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Matthias Ginter set to leave Borussia M�nchengladbach – transfer to Inter, Bayern Munich
After five years at Borussia M�nchengladbach,
Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films
In the music world, 2021 was a year of surprises. Daft Punk split up, Abba reformed, a sea shanty hit number one, and Britney Spears finally broke free of her conservatorship. Olivia Rodrigo landed on planet pop as a fully-formed star in the first week of
Hall of Fame Coach and Beloved Broadcaster John Madden Has Died at Age 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach and beloved broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement. “We all know
Citing COVID, Judge Prods Maxwell Jury to Work Overtime
The jury weighing the fate Ghislaine Maxwell's fate said Tuesday they were “making progress” at the end of the fourth full day of deliberations at the closely watched sex trafficking trial where a judge expressed concern New York City's coronavirus surge could
Alex Murdaugh's Wife Left Him All of Her Property in Will Before Mysterious Murder
Maggie Murdaugh, the wife of embattled South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, left her property to him in her will before she and their son were mysteriously killed in June, according to a copy of her last
Police: 6 killed, including gunman, in Denver area shootings
DENVER (AP) — Authorities say a sixth person has died following a shooting rampage that occurred in the Denver area on Monday night. The death toll includes the gunman, who died after exchanging gunfire with officers in a shopping area in the Denver suburb of
After almost 2 years, water park reopens at Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The big waves are returning to Walt Disney World. The theme park resort said
No, the new CDC quarantine guidelines for those who test positive for COVID-19 don't only ...
The CDC shortened the time for isolation from 10 days for COVID-19 positive people to five, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask around others. ...
China says 'close encounters' with Elon Musk's satellites put astronauts at risk
China accuses the United States of putting astronauts in danger, weeks after complaining to the United Nations about near-collisions in orbit with satellites launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX. ...
Biden Says 'We'll See' When Asked About Possible Jan. 10 Meeting With Putin - White House
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) US President Joe Biden acknowledged the possibility of holding a meeting with his
Prince Andrew: Accuser cannot sue because she isn’t in US
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by an American who claims Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17 might have to be thrown out because she no longer lives in the U.S., lawyers for the Prince said in a court filing Tuesday. Attorneys Andrew Brettler and
California man gets second life term for synagogue attack
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 22-year-old white supremacist was sentenced Tuesday to life in federal prison for killing a woman and injuring three others when he burst into a Southern California synagogue in 2019, adding to a life sentence he received three months
Sudan officials say defunct mine collapses, kills 38 people
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese authorities said at least 38 people were killed Tuesday when a defunct gold mine collapsed in West Kordofan province. The country’s state-run mining company said in a statement the collapse of the closed, non-functioning mine took place
Israeli defense minister meets with Palestinian president
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas paid a rare visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with Israel’s defense minister, the latest in a series of meetings by top Israeli officials with the Palestinian leader. Israel’s new prime minister,
Severe Brazil flooding spreads in Bahia and beyond
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A total of 116 cities in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia were in a state of emergency because of flooding on Tuesday due to heavy rains that have been pounding the region since the end of November. Cities in at least five
Fire contained after reported Israeli attack on Syrian port
BEIRUT (AP) — Firefighters contained a blaze that raged for hours in Syria’s port of Latakia on Tuesday, officials said, hours after Israel launched missiles from the Mediterranean Sea, igniting the fire in the container terminal. It was the second such
Mexico says cruise ships with coronavirus cases can dock
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Wednesday it will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with the coronavirus to dock. The announcement came after two Mexican ports refused to allowed passengers ashore
Citing COVID, judge prods Maxwell jury to work longer hours
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell cited an “astronomical spike” in the number of coronavirus cases in New York City before telling jurors when she sent them home after the fourth full day of deliberations
Panama sees 17 new Omicron cases
PANAMA CITY, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Panama registered 17 new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of the
Parents of girl shot dead in dressing room by L.A. cops call for justice
LOS ANGELES — The parents of a girl killed in a clothing store dressing room by a Los Angeles police officer’s stray bullet last week called for justice on Tuesday, the day after police released video showing the chaotic moments leading to the fatal shooting.
No criminal charges for ex-N.Y. Governor Cuomo over two kissing complaints
NEW YORK — A county prosecutor in New York has decided not to bring criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo, the state’s former governor, over accusations he kissed two women against their will. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but
Barcelona's Dani Alves, Lenglet test positive for coronavirus
WORLD Barcelona's Dani Alves, Lenglet test positive for coronavirus FC Barcelona's Dani Alves (Photo: Thiago Prudencio/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa) "
UN Chief calls for global solidarity to stop infectious diseases
WORLD UN Chief calls for global solidarity to stop infectious diseases UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo: Violaine Martin/UN Photo/dpa) " data-media=""> 28/12/2021 09:42 AM NEW YORK, Dec 28 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
Vietnam Airlines Group to resume 10 more domestic routes in January
WORLD Vietnam Airlines Group to resume 10 more domestic routes in January Photo: Google " data-media=""> 28/12/2021 01:25 PM HANOI, Dec 28 -- Member carriers of Vietnam Airlines Group are planning to resume 10 more
UN Special Envoy Heyzer calls for new year’s ceasefire in Myanmar
WORLD UN Special Envoy Heyzer calls for new year’s ceasefire in Myanmar Dr Noeleen Heyzer " data-media=""> 28/12/2021 09:52 AM NEW YORK, Dec 28 -- All parties in Myanmar should exercise utmost restraint, seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the
In-N-Out heiress just sold this sprawling California mansion for $16.25M. Take a look
The sprawling California mansion owned by In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder has sold for $16.25 million, real estate listings show. Located in the gated Bradbury Estates community in the San Gabriel ...
Denver gunman kills four in citywide spree before wounded cop shoots him dead
Denver was reeling on Tuesday after a gunman killed four people in a violent killing spree across the metro area before a three-year veteran police officer, already wounded, killed him in a shoutout. Lyndon James McLeod, 47, began his shooting spree in Denver
New Study Suggests Infection from Omicron Variant Can Enhance Immunity to Delta
Researchers in South Africa have discovered
China Slams U.S. over Space Station's 'Close Encounters' with SpaceX Satellites
Beijing on Tuesday accused the United States
Live updates: 'Music Man' revival on hold as star infected
NEW YORK — The Broadway revival of “The Music Man” has been one of the hottest tickets in town and it has limped along without co-star Sutton Foster. But now the show is being shuttered until the new year because Hugh Jackman has tested positive for the
Man Accused in Las Vegas Severed Head Case Has Decades-Long Prior Rap Sheet, Prosecutor Says
What to Know Eric Holland is being held without bail for killing a man and later dismembering his bodyThe severed head and other body parts of an acquaintance were allegedly found in the truck he was drivingHolland had been sought since May 2019 on an arrest
US universities, citing Omicron surge, delay start dates or move to online instruction
December 29, 2021 6:44 AM Some major colleges, however, stood firm. ...
Record floods stun Brazil's north-east, killing at least 20
December 29, 2021 6:30 AM The power of the waters coursing through the towns staggers Brazilians. ...
California governor mulls RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan parole
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's governor must soon decide whether to free one of America's most notorious assassins, a decision he has said evokes one of the darkest periods in the nation's history. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until sometime next month to
US sets grim new record for daily COVID-19 cases amid Omicron surge
The lightning spread of the new Omicron variant in the United States has driven daily COVID-19 new cases to a record high of over 510,000 on Monday. It is the highest single-day increase of cases since the onset of the pandemic in the country, according to
Twin biblical-themed mansions for sale in Missouri. Look inside $3.1 million property
Victorian-style twin mansions that have hit the real estate market in Carthage, Missouri for $3.1 million are the talk of a popular social media page thanks to their heavenly theme ...
Nearly 100 rogue, glow-in-the-dark planets are floating in our galaxy, scientists find
Using data from the European Southern Observatory telescopes, scientists spotted something: dozens of previously undiscovered planets floating around the galaxy, with nowhere in particular to go. While it may be ...
China accuses the United States of putting astronauts in danger
China accuses the United States of putting astronauts in danger, weeks after complaining to the United Nations about near-collisions in orbit with satellites launched by American company SpaceX. ...
France shuts down mosque over alleged pro-violence sermons
France’s government has shut down a mosque in the country’s northern region of Oise due to alleged pro-violence sermons, BBC News reported. Local authorities said sermons at the Great Mosque of Beauvais “defended jihad and referred to jihadist fighters as
Russian court shuts down renowned human rights group
The closure of Memorial, an international human rights group that drew worldwide acclaim for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union, sparks international outrage. ...
U.S. warships stay in Mediterranean over worries of Russian troop buildup
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the change, which a defense official described as necessary to reassure U.S. allies and partners in the region. ...
Experts pull documents, money from Gen. Robert E. Lee statue time capsule
Records maintained by the Library of Virginia suggest that dozens of Richmond residents, organizations and businesses contributed about 60 objects to the capsule, including Confederate memorabilia. ...
Prince Andrew questions accuser Giuffre's ability to pursue sex abuse lawsuit
NEW YORK — A lawyer for Britain’s Prince Andrew on Tuesday questioned whether Virginia Giuffre is legally entitled to pursue her civil lawsuit accusing the Duke of York of sexually abusing her when she was under 18. Advertisement Story continues below This
No criminal charges for ex-New York Governor Cuomo over two kissing complaints
NEW YORK — A county prosecutor in New York has decided not to bring criminal charges against Andrew Cuomo, the state’s former governor, over accusations he kissed two women against their will. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but
Mysterious ‘bright blue mineral’ found in historic Michigan mine, photos show
Photos of a mysterious “bright blue mineral” discovered in a historic Michigan copper mine have piqued the attention of many as what it is remains unidentified. The mystery substance was ...
US Rapid COVID-19 Tests May Not Be Able to Detect Omicron Variant - FDA
�WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) The rapid antigen tests being used in the United States to swiftly detect COVID-19 infections may be less capable of detecting
Biden Says 'We'll See' When Asked About Possible January 10 Meeting With Putin - Reports
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) US President Joe Biden
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference Likely to Be Delayed - Diplomatic Source
UNITED NATIONS (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
Estonian Leader Says Ready to Meet With Russian President Putin
HELSINKI (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) Estonian President Alar Karis said he is ready to
Austin Directs US Aircraft Carrier Stay in Mediterranean to Reassure Allies - Pentagon
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) The United States is retaining a nuclear aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean instead of sending it on to the middle East in order to reassure allies as
Lockheed Martin Wins $492Mln Deal to Provide More F-35 Jet Support Services - Pentagon
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th December, 2021) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has won a more than $492 million US Navy modification contract to
Mark Zuckerberg adds 110 acres to controversial 1,500-acre Hawaii estate
The $17m purchase for the Facebook founder includes the Ka Loko reservoir, considered high-risk and in need of repairs Mark Zuckerberg has added 110 acres to his controversial 1,500-acre estate in Kauai, Hawaii, dropping $17m for the purchase. The 110 acres of
NYC Ballet cancels remainder of ‘Nutcracker’ performances
NEW YORK — Remaining performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet have been canceled due to positive tests for coronavirus, the New York City Ballet announced Tuesday. The famed ballet by George Balanchine, a staple of the
U.S. home prices surge in October
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession. Subscribe Login Print, Digital & Mobile Monthly auto-renew $32 ---------- 1 Year $329 ---------- 2 Years $479 Digital & Mobile
Investment firm widens sights after Exxon shakeup
Few had heard of Engine No. 1 until it shocked corporate America this year by pushing Exxon Mobil to revamp its board of directors, in part to focus more on clean energy. Now it’s bringing its active-ownership approach to the world of stock index funds, which
Companies say shortened isolation will ease staffing woes
New federal guidance shortening the recommended isolation periods for many infected Americans will provide relief to companies struggling with staffing shortages, businesses said Tuesday, but labor representatives warned that the move could push some employees
Office costs rise as workers return
Editor’s note: Business content from The New York Times will now be included with your subscription to Finance & Commerce. Not a subscriber? Start your subscription here. The cost of office maintenance dropped significantly in the pandemic when workers
Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital Tuesday pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts from a time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The lead
Planned Parole Canceled for Man Convicted in Murder of Michael Jordan's Father
The scheduled August 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the murder of Michael Jordan’s father nearly three decades ago has been canceled, a North Carolina state panel said Tuesday. The state Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission had announced
In eastern Germany, pastors push for shots despite protests
CHEMNITZ, Germany (AP) — The pastor opened the wrought-iron doors of St. Petri Church in the German city of Chemnitz and sighed with relief when he saw the long line of people waiting in the cold for shots against the coronavirus. Together with the parish
Tutu: a man of empathy, moral ardor, and some silly jokes
One Christmas Day in the 1980s, Desmond Tutu led a packed church service in Soweto, the Black Johannesburg township and fulcrum of protest against white racist rule in South Africa. An American family — mine — found standing room at the back. We were among the
Tutu’s family gathers in South Africa for Cape Town funeral
CAPE TOWN (AP) — Desmond Tutu’s family members gathered at his Cape Town home on Tuesday in preparation for his funeral this weekend as South Africans honored his life. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial equality and LGBT rights died
Booker Prize-winning novelist Keri Hulme dead at 74
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Keri Hulme, the New Zealander whose 1984 novel The Bone People won the Man Booker Prize, has died. She was 74. Family members confirmed Hulme died Monday morning at Waimate
Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus measures overturned
BRUSSELS (AP) — In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of the cultural sector — saying that new coronavirus restrictions imposed on cinemas and theaters are unreasonable. Under new restrictions
Evangelicals a rising force inside Argentine prisons
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The loud noise from the opening of an iron door marks Jorge Anguilante’s exit from the Pinero prison every Saturday. He heads home for 24 hours to minister at a small evangelical church he started in a garage in Argentina’s most
World's heaviest teen, Khaled Mohsen Al Shaeri, reveals dramatic weight loss
While most 17-year-olds are out making friends and looking forward to their adult lives, Khaled Mohsen Al Shaeri was bedridden, too heavy to move. Weighing 609kg, the Saudi Arabian teen had been that way for three years, acquiring the title of The World's
Mother Teresa charity to continue services after India bans foreign funding
NEW DELHI: A Catholic charity founded by Mother Teresa said that it will carry on with its “service to humanity” after the Indian government blocked it from receiving foreign funds. The Home Ministry decided on Christmas Day to “refuse” the Missionaries of
Philippines ends open pit mining ban to reinvigorate industry
MANILA: The Philippines has lifted a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores, an official said on Tuesday, marking the second landmark policy move this year as the government tries to revitalise the industry. Environment
No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women, DA says
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A county prosecutor said Tuesday that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from allegations of unwanted kissing by two women, one of them a state trooper assigned to his detail. Westchester County
NZ gives $40m in budget support for Fiji's Covid-19 response
New Zealand has provided a further 40 million dollars ($F58 million) in budgetary support to help the Fijian Government respond to the immediate socio-economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant was earlier announced by Foreign Affairs Minister,
Iranian and Russian officials positive on progress of nuclear talks
Iran and Russia have both given upbeat views on talks to salvage Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with global powers, though Western nations say negotiations were too slow. Iran and Russia both gave upbeat views on Tuesday about talks that kicked off this week to
UK reports record new Covid-19 cases after Johnson rules out restrictions
Britain has reported a record 129,471 new cases of Covid-19, one day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would not bring in new restrictions to limit the spread of the virus this
Our Changing World's best moments of 2021
Our Changing World presenter Claire Concannon looks back at the programme's most listened to podcasts of the year. This year our world changed in so many ways it's hard to list - we had delta and omicron, a helicopter was flown on Mars, CRISPR was used to edit
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tonga PM sworn in Tonga's King Tupou VI has presented Tonga's newly elected Prime Minister, Siaosi Sovaleni with a Royal Warrant of Appointment in Nuku'alofa. Mr Sovaleni was elected as Designate Prime Minister by 16 members of the 26-members parliament in a
Memorial service in American Samoa for StarKist employees
There was a huge turn out in American Samoa at the memorial service for the four StarKist employees killed in a tragic accident in front of the cannery plant. The Lee Auditorium was packed on Monday afternoon with and cannery management, government and church
Israel targets Syrian port for second time this month - Syrian army
Israel has launched an air strike on Syria's main port of Latakia in the second such attack this month, setting ablaze the container storage area where two port sources says Iran had been storing munitions. An Israeli military spokesperson declined to comment
Global Co-Operation Urged to Counter Cyberattacks, Though No Easy Solution
The vulnerability of governmental and financial systems to cyberattacks has prompted calls to action, though experts say the most widely proposed
South Africa reinstates Covid-19 contact tracing
December 29, 2021 6:13 AM Decision comes after backlash over plans to scrap the measure. ...
Undertakers, rabbis join global fight promoting COVID shots
In Germany, Lutheran pastors are offering COVID-19 shots inside churches. In Israel’s science-skeptical ultra-Orthodox community, trusted rabbis are trying to change minds. And in South Africa, undertakers are taking to the streets to spread the word.
US and Russia to hold talks on European security and Ukraine in January
The United States and Russia will hold much-anticipated talks in early January on European security and the Ukraine conflict after Moscow demanded NATO halt its eastward expansion. A spokesperson for the US National Security Council told AFP late on Monday
Project stars lash rapid test ‘Hunger Games’
A host on The Project has slammed state governments for their Covid-19 response with supply of rapid antigen tests unable to keep up with demand over the Christmas period. ...
Cow that escaped from New York slaughterhouse gets new life in animal sanctuary
A baby cow that was once headed for slaughter is now bounding about in grassy fields, thanks to an animal sanctuary in New Jersey.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Wall Street closed mixed Tuesday, leaving the S&P 500 just shy of its latest record high set a day earlier. After wavering between gains and losses, the benchmark index closed down 0.1%. The slight loss broke a four-day
