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New Zealand reports 163 new community cases of COVID-19 Delta variant
WELLINGTON, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand reported 163 new Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in the community on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country's community outbreak to 4,034. Among the new infections, 159 were recorded in
2 dead in dramatic shootout near upscale Mexican resorts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A commando of drug gang gunmen on Thursday stormed ashore at a beach on Mexico’s resort-studded Caribbean coast in front of luxury hotels and executed two drug dealers from a rival gang. The dramatic shooting attack sent tourists
Navy fires 2 top officers of submarine damaged in collision
WASHINGTON — The Navy said Thursday it fired the two senior officers of a nuclear-powered attack submarine that was damaged in an underwater collision last month in the South China Sea. A sailor who served as a senior enlisted adviser to the commander
China injects confidence, impetus to global COVID-19 response
BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- With its efforts to advance the building of a global community of health for all, including information sharing, experience exchanges, anti-virus material supplies and aiding developing countries with vaccines since the outbreak of
Several Ethiopian armed opposition groups to form alliance
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces are joining with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition after a year of devastating war, ...
California nurse charged in death of inmate at county jail
A nurse at a county jail in California was charged with involuntary manslaughter Thursday after being accused of walking away from a 24-year-old inmate who collapsed in front of her ...
China committed to multilateralism: diplomat
GENEVA - China will continue to firmly follow the path of multilateralism, safeguard the international system with the United Nations (UN) at its core, and actively contribute its wisdom and strength to the cause of international peace and development, a
US sees largest drop in life expectancy among high-income countries
Data from 37 countries show that
China, US dialogue on climate change underway at COP26
GLASGOW, Britain - China and the United States continue their dialogue and
US judge sets January hearing for Prince Andrew sex assault case
New York: A New York judge Thursday set a date of January 4 for a hearing in which lawyers for Britain’s Prince Andrew will plead for dismissal of a case of sexual assault brought by a US woman. “The Court will hear argument on defendant’s
Carbon Copy: COP26 Pavilions bring on climate action plans and complimentary chow
GLASGOW - Multilateral negotiations at the United Nations (UN) climate meeting can be serious, sometimes tense, as nations hammer out a global deal that will not cross their "red lines" and compromise their national interests. But there can be a light-hearted
Justice Department sues Texas over state's new voting law
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Justice Department on Thursday (Nov 4) sued Texas over the state's new voting law, arguing that the Republican-led measure would disenfranchise Texans who do not speak English, people with disabilities, older voters and those who
South Africa's ANC suffers worst election setback since end of apartheid
JOHANNESBURG (NYTIMES) - The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's once-vaunted liberation movement, suffered its worst election showing since coming to power in 1994, according to the results of municipal elections released Thursday (Nov 4). Facing
Malaysia's 1MBD gets go-ahead to pursue Abu Dhabi wealth fund in UK court
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - Malaysia was given the go-ahead by a London judge to continue its pursuit against Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund for its role in the multi billion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Malaysia's government challenged a 2017 arbitration settlement
Former US Rep Collins dies at 82 after contracting COVID-19
Barbara-Rose Collins, who represented Detroit in Congress and served on its City Council, has died after contracting COVID-19. She
Radicalization’s path: In case studies, finding similarities
In the months before he was charged with storming the Capitol, Doug Jensen was sharing conspiracy theories he’d consumed online. But it hadn’t always been that way, says his brother, who recalls how he once posted the sort of family and vacation photos
Illinois woman charged in August fire deaths of her 5 kids
A woman has been charged with child endangerment in the August fire deaths of her five young children, who she allegedly left in a southwest Illinois apartment without adult supervision. ...
Arizona won’t stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is defying a demand that he stop using federal coronavirus relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask ...
New Grand Jury Convened in Manhattan DA's Investigation Into Trump Organization
A second grand jury has been empaneled in the investigation led by the Manhattan district attorney and New York attorney general into former President Donald Trump and his business, two people familiar with the matter told NBC News. The latest grand jury will
Tech Companies Blasted for Inaction on Spanish-Language Disinformation
Lawmakers and activists blasted technology companies Wednesday in an online panel, saying they are doing a worse job flagging and removing disinformation posted online in Spanish than they are in English.
Arizona won't stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is defying a demand that he stop using federal coronavirus relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask mandates. The Republican governor also is continuing a program that gives
NBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogyny
PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report on Thursday detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his 17-year tenure in charge of
Georgia's Adam Anderson under investigation for alleged rape
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson's senior season is on hold while he is being investigated by Athens police on a rape allegation. No charges have been filed, but Anderson has been suspended and will not play in No. 1 Georgia's game against
Gardner, O'Day become free agents after declining options
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and reliever Darren O'Day became free agents after the players and New York declined 2022 options Thursday. Gardner, the last player on the team from its 2009 World Series
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Packers prepare for Chiefs amid Rodgers, COVID-19 questions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers added a backup quarterback Thursday with reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the reserve/COVID-19 list and questions swirling over how the team handled the NFL’s COVID protocols. With Rodgers out at least Sunday against
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Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new election laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who remain unable in Congress to pass
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Logo fashions Indigenous design
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is heading to Australia and Aotearoa in 2023, with both Indigenous cultures influencing the logo. FIFA described the logo as having “the vibrant local landscapes and rich colours of the two hosts”. The logo is a
T20 World Cup, India vs Scotland Preview: Virat Kohli And Co Look to Continue Winning ...
India will, though,
US President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris extend Diwali greetings to people on festival of lights
US President Joe
Factbox: Parties and leaders contesting Portugal's snap election
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Portugal will hold a snap general election on Jan. 30 read more Following are snapshots of the main parties and leaders contesting the vote: SOCIALIST PARTY (PS) The centre-left party of Prime Minister Antonio Costa is one of two main parties
White House says it is still committed to finding COVID's origin
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that understanding the origins of
U.S. judge sets Jan 4 for Prince Andrew to seek dismissal of sex abuse civil lawsuit
NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday scheduled a Jan. 4, 2022 hearing where lawyers for Britain's Prince Andrew are expected to argue for a dismissal of Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit accusing the Duke of York of
Former Trump Justice Dept official to testify before Capitol riot panel on Friday
Nov 4 (Reuters) - A former senior Trump administration Justice Department official will testify on Friday before the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, a congressional aide familiar with the probe said. Last week, the
Two suspected gang members killed in beach shooting near Cancun resort in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Two suspected drug gang members were shot dead on a beachfront near the Mexican resort of Cancun on Thursday, authorities said, in an apparent gangland slaying a couple of weeks after two tourists were killed in crossfire at
Japan to provide $880 cash payout to minors as part of stimulus -Yomiuri
TOKYO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The Japanese government and ruling coalition have agreed to provide a cash payment of 100,000 yen ($878.73) to all children as part of an economic stimulus package to weather
Moderates in U.S. Congress balk at $1.75 trillion Biden social spending bill
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A leading moderate Democrat raised doubts about the odds of quickly passing President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social-policy and climate-change bill on Thursday as the party struggled to move ahead after sobering state
Argentine oilseed workers ordered by government to end hours-long strike
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Argentina's government on Thursday ordered oilseed workers to end an hours-old strike over the amount of taxes taken out of their pay, as political and financial uncertainty rises ahead of Nov. 14 mid-term elections, a
U.S. Republicans want billions for Taiwan military aid to counter China
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to provide $2 billion per year and other assistance to bolster's Taiwan's defenses as it faces rising pressure from China. The legislation, reviewed by
Mistrial declared for ex-Idaho politician charged with 1984 murder of Colorado girl
DENVER, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Jurors deadlocked and a mistrial was declared on Thursday in the kidnapping-murder case against a two-time Idaho gubernatorial candidate charged in the 1984 slaying of a 12-year-old Colorado girl whose remains were unearthed over
Civil rights groups sue Tennessee for banning transgender athletes in school sports
Nov 4 (Reuters) - Civil rights groups sued on Thursday to challenge a law in Tennessee that restricts transgender students' participation in school sports, arguing that it is unconstitutional and discriminatory. "Today, Lambda Legal, the American
U.S. Justice Dept sues Texas over law curbing voting
Nov 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Texas on Thursday over a state law that places strict curbs on voting by mail, in the latest effort by the Biden administration to combat new voting restrictions being enacted in
Virginia loss highlights some Democrats' uncertainty over Biden strategy
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The political rebuke voters delivered to Democrats in Virginia has not given the White House second thoughts about President Joe Biden's ambitious policy agenda but is making some Democrats in swing states nervous. Since the
Portugal heads to polls on Jan. 30, political stability fades
LISBON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Portugal will head to the polls on Jan. 30 for a snap election called by the country's president on Thursday, a week after parliament threw out the minority Socialist government's 2022 budget bill, ending six years of
Vast veggie: huge New Zealand potato weighing 7.9kg could claim world record
Colin and Donna Craig-Brown have named the 17.4lb tuber Doug and have been taking him for walks A giant 7.9kg potato found in a New Zealand couple’s overgrown garden may set a new world record for the largest of its kind ever to be discovered. Colin and Donna
‘Devastating’: Ahmaud Arbery’s family weighs in on almost entirely white jury
Opening arguments are set to begin Friday in the trial of three white men accused of murdering the 25-year-old Black man Opening arguments in the trial of the three white men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery are set for Friday, as members of Arbery’s family
DoJ sues Texas over new voting law, saying restrictions violate civil rights
Suit takes aim at two specific provisions that deal with providing assistance to voters at the polls and mail-in voting The Biden administration filed a federal lawsuit challenging Texas’s new voting law on Thursday, saying some of the state’s new restrictions
Indonesia says Cop26 zero-deforestation pledge it signed ‘unfair’
Environment minister of country home to world’s third-biggest rainforest says deforestation pledge must not halt development Indonesia has questioned the terms of a Cop26 deal to end deforestation by 2030, days after joining more than 100 countries in signing
UN Awards More Contracts in Iraq
(MENAFN - Iraq Business News) By John Lee. Two more companies have won contracts with the United Nations in Iraq: SAGMAN Company for Construction and Contracting Ltd : Construction of low-cost... ...
UK SFO reclaims £100,000 from Unaoil Executive
(MENAFN - Iraq Business News) Following a successful investigation and conviction of four individuals for corruption at Unaoil , the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has recovered criminal gains of almost –100,000 from a former senior... ...
5 major heatwaves in 30 years has turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboard
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Sean Connolly
(MENAFN - The Conversation) Research Biologist, Smithsonian Institution Profile Articles Activity Sean Connolly is a Research Biologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama City, Panama, and an Adjunct Professor at James Cook... ...
Iraq Stock Market Report
(MENAFN - Iraq Business News) Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (week ending: 4th Nov 2021). Please click here to view a table of listed companie s and their associated ticker codes. The RSISX index... ...
Christmas dinner in a can? It�e(TM)s a thing
Christmas Dinner Big Soup Heinz in the UK has really stepped up its holiday game. The company offers several gifts,
Barn explosion kills 2 owners, neighbor in northeast Texas
Investigators are seeking the cause of an explosion and fire that tore through a northeast Texas barn, killing three people. The blast happened Tuesday night in Simms, Texas, about 27 ...
NCB seizes 700 grams of suspected heroin in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 4 (ANI): Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday seized 700 grams of white coloured
Petrol, diesel prices will increase again in coming months: Energy expert
New Delhi , November 5 (ANI): The prices of petrol and diesel will increase again in the coming months, said energy expert Narendra Taneja on Thursday. Speaking to ANI, Taneja said, "It is to understand that we import oil. It is an imported commodity. Today,
20 countries agree to stop funding fossil fuel projects abroad
Glasgow , November 5 (ANI): In a historic breakthrough, 20 countries on Thursday (local time) agreed to stop funding fossil fuel projects abroad at the COP26 climate summit. Several countries had already agreed to phase out fossil fuels by ending international
Will continue to stand by Afghans, says UNAMA
Kabul , November 4 (ANI): Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mette Knudsen on Thursday held a meeting with the women activists and applauded their courage and affirmed that the UN
Daniil Medvedev rallies to advance at Paris
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev had to reach deep to keep his repeat hopes alive in Paris, rallying to defeat unseeded American Sebastian Korda on Thursday in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals. Medvedev rallied from a set down to defeat Korda 4-6, 6-1,
Matthew Wolff fires career-low 61 at Mayakoba
Matthew Wolff shot an opening round 10-under 61 to open up a two-stroke lead after Thursday's action at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, Mexico. The 61 tied his career-best round. Wolff, a 22-year-old with just one PGA Tour win on his resume
ECB suspends Yorkshire from hosting international matches over racism case
London , November 5 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday suspended Yorkshire from hosting international matches over handling of the issues raised by Azeem Rafiq. The Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) in September this year had said
UK-France fishing row talks set to resume 'early next week'
London , November 5 (ANI): Amid the ongoing fishing dispute between UK and France, the two countries are set to resume talks "early next week". France's Europe Minister, Clement Beaune, said on Twitter his meeting on Thursday with Britain's Brexit Minister,
T20 WC: WI all-rounder Dwayne Bravo to retire after showpiece event
Abu Dhabi , November 5 (ANI): West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will hang his boots at the end of the ICC T20 World Cup. Moments after West Indies' loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday, Bravo told ICC on the
Challenges faced by Bosnia and Herzegovina could be overcome through dialogue: India at UN
New York , November 4 (ANI): India believes the challenges faced by Bosnia and Herzegovina could be overcome by its leaders through dialogue, mutual understanding and empathy towards each other's positions, said Pratik Mathur, Counsellor in India's Permanent
Senior UNICEF Official in Zimbabwe Assesses Funded Projects
MOUNT DARWIN, ZIMBABWE - Belinda Kaziwisi of Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe, about 200 kilometers north of Harare, is among the Zimbabwean mothers seeing the benefits that have grown from money provided by UNICEF. Belinda Kaziwisi, a mother from Mount Darwin district,
Tara Reade: The reason Democrats lost is breathtakingly obvious
The reason Democrats are losing public support is not because of identity politics, progressives, Covid, the struggling economy, failing infrastructure, or even Donald Trump. As someone who worked for the American Democratic Party and drank all the Kool-Aid -
Huge Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico one year after lockdown
MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Thousands crowded into Paseo de la Reforma, the main avenue of Mexico City, to celebrate the Day of the Dead parade last Sunday Sunday, following last year's downsized celebration
G2, Heroic reach Champions Stage semis at Stockholm
Team Heroic and G2 Esports opened the Champions Stage with victories Thursday, advancing to the semifinals at the PGL Major Stockholm. G2 swept Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 and Heroic defeated Virtus.pro 2-1 in the quarterfinals. The winners meet in Saturday's
Buster Posey bids farewell to baseball
San Francisco Giants great Buster Posey made it official Thursday, announcing his retirement from pro ball after 12 years, three World Series titles and a Most Valuable Player award. The central theme to Posey's farewell was family. "It's a lot more than just
COP26: Britain Hails Global Deals to 'End Coal' but Plans New Mine
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - The 'end of coal' is in sight, according to Britain, host of the COP26 climate summit, after dozens of countries pledged to stop using coal and end the financing of fossil fuels. Burning coal is the single biggest contributor to climate
Sudan's army chief Burhan orders release of 4 ministers
Khartoum , November 5 (ANI): Sudan's army General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday released four civilian ministers detained in a coup, according to state-run television. Four ministers released are Hashem Hassab Alrasoul, telecommunications minister; Ali
Russia raises concern over Daesh activities in Afghanistan
Moscow , November 5 (ANI): Following a recent complex attack conducted by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) or Daesh on a military hospital in the city of Kabul, Russia on Thursday raised concern over activities in Afghanistan.
Ethiopian Government Claims Victory is Near in Northern Tigray Region
WASHINGTON - The Ethiopian government marked the one-year anniversary of fighting between its forces and rebels in the northern Tigray region by suggesting its military is nearing victory. Amid urgent global appeals for a cease-fire to the escalating violence,
Govt celebrating Diwali making people bankrupt: Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi
New Delhi , November 5 (ANI): Slamming the Centre over the fuel prices and inflation issue, Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi on Thursday said the government is celebrating Diwali making people bankrupt. Speaking to ANI, Pratapgarhi said, "The present regime
India urges global community to make solar power priority in energy deployment at COP26
Glasgow , November 5 (ANI): India on Thursday (local time) urged the global community to make solar power the priority in energy deployment at the COP26 climate summit. Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, who represented India
Afghan technician dies by suicide in Kabul amid financial problems
Kabul , November 5 (ANI): An Afghan technician of a state-run TV - Wolisi Jirga TV died by suicide in Kabul amid financial problems as he was laid off after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Muhammad
T20 WC: Defending champions Windies knocked out as SL finish campaign on high
Abu Dhabi , November 4 (ANI): Shimron Hetmyer's fifty went in vain as Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 20 runs in the Super 12 match of the ongoing T20 World Cup here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday. With this defeat, West
Amid economic turmoil, WFP distributes cash to poor Afghans in Kabul
Kabul , November 5 (ANI): The World Food Program (WFP) started distributing cash to poor families, with each receiving 3,500 Afghanis (approx. 33 US dollars) per month in Afghanistan after the Taliban
First person of color confirmed as Census Bureau director
The Senate on Thursday approved Robert Santos, a third-generation Mexican American statistician from Texas, to lead the nation’s largest statistical agency. ...
Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie au 02 novembre 2021
Samoa américaines : au 1er novembre 2021, 4 cas importés de COVID-19 avaient été signalés par le ministère de la Santé des Samoa américaines. Aucun cas autochtone n’a été
UK authorises Merck antiviral Covid pill. All you need to know about the drug
The UK has recommended molnupiravir for use in people with mild to moderate Covid-19 and at least one risk factor for developing severe illness, such as obesity, older age diabetes, and heart disease. The UK has granted conditional authorisation to Merck's
White House official who accompanied Biden in Glasgow summit, tests positive for Covid
The aide, who tested positive via a rapid test, is in quarantine in Scotland and awaiting a follow-up PCR test, a White House official said. The aide is not believed to have had close contact with the president. US President Joe Biden attends the opening
Roundup: Syrian businesses eye CIIE as key opportunity to enter Chinese market
DAMASCUS, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Syrian businesspersons have seen the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) as an opportunity to showcase their goods and establish a foothold in the vast Chinese market. Roula Ali-Adeeb has for years been producing natural
UN chief condemns attack injuring 10 peacekeepers in CAR
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses an informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly on Our Common Agenda at the UN headquarters in New York, on Oct. 25, 2021. [UN Photo handout via Xinhua] United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
US lags behind on at-home COVID-19 testing: CNN
A man takes a COVID-19 test at a testing van in Times Square in New York, the United States, Oct. 2, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]
Africa's COVID-19 cases surpass 8.5M: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 8,506,231 as of Thursday morning, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa
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Houston Dynamo and coach Tab Ramos part ways
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo parted ways with coach Tab Ramos on Thursday after finishing last in Major League Soccer's Western Conference with just six wins. The Dynamo decided not to extend Ramos' contract, which expired at the end of
Medvedev joins Zverev and Djokovic in Paris Masters quarters
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rallied to beat unseeded American Sebastian Korda 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 Thursday and book a spot in the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Korda broke the imposing Russian's serve in the ninth game of the first set and then
Truck Series drivers beef about respect at Phoenix finale
PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Crafton sat his 8-year-old daughter on his lap and said he had no trouble teaching her how to race with respect — the ins and outs of racing etiquette — as she starts her karting career. The 45-year-old Crafton’s parenting skills don’t
