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U.S. CDC advisers to vote on COVID-19 vaccine in young children
The United States could begin administering
At least 5 people killed in plane crash in South Sudan
JUBA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- At least five people on Tuesday were killed when a cargo plane crashed in the Maban
Faith groups increasingly join fight against climate change
POINTE-AUX-CHENES, Louisiana (AP) — On a boat ride along a bayou that shares the name of his Native American tribe, Donald Dardar points to a cross marking his ancestors’ south Louisiana burial ground — a place he fears will disappear. He points to the partly
Top Technology and Risk Management executive Ed Escobedo joins TAG CXO
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ed Escobedo has watched technology evolve and grow over the past 40 years. He has now joined TAG CXO as a seasoned executive who brings skills and experience as fractional CIO. He’s seen the growth of
Pieris Pharmaceuticals: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BOSTON (AP) — Pieris Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PIRS) on Tuesday reported a loss of $16.5 million in its third quarter.
India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2021: Hamid Hassan goes from part-time commentator to strike ...
The 6ft 5 fast bowler Hamid Hassan from Nangarhar, Afghanistan, in fact served as a TV commentator during Afghanistan series against Ireland in Dehradun a couple of years back. ...
Australian Professor and COVID-19 Vaccine Developer Could Lose Job After Refusing Shots
Australian professor and vaccine developer Nikolai Petrovsky faces losing his job after refusing to get one of the�Therapeutic Goods Administration
UK Welcomes France’s Postponement of Fishing Row Sanctions
Britain has welcomed France’s postponement of planned trade sanctions, as talks continue over a dispute over post-Brexit fishing licences.
Eco-Activists Take Road-Blocking Campaign to More English Cities
Ec-activists from Insulate Britain have been arrested as they launched fresh demonstrations near London, Birmingham and Manchester.
UK Parliamentary Authorities Tighten COVID-19 Controls
Parliamentary authorities have stepped up measures to limit the spread of coronavirus as many MPs continue to shun masks in the Commons chamber. The
Indian Open returns to Race to Dubai schedule
The Indian Open is set to return to the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in 2022, with the 56th edition of the historic event to be played from February 24-27, following a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic. First
Pope, at military cemetery, tells arms manufacturers: 'Stop!'
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis, in a visit to a military cemetery on the day Catholics remember their dead, on Tuesday urged arms manufacturers to "stop", because war "swallows up the children of the homeland." Read full story ...
Next Czech government will not adopt euro, main coalition party says
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The next Czech government will not adopt the euro, the man tipped to be the finance minister in the new centre-right coalition said on Tuesday. Read full story ...
U.N. airlifts winter shelters for displaced Afghans
GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. refugee agency UNHCR started to airlift supplies to Kabul on Tuesday to help hundreds of thousands of displaced Afghans build shelters ahead of the winter. Read full story ...
Factbox: Ethiopia's war also takes toll on its cultural heritage
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The year-old conflict in northern Ethiopia has taken a toll on the country's ancient cultural heritage sites as well as inflictng an enormous human cost. Read full story ...
Election Day 2021: These Are the Races to Watch Across the US Tuesday
It may be an odd-numbered year but Tuesday's elections aren't sleepy, local contests. Voters in Virginia are weighing in on a governor's race that could rattle President Joe Biden and Democrats in Washington. In Minneapolis, a city still shaken by George
McGhee: All I want for Christmas is a little more volatility and more higher returns ...
Pivotal Advisors CEO Tiffany McGhee says after a strong October for stocks, it wouldn't be bad to have a bit more volatility this month to provide investors with more opportunities to buy. ...
Today's RBI: Why coal production and demand has yet to peak
Brian Sullivan has some interesting stats on why coal production and global demand continues to rise each year, even as many nations pledge to shift further towards greener energy sources. ...
Jeff Bezos pledges $2 billion to protect the environment
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has pledged $2 billion in funding to help restore nature and transform food systems. ...
Kilburg: Anything that's related to Tesla in the EV space could be a good investment
Jeff Kilburg, CIO at Sanctuary Wealth, discusses the potential of Rivian's upcoming IPO, and what else to expect from the Fed's tapering announcement this week, which has been highly telegraphed. ...
Vortexa: The case is there for OPEC to sell more oil
Clay Seigle of Vortexa discusses why OPEC and other major producers could benefit from putting more barrels of oil on to the global market. ...
Leaders Agree to End Deforestation by 2030
GLASGOW—World leaders from more than 100 countries, including the U.S., China and
At Least 23 Killed in Two Explosions, Gunfire at Kabul's Main Military Hospital
KABUL—Militants stormed Afghanistan’s main military hospital, now housing injured Taliban
T20 World Cup: Afghanistan can win against India if we post a good total, says Hamid Hassan
Eyeing a semifinals spot on the back of an excellent run, Afghanistan will fancy their chances against a struggling India in the T20 World Cup on Wednesday, says its senior pacer Hamid Hassan. Currently, Afghanistan are in the second spot in Group 2 with four
Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
More than 100 countries pledged Tuesday to end deforestation in the coming decade — a promise that experts say would be critical to limiting climate change but one that has been made and broken before. ...
BP profits surge as oil and gas prices bounce back
Soaring oil and gas prices tied to the global economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic helped bolster British oil giant BP's third-quarter profits, the company said Tuesday. ...
6 people abducted from university in Nigeria's capital
Gunmen in Nigeria's capital abducted six people from the staff quarters of a university, officials said Tuesday. It was the first attack of its kind in Abuja since a wave of school kidnappings began in the country more than a year ago. ...
Yahoo pulls out of China, citing 'challenging' environment
Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has pulled out of China, citing an "increasingly challenging business and legal environment." ...
Arab world's legendary singer, Sabah Fakhri, dies at 88
One of the Arab world's most famous singers, Sabah Fakhri, who has entertained generations with traditional songs and preserved extinct forms of Arabic music, has died, Syria's government said Tuesday. He was 88. ...
Official: 5 killed when cargo plane crashes in South Sudan
An airport official in South Sudan says a cargo plane crash in the capital, Juba, killed five crew members Tuesday. ...
Lebanon's oldest English-language daily folds amid crisis
Lebanon's Daily Star, one of the leading English-language newspapers in the Arab world and Lebanon's oldest, has folded following a years-long financial struggle. ...
Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' environment
HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it has pulled its services from China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal
Wedding ring theft at Walmart included man brandishing a machete, Virginia cops say
Two arrests have been made in connection with a jewelry counter robbery that included someone brandishing a machete to keep Walmart employees at bay, according to the the Virginia Beach ...
Check your fridge: Dole, Walmart, Giant and Kroger salads recalled after listeria found
Dole Fresh Vegetables recalled bagged garden salad sold under its brand and Walmart, Kroger and Giant Food Stores store brands after Georgia Department of Agriculture testing found listeria in a ...
Yahoo pulls out of China amid ‘challenging’ environment
HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it has pulled its services from China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” The company said in a statement that its services were no longer accessible from mainland China as of Nov.
China accuses US of ‘lack of transparency’ over sub accident
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused the U.S. of a “lack of transparency and responsibility” regarding an accident in the South China Sea involving a Navy submarine last month. At a daily briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the U.S. should
Romania hits pandemic death record of 591, as vaccines lag
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania reported a record daily number of 591 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday amid a persistently low vaccination rate and a wave of coronavirus infections
Indonesia deporting Chicago woman who helped kill mother
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — An American woman convicted of helping to kill her mother on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali and stuff the body into a suitcase was tightly escorted to the airport Tuesday for her deportation to the United States. Heather Mack,
Ethiopian capital starts two-day weapons registration drive
ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa announced on Tuesday they have started a two-day weapons registration drive. "Any resident of Addis Ababa starting from today has to register weapons it has in its hands in a two
IS suspect arrested in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Lebanon's state security arrested on Tuesday a Lebanese
China-Pakistan Friendship Square inaugurated in Wuhan
WUHAN, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The China-Pakistan Friendship Square was unveiled in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, on Tuesday, as part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and
Shanghai Disney Resort to resume operations after temporary closure
SHANGHAI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown will resume operations Wednesday after a temporary
Tribunal for murdered journalists opens in The Hague
A "people's tribunal" to achieve justice for murdered journalists opened in The Hague on Tuesday to defend media freedoms in an age of
Putin Says Russian Army Equipped With Over 2,000 UAVs
The Russian army is equipped with over 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, calling for boosting
Two more rescued from Lagos high-rise collapse
Nigerian rescue crews pulled two more survivors out of a collapsed Lagos high-rise building on Tuesday and were communicating with others buried inside the rubble, a day after the disaster killed at least seven and left many more trapped Lagos, Nov 2 (APP -
Five People Killed in Cargo Plane Crash in South Sudan's Capital - Airport Director
Five people, including two Russian nationals, were killed in a cargo plane crash in South Sudan's capital of Juba, airport director
Uncharted Waters: US Gripped by Labor Strikes, Resignations Amid Pandemic
Workers in the United States are quitting their jobs in huge numbers as the global pandemic waxes and wanes, while labor unions have called so many strikes in October that some in the media have renamed last month "Striketober." WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News /
In Iceland, CO2 sucked from the air is turned to rock
At the foot of an Icelandic volcano, a newly-opened plant is sucking carbon dioxide from the air and turning it to rock, locking away the main culprit behind global warming ON THE HENGILL VOLCANO (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd Nov, 2021 ) :At the
Suicide bomber, gunmen behind Kabul hospital attack: Taliban
A suicide bomber and gunmen were behind an attack on a Kabul hospital that killed at least 19 people on
Mayoral races stay focused on police practices, rising crime
Voters across the U.S. will pick new city leaders Tuesday from candidates who have been largely defined by their stances on police and crime. Those issues came to the forefront in cities big and small after the death of George Floyd last year led to a national
Australian leader attacks Macron's credibility
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is attacking the credibility of French President Emmanuel MacronEmmanuel Jean-Michel MacronFrance extends deadline for sanctions on Britain in fishing dispute Overnight Defense & National Security — Sparring over sub
Sydney easing restrictions ahead of schedule
Sydney, Australia�announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated residents ahead of schedule. Officials are set to allow vaccinated people to host unlimited numbers of�guests in
American Airlines Management Are Unqualified to Run a Public Corporation
Now 2300 flights have been canceled because of their stupid Vaccine Mandate, Management should be sacked!The post American Airlines Management Are Unqualified to Run a Public Corporation first appeared on Armstrong Economics. ...
Kabul: Twin blasts reported near military hospital in Afghan capital
At least two explosions followed by gunfire hit Afghanistan’s biggest military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, witnesses and Taliban officials said. ...
Romania: PM-designate gives up mandate to form government
Romania’s prime minister-designate has relinquished his mandate to try to form a new government after it appeared he did not have enough support in parliament to get his proposed Cabinet approved ...
WATCH: Disney+ releases 'The Book of Boba Fett' trailer
The first spin-off of 'The Mandalorian' premieres on the streaming service Dec. 29. ...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro cheered, jeered in Italian town for honor
ANGUILLARA VENETA, Italy (AP) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was both cheered and jeered as he arrived Monday in a small northern Italian town to receive an honorary citizenship and to visit the hometown of one of his ancestors. Protesters in Anguillara
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday
Australia's biggest city will lift more COVID-19 curbs for vaccinated residents ahead of schedule next week, while delaying freedoms it has promised for unvaccinated Sydneysiders as officials aim to boost inoculations. ...
13 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province
Yesterday an explosion in Balochistan’s Awaran district killed a prominent political leader ...
Man detained in China for 9 days for sending meme
New Delhi: A man in China was reportedly detained for nine days after sending a meme to a group chat that was deemed offensive to police in an incident that has gone viral on Chinese social media, CNN reported. The man, identified only by his surname Li,
Scott Morrison accuses France’s Macron of ‘sledging Australians’ as row escalates
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison deployed a cricket term to accuse French president Emmanuel Macron of insulting his country, as a war of words continued between the two over a
Pakistan vs Namibia, T20 World Cup: When and where to watch
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, Pakistan will look to maintain their solid consistency against a spirited Namibia and grab a semifinal spot. After a chaotic build-up to the World Cup with England and New Zealand pulling out of Pakistan tours, the Babar Azam-led
Long walk from freedom: Indebted Gazan trudges to jail 17th time. Or 18th.
Written by Patrick Kingsley and Iyad Abuheweila When Wasfi al-Garosha returned to jail, shortly after sunrise one September morning in Gaza City, his daughter did not cry and his brother was still asleep. Al-Garosha, a 29-year-old plasterer, began the walk
China urges families to keep stocks of daily necessities ahead of winter
The Chinese government has told families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of emergencies, after Covid-19 outbreaks and unusually heavy rains that caused a surge in vegetable prices raised concerns about supply shortages. The commerce ministry
Blast near Kabul hospital kills 3, wounds 16, medics say
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An explosion went off Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the
Virat Kohli in exchange for Fawad Khan? Pakistanis and Indians swap celebrities on Twitter
There's no denying that Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli seems to have it all — mad talent in cricket, smouldering good looks and well, Anushka Sharma as a partner. So when Pakistani Twitter saw the opportunity to get their hands on Kohli, they went after it
Blast near Kabul military hospital kills 3, wounds 16: medics
An explosion went off on Tuesday at the entrance of a military hospital in Kabul, killing three people and wounding at least 16, health officials said. The blast went off at the entrance to the Sardar Mohammad Dawood Khan military hospital, the spokesman of
‘Truly disturbing’: Police condemn needles found in Halloween chocolates
The police in Ohio’s Fostoria city have warned parents to check their children’s candy following reports that some Halloween treats had been tampered with. The warning
‘I shouldn't apologize but I do’: Biden regrets Trump’s pulling U.S. out of Paris accords
GLASGOW, Scotland – Speaking at a high-profile
Day 2 of the climate summit brings the first concrete commitments.
The U.S. is expected to announce plans to regulate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and there is international agreement to tackle deforestation. ...
Reduce fossil fuels in the long term but pump more now, Biden says, angering activists.
President Biden with John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, during the opening session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow on Monday. ...
BP’s Quarterly Profit Rises as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
The London-based energy giant said it had benefited from reviving demand for oil and OPEC’s management of output. ...
Cambodia’s strongman takes pot shot at Australia on ‘overdue’ vaccines
Hun Sen has questioned when Australia will deliver on a pledge of 2 million Pfizer doses, saying he will buy more from China if they don’t turn up. ...
Fighting fires at home, Xi Jinping makes a two-way bet on climate
The Chinese President told his colleagues in Rome and Glasgow that he was “delivering concrete actions”, while trying to put out a fire in his own backyard. ...
Compound That Can Potentially Ease Covid Symptoms Identified: Study
Scientists have identified a compound that shows potential in easing the symptoms of COVID-19 infection in laboratory and animals. ...
Bomb Targeting Security Forces Wounds 13 in Pakistan
The attack happened in the district of Kharan in the Baluchistan province.
Environmental Organization Submits Request for The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Take Over Carson Hydrogen Sulfide Chemical Leak Investigation
Press Conference will be held on Wednesday, November 3 LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Coalition For A Safe Environment a 20-year old non-profit environmental justice organization headquartered in Wilmington, California after
Yahoo to pull out of China amid 'challenging' environment
HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it plans to pull out of China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.” The company said in a statement that its services will no longer be accessible from mainland China as of Nov. 1. “In
The Latest: 'Fossil of the Day' awards underway at COP26
The latest on U.N. climate summit COP26: GLASGOW, Scotland — Environmentalists have launched their traditional “Fossil of the Day” awards at the U.N. climate conference, with Britain and Australia the first to receive the questionable honor. Climate Action
Stericycle: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (AP) — Stericycle Inc. (SRCL) on Tuesday reported a loss of $66 million in its third quarter. The Bannockburn, Illinois-based
US woman convicted in Bali 'suitcase murder' 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 officials said. ...
Businessinsider.co.za | Israel's energy minister said she couldn't attend start of COP26 because her wheelchair ...
Karine Elharrar was stuck outside the Glasgow venue on Monday. After two hours of trying, she said she had to go back to her hotel in another city. ...
Pakistan NSA says won’t attend meet on Afghanistan convened by India
Besides China and Pakistan, regional countries such as Iran, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have been invited to the meeting File photo: Pakistan’s national security advisor Moeed Yusuf. (@YusufMoeed/Twitter) Copy Link Pakistan’s National Security Adviser
Yahoo leaves China for good, cites 'challenging' environment
The company stopped providing content for users in mainland China as of Nov. 1, according to a statement published on its website, which directed users of Yahoo and AOL mail to other links. Yahoo's move follows that of Microsoft Corp, which pulled the plug on
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2021 Live Cricket Score: Charged-up Pakistan near semi-final berth
Pakistan vs Namibia T20 World Cup 2021 Live Updates: Pakistan take on Namibia in at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Follow PAK vs NAM live score and updates. PAK vs NAM Live Score T20 World Cup 2021(AP)
'In 2007 World Cup, Sachin batted at 4 and see what happened': Sehwag's classic example as India demote Rohit to No. 3
Virender Sehwag has given a classic example from the 2007 50-over World Cup and explained how India possibly committed a similar mistake by making Rohit Sharma bat at No. 3 in the game against New Zealand. Sachin Tendulkar in 2007 and Rohit Sharma from the
T20 World Cup: India batting coach Vikram Rathour wary of Afghanistan spinners
T20 World Cup: Facing Afghan spinners a big challenge, says Rathour ...
Orphaned boy’s eye gouged out as he goes out to buy noodles
Dubai: A 12-year-old Jordanian boy has had his right eye gouged out while passing by a violent fight in Zarqa in which sharp weapons were used, local media reported. The orphaned boy is said to have gone out to buy
Pacific islanders aren’t just victims – we know how to fight the climate crisis | ...
We are resilient in the face of worsening floods and drought, but refuse to accept more failures from world leaders As I travelled on the train to Glasgow for Cop26 a few days ago, I felt the enormous power of my people and my ancestors around me. I am a
West Yorkshire police question man after woman’s body found in suitcase
Suspect held after woman discovered dead in village four days after her wedding Police are continuing to question a 45-year-old man after the body of a woman was found dumped in a suitcase four days after her wedding. The woman, named locally as Dawn Walker,
Home Office yet to provide funding for Afghan evacuees, say councils
Local authorities supporting those airlifted to safety say �28 promised daily allowance has not materialised Local authorities providing support to thousands of Afghan evacuees are yet to receive any funding from the Home Office to do so, the Guardian has
