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The day Alec Baldwin shot Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza
SANTA FE, N.M. — “What the f--- just happened?” Alec Baldwin repeated the words again and again with growing urgency as the sound of the shot reverberated throughout the wooden ...
Unvaccinated teens in LA are more likely to test positive for coronavirus than adults
LOS ANGELES — Unvaccinated teenagers have been more likely to test positive for the coronavirus than unvaccinated adults in Los Angeles County, officials said. The trend illustrates how a group ...
Schools grapple with growing shortage of teachers and substitutes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida’s schools are suffering under a pandemic double-whammy: Not enough teachers, and not enough substitutes to fill in for them. For substitutes, the stressful working ...
T20 World Cup: S Africa win toss, opt to bowl against Bangladesh
Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in a Super 12 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Tuesday. South Africa, who won their last
Waianae setter Haiti Tautua’a was a hidden gem until more than 30 colleges started to ...
The first time coach Ka‘ena Keiki saw her play, he was impressed. ...
COP26 pledge will see nations commit to end deforestation by 2030
▶ Watch Video: Complicit: The Amazon Fires Glasgow — World leaders meeting at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will on Tuesday issue a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030, but that date is too distant for campaigners who want action
Troubles at home shadow Biden’s climate efforts abroad
President Joe Biden is joining other world leaders in highlighting the importance of preserving forests as a force against global warming, whipping up ambitions at a U.N. climate summit abroad ...
Iran FM Tests Positive for Covid-19 at Key Moment for Nuclear Talks With Global Powers
The 57-year-old career
Kabul Hospital Blast: At least 15 killed, 34 Injured in Attack
Qari Saeed Khosty, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said Taliban special forces have reached the area.
Police ‘made mistakes’ in Laundrie search
The Florida police chief tasked with keeping tabs on Brian Laundrie before a massive manhunt for the fugitive admitted to “human error” in the case. ...
Pacfic Island given ‘extinction’ deadline
A Samoan climate activist has issued a stark warning that Pacific Islands including Tuvalu will be underwater in a decade. ...
FM official terms inclusive government only way to establish peace, stability in Afghanistan
If Afghanistan's neighboring countries called for an inclusive government in the country, it is because they believe that an inclusive government is the only way to
WEC Agricultural Review
The Agriculture Outlook is going up for WEC Attendees. You will be getting an email for the download.The post WEC Agricultural Review first appeared on Armstrong Economics. ...
Global shares mixed as investors await central bank moves
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Tuesday amid cautious trading ahead of a policy meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve. France's CAC 40 rose 0.2% to 6,904.57, while Germany's DAX gained 0.2% to 15,837.55. Britain's FTSE 100 dipped 0.5% to 7,254.78. The
Orlando Magic to host Boston Celtics Wednesday
Boston Celtics (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE:
'The world is too small': An Afghan translator and U.S. soldier reunited at Camp Atterbury
He left to visit his homeland. He returned with grief, leaving behind loved ones. A chance meeting at an Indiana base gave him a small moment of joy. ...
Japan's Joker assailant wanted to 'kill lots of people' - police
A drifter who admired the Joker from Batman and dressed as him to carry out a Halloween attack on a Tokyo train "wanted to kill lots of people" and planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use in the internet, police and media said. ...
Analysis of 2020 Census Finds Undercount But Not as Bad as Predicted
The 2020 census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected, according to an analysis by a think tank that did computer simulations of the nation's head count.
Loud explosion, gunfire heard near Kabul military hospital
It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties in the incident. More details are awaited. A photograph shows a general view of Kabul
Small island nations at biggest threat from climate change, India doing its bit: PM Modi in Glasgow
Modi said the launch of Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) initiative gave new hope, confidence and satisfaction of doing something for the most vulnerable countries in the world. PM Narendra Modi speaks at the event in Glasgow.(ANI) Copy Link
18 Houthis killed in Saudi-led airstrike in Yemen's Marib: military source
Sanaa, Nov 2 (IANS) At least 18 Houthi rebels were killed in an overnight airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen's central province of
Iran deplores western countries' statement on its nuke program
Tehran, Nov 2 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday downplayed a recent statement by the United States, Britain, France and Germany on Tehran's nuclear program, Tasnim news
Long term strategic interest demands US to revisit CAATSA
When former US President Donald Trump signed the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) in August 2017, a US Federal Law to impose sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia, he believed the legislation was "seriously flawed",
Pakistan to decide soon on sending NSA to India
Pakistan is likely to decide this week about whether to send its National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf to New Delhi for a conference on the situation in Afghanistan, official
Sri Lanka resumes direct flights with France after 6 yrs
Colombo, Nov 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka has resumed direct flights between Colombo and Paris after a lapse of
Istanbul Mayor urges int'l cooperation for safe-return of refugees
Istanbul, Nov 2 (IANS) Ekrem Imamoglu, Mayor of Turkey's most populated city Istanbul, urged the international community to extend "the highest
S.Korea, US hold deputy-level talks on N.Korea
Seoul/Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Senior officials from South Korea and the US held talks on ways to restart dialogue with North Korea, the State Department said. US Deputy Special Representative for North Korea Jung Pak hosted a "deputy-level consultation
Hossein Amir in quarantine for Covid-19
Tehran, Nov 2 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian has been in quarantine, the Foreign
Sri Lanka begins booster dose rollout
Colombo, Nov 2 (IANS) Sri Lankan authorities have started administering the the booster Covid vaccines on health workers, frontline workers, and military personnel amid a massive vaccination campaign that was already underway in the country.
Moon declares S.Korea's commitment to cut carbon emissions by 40%
Glasgow, Nov 2 (IANS) South Korean President Moon Jae-in has officially declared his country commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from the 2018 levels by 2030 as he addressed the annual UN climate conference. Moon also said South Korea
Japan relaxes attendance limit for large events
Tokyo, Nov 2 (IANS) The Japanese government has eased its 10,000-spectator attendance limit for large-scale events, which had been in place in 27 of the country's 47 prefectures, local media
Nearly 90 countries join pact to slash planet-warming methane emissions
Nearly 90 countries have joined a US- and EU-led effort to slash emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels, a pact aimed at tackling one of the main causes of climate change, a senior Biden administration official said. The
Lahore declared most polluted city in the world
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Lahore has been declared the most polluted city in the world, leaving its traditional rival New Delhi far behind, Dawn reported. The official Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore was reported at 289 (as per the average between 9 a.m. and 5
Northern Ethiopia situation rapidly worsening: UN
United Nations (NeW York), Nov 2 (IANS) The rapidly deteriorating situation in northern Ethiopia has severely impacted civilians and reportedly resulted in large-scale displacements and relief needs, UN humanitarians said on Monday. Fighting and hostilities in
Israel reopens for vaccinated tourists
Tel Aviv, Nov 2 (IANS) Israel has started allowing vaccinated tourists to enter the country for the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country in March 2020. So far, the entry of non-Israeli
S.Korea confirms highly pathogenic bird flu case in 7 months
Seoul, Nov 2 (IANS) South Korea confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza case in a wild bird for the first time in seven months, raising concerns over
Surrender by the state: Pak oppn on TLP deal
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Terming the agreement between the Pakistan government and the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) a "surrender by the state", the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has asked the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to
Adaptation more important than mitigation: Modi
Glasgow, Nov 2 (IANS) Speaking at a side event at the COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said 'adaptation, not mitigation' should be given priority for the development imperative of developing countries. "Adaptation does not get as much importance
Global Covid-19 caseload tops 247.1 mn
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) The global coronavirus caseload has topped 247.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5 million and vaccinations soared to over 7.08 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins
6.2-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia, no casualties reported
Jakarta, Nov 2 (IANS) A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Indonesia's western province of North Sumatra at early hours on Tuesday with no immediate report on damages or casualties, a local disaster official said. The quake did not trigger giant waves of tsunami,
Thailand completes ratification of RCEP
Bangkok, Nov 2 (IANS) Thailand has completed ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said Monday. The
2nd LD: Blast next to military hospital in Kabul, casualties feared
KABUL, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- A bomb blast occurred next to a military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, casualties feared, spokesman for Interior
China says Xi was given no option for video address to COP26
BEIJING: China said on Tuesday that President Xi Jinping was not given an opportunity to deliver a video address to the COP26 climate talks in Scotland and had to send a written response instead. Xi, who is not attending the U.N. meeting in person, delivered a
London police officers admit sharing photos of murdered sisters
Two Metropolitan Police officers in the UK have pleaded guilty to sharing photos of the bodies of two murdered sisters on WhatsApp. Pc Deniz Jaffer and Pc Jamie Lewis were assigned to protect the scene after sisters Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27,
Afghan capital hit by blasts near military hospital
Afghanistan's capital has been hit by two blasts near a military hospital. "I am inside the hospital. I heard a
Son reunited with his biological mother after 40 years
Tobayi Howton began searching for his birth mother in 1982. ...
Australian PM rejects 'sledging' from France's Emmanuel Macron
Diplomatic rift between the two countries grows ...
Queen Elizabeth calls for world leaders to work together to tackle climate change
Monarch paid tribute to late Duke of Edinburgh's environmental work ...
Australian PM Scott Morrison 'not going to cop sledging' from France's Emmanuel Macron
Diplomatic rift between Australia, Europe and the US grows ...
China and Russia push to lift UN sanctions on North Korea
Two countries argue sanctions removal would 'enhance the livelihood of the civilian population' ...
Saudi Arabia wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Upon arrival at Dubai's international airport, travelers can pick up a free guide to the city's top attractions and events. Curiously, the cover of this month's “Time Out-DXB” beckons visitors to Saudi Arabia. Emblazoned with an
When is Diwali, and how is it celebrated? Plus, a few recipes for some sweet treats
Here's what Diwali looks like in the time of COVID, and how people celebrate the holiday worldwide. Plus, an expert shares some popular Diwali recipes ...
Japan Train Attack Suspect, Batman's 'Joker' Fan, "Planned For Months": Police
A drifter who admired the Joker from Batman and dressed as him to carry out a Halloween attack on a Tokyo train "wanted to kill lots of people" and planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use... ...
US Woman Jailed For Mother's Murder In Bali To Be Deported
American Heather Mack, convicted as a pregnant teenager of helping to kill her mother at an Indonesian luxury hotel, was to be deported Tuesday along with her now six-year-old daughter, immigration... ...
Census analysis finds undercount but not as bad as predicted
The 2020 census missed an estimated 1.6 million people, but given hurdles posed by the pandemic and natural disasters, the undercount was smaller than expected, according to an analysis by a think tank that did computer simulations of the nation's head count.
Ethiopia tried to limit rare UN report on Tigray war abuses
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The findings of the only human rights investigation allowed in Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray region will be released Wednesday, a year after war began there. But people with knowledge of the probe say it has been limited by authorities who
At COP26, over 100 countries pledge to end deforestation
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — More than 100 countries were set to pledge Tuesday to end deforestation, which scientists say is a major driver of climate change. Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow.
Cumbre COP26: tres llamados a reforzar la acción por el clima en las zonas de conflicto armado
La crisis climática amenaza la supervivencia de la humanidad. Se necesitan importantes iniciativas políticas para mitigar el cambio climático y evitar las consecuencias más desastrosas. Sin embargo, aun si se aplican medidas de
Comviva launches BlueMarble platform for digital commerce, business systems
Mobility services company Comviva has launched its
Gun store owner shoots his two children and wife before killing himself, police say
A man from Colorado killed his two minor children and wife before killing himself at their home in El Paso County over the weekend, the police said on Monday. Christof Kreb, 55, owned a gun shop in Colorado Springs, according to business records kept by the
China's coal shortage eases after Beijing steps in, report says
China's coal shortage, which forced factories to cut production, is easing, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note Tuesday. ...
Billionaire investor Thomas Tull talks China and his next big buy
Tulco Founder & CEO Thomas Tull — who
World leaders vow to end deforestation by 2030
GLASGOW: World leaders meeting at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow will on Tuesday issue a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030 but that date is too distant for campaigners who want action sooner to save the planet’s lungs. According to
6 killed, scores missing in Nigeria after tower collapse
Abuja: At least six people have died in Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos after the collapse of a high-rise building that was under construction, the state emergency services chief said on Tuesday. Building collapses are frequent in Africa’s most populous
We are in Glasgow to demand justice for those most affected by the climate crisis ...
The Rainbow Warrior has brought us to Cop26 to speak up for the sidelined citizens of the global south. We can’t be ignored The writers are members of the climate action group Fridays for Future MAPA How can you hold climate talks without including the most
Move over, Aristotle: can a bot solve moral philosophy?
Delphi, an online AI bot, promises to answer any moral question users pose. We put it to the test Corporal punishment, wearing fur, pineapple on pizza – moral dilemmas, are by their very nature, hard to solve. That’s why the same ethical questions are
Jacinda Ardern ends press conference after being heckled over Covid vaccines – video
The New Zealand prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, abruptly halted a media conference after being heckled by at least two people who appeared to be anti-vaxxers. One man claiming to be a journalist continued interrupting, asking Ardern: 'Why is the vaccine not
First Thing: world leaders agree to end deforestation and slash methane emissions
Historic declaration at Cop26 commits countries to reducing major causes of CO2 emissions. Plus, the end of the avocado Good morning. World leaders have agreed a deal that aims to halt and reverse global deforestation over the next decade as part of a
Cameroon reports cholera case in capital
YAOUNDE, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's minister of Public Health Manaouda Malachie confirmed one cholera case in
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, Nov. 2
KABUL -- A bomb blast occurred next to a military hospital in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Tuesday with casualties feared, spokesman for Interior Ministry Qari Sayed Khost said. The blast took place at the gate of a 400-bed military hospital at
Namibia to offer free COVID-19 testing to students intending to study abroad
WINDHOEK, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia will conduct free COVID-19 tests for students intending to study abroad as of Nov. 6, a government official
Two U.K. COVID Test Makers Pull Devices Due to New Review
Two producers of COVID-19 tests in Britain said on Tuesday they had pulled some of their tests from the market after a new review system came into force, which has not yet granted approval for their previously accepted products. Avacta said under the
T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni is to India what Eoin Morgan is to England, says ...
MS Dhoni is to India what Eoin Morgan is to England, says Dinesh Karthik ...
Uberstate CEO Headlines Major Sponsor Event at World Blockchain Summit in Dubai
Educative, enthralling, and mouth-watering experience was the summary of the 2021 World Blockchain Summit in Dubai. The event, which was graced by industry experts, venture capitalists, business moguls, exhibitors, and so on, was one-of-a-kind. It was an
Pakistani Muslim Queen’s Counsel Barrister Sibghat Kadri passes away
Britain’s first-ever Pakistani-origin and Muslim Queen’s Counsel (QC) Barrister Sibghat Kadri. — Photo by author. LONDON: Sibghat Kadri, Britain’s first-ever Pakistani-origin and Muslim Queen’s Counsel (QC) Barrister, passed away after battling cancer for more
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks
GLASGOW, Scotland — World leaders turned up the heat and resorted to end-of-the-world rhetoric Monday in an attempt to bring new urgency to sputtering international climate negotiations. The metaphors were dramatic and mixed at the start of the talks,
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
WASHINGTON — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of COVID-19 shots for children ages 5-11, the White House said Monday. The first could go into kids’ arms by midweek.
Biden cites ‘overwhelming obligations’ of US on climate
GLASGOW, Scotland — In a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader, President Joe Biden acknowledged at a U.N. summit Monday that the United States and other energy-gulping developed nations bear much of the responsibility for climate change, and said
Americans sour on economy amid inflation woes: AP-NORC Poll
SAN FRANCISCO — Americans’ opinions on the U.S. economy have soured noticeably in the past month, a new poll finds, with nearly half expecting economic conditions to worsen in the next year. Just 35% of Americans now call the national economy good,
Tiny seedlings of giant sequoias rise from ashes of wildfire
SEQUOIA CREST, Calif. — Ashtyn Perry was barely as tall as the shovel she stomped into barren ground where a wildfire last year ravaged the California mountain community of Sequoia Crest and destroyed dozens of its signature behemoth trees. The
Kabul: Explosions and gunfire heard at Afghanistan’s largest military hospital
Twin blasts and gunfire hit Afghanistan’s biggest military hospital in Kabul, witnesses and Taliban
World Cup Qualifiers: Harambee Stars losers after Firat named squad for Uganda, Rwanda games
Kenya will be playing their final matches in Group E in the next couple of days hoping to finish on a high after recent poor outings ...
Blasts, gunfire heard at military hospital in Kabul, casualties unknown
At least two explosions followed by gunfire hit Afghanistan's biggest military hospital in Kabul, witnesses and Taliban officials said on Tuesday. Interior ministry spokesman Qari Saeed Khosty said the explosions took place at the entrance of the 400-bed
Dozens feared trapped after deadly collapse of high-rise in Nigeria
At least six people are known to have died in the latest tragedy to strike a country plagued by weak enforcement of building regulations. ...
Could landlocked south Texas help a backlogged US supply chain?
A Mexican highway that connects with Texas ports of entry might be an alternative to California water ports A unique event marking what organizers called “the start of the produce season” was recently held on the US side of an international port of entry
Bookshops thrive as France moves to protect sellers from Amazon
Legislation for minimum delivery price aims to stop ‘distorted competition’ against independent bookshops At her independent bookshop in the small, rural town of Puy-en-Velay in southern France, Anne Helman had seen an influx of customers since the coronavirus
Brian Laundrie – update: Police say man 'probably' died by suicide at the Carlton Reserve
✕ Close Gabby Petito's dad doesn't expect closure from Brian Laundrie's notebook Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman suggested Friday that Brian Laundrie likely died by suicide in the Carlton Reserve. The sheriff made the comments during a
T20 World Cup: Kapil Dev takes Kohli to task for 'weak statement' after NZ defeat
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has called Virat Kohli's words after India's eight-wicket loss to New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as 'a very weak statement'. Speaking to the host broadcaster during the post-match
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bowl first against England
Sharjah, Nov 1 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in a Group 1 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Monday. "The wicket looks better, dew
Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead after pandemic closures
Mexico returned Sunday to mass commemorations of the Day of the Dead, after traditional visits to graveyards were prohibited last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Schools reopen for all classes in India's Delhi
NEW DELHI, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Schools reopened for all classes in Delhi on Monday, after a gap of around 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the fresh guidelines, only 50 percent of the total
Retail Trade Group Expects Holiday Sales To Rise By All-Time Record, Despite Congested Ports
Retailers will see eager holiday shoppers flock to
