among the victims, Hindustan Times reported on Friday. Three doctors were
Putin Proposes Launching International Expedition to Arctic High Latitudes
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Friday launching an international expedition to high latitudes in the Arctic MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik
EU Could Push Into Belarus Migrants Who Got There via Balkans, Mediterranean - Official
MINSK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd September, 2021) Latvia, Lithuania and Poland do not provide any evidence to confirm that illegal
Putin Says Absence of Russian-Japanese Peace Treaty Is 'Nonsense'
Russia remains willing to improve relations with Japan and the absence of a bilateral peace treaty is just "nonsense," President Vladimir Putin said on Friday VLADIVOSTOK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd September, 2021) Russia remains
Louisiana Residents Launch Hurricane Aid Project Amid Slow Government Response - Organizer
Barrington M. Salmon - Residents of New Orleans and other parts of the state of Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Ida have been forced to launch their own aid initiatives in light of the lack of support from the local and federal governments, an organizer told
Putin calls for launch of regular cargo shipments via northern sea route next year
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia should start regular container shipments via the Northern Sea Route across its northern flank from Vladivostok to St Petersburg next year. Read full story ...
Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt - sources
(Reuters) - Taliban co-founder Mullah
China's Zhang Shuai loses in U.S. Open second round
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Emma Raducanu beat Zhang Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the U.S. Open women's singles on Thursday.
Merkel prepares to step down with legacy of tackling crises
BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel will leave office as one of modern Germany's longest-serving leaders and a global diplomatic heavyweight, with a legacy defined by her management of a succession of crises that shook a fragile Europe rather than any grand
Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), 3 September 2021, Vol. 96, No. 35 (pp. 401–420) [EN/FR]
401 Global leishmaniasis surveillance:
Young Africans struggle with jobs, education amid pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The future looked promising for Tinashe Mapuranga, an intern at a leading bank in Zimbabwe who appeared set to get a staff position as soon as he completed his college degree. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Amid the lockdowns, the
The Latest: Virus rules in Seoul extended another month
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea will extend coronavirus restrictions in the greater capital area for at least another month as the nation grapples with its worst surge a few weeks before its biggest holiday of the year. Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol on
Excitement meets worry as European kids head back to school
LONDON (AP) — English educator Richard Sheriff watched this week as a group of energetic 11-year-olds entered their new secondary school for the first time — finding their classrooms, eating in the cafeteria, racing around the halls. The familiar rituals of a
New Zealand police say they shot and killed a violent extremist after he stabbed and ...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP)
North Rhine-Westphalia renews deal with Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica to improve mobile coverage
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has signed a
T-Mobile US selects Woodstock, Illinois, as Hometown Techover Winner
T-Mobile US has announced the town
Australian State To Use Geolocation And Live Face Recognition Quarantine App
The Australian state government of South Australia is rolling out a new quarantine app that requires users to use geolocation and live
NZ Apple weekend deals: Score sweet discounts on AirPods and Apple Watches Apple AirPods and ...
It's usually easy enough to find a retailer discounting the Apple AirPods, whether it's the 2nd-gen AirPods or the more-coveted AirPods Pro. Finding them at 25% off, however, isn't all that usual. So when you spot a great discount like this, you
Hurricane Ida: Death toll soars to 46 as 900,000 left without power and water
At least 46 people were killed in the Gulf and northeast US, including several who died in the basement of their houses in New York area, as Hurricane Ida and its remnants wreaked uninterrupted destruction on several states in its path. The fifth strongest
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
AUG 27 – SEPT 2, 2021 Evacuees leaving Afghanistan landed in European countries as Poland reinforced its border with Belarus. There were film
‘Something has gone badly amiss in Australia’s foreign diplomacy’: Nicholas Reece
Sky News host Nicholas Reece says there is a “very worrying trend developing” with US President
Man shot dead after LynnMall Countdown stabbing incident
Police in New Zealand have shot and killed a man who injured several shoppers in an attack at an Auckland supermarket. ...
Joe Biden is now an ‘international embarrassment’
America will "keep paying the price" for electing Joe Biden for "perhaps decades to
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga bows out of party vote, paves way for new Japan PM
TOKYO >> Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he won’t run for leadership of the governing party at the end of this month, paving the way for a new Japanese leader after just a year in office. ...
Storm Ida: At least 45 killed as Biden vows to tackle climate crisis
At least 45 people have been killed after Storm Ida wreaked havoc on northeastern states in America. ...
Crews make gains as Caldor Fire slows near Lake Tahoe
Flames erupt in trees on a nearby ridge above Caples Lake as the Caldor Fire continues to burn on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, outside Kirkwood, Calif. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images The fire danger is still rated extreme as Smokey the
Three men guided millions through horror of Sept. 11, 2001
“Turn on your television.” Those words were repeated in millions of homes on Sept. 11, 2001. Friends and relatives took to the telephone: Something awful was happening. You have to ...
Peter Cowen: I will give myself a C minus for my 2021 year so far
I am not attending the Tour Championship, the final event of the FedExCup Play-offs, and will remain at Cowen HQ in Rotherham this week, it is not a usual stop for me during the year. It seems still be a challenge with international travel and the Covid-19
The Retreat from Afghanistan Has Made America’s Allies Nervous. None More So Than Taiwan
On Sept. 1, Afghans woke up to a nation without an American presence for the first time in two decades—a situation that most have never known, given that the median age of the nation is just 18 years. As Taliban combatants picked through the spoils of
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Extremist killed after stabbing 6 shoppers in New Zealand, police say
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities said they shot and killed a violent extremist on Friday after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the incident as a terror attack.
'Living with Covid-19' - Vietnam's biggest city proposes economic restart
HANOI: Vietnam's Coronavirus epicentre Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to emerge from a strict lockdown and resume economic activities from September 15, shifting from its "Zero-Covid-19" strategy to living with the virus, according to a draft
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Argentina Cruise Against Venezuela as Brazil Stay Perfect
Argentina travel to
'Butcher of Kabul'-turned-PM: How Taliban's Foe Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Became Crucial Player in Afghanistan
By 2010, Gulbuddin
China's stock trading volume surges above 1 trillion yuan for weeks as other investment options ...
Beijing's clampdown on real estate speculation, cryptocurrency trading and monopolistic practices is sending investors into the mainland stock market. ...
New Zealand police kills attacker after he stabs 6
New Zealand police on Friday shot dead an Islamic State-inspired attacker after he injured six people in a supermarket knife rampage, despite round-the-clock surveillance by undercover officers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was "gutted" the man, a
California families relay harrowing escape from Afghanistan
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — When Yousef’s wife and their four children boarded a July 15 flight in San Diego to attend her brother’s wedding in Afghanistan, they were looking forward to a month of family gatherings. It was long overdue — the
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghanistan government: Sources
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse. Baradar, who heads the Taliban's
Argentina appoints new ambassador to Turkmenistan
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 3 By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend: The government of Argentina has appointed a new ambassador to Turkmenistan, Trend reports with reference to Turkmenportal information... ...
WHO rep in Azerbaijan says evaluation of new COVID-19 vaccines continues
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept.3 Trend: The World Health Organization (WHO) is evaluating possibility of including vaccines against coronavirus (COVID-19) in the registry of drugs for their use in emergency... ...
Uzbek Ministry of Health releases COVID-19 data for Sept.3
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 3 By Fakhri Vakilov – Trend: The number of registered cases of coronavirus infections in Uzbekistan reached 158,561, Trend reports citing Uzbekistan's Ministry of Health. Over... ...
Azerbaijan confirms 3,759 more COVID-19 cases, 3,473 recoveries
(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Trend Azerbaijan has detected 3,759 new COVID-19 cases, 3,473 patients have recovered and 45 patients have died. Up until now, 432,495 people have been infected with coronavirus in the country,... ...
Floating Dutch cow farm aims to curb climate impact
(MENAFN - AFP) Among the cranes and containers of the port of Rotterdam is a surreal sight: a herd of cows peacefully feeding on board what calls itself the world's first floating farm.In the low-lying Netherlands where land is scarce and climate... ...
Britain sends Australia 4 million Pfizer doses in swap deal
Britain is rushing 4 million Pfizer doses to Australia, where authorities are scrambling to bolster supplies of that COVID-19 vaccine and protect the population against a rapidly spreading outbreak of the delta variant. The swap deal announced Friday follows
Uneasy witness testifies against R. Kelly at federal trial
A woman reluctantly took the witness stand against R. Kelly on Thursday to recount how he struck up a relationship with her in 2006 when she was 15, but dodged ...
Biden says Ida, wildfires show ‘climate crisis’ has struck
President Joe Biden on Thursday pledged robust federal help for the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for Western states beset by wildfires, with the catastrophes serving as deadly reminders that the “climate crisis” has
Short on money, legal and otherwise, the Taliban face a crisis
Written by Alexandra Stevenson As Afghans pay surging prices for eggs and flour and stand in long lines at the bank, money changers like Enayatullah and his underground financial lifeline have found themselves in desperate demand. Enayatullah — his family name
We have right to raise voice for Muslims anywhere including Kashmir, says Taliban
Amid concerns in India that Afghan soil under the Taliban regime can be used for terrorist activities against it, the insurgent group has said it has the right to speak out in favour of Muslims anywhere, including in Kashmir, though it does not have a policy
US envoy Kerry says China crucial to handling climate crisis
China needs to expand its efforts to reduce carbon emissions to help hold back the rise in global temperatures, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Thursday. The State Department said Kerry told Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng in a virtual meeting that there is
New Zealand police kill ‘extremist’ inspired by Islamic State: PM Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand police on Friday shot and killed a “violent extremist” who was known to the police, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in a supermarket in the city of Auckland. Top News Right Now Centre
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghan government: Report
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse. Baradar, who heads the Taliban's
Top 10 Weirdest Products of Evolution
New species evolve from their predecessors, right? This lovely
Indian Embassy In Kabul "Safe"; Local Staff's Salary Disbursed: Official
Indian embassy in Kabul is currently safe and operational said an official adding that the Government of India has also disbursed the salary of local employees on time. ...
Nordic football federations send letter to Fifa: “Put further pressure on Qatar”
In a new letter to Fifa, the Nordic football
Taliban co-founder Baradar to lead new Afghanistan government
Kabul: Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that could be announced soon, sources in the Islamist group said on Friday, as it battled rebel fighters while striving to ward off economic collapse. Baradar, who heads the Taliban's
New Zealand police say they killed Islamic State-inspired extremist who stabbed 6 at supermarket
New Zealand authorities said Friday they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers. ...
Chinese vocational workshop in Egypt prepares graduates for labor market
Mohamed Ahmed Awad, executive director of Luban Workshop at
China, US should not go for misunderstanding, misjudgement: Chinese ambassador
China and the United States "should not go for misunderstanding, misjudgment, conflict or confrontation," and the wrong beliefs on China-U.S. relations were absurd and dangerous, said Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang on Tuesday.
Telstra launches Enhanced Enterprise Wireless offering
Australian operator Telstra has introduced its Enhanced
Smart picks Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz as brand ambassador
Smart Communications has selected the Philippines'
Afghan media brace for what's next under Taliban rule
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Afghanistan’s most popular private television network has voluntarily replaced its risque Turkish soap operas and music shows with tamer programs tailored to the country’s new Taliban rulers, who have issued vague directives
Thai activists push for PM to quit as confidence vote looms
Anti-government protesters planned more demonstrations on September 3 to demand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s resignaion, as lawmakers challenge ...
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana captain Andre Ayew fixed on right start vs Ethiopia
The Black Stars skipper looks ahead to Friday’s Group G encounter with the Walias ...
Celebrities take to social media to mourn the loss of Sidharth Shukla
A number of celebrities from both sides of the border recently took to social media to express their grief over the sudden passing of Indian actor and television personality Sidharth Shukla. Shukla passed away on September 2 after suffering a heart attack and
New Zealand police kill ‘violent terrorist’ after he stabs 6 people at supermarket
New Zealand police on Friday shot and killed a "violent extremist" who was known to authorities, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in a supermarket. Ardern described the incident as a "terror attack". She said
Week 1 Preview: Top-five matchup and Tide's new quarterback
No team has lost its opening game and reached the Bowl Championship Series title game or the College Football Playoff. Something to keep in mind when watching No. 3 Clemson play No. 5 Georgia in the biggest game of the opening weekend of the season.
Taliban hold 'victory parade'; suicide bombers, vests and car bombs on display - WATCH
The Taliban held a 'victory parade' in Afghanistan on Thursday wherein it showcased their weapons, military equipment,
North Atlantic right whales critically endangered by climate crisis, new study finds
Warming sea and shifting food sources drive whales into areas where they risk ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear Climate change-induced warming in the Gulf of Maine has resulted in the population of the North Atlantic right whale to plummet, leaving
‘We Need to Act': Biden Approves NY, NJ Emergency Declarations for Ida Cleanup
What to Know The remnants of Hurricane Ida turned major highways into streams, flooded subways and streets and triggered states of emergency in New York and New Jersey; at least 39 people have died locallyThirteen of the deaths were in NYC, including a
New Zealand police kill 'terrorist' after he stabs 6 people
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities said Friday they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the incident as a terror attack. She said
The Retreat from Afghanistan Has Made America's Allies Nervous. None More So Than Taiwan
On Sept. 1, Afghans woke up to a nation without an American presence for the first time in two decades—a situation that most have never known, given that the median age of the nation is just 18 years. As Taliban combatants picked through the spoils of
Argentine fans return to stadiums after 20-month absence
There’s a game going on at the Diego Maradona Stadium and two fans outside are desperate to see their team, Argentinos Juniors. Victoriano Villamil and Agustín Beldo, wearing jerseys of ...
Twin boys found dead inside car at South Carolina daycare
Twin 20-month-old boys found dead inside a car in the parking lot of a South Carolina daycare were likely in the hot SUV for more than nine hours, authorities said ...
New Zealand police shoot dead known extremist who stabbed 6 people
Wellington: An attacker inspired by the Daesh group stabbed six people at a New Zealand supermarket on Friday before police who had the man under surveillance shot him dead, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Ardern said the man,
