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Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
The joint statement at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow was backed by the leaders of countries including Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which collectively account for 85% of the world's forests. ...
Queen urges world leaders at COP26 to 'rise above politics'
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II urged world leaders attending the UN climate summit to “rise above the politics of the moment," saying in a video message Monday that she hoped they could work together for the sake of future generations. The 95-year-old monarch had
Up to 100 missing in collapsed Nigerian highrise
LAGOS: Up to 100 people were missing after a luxury residential highrise under construction in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos collapsed on Monday, trapping construction workers under a pile of concrete rubble, witnesses said. A body was retrieved and at
Low-caste Hindus struggle in Pakistani city they raised from ruins
QUETTA: Surrounded by lavish apartment blocks and homes in downtown Quetta, lower-caste Hindus — who once helped the southern Pakistani city rise from its ruins after a deadly earthquake — have been living as if time stopped a century ago. The Lachi Baradari
Hopes fade for French climbers missing in Himalayas
KATMANDU: Hopes faded Monday for three French climbers missing in the Himalayas after an avalanche, with their national climbing federation putting the chances of finding them alive at “practically zero.” The trio were attempting to scale Mingbo Eiger, a
Tourists discover India’s water technological marvels
NEW DELHI: The city of Jaipur in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan has for years attracted millions of visitors to its famous heritage sites. But now tourists can discover even more on walking tours to some of its ancient forts that feature centuries-old
Coal miner dies in southern W.Va.; 6th fatality of 2021
SHARPLES, W.Va. — A coal miner died in an accident Monday in southern West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice said. The accident occurred Monday afternoon at Mingo Logan Coal Co.’s Mountaineer II Mine in Sharples, the governor’s office said in a
Scientists and Experts Will Solve Climate, Not Politicians: Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told world leaders that�the swift invention of COVID-19 vaccines has provided cause for optimism
At Least 3 Dead After High Rise in Nigeria Collapses
LAGOS, Nigeria—A 21-story apartment building under construction collapsed in an upscale area of Nigeria's largest city, killing at least
Hong Kong Residents in Australia Granted New Ways to Permanent Residency
The Australian government has introduced two permanent residence visas for Hong Kong citizens amid concerns over Beijing’s controversial
Macron Throws Mother of All Tantrums
Commentary After years of delays, cost blowouts, and subsequent crisis meetings with France's Naval Group this September, Australia finally
Sudan crisis being resolved through mediation, says UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- UN Special Representative for Sudan Volker Perthes said on Monday that several mediation efforts are underway to solve the current political crisis and restore constitutional order in Sudan. Perthes, speaking
Factbox: Asia-Pacific countries begin to open selectively for international travel
(Reuters) - Asia-Pacific countries,
U.S. Senators introduce amendment supporting CAATSA sanctions waiver for India
The move comes head of India’s delivery of the S-400 Triumf missile defence system from Moscow ...
World Series: Max Fried will try to pitch Braves to title in Houston
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON — At this point, they’re all fried. Starters, openers, closers and the rest of them. So many pitching changes by the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of who’s on the mound. “Everybody
Lawmaker to introduce Bill in US Congress to make Diwali federal holiday
With Diwali just around the corner, US Congressman Carolyn Maloney is set to introduce a bill in the US Congress, which aims to establish Diwali as a federal holiday in
Conroy: Biden’s ‘clumsy’ comment was ‘blown-up’ political theatre
Former Labor Senator Stephen Conroy says US President Joe Biden’s remarks that the inauguration of the AUKUS alliance was “clumsy” was “political theatre” that has been “blown up”. President Biden took a conciliatory approach to his first
WSJ Opinion: Minneapolis and The Vote to Abolish the Police
Just one year after the “defund the police” movement began in Minneapolis, a ballot to amend the city charter to “remove the Police Department and replace it with a Department of Public Safety." Image: Reuters/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly ...
Prince William, Kate Middleton join world leaders at COP26 climate summit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have met with world leaders at COP26 in Glasgow as the pair stepped out to host a reception for the Earthshot Prize Awards. ...
Scott Morrison ‘unloaded’ on French President Macron
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Scott Morrison "unloaded" on French
Trump mocks ‘Sleepy Joe’ after US President caught napping during climate conference
Former President Donald Trump has mocked Joe Biden for apparently falling asleep before his speech at an
Siblings killed by poisonous ‘apples’
A three-year-old girl and her five-year-old brother have died after eating fruit from their grandmother’s garden which turned out to be poisonous. ...
De Goey’s mate living large in NY as AFL star MIA
Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey may have had serious charges in his assault case dropped, but his Australian friend Luke Dyson appears to be lapping up New York City life after they both got bail. ...
US nuclear sub’s mystery collision in South China Sea was with ‘underwater mountain’
The American nuclear submarine damaged last month in the South China Sea hit an uncharted seamount, USNI News reported, an explanation that would ease concerns that it had collided with ...
Court releases names of jurors in Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS — More than six months after fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder for the death of George Floyd, the names of the jurors who ...
T20 World Cup 2021: Jos Buttler Played His Best-Ever Knock in An England Shirt-Eoin Morgan
Morgan himself scored 40 off
Texas governor adopts lawmaker's probe of books in schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has joined a conservative Republican lawmaker’s campaign to investigate books that cover race, gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools. State Rep. Matt Krause, who chairs the House General
DeRozan scores 37 as Bulls beat Celtics 128-114 to reach 6-1
BOSTON (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 19-point, second-half deficit on Monday night to beat the Boston Celtics 128-114 and improve to 6-1 for the season. Zach LaVine scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 11 points,
Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A jury was selected for the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in a single day Monday, despite the turbulent political passions unleashed when he shot three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha during a protest against racial
Texas governor adopts lawmaker’s probe of books in schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has joined a conservative Republican lawmaker’s campaign to investigate books that cover race, gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools. State Rep. Matt Krause, who ...
France has ‘48 hours to back down’ in fishing row, warns UK minister
Britain gave France 48 hours yesterday to back down in a fishing row that threatens to spiral into a wider trade dispute between two of Europe’s biggest economies or face tortuous legal action under the Brexit trade deal. Post-Brexit bickering over fish
With Nato in the crosshairs, Vladimir Putin talks up need to ramp up Russia defences
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday emphasised the need to strengthen the country’s air defences amid Nato’s military activities near Russia’s borders. Speaking during a meeting with military officials and arms makers in Sochi, in southern Russia, Mr
Right-wing populist party makes biggest gains in Japanese elections
A populist right-wing party promising to slash taxes and regulation emerged as the biggest winner in Japan’s election, almost quadrupling its representation in parliament . Nippon Ishin no Kai went from 11 seats to 41, making it the third-largest force in the
Cop26: Israeli minister says she could not access summit in wheelchair
Israel’s energy minister has said she was left unable to take part in today’s proceedings at Cop26 as the venue was not wheelchair accessible.
Roundup: Philippines "more than ready" to welcome foreign tourists
MANILA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is preparing to welcome back foreign tourists to its pristine beaches and innovated "new normal" touristic attractions as the country's COVID-19 cases keep dropping and vaccination drive continue improving. The
Postal Service honors former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham with a new stamp
She led the newspaper through the publishing of the Pentagon Papers and coverage of the Watergate scandal. ...
Biden apologizes for Trump-era absence on climate
He pitches a robust agenda that's on shaky ground at home. ...
Taliban pledge to support freedom of expression based under Islamic regulations
Taliban on Monday pledged to support the freedom of expression under the Islamic regulations, local media reported citing officials. Talking at a ceremony held to increase coordination between the
US Father Of Cognitive Therapy Aaron T. Beck Dies At 100
American psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck, considered the father of cognitive therapy -- an approach developed in the 1960s that revolutionized the field of psychotherapy -- died Monday at age 100. ...
"Great Concern": US "Aware" Of Possible Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine
The Pentagon is monitoring the Ukraine region closely amid reports of a new buildup of Russian troops on the country's border, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Monday. ...
US Nuclear Submarine Damaged In Collison In Asia Struck Uncharted Seamount
A US Navy nuclear submarine that was severely damaged in an accident while submerged in the South China Sea last month struck an uncharted underwater seamount, the Navy said Monday. ...
Lawmaker to introduce Bill to make Diwali federal holiday in US
Democrat Carolyn Maloney from New York will be joined by Indian-American lawmakers and members from the community in introducing the bill. Diwali celebration in India (File Photo/Used only for representation) Copy Link Congressman Carolyn
‘Step down and allow change’: Facebook whistleblower urges Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook would be stronger with someone who was willing to focus on safety, Frances Haugen said on Monday at a tech fest in Lisbon. Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar points out India’s weakness; highlights areas Kohli and co. 'have to improve'
Sachin Tendulkar pointed out a major weakness in India’s batting lineup after the side’s disappointing outings in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.(File/AP) Copy Link Team India’s hopes for a semi-final qualification of the 2021 T20
One case, 33,000 tests: In China, a very Disney story
China had reduced most domestic cases to a trickle throughout the pandemic, but a flare-up in recent weeks has tested Beijing’s determination to eliminate Covid-19 even as much of the rest of the world opens up. People queue to enter Shanghai Disneyland. (AFP
Global Covid-19 deaths top 5 million
Together, the US, the European Union, Britain and Brazil - all upper-middle- or high-income countries - account for one-eighth of the world’s population but nearly half of all reported deaths. Globally, Covid-19 is now the third leading cause of death, after
Covid-19 restrictions in Sydney to ease weeks ahead of schedule
Australia’s biggest city will lift more Covid-19 curbs for vaccinated residents ahead of schedule next week, while delaying freedoms it has promised for unvaccinated Sydneysiders as officials aim to boost inoculations. Vaccinated people in the harbour
Libya's Presidency Council calls for national consensus on election laws
TRIPOLI, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Abdullah Hussein Al-Lafi, vice-president of the Libyan Presidency Council, on Monday stressed the importance to reach a consensus on election laws between different parties of the country. During a press
New Zealand's new home consents reach unprecedented levels amid COVID-19
WELLINGTON, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's Building and Construction Minister Poto Williams said Tuesday that the construction sector is building new houses at record levels amid COVID-19. "We reached a milestone earlier this year in March 2021 when we
U.S. condemns Bulgaria LGBTQ community center attack
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria on Monday condemned an attack against an LGBTQ community center that took place over the weekend. The embassy—along with the Australian, Belgian, Canadian, Danish, French, Irish, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and British embassies—in
Nawazuddin to stop working in streaming shows
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Nawazuddin Siddiqui said he will stop working in productions made for India’s booming streaming market, calling online platforms a “dumping ground for redundant shows”. India’s population of 1.3 billion people has attracted
Pakistan supports inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has assured the international community that it ‘vigorously’ supports an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan. In a statement to the US media, Pakistani embassy in Washington said that now was the time to stop laying “the blame
Global Covid death toll tops five million
WASHINGTON: The global death toll from Covid-19 topped five million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems. Together, the United States, the
Bulgarian troops to tackle migrant influx from Turkey
SOFIA: Bulgaria on Monday deployed 350 soldiers to the border with Turkey to help police cope with the growing influx of migrants, the defence minister announced. “Soldiers arrived at the Bulgarian-Turkish border since today
NZ strait crossed for first time by electric plane
WELLINGTON: As he made history by becoming the first person to fly across New Zealand’s Cook Strait in an electric plane, Gary Freedman thought it only fitting that the first thing he saw when approaching the Wellington coastline was the rotating blade of a
Extreme ice melt in Greenland raised global flood risk: study
PARIS: The 3.5 trillion tonnes of Greenland’s ice sheet that has melted over the past decade has raised global sea levels by one centimetre and is heightening worldwide flood risks, new research showed on Monday. The ice sheet atop the world’s largest island
China’s push on multiple fronts rattles Pentagon
WASHINGTON: China’s growing military muscle and its drive to end American predominance in the Asia-Pacific is rattling the US defence establishment. American officials see trouble quickly accumulating on multiple fronts — Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal,
Britain vows action if French ‘don’t back down’ in fishing row
LONDON: Britain warned France on Monday it will take action if Paris does not withdraw “unreasonable” threats to impose trade measures in an increasingly acrimonious row over post-Brexit fishing rights. President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that Britain
Babylon arts festival back after 20 years
HILLA: Showcasing traditional dance, music and arts, Iraq’s Babylon International Festival has attracted thousands of fans for the first time in two war-scarred decades. “It’s a great joy. We haven’t seen a festival like this for years,” said Shaima, 45,
Cop26 hears Biden's call for a decade of climate action
US President apologises for his country's withdrawal from 2015 Paris Agreement ...
New Sudan power-sharing plan to come ‘within days’, UN envoy says
Mediators work to hammer out compromise as anti-military protests continue ...
More than 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
Leaders committed $19bn in public and private funds to invest in protecting and restoring forests ...
Manchin dashes hopes of quick Senate action on Biden's agenda
Democrat leaders remain steadfast and say a vote on the Build Back Better plan will occur this week ...
Covid-19 vaccine mandates take effect in New York and Los Angeles
US federal mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees to be formally published soon ...
Egypt's Abdel Fattah El Sisi urges Cop26 to hit $100bn climate funds target
Egypt is concerned over the gap between the finance available for climate change measures and the actual needs of the developing countries. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi told the Cop26 climate conference that it
'Let's Go, Brandon': what it means and why some in the US keep chanting it
Critics of Joe Biden are using chant to insult Democratic president ...
France postpones fishing row sanctions on Britain
French president has threatened to disrupt UK-French trade if dispute is not resolved ...
The Bangladesh Genocide. 7. Eradicating Hinduism
One of the goals of the West Pakistanis and their collaborators in 1971 was to exterminate the Hindu community by killing all males. by Massimo Introvigne Article 7 of 8. Read article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5, and article 6. Hindu refugees
Glasgow Climate Summit, Day 2: PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Boris Johnson to launch infrastructure ...
PM Modi would be meeting a number of leaders of other countries. He will be also meeting some individuals who are quite prominently associated with the work relating to climate change and socio-economic development, said Shringla. ...
Macy's 95th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is near, and with Baby Yoda
This year's parade — the 95th annual — will be back, closer to its regular form, after bowing to pandemic restrictions last year. ...
Ecuador to expand Galapagos Marine Reserve
QUITO, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador will expand the protected marine area at the Galapagos Islands by 60,000 square km, creating one of the largest nature reserves in the world, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso
Douglas Costa to stay at Gremio despite relegation threat
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Former Juventus and Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa said Monday that he plans to remain at Gremio next year, even if the two-time Brazilian
Sierra Leone holds national conference for youth development
FREETOWN, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- More than 500 Sierra Leoneans aged 16-35 gathered in the northern town of Magburaka on Monday for the
Tanzania receives 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from China
A staff member unloads the COVID-19 vaccines from China at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Nov. 1, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] Tanzania on Monday received the second batch of 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses from China, boosting the
Brian Laundrie – update: Police say man ‘probably’ died by suicide at the Carlton Reserve
✕ Close Gabby Petito's dad doesn't expect closure from Brian Laundrie's notebook Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman suggested Friday that Brian Laundrie likely died by suicide in the Carlton Reserve. The sheriff made the comments
Australia prime minister attacks French leader's credibility
Australian Prime Scott Morrison has attacked the credibility of French President Emmanuel Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated “bad news” about a now-scuttled submarine deal ...
Australia prime minister attacks French leader’s credibility
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Scott Morrison attacked the credibility of French President Emmanuel Macron as a newspaper quoted a text message that suggested France anticipated “bad news” about a now-scuttled submarine deal. An Australia
Army veteran sentenced to 25 years in prison for Long Beach terrorist bombing plot
LOS ANGELES — A U.S. Army veteran from Reseda was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for plotting to set off a bomb at a Long Beach political rally ...
A few potential jurors question murder charges in Ahmaud Arbery case
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — After receiving his summons in the mail last month, Juror 353 decided to research the case. He scoured news articles, watched footage of the shooting dozens of ...
Man gets 5 years for viewing child porn during flight
An Illinois man has been sentenced to five years in prison for looking at child pornography during a commercial flight to Florida. Donald Max Ingram, 70, was sentenced Thursday in ...
California man charged, accused of punching flight attendant
American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston in July 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) DENVER — A 20-year-old California man accused of assaulting a flight attendant on a cross-country
Climate-threatened islands struggle to have voices heard
Editor's Note: As delegates meet in the hope for a meaningful agreement at the COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, calls are growing for concrete action to aid nations most at risk from global warming. Though the COP 26 climate summit in Glasgow is yet
Cambodia inoculates 5-year-olds against COVID-19 with China's Sinovac vaccine
PHNOM PENH - Cambodia on Monday began to vaccinate five-year-old children with China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine as the vaccination for the population aged six years and older was completed, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said. Speaking at the campaign
17 injured in Tokyo train attack
TOKYO - Seventeen people were injured in a knife and arson attack on a train in Tokyo on Sunday night, according to the police. The arrested suspect told investigators that he adored Batman villain character the Joker, local media reported Monday. Kyota
US Supreme Court leans towards blocking Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON - A majority on the US Supreme Court appeared to be leaning Monday towards blocking a Texas bill that bans abortion after six weeks, the most restrictive law passed since abortion was made a constitutional right five decades ago. A previous bid by
At least 7 shot dead, 17 injured in Houston area over Halloween weekend
HOUSTON - At least seven people were killed and 17 others injured in more than a dozen separate shootings across the Houston area during the violent Halloween weekend, according
US stock indices end at fresh records, extending rally
NEW YORK - Wall Street stock indices finished at fresh records Monday, extending a recent rally ahead of key economic data and central bank announcements later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with a 0.3 percent gain at 35,913.84. The
Russian military to maintain strategic parity: Putin
MOSCOW - Russia will adequately react to any foreign attempts to "break strategic parity," President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "Some of
Iran's FM in quarantine for COVID-19: Spokesman
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has been in quarantine, the Foreign
Iran warns against Israeli threats, calls US military flight over regional waters 'provocative'
TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Monday warned against what he called regional threats of Israel and called the latest US-led military flight over regional waters
18 Houthis killed in Saudi-led airstrike in Yemen's Marib: military source
SANAA - At least 18 Houthi rebels were killed in an overnight airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen's central province of Marib, a
8 die in suspected yellow fever outbreak in Ghana
At least eight people in Ghana's Savannah region died of suspected yellow fever infection based on interim laboratory results, according to the Ghana Health Service. "The disease is presumed to be yellow fever, and samples have been shipped for final
At least 4 dead as 21-storey building collapses in Nigeria's economic hub
LAGOS - At least four people were killed after a 21-storey building under construction collapsed Monday afternoon in the city of Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, an emergency management official
