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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Team Prediction T20 World Cup 2021: Check Captain, Vice-Captain, and Probable ...
Russia Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Over Belarus as Migrant Crisis Escalates
A Polish soldier instals barbed wire on the Poland/Belarus border near Kuznica, Poland, in this photograph released by the Polish Defence Ministry, November 9, 2021. Irek Dorozanski/DWOT/Handout via REUTERS Russia took the rare step of dispatching two
German GDP growth forecast lowered to 2.7 pct: GCEE
BERLIN, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE), an official advisory body to the German government, Wednesday lowered to 2.7 percent of the country's 2021 gross domestic product (GDP)
U.S. inflation surges in October amid continued supply chain bottlenecks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- U.S. inflation remained elevated in October as supply chain disruptions have persisted for months, surging to the highest level in three decades, the Labor Department reported on Wednesday. The
Dalai Lama criticises China's leaders for having too much control
China's foreign ministry says the door to dialogue is open with the Dalai Lama as the country praises comments made by former Australian prime minister Paul Keating. ...
Lofven steps down, paving way for Sweden’s 1st female PM
Stefan Lofven stepped down Wednesday as Sweden’s prime minister, paving the way for his replacement as leader of the Social Democratic Party to become Sweden’s first female head of government. Lofven will continue as caretaking prime minister until
COP26 Won’t Keep the World to 1.5°C. Have the Talks Failed?
During the first week here on the ground in Glasgow, it was easy for COP26 attendees to feel like they were suffering from announcement overload. One hour, a country would commit to cutting its methane emissions. Another hour, a head of government would
T20 World Cup: Mitchell Marsh is a huge asset for our team, says Australia captain Finch
Dubai, Nov 10 (IANS) Australia captain Aaron Finch believes that pace all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been a huge asset for them. He added that Marsh coming at number three and playing an aggressive role with the bat has been very pleasing for him apart from
T20 World Cup: Formidable Pakistan face determined Australia in second semis
Dubai, Nov 10 (IANS) Unbeaten Pakistan, who are in search of their second title, will lock horns with a determined Australia in the second semi-final of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday. The Babar
Chinese attacks on Uyghur Muslims is escalating, says US report
Washington: A US report issued on Tuesday (local time) said that Chinese attacks on Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang had escalated and most likely included “forced sterilization, sexual violence, enslavement, torture, and forcible transfer.” Jesus
Voices on Capitol Hill back CAATSA sanctions waiver for India
Biden administration remains tight-lipped as it works through details. ...
Parole recommended for Manson follower Leslie Van Houten
A California parole panel on Tuesday recommended for the fifth time that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten be freed from prison, decisions previously rejected by two governors. Van Houten, 72, is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and other
Federal judge refuses Trump request to block Capitol riot records
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of documents to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan declined to issue a preliminary injunction sought
Biden to host Canadian, Mexican leaders at first Three Amigos summit since 2016
The Three Amigos are back on. The White House announced this morning that U.S. President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister
Climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
Negotiators at the United Nations climate talks are considering a draft decision that highlights “alarm and concern” about global warming the planet already is experiencing and continues to call on the world to cut about half of its emissions of
Amnesty International concerned over facial recognition, CCTV surveillance in Hyd.
‘State has the highest number of facial recognition technology projects in India’ ...
After skipping India's security dialogue on Afghanistan, China to attend Pakistan's Troika Plus meet
China said on Wednesday that it will attend a meeting on Afghanistan convened by its all-weather ally Pakistan, after skipping a security dialogue hosted by India on the situation in the war-torn country, citing "scheduling reasons." Pakistan will
WHO: Coronavirus cases declining everywhere except Europe
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that coronavirus deaths rose by 10% in Europe in the past week, making it the only world region where both COVID-19 cases and deaths are steadily increasing. It was the sixth...
US joins International Solar Alliance
NEW DELHI : The US has joined the inter-governmental treaty-based International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched jointly by India and France in 2015. An environment ministry statement on Wednesday said the US move was “a big boost" to the “global adoption
4 lions in Singapore’s night safari test positive for COVID-19
Singapore: Four Asiatic lions at Singapore’s Night Safari have tested positive for COVID-19, the Straits Times reported on Tuesday evening, quoting the Animal and
Kuwait: Woman falsely accuses husband of keeping explosives at home
Cairo: A Kuwaiti woman, at odds with her husband, told police he illegally possessed arms and explosives, local
Delhi Declaration reaffirms efforts to tackle terrorism emanating from Afghanistan
New Delhi: Top security czars of India, Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries on Wednesday pledged to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for global terrorism and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive
India: 12 burnt alive as bus catches fire in Rajasthan after collision
Jaipur: At least 12 persons were killed when a bus they were travelling in caught fire after colliding with a truck trailer at the Jodhpur National Highway in Barmer district on Wednesday, police said. Dense fumes could be seen emanating from the
COVID-19: Pakistan’s 50% eligible population receive at least one vaccine dose
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiative Asad Umar announced on Wednesday that 50 per cent of the country’s eligible population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. “Reached important milestone of 50% of
ISIS presence in Afghanistan 'under control', says Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said Wednesday that the threat posed by the Islamic State group in the country was "more or less under control" despite recent bloody attacks that have killed dozens. ...
Crowd sells out UPMC stadium to support hockey goalie heckled with sexist slurs
A high school ice hockey goalie who was harassed and left in tears last month due to the crowd’s vulgar chants returned to a sold-out stadium this week as her fans
Unprepared treasure hunter who got lost in Yellowstone must repay rescue costs
Mark Lantis started his hike in
ISIS In Afghanistan "Under Control": Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said Wednesday that the threat posed by the ISIS group in the country was "more or less under control" despite recent bloody attacks that have killed dozens. ...
Asia's Most Expensive Apartment Sold For $82 Million
A Hong Kong apartment sold for HK$640 million ($82.2 million), making it Asia's most expensive per square foot in a further sign of buoyancy in the city's upscale housing market. ...
Casa Magazines Has Seen It All
The West Village has changed a lot since the ’90s, but this palace of printed matter has remained a pillar of the neighborhood. ...
'Jurassic World Evolution 2' Dinosaur List: Every Dino, Pterosaurs and Marine Reptile
"Jurassic World Evolution 2" has a huge number of dinosaurs for you to look after, each with own likes, dislikes and behavioural traits. Here is the full list. ...
Myanmar reports 1,180 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths
YANGON, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar reported 1,180 new COVID-19 cases with a 4.09-percent daily test positivity
Former Croatian minister arrested on suspicion of fraud
ZAGREB, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Gabrijela Zalac, Croatia's former minister of regional development and EU funds, and Tomislav Petric, director of the Central
Stocks open lower on Wall Street, led by weakness in tech
Stocks are off to a weak start on Wall Street Wednesday, pulled down by losses in big technology companies. The S&P 500 was down 0.4% in the early going and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.8%. Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD each fell more than 3%. Investors were
Chiellini latest Italy injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy’s injury problems continued to pile up as captain Giorgio Chiellini became the latest player to withdraw from the squad on Wednesday ahead of its final World Cup qualifiers. Chiellini pulled out of the warmup prior to Juventus’
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US consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, most since 1990
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.2% in October compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, gas and housing left Americans grappling with the highest inflation rate since 1990. The year-over-year increase in the consumer price
The Latest: Chair of UN climate talks urges swifter action
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow: GLASGOW, Scotland — The British official chair of the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow says time to resolve key differences is running out. Alok Sharma told negotiators Wednesday that he
Giro organizers outline 6 mountain stages for next year
MILAN (AP) — Next year’s Giro d’Italia will feature tough ascents up Mount Etna, the Blockhaus, the Mortirolo and Santa Cristina. The six mountain stages of the 2022 Giro were revealed on Wednesday as race organizers continued their staggered presentation of
Gaston rewarded with 1st call up to France's Davis Cup team
PARIS (AP) — Hugo Gaston has been rewarded for some impressive performances at last week's Paris Masters with a first call up to France's Davis Cup team on Wednesday. Gaston reached the quarterfinals at the indoor event and lost to No. 2 Daniil Medvedev after
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Ahead of planned protests, Cuban government and dissidents wage 'battle of ideas'
HAVANA (Reuters) - A war of words fought in the
Rock rises out of the sea as second La Palma lava flow reaches ocean
MADRID (Reuters) - New cascades of red-hot lava tumbled into the Atlantic Ocean off Spain's La Palma on Wednesday morning, sending up plumes of white smoke and extending a platform of volcanic rock created by earlier flows. Read full story ...
Mistrust and low vax rate put thousands in Ukraine hospitals
OVRUCH, Ukraine (Reuters) - "As soon as I
Czechs, Slovaks report surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitals stretched
PRAGUE (Reuters) -The Czech Republic and Slovakia reported fresh surges in coronavirus infections on Wednesday and again had to start limiting non-urgent hospital care to cater for admissions of COVID-19 patients. Read full story ...
Climate talks draft agreement includes phasing out fossil fuels
The early version of the document circulating at the negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, also impresses on countries the need to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about half by 2030. ...
Man’s death penalty appeal may turn on photos of 5 dead kids
South Carolina Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned whether a prosecutor offered to show photos of five dead children to a jury to unfairly upset them so they would sentence ...
State attorney: Florida officers justified in teen’s death
Authorities in Florida have determined that the fatal shooting of a teenager who pointed what turned out to be an air rifle at passing cars and responding officers was justifiable ...
Russia: 83% of Covid hospital beds occupied amid surge
Nearly 83 per cent of hospital beds designated for COVID-19 patients are filled, Russian authorities said Wednesday, as daily tallies of new infections and deaths remain at all-time highs. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova told a government meeting
It’s in the Air
Rogue Citizen Climate change disproportionally impacts people of color. The post It’s in the Air appeared first on The Nation. ...
Asia’s most expensive apartment sold in Hong Kong’s Peak area
A Hong Kong apartment sold for HK$640 million ($82.2 million), making it Asia’s most expensive per square foot in a further sign of buoyancy in the city’s upscale housing market. Wharf Holdings Ltd. and Nan Fung Development Ltd. sold an apartment at Mount
In Russia, 83% of COVID hospital beds are filled amid surge
Nearly 83% of hospital beds designated for COVID-19 patients are filled, Russian authorities said Wednesday, as daily tallies of new infections and deaths remain at all-time highs. ...
Despite Croatia's virus surge, Russians fly in to get jabs
Despite its infection surge, Croatia is becoming a new favored destination for Russians seeking vaccination with Western jabs, which they need to travel around Europe and the U.S. ...
'What fear?': Hindus bathe in frothy, polluted Indian river
One of India's most sacred rivers appears to be coated with a thick layer of snow. Except it isn't. ...
UAE’s Abdullah Bin Zayed meets Jordan’s foreign minister in Amman
Amman: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Wednesday met Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
UK faces slow growth, high inflation after pandemic and Brexit – NIESR
Britain’s economy risks stagnation and sticky
Eidesvik Offshore ASA enters into a MoU with Aker BP and Alma
Norwegian ship owner Eidesvik Offshore ASA has entered
China state council think-tank met developers, banks, says source, as debt woes mount
A think-tank of China’s powerful state council met
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Windward with the 2021 Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award for ...
Based on its recent analysis of the European Maritime Logistics
Xinhua Silk Road: Shanghai to crank up efforts to build world-class int’l shipping center, official
Shanghai, a coastal metropolis located in east
ABS Offers a Single Interface for Compliance and Maintenance Systems
ABS clients can now connect their Computerized Maintenance
ENG vs NZ, T20 World Cup: Jonny Bairstow to open with Jos Buttler, Sam Billings ...
ENG vs NZ: Bairstow to open with Buttler, Billings replaces Roy ...
House of horror parents filmed at library reading news reports of case before arrests
A mother and her boyfriend were filmed at a library where they were reading articles about their case as they abandoned her children with their brother’s body decaying in the
Union State to Respond to NATO Troops Deployment on Belarus Border - Foreign Minister
The Union State of Russia and Belarus is ready to take measures in case NATO deploys troops on Poland's eastern border amid the migrant crisis,
Merkel, Putin Hold Phone Talks Due to Alarming Situation at Poland-Belarus Border - Berlin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin due to the extremely disturbing situation at the
China looms large as S.Korea presidential hopefuls meet US diplomat
SEOUL, Nov 10 (Reuters) – A senior US diplomat will meet newly selected presidential candidates in South Korea this week, ahead of next year’s election that will shape the future of relations between the two allies. US Assistant Secretary of State
Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supplies and more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — From the southern border of Germany to the highest peaks in Africa, glaciers around the world have served as moneymaking tourist attractions, natural climate records for scientists and beacons of beliefs for indigenous groups. With
Moscow Calling on Warring Parties in Ethiopia to Cease Fire, Start Political Dialogue
Russia is calling on all the parties to the conflict in Ethiopia to cease fire and launch political settlement of the crisis, the foreign ministry's spokeswoman,
US Consumer Prices Up 6.2% in Year to October, Keeping Pressure on Economy - Labor Dept.
US consumer prices rose by 6.2% in the year to October, well above forecast, as surging costs of fuel and other key materials kept their
EU Source Not Ruling Out Holding Urgent EU Summit on Belarus Amid Migration Crisis
EU member states' leaders may hold an extraordinary meeting on Belarus in a videoconference format amid the influx of migrants to Poland after
Biden to Host Canadian, Mexican Leaders on November 18 in Washington - White House
US President Joe Biden will welcome the leaders of Canada and Mexico to Washington for a summit of North American leaders on November 18, the White House said in a
Russian Citizen Danchenko Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying to FBI About Trump Dossier
Russian national Igor Danchenko pleaded not guilty in a US court on Wednesday on all five counts of making false statements to the FBI about alleged collusion between former President Donald Trump and the Kremlin, a Sputnik correspondent
Biden to host Canada, Mexico leaders at White House Nov 18
President Joe Biden will meet at the White House next week with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, his office said Wednesday, as the
Poland-Belarus migrant crisis 'intolerable': UN
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday branded the migrant crisis on the border between Poland and Belarus "intolerable" and said the asylum seekers should not spend another night stranded Geneva, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th
Michel Believes Urgent Measures Needed Amid Migration Crisis on Polish-Belarusian Border
European Council President Charles Michel described the situation on the Polish-Belarusian border as serious and expressed the
CIS Defense Ministers Approve Plan for Joint Events in 2022
The defense ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries approved a plan for joint events in 2022, and considered prospects for the development of military cooperation, Russian Defense Minister
Russian Foreign Ministry: EU Sanctions Against Belarus Illegitimate, Moscow Backs Minsk
Any EU sanctions against Belarus are illegitimate, Moscow will provide Minsk with all-round support, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th November, 2021) Any EU
China, US Maintain Close Contacts on Issue of Holding Summit - Beijing
China and the United States maintain close contacts on the issue of holding a virtual summit of leaders of the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a briefing on
US Brokers Deal With COVAX to Deliver J&J Vaccines to People in Conflict Zones - Blinken
The United States has brokered an agreement between Johnson & Johnson and the COVAX vaccine-sharing program to facilitate the
T20 World 2021: Kiwis decide to field against England in the first semi-final
England will play without its batsmen Jason Roy and pace bowler Tymal Mills. Abu Dhabi: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Nov 10th, 2021) New Zealand won the
Covid booster demand surges in France after Macron's speech
Demand for Covid booster jabs jumped in France after President Emmanuel Macron said a top-up dose would be necessary for people to retain their vaccine passes, the country's main appointment booking site said Wednesday Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point
Russia-Africa Summit May Be Held Next Fall - Russian Foreign Ministry
The Russia-Africa summit may take place in the fall of 2022 as scheduled, with many African countries already confirmed their participation, Deputy Director of the Department of Africa at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Oleg Ozerov, said on Wednesday MOSCOW
International Aluminuim Institute Develops 1.5 Degree Decarbonization Scenario
IAI Logo. As world leaders meet in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, governments, companies, and industries are weighing in on how they can contribute to limiting the Earth’s rising temperatures. With targets laid out for the
EU Calling on Moscow to Use Its Influence on Minsk to Promote Border Crisis De-Escalation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that Moscow should use its influence on Belarus to de-escalate the border crisis, European Commission spokeswoman
Impossible to Talk About Exchange of Ambassadors Between Belarus, US - Makei
It is impossible to have a conversation about the exchange of ambassadors between Minsk and
US Reconnaissance Plane Monitored by Russian Radars Above Ukraine - Moscow
A US U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, taking off from the UK, was monitored by Russian reconnaissance radar over Ukraine, the Russian
Islamic State in Afghanistan 'under control', say Taliban
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers said Wednesday that the threat posed by the Islamic State group in the country was "more or less under control" despite recent bloody attacks that have killed dozens
Russia Challenges European Stability, Security - Estonian President
Russia is challenging European stability and security, promoting strong-arm tactics and eroding the international rule-based order, Estonian President Alar Karis said on Wednesday HELSINKI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th November, 2021) Russia is challenging
Poland to Bring Police Presence at Belarus Border to 2,000 Officers on Thursday - Minister
Poland will increase its police presence at the border with Belarus from the current 1,200 to 2,000 officers on Thursday, Internal Affairs
Germany Ready to Provide Humanitarian Aid to Migrants at Belarusian-Polish Border - Berlin
Germany is ready to provide humanitarian support to migrants stranded at the Belarusian-Polish border, German interior ministry spokesman Steve Alter said on Wednesday BERLIN (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 10th November, 2021)
Iraq to Facilitate Return of Citizens From Belarus Via Embassy in Moscow - Ministry
Iraq will facilitate the return of its citizens from Belarus if they wish via the embassy in
Makei Denies Allegations of Russia's Involvement in Belarus-EU Border Crisis
Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei told Sputnik on Wednesday that statements made by Western politicians about Russia's
Minsk Avoids Direct Contact With Berlin Since 2020 - German Cabinet
Minsk avoids direct communication with Berlin since the August 2020 presidential election, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Wednesday, when asked why outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel did not call Belarusian President Alexander
