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Refugee aid in northern France at risk as Choose Life ends funding
Celebrity-backed funder pulls support from seven frontline charities helping migrants as winter approaches Seven charities working to provide food, water, blankets and other essential aid to refugees in northern France have warned that they might have to stop
The Macron spat over Aukus submarines has taught world leaders a lot about Scott Morrison ...
The Australian PM is a relatively new player on the global stage, but the leak of the French president’s text message spoke volumes Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing As Scott Morrison flew towards Australia’s military base for operations
Taliban forbid use of foreign currency in Afghanistan
The Taliban has announced a complete ban on the use of foreign currency in Afghanistan. It is a move sure to cause further disruption to an economy pushed to the brink of collapse by the abrupt withdrawal of international support. The surprise move came hours
Kentucky college president fired after sexual assault report
The president of Kentucky's Georgetown College has been fired after reports emerged accusing him of sexual assault and sexual misconduct against employees, the small Christian liberal arts school announced Tuesday. ...
EXPLAINER: Does it matter how long jury selection takes?
As jurors in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse listened to opening statements in a Wisconsin courtroom Tuesday, attorneys in south Georgia questioned potential jurors for a third week in ...
EXPLAINER: Why Arbery slaying video will be ‘star witness’
It's hard to overstate the importance of the video recording of Ahmaud Arbery's death and the evidentiary weight that the short, sometimes shaky clip will carry at the trial of ...
‘My name is Cleo’: Police weep upon rescuing Australian girl
Police smashed their way into a suburban house on Wednesday and rescued a 4-year-old girl whose disappearance from her family's camping tent on Australia's remote west coast more than two ...
Dubai Design Week: Workshops the kids will love
1 of 10 Hone your child’s creativity when you enroll him/her in one of the many workshops at Dubai Design Week, which runs from November 8 to 13. From creating masterpieces with paint to learning how to upcycle, there are plenty of skills up for grab at Dubai
France says Australia hits ‘new low’ leaking Macron texts
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia leaking French President Emmanuel Macron’s text messages to the media was a “new low” and a warning to other world leaders that their private communications with the Australian government could be weaponized and used
Int'l support vital to transforming Fiji's food systems: minister
SUVA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The international community has played a vital role in transforming Fiji's food systems, Fiji's Agriculture Minister Mahendra Reddy said on Wednesday. While opening the two-day Fiji Food System Dialogues Validation Workshop in Nadi,
Republican Youngkin wins gubernatorial election in U.S. state of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Republican Glenn Youngkin was projected by U.S. media to have won the hotly contested gubernatorial election in the U.S. state of Virginia on Tuesday, beating former Democrat Governor Terry McAuliffe and flipping the state from
Australia ratifies landmark RCEP agreement
CANBERRA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia on Wednesday announced that it has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, which will take effect next year as the world's largest free trade agreement (FTA). Australian Foreign Minister
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Afghanistan: Men in Blue take on dark horse ...
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Afghanistan today: India and Afghanistan have played each other twice in ICC T20 World Cups, with the Men in Blue winning both times. ...
US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for kids ages 5 to 11 doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults ...
Search suspended for three missing French climbers in Nepal
Rescuers on Wednesday suspended their hunt for three French climbers missing in the Himalayas after an avalanche, with little hope of finding the men alive when the search resumes later this week Kathmandu, Nov 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd
5.7-magnitude quake hits south of the Fiji Islands: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted south of the Fiji Islands at 03:19:00 GMT on
Two scientists win China's top science award
Two Chinese scientists, aircraft designer Gu Songfen and nuclear expert
Peru minister resigns after party that breached Covid rules
Peru's interior minister resigned Tuesday following reports that he held a Halloween party at his home in violation of Covid-19 rules Lima, Nov 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Nov, 2021 ) :Peru's interior minister resigned Tuesday following
Peruvian Interior Minister Resigns After Accusations of Organizing Party Amid Pandemic
Peruvian Minister of Interior Affairs Luis Barranzuela Vite announced he will resign amid criticism following media reports he organized a party at his house, despite passing a ban on such events due to the COVID-19 situation MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik -
New Zealand's unemployment falls to record low: statistics
New Zealand's unemployment has fallen to its lowest level on record, matching that in December 2007, as the government's actions to support the economy during the pandemic resulted in higher wages and more people in work, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson
Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok Agrees to Head New Government - Reports
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ousted in a military takeover, agreed to
Air pollution begins to rise as winter sets in India's Delhi
Air pollution has begun to rise by the day in Delhi, India as winter sets in here NEW DELHI, Nov. 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Nov, 2021 ) :Air pollution has begun to rise by the day in Delhi, India as winter sets in here. According to the
Kazakhstan Amnesties Over 13,000 People For 30th Anniversary of Independence - Minister
Over 13,500 people will be amnestied in Kazakhstan in the runup to celebrations of the country's 30th anniversary of independence, the country's minister of internal affairs, Yerlan Turgumbayev, said Wednesday NUR-SULTAN (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd
5.1-magnitude quake hits 94 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 94 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia at 00:50:35
Online promotion launched for tourism cooperation across Taiwan Strait
An online promotion event was held on Tuesday among insiders of the cultural and tourism industries across the Taiwan Strait to promote further cooperation in the two sectors TAIPEI, Nov. 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News -
Music festival aims to promote cultural exchanges between China, ASEAN
The 10th China-ASEAN Music Festival kicked off Tuesday in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region NANNING, Nov. 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Nov, 2021 ) :The 10th
Canadian Airline Air Canada Suspends Over 800 Unvaccinated Employees - Reports
The largest Canadian airline, Air Canada, suspended over 800 employees for lacking vaccination against COVID-19, Global News reported on Wednesday MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 03rd November, 2021) The largest Canadian airline, Air Canada, suspended
Nigeria races to find survivors as 22 die in building collapse
LAGOS (Reuters) - Rescuers in Nigeria on
UN, Ethiopia rights panel to issue report on abuses in Tigray
NAIROBI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – A report on abuses committed during war in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region will be published on Wednesday, but a spokesman for the party controlling Tigray said investigators did not visit many sites where violence
Biden uses trip abroad to confront China on climate, more
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Over five days abroad at two global summits, President Joe Biden showed a new willingness to openly confront China over climate change and its lack of leadership on the global stage. Biden ended his time at the U.N. climate summit in
Extreme Hoarder House in Koreatown Has Stacks Piled Higher Than a Person
A case of extreme hoarding in Koreatown has multiple neighbors complaining to the city, as stacks of refuse and boxes teeter outside the dwelling. Late Tuesday, after NBCLA's initial report, the city confirmed it would be cleaning up the mess. Our
Kids 5 to 11 May Now Get a COVID-19 Vaccine. Here's What Parents Need to Know
Vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5, to the relief of some parents even as others have questions or fears. Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size
Austrian Army Dogs Join Growing Global Pack of COVID-Sniffers
VIENNA—Austria's army has successfully trained two dogs to sniff out COVID-19, it said on Tuesday, adding to a mass of evidence that
Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor's race in setback for Biden, Democrats
FAIRFAX (REUTERS) - Republican Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's election and another Republican was within striking distance in New Jersey's gubernatorial contest on Wednesday (Nov 3), a warning that President Joe Biden's Democrats are in trouble
Trial delayed for Texas officer who shot Black woman in home
The trial is delayed for a former Fort Worth police officer who was charged with murder after shooting a Black woman through a back window of her home while responding ...
Asian shares mostly lower despite Dow’s push over 36,000
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns over disrupted supply chains and shipping, despite the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s first close above 36,000 points. Benchmarks fell in most major markets apart from Sydney and Taipei.
Roundup: China, U.S. filmmakers signal willingness to cooperate in post-pandemic era at virtual co-production summit
by Julia Pierrepont III LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- To explore ways that the world's two leading film industries could work more closely together to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities in the post-pandemic era, industry executives, creatives
1st LD Writethru: At least 18 missing as canoe capsizes in Indonesia's East Java
JAKARTA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 18 people were missing after a canoe carrying dozens of people capsized on Bengawan Solo
Filipino activists want Marcos son out of presidential race
Human rights groups have asked the Philippine Commission on Elections to disqualify the son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos from running for president in next year’s elections ...
Boston faces Detroit, looks for 4th straight home win
Detroit Red Wings (4-4-2, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Boston Bruins (4-3-0, sixth in the Atlantic) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -259, Red Wings
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
BAGHDAD (AP) — More than three weeks after Iraqis voted in parliament elections, pro-Iran Shiite militias that emerged as the biggest losers are still rejecting the outcome of the vote, thrusting the country into uncertainty and political crisis. Militia
Glenn Youngkin wins in Virginia, dead heat in New Jersey
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's race early Wednesday, tapping into culture war fights over schools and race to unite former President Donald Trump's most fervent supporters with enough suburban voters to become the first
Two people die and another injured after gig-goer falls seven floors at Abba tribute concert ...
Two people have died and one person has been injured after a gig-goer plummeted seven floors at an Abba tribute concert in Sweden. ...
'My name is Cleo': Police weep upon rescuing 4-year-old Australian girl
The girl had disappeared with her sleeping bag on the second day of a family camping trip at Blowholes Campground, 75 kilometers north of Carnarvon, Western Australia, on Oct. 16 ...
French anger down to ‘trust and character issues’ with Morrison
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the diplomatic spat between the French and the Morrison government
Australia hasn’t helped success of COP26 with ‘lackadaisical’ net zero target
Shadow Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says China, India, and Russia "should be stepping up more" on climate. “But also, we
Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia gubernatorial race
Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin has pulled ahead to win the race for Governor of Virginia against opponent Democrat Terry McAuliffe. With the final votes being tallied, Mr
Ungracious, over the top, ridiculous: French ambassador slammed for submarine address
France’s Ambassador to Australia Jean-Pierre Thebault has been accused of “putting on a show” after a fiery address to the National
T20 World Cup: Babar Azam Becomes First Captain to Smash Three Fifties in a T20 ...
Azam’s 70-run knock
Correa, Astros Couldn't Silence the Naysayers—and Never Will
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa leaned on the dugout railing and watched his
Minneapolis voters reject disbanding police in wake of George Floyd murder
Minneapolis voters have decided not to replace their police force with a new department that would have taken a holistic approach to crime, 18 months after the murder of George Floyd in the city sparked global protests for racial justice. With all precincts
Two dead after man falls seven floors at ABBA tribute concert
Two people died and one was injured in Sweden's Uppsala after an elderly man fell seven floors, hitting two people, at a concert hall. Around 1,000 people had gathered at the Uppsala Konsert &
Tupac Shakur’s life, legacy to be subject of massive exhibit
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten lyrics from classic songs such as “California Love” and “Dear Mama” along with galleries that pay homage to his upbringing and late mother are among the features ...
Chanel shows two-tone cruise line to eclectic Dubai crowd
The iconic French label Chanel drew throngs of guests and some celebrities to view the brand's latest resort collection with a runway show in Dubai defined by stark two-tone pieces ...
Images suggest LA jetpack sightings may have been balloons
A Los Angeles police helicopter recorded images of what appeared to be a human-shaped inflatable toy floating thousands of feet in the sky about two weeks after the second of ...
How an influencer and army vets raised $7 million to rescue Afghans
When Instagram influencer Tommy Marcus read that Kabul had fallen to the Taliban he sprang into action, without knowing that like-minded United States veterans were also desperate to do something. “I was more horrified and disgusted and just wanted to help,”
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice. ...
France says Australia hits 'new low' leaking Macron texts
Australia leaking French President Emmanuel Macron’s text messages to the media was a “new low” and a warning to other world leaders that their private communications with the Australian government could be weaponized and used against them, the French
Interview: CIIE deemed a demonstration of China's role in boosting global economy
by Yosley Carrero HAVANA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) slated to be held offline in Shanghai on Nov. 5-10 is a clear demonstration of China's role as an engine in helping boost global economy, a Cuban expert has said. "This
1st LD: 15 killed, 10 injured as passenger van falls into ravine in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen people were killed and 10 others seriously injured when a passenger van fell into a ravine in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday, police
S.Korea's online shopping hits record high in Q3
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's online shopping hit a record high in the third quarter as people preferred shopping in the cyberspace amid the continued COVID-19 resurgence, statistical
'My name is Cleo': Police officers in tears as Australian girl rescued after 18-day search
Police smashed their way into a suburban house on Wednesday and rescued a 4-year-old girl whose disappearance from her family's camping tent on Australia's remote west coast more than two weeks ago both horrified and captivated the nation. Officials wept with
China, Russia urge UNSC to end key sanctions on North Korea
A draft resolution stresses the economic difficulties in North Korea and says these and other sanctions should be lifted “with the intent of enhancing the livelihood of the civilian population.” ...
China's Latest Delta Outbreak Its Most Widespread Since Wuhan
More provinces in China are fighting Covid-19 than at any time since the deadly pathogen first emerged in Wuhan in 2019. ...
Britney Spears' Wedding On Hold, Conservatorship Ruling Awaited: Report
Pop-star Britney Spears and her fiance Sam Asghari want to get married, buy a house and have kids, but all these plans seem to be on hold due to the pending conservatorship ruling. ...
Michelle Wu becomes first woman, person of color elected as Boston mayor
BOSTON: Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu became the first woman and person of color to be elected mayor of Boston, after her
T20 World Cup: West Indies aim for survival as Sri Lanka look to sign off on a high
West Indies not only need to win their last two fixtures to stay in the mix for the semis but also require dominant victories to improve their net run rate. West Indies players celebrate after defeating Bangladesh by three runs in their Cricket Twenty20 World
T20 World Cup: Aakash Chopra makes 2 changes in India XI for Afghanistan tie; suggests where Ishan Kishan should play
India will take on Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as Virat Kohli and co. chase their first win of the 2021 T20 World Cup. India's Rohit Sharma talks to captain Virat Kohli after the fall of Zealand's Martin Guptill wicket during the Cricket Twenty20
Netflix launches mobile games for subscribers worldwide
Netflix announced the launch of mobile games
Bangladesh urges world leaders to share responsibility of climate migrants
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called on the world leaders to share responsibility of climate migrants. "The world has to share the responsibilities of the climate migrants who have been
About 37,000 people displaced in Myanmar’s northwest, many have fled into India: UN spokesperson
About 37,000 people, including women and children, are now displaced in Myanmar’s restive northwest and many have fled their homes in anticipation of the current fighting, including into India, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
‘It’s absolutely insane’: the shocking story of the US-based Nazi camp
Semi-animated Netflix documentary short reveals the secret story of the Jewish soldiers who watched over prisoners of war on US soil Too vast in scope to be contained within war drama, the Holocaust movie constitutes an entire genre unto itself, collecting a
‘Summers are becoming unbearable’: living on the frontline of global heating
From extreme weather obliterating homes to rising sea levels ruining crops, climate breakdown is a terrifying daily reality for many Throughout the 2021 United Nations climate change conference , the Guardian will be publishing the stories of the people whose
‘We run from men only to meet crocodiles’: Kenya’s drought is deadly for women
As poverty and lost livelihoods fuel threats in the home, those who have found refuge still risk their lives walking miles in search of water The setting sun brings a warm glow to the huts in the village of Umoja in Samburu county, Kenya. Christine Sitiyan
Coronavirus news live: China Covid cases surge to three-month high; Netherlands brings back masks
China’s new locally transmitted Covid cases surge as tighter curbs are expected to contain the spread; the Dutch government re-imposes social distancing rules and face mask mandates CDC backs Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for young children Chinese urged to
Life on the beaches of Tel Aviv and Gaza City – in pictures
The beaches in Tel Aviv and Gaza City, just 70km (40 miles) apart, are different worlds on opposite sides of a century-old conflict, but on long summer days Israelis and Palestinians enjoy some of the same delights. Photographs by Oded Balilty in Tel Aviv and
‘An unbelievable sense of freedom’: why Americans are quitting in record numbers
The labor market shake-up brought on by the pandemic has led many, especially younger workers, to reassess their work lives Josie, 19, landed her first “adult” job as an IT support worker last November, just a few months after graduating from high school.
Azerbaijan makes announcement regarding heating tariffs
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 3 By Chingiz Safarli - Trend: Heating tariffs in Azerbaijan won't increase, Rafig Aliyev, head of department at Azeristiliktechizat OJSC, told Trend on Nov. 3. Aliyev reminded that... ...
Ayurveda Day celebrated in Baku (PHOTO)
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) As part of the ongoing celebrations of the 75 years of India's Independence, Embassy of India, Baku organized an event to celebrate Ayurveda Day on November 02, 2021. The event was attended by senior medical... ...
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Feature: Australian lecturer turns to TikTok to engage students
SYDNEY, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- An Australian lecturer, fully embracing the digital age of learning, has taken to using video-sharing app TikTok in an effort to engage his students. University of Queensland (UQ) senior lecturer in strategy Stuart Middleton told
Interview: Egyptian professor urges countries to take actions on climate change
by Mahmoud Fouly CAIRO, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian professor has urged countries to take actions on climate change, as the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is underway in
T20 World Cup: Brett Lee backs Australian team, says, 'top order has to fire'
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee is confident Aaron Finch and Co. can bounce back from their crushing group stage defeat at the hands of England provided their top-order fires in the upcoming matches of the T20 World Cup. England put up a thoroughly
Dutch government tightens COVID-19 measures again
Faced with sharply rising coronavirus cases, the caretaker prime minister of the Netherlands said Tuesday that the Dutch government is reinstituting an order to wear face masks in public places like stores and libraries and mandating an extension for the use
Atlanta Braves win the World Series
By:�Scripps National The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions. The Braves defeated
Supply chain disruptions will take ‘quite a long time’ to resolve, says shipping firm CEO
Supply chain bottlenecks everywhere could translate into higher costs for consumers and shortages of some goods, said Tim Huxley, CEO of Mandarin Shipping. ...
Senior Taliban commander among dead in hospital attack
A Taliban military commander in Kabul was among the fighters killed when his men responded to an Islamic State attack on a hospital, officials said on Wednesday. ...
11 Killed in Western Mexico State of Michoacan
MEXICO CITY—Police found the bullet-ridden bodies of 11 men in the western state of Michoacan, where several drug cartels have been
Infighting, Weak Leadership Weighing Down Australian Public Health System: Former State Leader
Weak political leadership has allowed competing interests to fester in Australian hospitals, leading to extended delays and poorer outcomes for
