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Judge starts Rittenhouse trial with trivia and lectures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The judge presiding over Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial opened jury selection Monday with a round of “Jeopardy!”-like trivia, assured potential jurors he doesn't have COVID-19 and reached back to the fall of the Roman Empire to
Massachusetts lawmakers release congressional district map
BOSTON (AP) — State lawmakers released a proposed new map of Massachusetts congressional districts Monday. The map avoids any large-scale dramatic shifts in district lines, in large part because the state retained the same number of congressional districts —
Deepening the impact and effectiveness of humanitarian information
MapAction has begun an important and exciting programme of work funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID BHA). The new grant, aimed at strengthening the sector, runs from 2021-2024. It will see
Qatar 2022: Ighalo returns as Rohr names squad for Liberia, Cape Verde
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has invited 2019 Africa Cup of Nations’ top scorer, Odion Jude Ighalo, who announced his retirement from the international game following that AFCON feat in Egypt. Also on the list are; Ahmed Musa, William Ekong, Kenneth
Shiba inu passes dogecoin in the top 10 cryptocurrencies—here's what drives their growth
Two meme cryptocurrencies, both inspired by shiba inu dogs, are now within the top 10 by market value. ...
More than 100 world leaders promise to end deforestation
More than 100 global leaders have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade, underpinned by $19 billion US in public and private funds to invest in protecting and restoring forests. ...
NASA delays launch of SpaceX mission, citing 'medical issue' with 1 crew member
NASA on Monday announced a three-day delay in a SpaceX rocket launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station, the second postponement of the mission in a week, citing an unspecified medical issue
COP26: Was US President Biden asleep or just resting his eyes?
Video footage from the climate summit shows US President Joe Biden sitting with his eyes closed. ...
Countries must act to save humanity: UN
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged countries to keep the Paris deal goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius alive ...
Ethiopia’s PM defiant as rival Tigray forces make advances
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on citizens to redouble their efforts to combat the rival Tigray forces who claim to have seized key cities on a major highway leading to the capital, while a new wave of detentions of ethnic Tigrayans
Ethiopia's PM defiant as rival Tigray forces make advances
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister has called on citizens to redouble their efforts to combat the rival Tigray forces who claim to have seized key
Canadian snowbirds traveling south as US land borders reopen
Traffic moves towards a police car by the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, last month. (Rob Gurdebeke/The Canadian Press via AP) Golfers at the Arizona Biltmore resort walk off a green Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP
UK Brexit Minister Accepts France's Invitation to Discuss Fisheries Row in Paris - London
LONDON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 02nd November, 2021) The UK's chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost, has accepted the invitation of France's secretary of state for European Affairs to discuss the fisheries dispute between the two
Herbert, Chargers look to rebound after 2 straight defeats
Justin Herbert has set quite a standard in less than two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback that struggles in two straight games — albeit against Baltimore and New England — end up generating cause for concern. But coach Brandon Staley tried to
9,000 NYC workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
NEW YORK (AP) — About 9,000 New York City municipal workers were put on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that took effect Monday and thousands of city firefighters have called out sick in an apparent protest over the
Team Biden goes on defense over mixed signals on energy, climate
Team Biden had to play defense Monday after
5.2-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture
WORLD 5.2-magnitude quake strikes Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture " data-media=""> 01/11/2021 09:58 AM TOKYO, Nov
G20 leaders agree on 1.5 �c global warming target
WORLD G20 leaders agree on 1.5 �c global warming target " data-media=""> 01/11/2021 11:08 AM ANKARA, Nov 1 -- Leaders of the world's 20 richest nations on Sunday reiterated their commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting the global
West Ham brush past Villa to make it closer at top, leeds claim three vital points
WORLD West Ham brush past Villa to make it closer at top, leeds claim three vital points 01/11/2021 09:57 AM LONDON, Nov 1 -- West Ham United highlighted their excellent moment of form with a 4-1 win over Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Sunday.
White House Press Secretary Psaki tests positive for COVID-19
WORLD White House Press Secretary Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 " data-media=""> 01/11/2021 09:53 AM WASHINGTON, Nov 1 -- White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday she has tested positive for COVID-19. "While I
Australia COVID-19 Restrictions End, International Travel Resumes
Australians are being allowed to travel
White House Anticipating CDC Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
The White House COVID-19 response team said
Biden Opens Climate Talks with Set of New U.S. Climate Commitments
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday announced
Japan's ruling LDP-Komeito coalition retains majority of Lower House Seats
WORLD Japan's ruling LDP-Komeito coalition retains majority of Lower House Seats " data-media=""> 01/11/2021 10:37 AM TOKYO, Nov 1 -- Japan's ruling coalition of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito has retained a comfortable majority of the lower
Need for G2G agreement, wider market for local films - Annuar
GENERAL Need for G2G agreement, wider market for local films - Annuar " data-media=""> 02/11/2021 01:08 AM KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 --
The Philippine town that must feed the sharks to survive
In the predawn light, Lorene de Guzman paddles out to sea in his tiny wooden
Manchin waffles on $1.75T plan as leaders say bills on track
WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin wavered Monday
Tight Va. governor’s race sets tone on Election Day eve
RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Terry McAuliffe and
Robert Durst indicted in 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Durst was indicted Monday for murder in the death of his first wife, Kathie Durst, whose disappearance nearly four decades ago has long shadowed the incarcerated millionaire, contributing to his increasingly bizarre and violent behavior
World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3
HOUSTON (AP) — Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team’s city. Atlanta’s 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday drew a 6.1 rating, 16 share and
COP26: World leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 world leaders, including some who have been criticized for their environmental policies such as Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, have backed the agreement at the climate conference. ...
US nuclear sub struck uncharted seamount in South China Sea
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A US Navy nuclear submarine that was severely damaged in an accident while submerged in the South China Sea last month struck an uncharted underwater seamount, the Navy said on Monday (Nov 1). The US 7th Fleet, which
Church of England leader apologises for comparing climate change to rise of Nazis
LONDON (REUTERS) - Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologised on Monday (Nov 1) after saying world leaders who fail to act on climate change could be making a bigger mistake than their predecessors who ignored warnings about the rise of the
COP26 leaders vow new drive to end deforestation by 2030
GLASGOW (AFP) - World leaders will conclude a two-day climate summit on Tuesday (Nov 2) with a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 - a date too far away for campaigners who want action sooner to save the planet's lungs. The pledge was to be
Saudis still haunted by COVID-19 anxiety as restrictions eased
Abu Dhabi: Many Saudis are still haunted by COVID-19 anxiety even though restrictions have been eased, with life returning gradually to normal. They received the announcement last month with mixed feelings of joy, fear, happiness and anxiety, and it was only
Bahrain top court upholds money laundering conviction against Central Bank of Iran
Abu Dhabi: Bahrain’s top court has upheld the verdict issued in what was described as the largest money laundering case in the history of the Kingdom, convicting the
Egypt: Man beheads compatriot in front of passers-by, wanders Ismailia streets
Abu Dhabi: A man cut off the head of his compatriot in front of passers-by and wandered the streets screams of terror in Egypt’s northern city of Ismailia on Monday, local media reported. Immediately, the police imposed a security cordon at the crime scene and
Missing Saudi falcon trainer found dead in Sarrar desert
Abu Dhabi: A Saudi falcon trainer was found dead in Al Sarrar desert in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, six days after he was reported missing, Ghawth rescue team reported. The 60-year-old falcon breeder used to rise before dawn and drive a
'Information combat': Inside the fight for Myanmar's soul
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - As Myanmar's military seeks
David Attenborough issues hopeful message at COP26, says humans are 'powerful enough to save' the planet
Sir David Attenborough tells world leaders he has witnessed a "terrible decline" during his lifetime, but the 95-year-old is confident that humans, "the greatest problem solvers to have ever existed on Earth", can oversee a "wonderful recovery". ...
Xi calls for stronger actions to jointly tackle climate challenge
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on all parties to take stronger actions to jointly tackle the climate challenge. Xi made the remarks in a written statement for the World Leaders Summit at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26)
Boyfriend accused of sex trafficking girlfriend is killed by her father, WA cops say
A 60-year-old man was arrested in the killing of his daughter’s boyfriend after his body was discovered in the trunk of a car, Washington police said. John Eisenman was booked ...
It’s nature’s show: Video shows vast dunes of ash, volcanic lightning, cascading lava
Tons of ash have fallen on the island of La Palma, Spain, since the Cumbre Vieja volcano began its eruption back in September, according to the Spanish National Research Council’s ...
Assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin gun that killed cinematographer breaks his silence
The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure no one is harmed again. David Halls released a statement to the New York
Only 34 police officers defy New York’s vaccine mandate after union threatened 10,000 would quit
New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal workers has taken effect, and just 34 police officers have refused it – a far cry from the 10,000 threatened by the NYPD’s union. Under the mandate announced by Mayor Bill de Blasio, all city municipal employees –
Happy Dhanteras 2021: Puja Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, and all you need to know
Marking the official beginning of Diwali, Dhanteras is the harbinger of days filled with light, love, prosperity and happiness. When compared to Diwali, Dhanteras is a lesser known occasion and its significance continues to be confined to the concept of buying
Iconic pianist Nelson Freire dies in Rio de Janeiro at 77 years of age
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian pianist
NBC News Poll: 50 Percent of Republicans Doubt Their Vote Will Be Counted Accurately
There’s been a significant decline over the past year in voters who think their vote will be counted accurately, a trend
Covered California Begins Open Enrollment Period for 2022
Open enrollment for the nation's largest state-run health insurance marketplace began Monday and runs through the end of January. Covered California sells individual health insurance plans to people who can't get coverage through their job. Some people,
EXPLAINER: Why Saudi Arabia is upset, lashing out at Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A televised remark by a game show host turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken the country’s crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths. Anger over George Kordahi’s comments led to steps by Gulf Arab countries that further
Facebook Whistleblower Blasts Meta Rebrand, Urges Zuckerberg To Step Down
In her first public address since she leaked a trove of damaging documents about Facebook's inner workings, whistleblower Frances Haugen urged her former boss Mark Zuckerberg to step down and allow... ...
5 Million Deaths Have Been Recorded Globally Due To COVID-19
Five million people have died worldwide from Covid-19 since the disease first emerged in China nearly two years ago, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP. ...
Hutchins' colleague hopes tragedy will change Hollywood practices
The crew member who handed Alec Baldwin the loaded gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of Rust has expressed "shock and sadness" in his first public comments since the tragedy. David Halls' role in the accident on the New Mexico set of a
FirstEnergy Agrees To $306M Refund To Ohio Customers
Akronbased FirstEnergy Corp., one of the largest
Rimini Street Appoints Seasoned Technologist As CTO And Announces New Office Of The Chief Technology Officer
LAS VEGAS, November 1, 2021 –
PG&E under federal probe in Dixie fire, expects more than $1 billion in losses tied ...
In yet another investigation into the role that utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric has played in California’s worsening wildfires, the company announced Monday that it received a subpoena from ...
Fox Nation streams Tucker Carlson documentary pushing conspiracy theory that government agents spurred Capitol insurrection
NEW YORK — Fox Nation, the streaming service operated by Fox News, released the first part of a Tucker Carlson documentary that dubiously claims the Jan. 6 insurrection at the ...
13-year-olds accused of conspiracy to commit murder at school dance, Indiana cops say
A list of student names circulating on social media led to the arrests of two 13-year-old girls in Indiana, police said. The girls are accused of intimidation and conspiracy to ...
‘Rust’ assistant director hopes for film industry changes
The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the gun that killed a cinematographer says he hopes the tragedy prompts the film industry to “reevaluate its values and practices” to ensure ...
Close win a good sign for Patriots team now back at .500
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots haven’t played their best football in close games this season. A red zone fumble by Damien Harris cost them late against Miami in the season opener. A stalled drive and missed field goal ended their comeback hopes against
The Latest: $1.7 billion pledged for Indigenous communities
The Latest on U.N. climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland: GLASGOW, Scotland — A coalition of governments and private funders announced plans at COP26 Monday to invest $1.7 billion to aid Indigenous communities and protect biodiverse tropical forests in the
World Series: 1979 Pirates, 1985 Royals and 2016 Cubs Recount Overcoming 3-1 Deficits
The Houston Astros are trying to pull off a feat that has been done only six times in the World Series. Players from the teams that did it happily recalled their thrilling comebacks. ...
India Sets a Surprise Net Zero Goal for 2070
India will reach net zero emissions by 2070, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged Monday in his speech at the opening of the COP26 U.N. climate summit, a target that climate advocates recognized as further off than is ideal but potentially transformative for
‘Teacher of the year’ in Florida charged with child abuse against student
A Florida educator who was recently named “Teacher of the Year” was arrested for child abuse just two days after being given the award. Caroline “Melanie” Lee, 60, allegedly asked a female student to her classroom to speak privately and hit her across the
Tight Virginia race becomes referendum on Biden presidency
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A closely contested race for governor in Virginia entered its final hours Monday with Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin both hoping for last-minute momentum in a campaign that's emerging as a referendum on Joe Biden's
Why voting is a top issue in Tuesday’s elections
Officials are hoping for a smooth election to show that voting is secure and tallies are accurate. ...
Mark Zuckerberg should quit Facebook, says Frances Haugen
Whistleblower says a new CEO should prioritise online safety over Meta restructure Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has delivered her strongest call yet for Mark Zuckerberg to step down as chief executive of his social media empire, saying the business
Indigenous peoples to get $1.7bn in recognition of role in protecting forests
Cop26 pledge cautiously welcomed as ‘first step’ in making indigenous rights central to climate crisis talks At least $1.7bn of funding will be given directly to indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in recognition of their key role in protecting
Biden, Bolsonaro and Xi among leaders agreeing to end deforestation
Historic declaration at Cop26 commits countries to ending major cause of CO2 emissions World leaders have agreed a deal that aims to halt and reverse global deforestation over the next decade as part of a multibillion-dollar package to tackle human-caused
Why is Emmanuel Macron so upset with Scott Morrison?
A fiery war of words has erupted between the French president and Australian prime minister over submarines. So how did it come to this? Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has accused Scott Morrison of
Food Assistance Outlook Brief, October 2021
This brief summarizes FEWS NET’s most forward-looking analysis of projected emergency food assistance needs in FEWS NET coverage
Tonga enters lockdown after first COVID case recorded
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Tonga’s main island entered a week-long lockdown Tuesday just days after recording its first case of Covid-19, ending the Pacific nation’s run as one of the last virus-free places in the
World leaders urged to 'save humanity' at climate summit
GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Queen Elizabeth II on Monday called on world leaders to act together to tackle climate change at the end of the first day of the COP26 summit in Glasgow. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN In a video message sent to the conference, she added
At least 7 shot dead, 17 injured in Houston area over Halloween weekend
HOUSTON — — At least seven people were killed and 17 others injured in more than a dozen separate shootings across the Houston area during the violent Halloween weekend,
Indonesia is first to approve Novavax COVID vaccine
WASHINGTON, United States — Indonesia, hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, became the first country to approve the new vaccine for Covid-19 created by US-based Novavax, the company announced Monday. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN The approval will give
NASA, SpaceX delay ISS mission again for medical issue
WASHINGTON, United States — NASA and SpaceX on Monday delayed for the second time a mission to send four astronauts to the International Space Station due to a “minor medical issue” with a crew member. “The issue is not a medical
Russia warns of strain on doctors as virus spreads
MOSCOW, Russia — Russian authorities said Monday that doctors were under “extraordinary” strain due to surging coronavirus cases in Europe’s worst-hit country, with Moscow shuttered during a nationwide holiday to curb infections. AFP/
5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra: USGS
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A 5.9 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but
India to hit net-zero climate target by 2070: Modi
GLASGOW, United Kingdom — India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country’s prime minster announced Monday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents his national
COVID global death toll passes 5 million: AFP tally
PARIS, France– COVID-19 has killed more than five million people since the World
At least four dead, more trapped after Lagos high-rise collapse
LAGOS, Nigeria — A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos on Monday, killing at least four people with dozens more feared trapped inside the rubble. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN A yellow excavator pushed away
Needham’s Gill explains why NXPI slid 2.0% despite strong Q3 results
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) slid about 2.0% in after-hours trading on Monday despite reporting market-beating results for its fiscal third quarter. Rajvindra Gill’s remarks on CNBC’s ‘Closing Report’ On CNBC’s
When a COVID-19 vaccine is available for young kids, should they get it?
As any kid will tell you, grown-ups like to make things complicated. And they rarely miss a chance to argue about stuff. Case in point: the COVID-19 vaccination for children ...
France offers reprieve in post-Brexit fishing fight with UK
France's president offered Britain an extra day of negotiations on Monday to try to reach a compromise on a troubling post-Brexit fishing spat, hours ahead of a threatened French blockade of British ships and trucks. ...
Canada lynx to keep species protections under legal deal
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to keep federal protections in place for the snow-loving Canada lynx, under a court settlement approved Monday by a judge in Montana. The settlement by the U.S. Interior Department comes after wildlife
World leaders promise to end deforestation by 2030
A group of leaders at COP26 will sign the climate change conference’s first major deal on Tuesday when they promise to stop deforestation by 2030. Signatories in Glasgow will include Brazil, where large parts of the Amazon
