Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:08:43 GMT
1,115 migrants cross English Channel in two days
LONDON, England: The UK Home Office has said 40 small boats carrying 1,115 migrants crossed the English Channel over a recent two day period. On Saturday, the Border Force picked up 491 migrants on 17 boats, while French authorities prevented 114 people from making the journey. But 624 people crossed on 23 boats last Friday, with French authorities stopping 300 more. Some 3,879 migrants made the...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:37:02 GMT
France confirms departure of its ambassador from Minsk
Paris [Farnce], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The French Foreign Ministry said on Monday that its Ambassador to Belarus Nicolas de Lacoste had returned to France on Sunday, following the unilateral decision of the Belarusian authorities demanding his departure.
According to the ministry, the French ambassador was asked to leave the country due to his "failure to present his credentials" to Belarusian President Alexander Lukash...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:19:20 GMT
ATP roundup: Marin Cilic off to fast start at Kremlin Cup
Sixth-seed Marin Cilic came back from a set down to cruise past Damir Dzumhur in opening-round play Monday of the Kremlin Cup in Russia.
Dzumhur, a Bosnian, took the first set in a tiebreaker, but Cilic was a 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 winner, largely on the strength of his 22 aces. The Croatian also capitalized on five of nine break opportunities and is seeking his third Kremlin Cup title.
Next up for Cilic is American Tommy Pa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:56:12 GMT
Study identifies new genes for fibromuscular dysplasia
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): According to a new study, three new genetic variants that regulate gene expression in the arteries are connected to fibromuscular dysplasia, an arterial disease that can cause dangerous consequences for the heart and vessels.
The findings, published in Nature Communications by an international team of FMD experts from the United States and Europe, also confirmed the importance of a fourt...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:37:41 GMT
PSG striker Neymar ruled out of Champions League clash against Leipzig
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig.
Neymar had picked up an injury while he was on international duty with Brazil.
"Neymar Jr has been suffering from adductor pain since his return from the national team and will have to extend a period of treatment for a few days before a normal return to the group," PSG...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:27:20 GMT
Fencer Bhavani Devi wins Charlellville National Competition in France
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Ace Indian fencer Bhavani Devi has won the Women's Sabre Individual event at the Charlellville National Competition in France.
Bhavani thanked coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all the teammates for her victory.
"Won the Charlellville National Competition, France in the Women's Sabre individual. Many thanks to coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all teammates Congratul...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:55:08 GMT
Take 5: Top storylines for NBA regular season
While the world awaits LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the Finals, here are five things you should be ready to talk about intelligently while watching the NBA this season.
1. 30 is the new 20. Want a fun twist on the All-Star Game that would assure fierce competition? Make it the Over-30s vs. the Under-30s. And don't you dare underestimate the old men. We're talking a starting five of LeBron, Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Step...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:42 GMT
IAF's Mirage 2000 squadron takes part in Blue Flag exercise in Israel
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 17 (ANI): Indian Air Force's Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron is taking part in the Blue Flag 2021 international exercise which was launched in Israel on Sunday.
Seven countries including Israel, Germany, Italy, Britain, France, India, Greece and the US are taking part in the war games.
The Indian Mirages and the French Rafale are participating in the exercise for the first time.
The Israel Air For...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:41 GMT
Gene behind unusual form of Cushing's syndrome identified during study
Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): The gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands, has been successfully identified by a team of scientists in Montreal and Paris.
In their study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, Dr Isabelle Bourdeau and Dr Peter Kamenicky identify in the gene KDM1A the mutations responsible for the dev...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:56:05 GMT
IOC EB approves Olympic Qualification System Principles for Paris 2024
Athens [Greece], October 17 (ANI): The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday approved the Qualification System Principles (QSP) for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The EB has outlined the rules for all the qualification systems that will now be established by the International Sports Federations (IFs) for these Games.
Each Federation establishes its sport's qualification rules, proced...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:37:22 GMT
Turkey's dubious commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
Ankara [Turkey], October 17 (ANI): The Turkish parliament ratified the Paris climate agreement earlier this month making it the last G20 country to do so, after holding off for years due to what it saw as injustices in its responsibilities as part of the agreement.
Nearly 353 members of Turkey's parliament on October 6 ratified the agreement unanimously, a media report said.
Ankara --which has been a signatory to the Pari...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:55:10 GMT
Macron slams 1961 Paris Police killing of Algerian protesters as 'inexcusable'
Paris [France], October 17 (ANI/Sputnik): French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced the brutal actions of the police during the suppression of the protest of immigrants from Algeria in Paris in 1961, as "inexcusable for the republic," marking the strongest recognition by a French president of the massacre, the Elysee Palace said on SaturdayAhead of the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, Macron arrived on Saturday at th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:21:18 GMT
Ceasefire in Central African Republic a critical step: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire in the Central African Republic (CAR), his spokesperson said in a statement issued on Saturday.President Faustin Archange Touadera on Friday announced the accord with armed groups, stating that he hoped it would lead to dialogue and greater protection of civilians, according to media reports.The Secretary-General ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:19:16 GMT
Turkey sees Climate Change Agreement as financial opportunity: Report
Ankara [Turkey], October 16 (ANI): Turkey is not a party to Climate Change Agreement despite being in it officially as it considers it as a financial opportunity to receive USD 3 billion loan, according to a media report.
It is worth mentioning that Turkey, being a party to Climate change Agreement, is the last G20 country in the G20 group of major economies to ratify the Paris accord.
Sergio Restelli, writing in an Itali...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:19:14 GMT
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon talk 'The Last Duel', reveal their favourite performance of each other
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are singing each other's praises for their much-awaited onscreen reunion in 'The Last Duel'.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, directed by Ridley Scott, and adapted from the novel by Eric Jager, 'The Last Duel' is based on true events.
The plot follows knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) in 14th century France and his friend turned enemy Jacques...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:19:08 GMT
World leaders to address 4th International Solar Alliance General Assembly from October 18 to 21
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The fourth General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), will be held virtually from October 18 to 21 and will be presided over by Union Power, New and Renewable Energy RK Singh and the President of the ISA Assembly.
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will deliver the keynote address on October 20, while the European Commission Executive Vice President f...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:37:40 GMT
French Prime Minister pays tribute to slain teacher Samuel Paty
Paris [France], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): French Prime Minister Jean Castex paid tribute on Saturday to history teacher Samuel Paty on the first anniversary of his killing by an Islamist, saying the 47-year-old defended France's core values.
"A servant of the Republic was killed. That is why to pay tribute to Samuel Paty means to pay tribute to the Republic and to our fundamental freedoms," Castex said in Paris.
The prime...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:30:04 GMT
Global retailer eyes innovative, bold ideas at Canton Fair
© Provided by Xinhua By Xinhua writers Hong Zehua and Ding LeGUANGZHOU, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the first batch of visitors to the 130th Canton Fair, Anne Casso and Pierre Petitdemange, sourcing directors from the French multinational retail group Auch...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 08:54:48 GMT
These weird Soviet devices cure diseases!
Soviet physical therapists managed to prevent real disasters with heat, UV radiation and electric current. However, sometimes the procedures themselves looked... a bit crazy. Perhaps no other country in the world has been engaged in hardware physiotherapy as massively as the Soviet Union. Since childhood, every Soviet knew about devices for the prevention of all kinds of diseases: They were not only in hospitals and...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:19:07 GMT
Two-time champ Victoria Azarenka reaches Indian Wells final
Victoria Azarenka is on the verge of becoming the winningest champion in the history of the WTA Tour's Indian Wells, Calif., event.
The 27th-seeded Belarusian player advanced to the final of the BNP Paribas Open with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over 24th-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on Friday.
Azarenka, who won the tournament in 2012 and 2016, will oppose either 12th-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia or 21st-seeded Paula Badosa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:55:19 GMT
India introduces draft resolution in UNGA for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance
New York [US], October 16 (ANI): India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) TS Tirumurti on Friday (local time) announced that India has introduced a draft resolution in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Taking to Twitter, ambassador Tirumurti termed this move as "another milestone" for International Solar Alliance.
"Another milesto...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:03:20 GMT
Runners to tussle with Kipchoge for Paris 2024 mass marathon places
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is to take on Paris 2024 mass race hopefuls later this month in a running challenge being held to mark 1,000 days until the Olympics in the French capital.
In an Olympic Games first, a mass participation marathon is planned for the day the marathon event will be held at the Olympics in 2024 and will follow the same route.
On October 31 thi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:37:27 GMT
France concerned by violence in Beirut, calls on Lebanon to prioritize reforms
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): France is concerned by a recent outburst of violence in Lebanon and calls on the parties to exercise restraint and focus on necessary reforms to curb the ongoing crisis in the country, the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
"France expresses deep concern over the violence that occurred yesterday, which led to many deaths and injured people in the context of recent obstacles t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:44:15 GMT
Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off
© Provided by Xinhua During Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival, 80 Arab and international films will be screened.HURGHADA, Egypt, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt'...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:37:17 GMT
France urges Iran to resume full cooperation with IAEA
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The French foreign ministry called on Iran on Friday to immediately resume full cooperation with the (IAEA) and cease violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
In late September, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that Tehran would soon return to the JCPOA negotiations in Vienna.
"Iran has to immediately resume the comprehensive cooperation w...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:07 GMT
It was a mistake to let Messi go, says Bartomeu
Barcelona [Spain], October 15 (ANI): Former Blaugrana president Josep Maria Bartomeu has claimed that it was a 'mistake' for Barcelona to let Lionel Messi leave Camp Nou in 2020.
Bartomeu said that he would only have allowed the Argentine to depart Camp Nou for MLS or Asia.
The stance was taken in 2020 when the six-time Ballon d'Or first made a push for the exits, with Messi informing that he would not be freed from the f...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:27:16 GMT
Messi, Neymar along key South American players missing from PSG's clash with Anger
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Lionel Messi, Neymar, and several other key South American players are missing for the clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Angers on Friday.
PSG announced their squad for the Ligue 1 weekend game and a host of CONMEBOL players are missing from the squad for the clash at Parc des Princes.
Messi, along with Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria, is with Argentina for the World Cup Qual...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:54:47 GMT
Michelin Guide announces the BEST restaurants in Moscow
The prestigious French gastronomic guide Michelin has chosen 69 restaurants in Moscow, 9 of which received its coveted stars"Moscow has many stars, but no Michelin stars yet," joked Sergei Sobyanin, the city's mayor, at the opening ceremony of the Michelin edition of Moscow. The capital has great historical gastronomic roots. Merchants and noblemen laid down their last ruble to treat guests with dignity. In Sovi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:37:32 GMT
Raheem Sterling 'open' to moving abroad from Manchester City
Manchester [UK], October 15 (ANI): England forward Raheem Sterling has admitted he's "open" to a transfer away from Manchester City if he does not get more game time at the Etihad Stadium.
The England international, whose contract runs out in 2023, said he had dreamed "from a young age" of playing abroad.
Sterling said during an interview at the Financial Times Business of Sport US summit in New York, as per goal.com: "If...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:18:55 GMT
Pakistan witnessing rise of three-way Islamist turf war within Sunni Islam
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): Pakistan is witnessing the rise of a three-way Islamist turf war within Sunni Islam with the advent of radical Barelvism, now rivalling the Deobandi and Wahabi schools of thought.
Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, writing in The Diplomat said that radical Barelvi groups are now resorting to violence to underline their sect - once famous for its pluralism - as the truest version of Islam.
In P...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:30:15 GMT
Xinjiang farmer-painters popularize ancient culture through canvas
© Provided by Xinhua URUMQI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Rehman Hapiz, a 76-year-old farmer-painter, has never been to Paris, a place more than 10,000 km from his hometown, but his creation has.His painting "Harvest Festival" portraying a harvest scene in nor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:27:20 GMT
Netflix drops first trailer for Halle Berry's directorial debut 'Bruised'
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Popular streaming giant Netflix, on Thursday, released the first trailer for Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry's directorial debut 'Bruised', which will hit the streamer this November.
Berry has directed and is starring in the sports drama about an MMA fighter (Jackie Justice) who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out.
The two-minute and twenty-two s...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:18:23 GMT
By 2500 earth could be alien to humans, study says
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Climate projections should not stop at the year 2100 unless CO2 emissions drop significantly, global warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, the American Midwest tropical, and India too hot to live in, according to a team of international scientists.
Their findings, published in the journal Global Change Biology, reveal an Earth that is alien to humans.
"We need to envision the Eart...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:18:55 GMT
Afghan Interpreter on Dutch evacuation list murdered in Kabul
Paris [France], October 14 (ANI): An Afghan interpreter, who was selected to be evacuated to the Netherlands, has been murdered in Kabul, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday.
The interpreter reportedly worked for the European police mission (EUPOL) in Afghanistan. The Netherlands, as a party to the mission, had agreed to fly the man out, Sputnik reported.
The victim's family were cited as saying that a militant fro...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:18:41 GMT
Japanese PM mulls attending UN climate change meet in Glasgow
Tokyo [Japan] October 14 (ANI): Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told British PM Boris Johnson on Wednesday that he is considering whether to attend the leaders' session of the UN climate change talks in Glasgow in November.
This came after both the leaders held a telephonic conversation after Kishida recently took over office as the Prime Minister of Japan, Kyodo News reported.
The 26th UN Climate Change Conferen...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:18:29 GMT
Sitharaman discusses developments in global economy, climate change, COVID-19 with G20 counterparts
By Reena BhardwajWashington [US], October 14 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting and discussed developments in the global economy, global commons, support to vulnerable countries and international taxation as well as climate change and COVID-19 pandemic.
Held on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:03:24 GMT
Vaani Kapoor launched the parcos.com website at a media blitzkrieg event held in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI/ThePRTree): Parcos now has a new address - Parcos.comParcos now launches Parcos.com, its omnichannel online shopping destination for luxury fragrances, beauty, and wellness products. Parcos, established in 2004, has been synonymous with luxury, prestige and authentic beauty products and is the leader in the Indian beauty retail segment. The name PARCOS is an abbreviation of th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:40:07 GMT
Grigor Dimitrov overtakes Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev saw his unbeaten streak end Wednesday when the top-seeded Russian lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Dimitrov, a 30-year-old Bulgarian who is seeded 23rd, trailed by a set and two service breaks before pulling off a stunning turnaround. Dimitrov won the last five games of the second set and the first three games of t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:19:07 GMT
USMNT rally past Costa Rica thanks to own goal
With its CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chances dimming, the U.S. men's national team rallied for a 2-1 victory in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday thanks to an own goal by Costa Rican backup goalkeeper Leonel Moreira in the 66th minute.
Keysher Fuller put Costa Rica ahead in the first minute before Sergino Dest got the equalizer in the 25th.
The U.S. (3-1-2, 11 points) entered the match in second place among the eight teams...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:37:05 GMT
Belarus expels French ambassador amid tensions with EU
France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the French embassy has said, without specifying the motive.According to reports in the Belarusian media, ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste never met President Alexander Lukashenko to give him copies of his credentials....[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:08:06 GMT
French ambassador expelled from Belarus
France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the French embassy has said, without specifying the motive.According to reports in the Belarusian media, ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste never met President Alexander Lukashenko to give him copies of his credentials....[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:16:07 GMT
Bataclan survivor's testimony highlights importance of post-PTSD care
The second week of witness evidence from those who survived the attack on the Bataclan music venue has been full of grief, guilt and the seemingly endless struggle to turn the page emotionally. One young woman told two anecdotes, one grim, one heartening.The president of the special criminal court, Jean-Louis Periès, frequently asks witnesses about the help they have had, or continue to have, from psychol...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 09:08:07 GMT
Lebanon marks two years since the start of its popular uprising
Lebanon on Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of its popular uprising when demonstrators took to the streets against government corruption and austerity measures in the biggest protest movement the country has seen in years.The protests began in Beirut over the government's plan to tax Wh...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:16:10 GMT
No quick fix for Paris's growing crack cocaine problem
France's drug laws have failed to stop crack cocaine users disrupting life on the streets of Paris. A small but very visible number of addicts have been making life difficult for residents in the north of the capital, and there is disagreement of whether they're criminals or victims in need of treatment.A few hundred people wearing ripped and dirty clothes are living amid piles of garbage in a park in the north ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:47:07 GMT
Danilo and Mbappe save PSG's blushes against Angers
Kylian Mbappe slotted home a late penalty to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory over a stubborn Angers side on Friday night.PSG went into the clash at the Parc des Princes against Gerald Baticle's in-form side missing a phalanx of talent.Lionel Messi, Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Marquinhos and Leandro Paredes were all recovering after arriving in France on Thursday following appearances for their national...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:16:12 GMT
Wounds still cut deep 60 years after Algerians massacred in Paris
On 17 October, 1961, French police cracked down on a peaceful demonstration in Paris by pro-independence Algerians. Scores of people were killed. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of this atrocity, which has largely gone ignored, wounds are still raw - and there are calls for France to officially take responsibility.The Evian Accords giving Algeria independence from France were only six months away, but in October 1...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:37:13 GMT
British lawmaker stabbed 'several times while meeting constituents
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed Friday during a meeting with his constituents at a church in eastern England, according to witnesses and media reports.Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, eastern England, was stabbed at around midday at a meeting at a Methodist Church.His office confirmed he had been stabbed but gave no further details.Essex police did not name Amess ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:13 GMT
French schools pay homage to slain teacher Samuel Paty, one year on
Schools across France are holding ceremonies on Friday in memory of Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher who was murdered a year ago for showing his students cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.Paty, who was 47, was beheaded after leaving the middle school where he taught in the Paris suburb of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine on the evening of 16 October, 2020.His killer, 18-year-old Chechen refugee Abdulla...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:11 GMT
PSG boss Pochettino plays down absence of top South American stars
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino played down the loss of a clutch of South American stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar for the visit of Angers to the Parc des Princes on Friday night.The Argentine and Brazilian arrived back from 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, along with Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Keylor Navas."It's up to us to adapt," said Pochettino ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:09 GMT
Powerful war photos reveal life, love and dancing behind Syrian ruins
Maryam Ashrafi is an Iranian-British photojournalist who, since 2012, has spent months at a time covering conflict zones in Syria. Rather than focus on the fighting and desolation, she takes us beyond the archetypal scenes of war - where she finds people dancing and smiling, and children playing games in the rubble.Ashrafi's new book Rising Among Ruins, Dancing Amid Bullets is a testament to the courage of those...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:47:11 GMT
Number of kids in Paris drops by 6,000 as 'huge' decline continues
Paris started its 2021-22 school year with 6,000 fewer kindergarten and primary school students than last year, as more people work from home in response to the Covid crisis, officials have said.The number of Paris schoolchildren has been falling steadily over the past decade, leading to the closure of several schools.But the five-percent drop this year, to 113,000 students, is two to three times greater ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:08:14 GMT
Deadly clashes erupt over judge investigating Beirut blast
Gunfire killed at least six people in Beirut on Thursday as supporters of the Shiite group Hezbollah and its allies gathered in the Lebanese capital to protest against the judge investigating last year's catastrophic port explosion. Hezbollah has called for the judge to be removed. Follow our live coverage.18:34pm Paris time Nine people arrested after clashes...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:47:09 GMT
Number of kids in Paris drop by 6,000 as 'huge' decline continues
Paris started its 2021-22 school year with 6,000 fewer kindergarten and primary school students than last year, as more people work from home in response to the Covid crisis, officials have said.The number of Paris schoolchildren has been falling steadily over the past decade, leading to the closure of several schools.But the five-percent drop this year, to 113,000 students, is two to three times greater ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:47:11 GMT
Bataclan murders: a mother remembers the day the sun went out
Wednesday's Paris terror trial hearing opened with evidence from Luciana Milani Solesin, the mother of Italian national Valeria Solesin, who was murdered by Islamists at the Bataclan concert hall in the French capital on 13 November, 2015.Behind the dignified grief at the loss of a radiant, beloved daughter, the court heard a calm plea for cosmopolitan solidarity in the face of barbarity."Valeria was a ha...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:47:09 GMT
France to shut down another mosque linked to Islamist extremism
French Interior Minister Gerard Darminin has ordered authorities to close a mosque in the north-west, following evidence it preached radical Islamism. Since the murder of teacher Samuel Paty by an Islamist a year ago, France has been cracking down on anyone suspected of spreading extremist views.Police searched the mosque in Allonnes, near the city of Le Mans on Tuesday - a day before the prefecture said it woul...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:16:09 GMT
Paris Bataclan terrorists attacked France, they attacked Europe
Wednesday's Paris terror trial hearing opened with evidence from Luciana Milani Solesin, mother of Valeria Solesin, murdered by Islamist attackers at the Bataclan concert hall in the French capital on 13 November 2015.Behind the dignified grief at the loss of a radiant, beloved daughter, the court heard a calm plea for cosmopolitan solidarity in the face of barbarity.Valeria"Valeri...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:47:06 GMT
Covid state of emergency to end in France's Reunion Island
France announced it will end the state of emergency declared in July in Reunion Island, its department in the Indian Ocean, as Covid cases are going down. Other overseas territories are not seeing the same drop in cases.From 2 to 8 October, La Reunion recorded 241 Covid cases, an incidence rate of 28.2 per 100,000 residents, compared to over 400 per 100,000 residents in July, when President Emmanuel Macron annou...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:52:09 GMT
Australia needs an ICAC, but also mandatory gaol sentences
Without severe penalties, political corruption in Australia will continue to flourish, writes Alan Austin.FRANCE'S highly-decorated former President Nicolas Sarkozy starts his gaol sentence on corruption charges any day now. Sarkozy was a senior Mini...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:37:04 GMT
Arthur Yamga Joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French winger Arthur Kevin Yamga Tientcheu joined Iranian football club Esteghlal. - Sports news - The 25-year-old player has penned a two-year deal with Esteghlal.Yamga started his playing career in 2015 at Italian club Chievo Verona.He has most recently played at Danish football club Vejle Boldklub.Esteghlal will start the 2021-22 Iran Professional League season on W...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:52:13 GMT
An open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Graeme Doyle takes a moment to thank our "wonderful" Prime Minister for all of his "accomplishments" that have made our country so "great".DEAR MR MORRISON,I just realised how long it has been since I scribbled you a note of encouragement. I was whipping up a double-baked souffle for dinner and I remember how fond ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:52:15 GMT
WHAT'S ON: Where To Invade Next Moore ideas for a better world
To discover what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully "invades" them to see what they have to offer. Newly released to Stan, digital editor Dan Jensen takes a look at what lessons we Australians might be able to learn, too.★★★★★...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:36:58 GMT
Arthur Yamga on Verge of Joining Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French winger Arthur Kevin Yamga Tientcheu is on the verge of joining Iranian football club Esteghlal. - Sports news - The 25-year-old player has arrived in Tehran to participate at medical exam.Yamga started his playing career in 2015 at Italian club Chievo Verona.He has most recently played at Danish football club Vejle Boldklub....[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:55:01 GMT
Belarusian ambassador to France recalled to Minsk for consultations
MINSK, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The official representative of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry Anatoly Glaz announced Monday that the Belarusian ambassador to France had been recalled to Minsk for consultations after the French ambassador's departure. According to Glaz, Nicolas De Lacoste came to Belarus in November 2020 as the appointed ambassador of France and handed over the copy of his credentials to the minister...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:44:01 GMT
Istanbul's 250-year-old historic building to get facelift: mayor
ISTANBUL, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 250-year-old historic building in Istanbul will get an architectural facelift to turn into a cultural center, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Monday announced at the restoration ceremony. The construction, named Saint Pierre Han, was built in 1771 by French architects. It is located in the Banks Street, one historic spot that used to be renowned as the financial hub of the late O...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:06:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,805,141 U.S. 44,937,514 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,696 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:05:13 GMT
French shares close 0.81 pct lower Monday
PARIS, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- French shares lost on Monday with the benchmark Paris CAC 40 down 0.81 percent, or 54.42 points, to close at 6,673.10 points. Of the 40 selected large companies, 31 lost in the day. European commercial real estate company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE went down by 4.48 percent, the top loser of the blue chips. French international luxury group Kering lost 2.39 percent and French ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,748,401 U.S. 44,933,409 India 34,081,315 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,685 Russia 7,903,963 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:30:01 GMT
Sri Lanka records over 7,000 tourist arrivals in October
COLOMBO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Over 7,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this month, giving a boost to the country's tourism industry which took a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported Monday. According to official figures, 7,096 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka from Oct. 1 to Oct. 13. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said if the present trend continues, October was likely to re...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:30:09 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,666,769 U.S. 44,933,336 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,685 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 18
BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,648,497 U.S. 44,932,494 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,644,464 Britain 8,488,665 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:12 GMT
One soldier killed in attack on Malian army post
BAMAKO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- One soldier and four terrorists were killed in the attack on an army post in Acharane (Timbuktu region) in northern Mali, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) said Sunday on their official website. The Malian army also deplored three wounded in its ranks and recovered from the assailants "several individual and collective weapons". "The FAMa have just reacted vigorously this Sunday m...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:18:21 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,544,370 U.S. 44,921,535 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,889 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:44:01 GMT
Chinese youngsters look to challenge Olympic stars at gymnastics worlds
By sportswriter Wang Zijiang KITAKYUSHU, Japan, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- None of China's Olympic star gymnasts will compete at the World Championships but their young peers have set their sights on the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Ye Zhennan, China's team manager, said that the 10 young athletes already have the capability to challenge the established stars like Japan's all-around Olympic champion Daiki Hashim...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,482,128 U.S. 44,916,462 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:44:12 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,388,040 U.S. 44,916,423 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,386,379 U.S. 44,915,511 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,880 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:18:50 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,218,264 U.S. 44,895,611 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,994 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,115,275 U.S. 44,884,900 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:30:01 GMT
China Focus: Global retailer eyes innovative, bold ideas at Canton Fair
By Xinhua writers Hong Zehua and Ding Le GUANGZHOU, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the first batch of visitors to the 130th Canton Fair, Anne Casso and Pierre Petitdemange, sourcing directors from the French multinational retail group Auchan Retail, expect to find new cooperations over the next five days. The 130th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, kicked off on Friday in...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:55:02 GMT
MSF continues to provide assistance to Afghans: aid agency
KABUL, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Doctors Without Borders, an international medical aid agency also known by its French language acronym MSF, continued to address Afghans' need, according to a statement posted on the agency's website. "In August 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (also known as the Taliban) entered the city of Kabul as the government collapsed. MSF teams have stayed in place and continue to provi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,055,011 U.S. 44,884,868 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,017,638 U.S. 44,878,008 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,932 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:30:02 GMT
UN envoy stresses importance of dialogue over Kosovo
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The top UN envoy for Kosovo on Friday stressed the importance of dialogue between the interlocutors over Kosovo. "Dialogue can and should be the mechanism used to avoid the dangers which are less often visible, but just as real as they have been during these past 20 years," said Zahir Tanin, the UN secretary-general's special representative and head of the UN Interim Administr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:06:40 GMT
Real Sociedad captain Oyarzabal suffers torn hamstring
MADRID, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- High-flying Real Sociedad have suffered a major setback with the news that striker and captain Mikel Oyarzabal will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a torn hamstring in Friday's training session. The news means that Oyarzabal will miss at least Saturday's La Liga game at home to Real Mallorca, where a draw would take his side top of the table, as well as Thursday's Europ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:52 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,750,993 U.S. 44,770,874 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,609 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:02 GMT
Chip shortage hits booming EV market in Western Europe: EY
BERLIN, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe's five largest markets -- Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain -- rose by 60 percent year-on-year in September, according to a study published by the consulting firm Ernst & Young (EY) on Friday. The global chip shortage is "slowing down sales momentum in what should be a booming market for electrified new cars," EY Germany no...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:05:01 GMT
Roundup: Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off, screening 80 films
HURGHADA, Egypt, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) kicked off on Thursday night in Egypt's Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. During this year's edition, lasting from Oct. 14 to Oct. 22, 80 Arab and international films will be screened. Additionally, the eight-day festival will also witness workshops, masterclasses, and special events which are moderated by a horde of the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,642,888 U.S. 44,768,043 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,596 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,591,277 U.S. 44,767,906 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,596 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,564,107 U.S. 44,764,406 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,430 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:05:01 GMT
U.S., Greece renew defense cooperation agreement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Greece on Thursday renewed a bilateral defense agreement to enhance their security cooperation. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias signed an amendment to the U.S.-Greece Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA), which has allowed for U.S. forces to train and operate within Greek territory since 1990....[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:55:01 GMT
U.S. agricultural futures rise
CHICAGO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures rose across the board on Thursday, led by soybeans. The most active corn contract for December delivery rose 4.5 cents, or 0.88 percent, to settle at 5.1675 U.S. dollars per bushel. December wheat gained 6 cents, or 0.83 percent, to settle at 7.2475 dollars per bushel. November soybean climbed 11 cents, or 0.92 percent, to settle at ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:17 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,328,894 U.S. 44,690,124 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,871 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:14 GMT
China shows massive responsibility on climate change: scholars
SINGAPORE, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- China has demonstrated great responsibility on climate change, two Singaporean scholars have said in a recent commentary carried by a local newspaper. Kishore Mahbubani and Bertrand Seah made the remarks in their commentary "Climate Justice: The Real Story," published by the Straits Times on Monday. Mahbubani is a distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute (ARI) at ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:05:02 GMT
GLOBALink | Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference opens
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference opened on Thursday in Beijing.Transport enables the mobility of people and goods, enhancing economic growth and livelihoods while improving access to quality services, such as health, education and finance.It strengthens connectivity at all levels, helping integrate economies, improving social equi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:55:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,208,897 U.S. 44,683,145 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,851 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:44:05 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,130,342 U.S. 44,683,014 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,851 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:18:02 GMT
Brazil defender Militao to miss WC qualifier against Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Central defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of Brazil's home 2022 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay because of a hamstring tear, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday. The 23-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of Brazil's goalless draw with Colombia in Barranquilla on Sunday. In a statement on its official website, the CBF said...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,105,723 U.S. 44,678,199 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,654 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:04:52 GMT
Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of COVID complications
WASHINGTON D.C., 18th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died aged 84 of COVID-19 complications, his family has announced.
He was a former top military officer who rose to become the first African-American secretary of state in 2001 under Republican George W Bush.
...[read more]