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3 men guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, Georgia jury finds
All three men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery — a 25-year-old Black man who was chased and shot in a Georgia neighbourhood in February 2020 — were convicted of murder Wednesday. ...
All 3 defendants found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Travis McMichael, the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, was convicted of murder Wednesday. The conviction carries a minimum sentence of life in prison. It is up to the judge to decide whether that comes with or without the possibility
All 3 men charged in Arbery's death convicted of murder
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice. The convictions for Greg McMichael, son Travis
The Human: Richard Jenkins' real, lived-in performances
NEW YORK (AP) — For a long time, it bothered Richard Jenkins that he didn't look or come off like the movie stars he grew up with. How could he, the son of a dentist from DeKalb, Illinois, measure up in the same business as Lawrence Olivier, Marlon Brando and
Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 27 dead
PARIS (AP) — At least 27 migrants bound for Britain died when their boat sank in the English Channel in an unusually deadly sinking on the dangerous crossing, according to a French police official. A joint French-British operation to search for survivors was
Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; dozens feared dead
PARIS (AP) — A boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday in the English Channel while attempting to cross from France to Britain, killing an unspecified number of people, French authorities said. Dozens were feared dead. Although officials offered few
In his final days, Ahmaud Arbery's life was at a crossroads
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — He was at a crossroads, his life stretching out before him, his troubles largely behind him. He had enrolled at South Georgia Technical College, preparing to become an electrician, just like his uncles. But first, he decided, he would
Ethiopian leader called war 'epitome of hell.' Now he's back
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is already a veteran at surprising the world in just three years in power. He's done it again this week by announcing that, after a year of waging war, he will lead it from the battlefront. Abiy’s rule
31 migrants dead and 26 rescued after boat capsizes in the English Channel
At least 31 migrants have died after the boat they were in headed for the UK capsized in the English Channel. Franck Dhersin, the mayor of the French town of Teteghem, told the television channel France 3 that dozens of people had died, adding that a further
More Americans have died of Covid in 2021 than 2020, despite vaccines: CDC data
Despite living in one of the richest nations in the world, home to the pharmaceutical companies that have developed some of the world’s leading Covid vaccines, more Americans have died of Covid in 2021 compared to 2020—and things are only going to get
Witt’s World: Giving Thanks for Small Things
Stephen Witt I give thanks for my ten toes. As appendages go, they are somewhat funny looking, but I can wiggle them. They are the rudder to my feet, that in turn touches the ground. I give thanks for my legs, the primary source of ground transportation. They
China's students are getting new school textbooks — and they reveal a lot about where ...
Xi Jinping's growing cultivation of a personality cult is reminiscent of the days of Mao Zedong, write Shih-Wen Sue Chen and Sin Wen Lau. ...
Jr Hockey World Cup: France Stun Defending Champions India 5-4
India went down 4-5 to France on the opening day of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup.
Missouri man accused of threatening police at their barracks in Pennsylvania, feds say
A Missouri man has been federally charged with threatening Pennsylvania State Police, prosecutors said in a news release. Damian Smith-Birge, 26, was charged with interstate threats, according to the release ...
Man claimed airlines kept losing his bags — and scammed them out of $300,000, feds say
One man collected at least $300,000 from various airlines over the course of five years by repeatedly claiming they lost his luggage, federal prosecutors said. Now he’s facing prison time. ...
Nigerian man sentenced in fraud scheme that targeted women
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has sentenced a Nigerian man to more than seven years in prison for conspiring to launder approximately $1.89 million in mail and wire fraud proceeds ...
Paintball gun-wielding duo tries to steal pants and tank tops from home, CT cops say
A duo broke into a home to steal “by force” pants, tank tops and a painting from a Goodwill store, Connecticut police said. They wanted the items so badly that ...
Couple wins $3 million while grocery shopping in Missouri. It’s not their first jackpot
A couple’s grocery trip to a convenience store paid off in a big way as they decided to try their luck with the Missouri Lottery’s Big Riches scratch-off game. The ...
Slovakia approves 2-week nationwide lockdown infection surge
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s government on Wednesday approved a two-week national lockdown amid a record surge of coronavirus infections. Prime Minister Eduard Heger said the measures that take effect Friday will target all — both unvaccinated and
South Africa’s ANC loses mayors in Johannesburg and Pretoria
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress, has lost control of the city councils of Johannesburg and other major cities, following recent local government elections. The ANC won less than 50% of the votes in the municipal
Three Georgia men found guilty of Ahmaud Arbery murder
Three white men have been found guilty of murder for shooting dead a black man in the southern US state of Georgia, after chasing
US prices rose 5% in October 2021: Commerce Dept
The year-on-year increase in the Commerce Department´s personal consumption expenditures price index was its largest since November 1990 and above the 4.4% change reported in September. Incomes last month
All 3 men charged in Ahmaud Arbery’s death convicted of murder
Travis McMichael, the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, was convicted of murder Wednesday. ...
EXPLAINER: Is Russia going to invade Ukraine?
MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbor. The Kremlin insists it has no such intention and has accused Ukraine and its Western backers
UK aims to put latest energy firm casualty in administration
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s energy regulator said Wednesday that it’s looking to appoint an administrator to oversee the latest business casualty in the country’s domestic energy market following the demand-led spike in gas prices. Ofgem said the
EU prosecutors appoint delayed Slovenia nominees for 5 years
BRUSSELS (AP) — A European Union body announced Wednesday that it has finally appointed two prosecutors from Slovenia, ending a months-long standoff with the small Alpine country’s right-wing government, but doubts remain over how long they will stay in the
Booster to be required in Cyprus for some indoor access
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Authorities in Cyprus will deny access to indoor areas such as shopping malls, restaurants and supermarkets to anyone who hasn’t received a third booster shot seven months after being vaccinated against COVID-19, a government official
Denmark seeks support to reintroduce face mask use
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government said Wednesday it would seek support in parliament to reintroduce mandates for wearing face masks in public places amid a rise in coronavirus cases, officials said Wednesday. The new regulation would cover
US invitation of Taiwan to democracy summit angers China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its Summit for Democracy next month, the State Department announced, prompting sharp criticism from China, which considers the self-ruled island as its territory. The summit makes good on a
Turkey, UAE sign cooperation agreements as they mend ties
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince oversaw the signing of several investment and cooperation deals Wednesday, as Turkey and the United Arab Emirates move to repair relations and boost economic
French police: At least 27 migrants bound for UK die in English Channel boat sinking
French police: At least 27 migrants bound for UK die in English Channel boat sinking ...
Brazilians find stock exchange bull unbearable, remove it
Many Brazilians felt bearish about the new Wall Street-inspired bull sculpture outside the stock exchange, and didn’t have to wait long for it to crash: The statue has been removed a week after it was installed ...
Turkish police break up protest against rising living costs
Turkish riot police have dispersed a protest in Istanbul by demonstrators denouncing the government’s economic policies and the surging cost of living ...
Israel, Belgium clash over settlement products labeling
Israel’s deputy foreign minister has canceled meetings with Belgian officials after a decision by Brussels to begin labeling products made in Jewish West Bank settlements ...
Germany to legalise cannabis, country’s new coalition government announces
Germany is set to legalise the recreational use of cannabis, the country’s new coalition government announced on Wednesday. ...
Israel to give Gaza Christians permits for Christmas holiday
Israeli authorities say they will allow 500 members of the Gaza Strip’s tiny Christian community to enter Israel and the occupied West Bank to celebrate Christmas ...
Croatia OKs purchase of French jets before Macron visit
Croatia’s government has approved the purchase of 12 used Rafale fighter jets from France worth about 1 billion euros to replace its aging fleet of Soviet-era aircraft and strengthen its air force amid lingering tensions in the Balkans ...
Israel plans large settlement at shuttered Jerusalem airport
Israel is moving ahead with plans to build a massive Jewish settlement on the site of a long-abandoned airport ...
Finance Minister Details G20 Indonesia 2022 Agenda For Boosting Shared Recovery
Tokyo, Japan – Indonesia Finance
#RatifyC190: Workers Rise Across The World To End Gender-based Violence And Harassment In The World ...
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Canadian farmers have increased income in 2020
OTTAWA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Realized net income for Canadian farmers surged 84.4 percent to 9.4 billion Canadian dollars in 2020 as strong growth in receipts outpaced slightly higher expenses, according to Statistics Canada on Wednesday. Excluding cannabis,
Belarus opens media center near refugee settlement zone at border
MINSK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Belarus opened a media center near the temporary refugee settlement zone on the Belarusian-Polish border on Wednesday, according to a report of BELTA News Agency. The media center
Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?
Want to know Walmart Black Friday hours? We can help with that. While Walmart stores won't be open 24/7 as they were in the heyday of Black Friday, they will be operating roughly the same hours as last year. In the past, Walmart's 24-hour superstores
Interior Department approves 2nd large US offshore wind farm
The Biden administration approved an offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island on Wednesday as part of a plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced it approved the construction and
Covid resurgence in Europe forces govts to rethink need for booster shots
Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the
Story about dog 'selling' mansion part of long-running tale
The story reported by The Associated Press last week appears to be part of a long-running story shared by an Italian pharmaceutical scion. ...
Ahmaud Arbery verdict: Three white men found guilty over murder of Black jogger in Georgia
Three white men have been found guilty of
Delivering services to respond to sexual and gender-based violence in fragile contexts
By Phyu Phyu Oo and Sara E Davies The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly 1 in 3 women aged 15 and older have been subjected at least once in their lifetime to physical or sexual violence from a current or former intimate partner, a
Putin says he took experimental nasal COVID-19 vaccine
Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinUS leads a global release of oil from reserves, but will it outmaneuver OPEC+? Putin revaccinated as Russia's vaccine rate remains low Russian weapons test endangers the International Space Station
Sweden's first female prime minister resigns hours after appointment
Sweden's first female Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson was forced to resign on Wednesday less than 8 hours after her appointment to the position by Sweden's Parliament. "I understand that this may look very messy, and what has
US Embassy warns of 'unusual Russian military activity' near Ukraine's border, in Crimea
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is warning of “unusual Russian military activity” near the nation's borders and in the annexed peninsula of Crimea. In a sted Wednesday, the embassy advised U.S. citizens not to travel to Crimea due to “abuses by Russian occupation
World Rugby's tweak of eligibility rule game changing for Pacific Island unions
Former All Blacks Charles Piutau, Malakai Fekitoa and Vaea Fifita playing for Tonga is now a reality. ...
A progressive new government takes shape in Germany
A pragmatic, unflashy former mayor of Hamburg, Olaf Scholz is not usually one for gestures. Yet there were flashes of symbolism in the announcement this afternoon (24 November) of a successful three-party coalition deal between his Social Democrats (SPD), the
What makes you cool, American bro?
The US Department of State has unveiled the list of 110 countries, delegations and territories invited to
Adam Mosseri, Instagram's Head, Agrees to Testify Before Congress
This will be the first time Adam Mosseri, a trusted lieutenant to Mark Zuckerberg, will appear before lawmakers under oath. ...
Smoky Mezcal and Scotch Cocktails Without a Single Ember
Whether you’re smoke-averse or all-in on them, these mezcal- and scotch-based cocktails will satisfy. ...
Migrant Crisis at Poland’s Border Eases Pressure on Its Government
The governing Law and Justice party’s tough stance on migrants seeking to enter the E.U. from Belarus has lifted its popularity, which had taken blows from Covid and rising inflation. ...
What Parental Leave Means to Dads and Non-birthing Partners
Parents told us what having paid parental leave — or not — meant for their families. ...
How to Deal With Social Anxiety During the Holidays
Even in the best of times, social gatherings can be overwhelming. If you’re feeling less-than-festive, here’s how to ease into the season. ...
Jamie Dimon apologises for saying JPMorgan would outlive Chinese communist party
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has apologised for saying that the US bank would last longer than the Chinese Communist Party. Mr
Ex-executive stole $230K from sorority and used it on Amazon, Coach purchases, feds say
The former head of a national sorority accused of embezzling more than $228,000 from the organization and spending it on herself is headed to prison, federal authorities say. Jeanine Henderson ...
‘Caribbean castle’ listed for $50M has a massive room that was featured on HGTV show
It’s called Castillo Caribe for a reason. The mega-mansion, which spans across a whopping 48,000 square feet, has graced the real estate market for $49.95 million in the Cayman Islands. ...
War in Tigray: How did it start and can it be resolved?
Ethiopia has entered its second year of civil war, as government forces, bolstered by soldiers from neighbouring Eritrea, clash with those loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front – with the conflict centred in the northern Tigray region.
Tanzania to lift ban on teen mothers attending school
Tanzania has said it would allow pregnant students and teenaged mothers to continue with their studies, reversing a heavily-criticised policy instituted by its late leader John Magufuli. In 2017, the East African country began expelling pregnant girls from
German parties reach coalition deal to end Merkel era
German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he had reached a deal with the Free Democrats and Greens to form a new coalition government that will bring the curtain down on the Angela Merkel era. According to 177-page agreement struck after two months
European Tour is now the DP World Tour and its new season starts this week ...
Last season is so last week. The circuit formally known as the European Tour concluded its season last Sunday when Collin Morikawa became the first American to win both the DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai title. This week, the new season is
27 migrants die in boat 'tragedy' between France and England
French prosecutors have opened a manslaughter probe while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a crisis meeting ...
World Antibiotic Awareness Week observed
Among other things classes on antimicrobial resistance conducted for students ...
PM Modi's decision to extend free ration scheme done with sense of duty, responsibility: Smriti Irani
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): Hailing the Centre's decision to extend the free ration scheme till March 2022, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said the move was made with a sense of duty and responsibility. Union Minister of Women and Child
Noida International Airport project to be implemented in four phases, first phase to be completed ...
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): The Noida International Airport will be implemented in four phases and the work on the first phase is scheduled to be completed in 36 months, Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal has said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on
FIH Hockey Men's Junior WC declared open by Governor of Odisha
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) , November 24 (ANI): The much-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, which will see 16 top teams from across the globe vie for the title, was declared open by Ganeshi Lal, Governor of Odisha.The Opening
German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz Agrees to Governing Coalition
BERLIN - German Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz is poised to become the country's new chancellor, announcing Wednesday he has reached an agreement with the environmentalist Greens party and the pro-business Free Democrats to form a coalition government that
Dentist-turned-actor Miloni Jhonsa opens up about how she made a switch in her career
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 24 (ANI): A very few people are aware of the fact that actor Miloni Jhonsa, who recently shared screen space with Taapsee Pannu in 'Rashmi Rocket', was a trained dentist in the past. Opening up about how she shifted gears in her
Some tropical bees started choosing raw meat over nectar
Some tropical bees have recently turned into vultures, a new study has claimed. A US scientific team travelled to Costa Rica and discovered unique gut microbes allowing bees to digest dead animals? meat instead of flower nectar. "These are the only bees in the
Foreigners Urged to Leave Ethiopia as Security Worsens
NAIROBI, KENYA - The U.S., France and Germany have joined other countries in urging their citizens to leave Ethiopia as fighting between federal forces and rebel groups moves closer to the capital, Addis Ababa. The U.N. has also announced evacuation flights
International flight operations expected to return to normal soon: Civil Aviation Secretary
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): International flight operations are expected to return to normal soon, said Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal on Wednesday. "International
Noida International Airport will be Asia's biggest, to create employment for over 1 lakh people: ...
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): A day before the foundation stone laying ceremony of Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the airport will be Asia's biggest and create
Russia registers Covid-19 vax for teenagers
The Russian Ministry of Health will register the Sputnik M coronavirus vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 on Wednesday, marking another step towards the country's continued attempt to reach herd
FIH Hockey Men's Junior WC: Hosts India stumble to 4-5 loss against France
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) , November 24 (ANI): Hosts India stumbled to a 4-5 loss against world number 26 France in their opening game of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021
Afghanistan to resume issuing passports in 10 more provinces: Report
Kabul , November 24 (ANI): Afghanistan will resume issuing passports in ten more provinces starting on November 25, a media report citing the Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs
UK urges British citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately
London , November 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK government on Wednesday urged all British nationals to leave Ethiopia immediately "while commercial flights continue to operate," due to the worsening conflict between the government and
Amid unfolding Afghan humanitarian crisis, Taliban worry more about 'Islamic values'
Kabul , November 24 (ANI): Even as a humanitarian catastrophe unfolds in Afghanistan, the Taliban seem to be more worried about whether or not 'Islamic' values are being followed in the country. Just as the United Nations was issuing urgent appeals to the
Sputnik vaccine developer explains how children react to Covid-19 jab
Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine has proven to be highly effective and safe in the age group from 12 to 17 during clinical trials, one of its leading developers has told RT. The phase one and two clinical trials enabled a safe dosage of the formula to be
Russia to register Sputnik M COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 17
Moscow , November 24 (ANI): Russia's Health Ministry will register the Sputnik vaccine for children aged 12-17 on Wednesday, with shots expected to be available at the end of December. "Russia's Health Ministry will register Sputnik vaccine for
Amazon could film a Mass Effect TV series
According to Deadline magazine, Amazon Studios is in the final stages of sealing a deal with Electronic Arts to develop a TV series based on the record-selling Mass Effect video games. There is currently little to no information about the project, but talks
J-K: BSF, Pakistan Rangers' commandant level meeting on IB, India lodges strong protest over violation ...
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) , November 24 (ANI): A commandant-level meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers took place on the international border (IB) at Octroi
Sheykhar Ravjiani to come up with his first non-film Hindi pop song 'Rang'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , November 24 (ANI): Singer-composer Sheykhar Ravjiani is all set to release his first non-film Hindi pop song titled
Cabinet approves continuation of 'Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology' scheme at cost of ...
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday gave its approval for the continuation of the umbrella scheme 'Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)' of
World Cup host Qatar arrests Norwegian journalists
A diplomatic row has broken out between Norway and World Cup hosts Qatar after two journalists were arrested in the Middle Eastern country. NRK sports reporter Halvor Ekeland and NRK cameraman Lokman Ghorbani were apprehended on Sunday while preparing to head
Cuban activists cry foul, locked into homes to prevent protests
HAVANA, Cuba: Cuban activists report being forcibly locked inside their homes, amidst a government clampdown on opposition protests on the island. While protests are not illegal under the Cuban constitution, the communist government said it will not allow
Airfare from Noida International Airport may be cheaper than Delhi's IGI: Uttar Pradesh Govt
By Ashoke RajJewar (Uttar Pradesh) , November 24 (ANI): Yogi Adityanath government and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Wednesday said that the airfare from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar may be cheaper than Delhi's
Playing against Brazil big motivation for Indian women's football team, says coach Dennerby
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): One day is left for the women's football team match against Brazil, and the Indian side is hard at work, as they prepare for the big game. The team has managed to squeeze in four different training sessions in Manaus, Brazil, and
PM Modi has ensured every poor person gets adequate food during COVID-19 pandemic: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi , November 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday lauded the cabinet for approving extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till March 2022 and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
Nepal deports over 3,100 foreigners in eight years, mostly Chinese among them
Kathmandu , November 24 (ANI): The Nepalese government has deported 3,130 foreign nationals in the last eight years from the Himalayan country, most of them being Chinese nationals. The foreign
Taliban reveals agenda of upcoming talks with Washington
The Taliban plans to discuss American recognition of its interim government, the unfreezing of assets and Afghanistan's reconstruction in upcoming talks with the US in Qatari capital Doha, the group's spokesman has revealed. In an interview with Sputnik news
In Myanmar, Reporting Becomes More Difficult Month by Month
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Nearly 10 months into Myanmar's military coup, the country's media is striving to keep reporting while navigating arrests and harassment from the junta. Thousands of protesters have refused to accept military rule, including ousted
