Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:20:32 GMT
BMW launches new 750 horsepower XM hybrid concept vehicle
MUNICH, Germany: Automaker BMW has announced the launch of its new concept plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the first M class model with an electric engine.In a press release, the company said its XM model will enter production at the company's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina beginning in late 2022, though it did not mention the cost of the vehicle.The concept BMW XM has a V8 engine combined with a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:39:11 GMT
New German government promising 25% pay increase to 2 million workers
BERLIN, Germany: Almost 2 million workers in Germany, Europe's largest economy, are set for a major pay increase, as part of the coalition agreement between three German political parties.On Wednesday, the parties agreed to form a new government after lengthy negotiations, with left-leaning Social Democrat Olaf Scholz likely succeeding Angela Merkel as chancellor.The agreement stipulates that Germany mi...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:14:19 GMT
Republican icon and former Clinton opponent dies
Bob Dole, a former US Senate majority leader and the GOP presidential nominee who failed to block Bill Clinton's re-election in 1996, has died aged 98.The Kansas native and former World War II hero died in his sleep on Sunday morning, according to an announcement by the charitable foundation of his wife, Elizabeth Dole. "At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America for 79 ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:15:04 GMT
Russian men's tennis stars achieve historic 15-year first
The Russian tennis federation (RTF) team has won the Davis Cup title for the first time since 2006 after beating Croatia in Sunday's final in Madrid.The heavily fancied Russian team clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead after Danill Medvedev defeated former US Open champion Marin Cilic in straight sets, 7-6 (9-7) 6-2, in the second singles match of the tie.Andrey Rublev had set Russia on thei...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:12:56 GMT
Why a nationalists alliance in the EU parliament is necessary
The leaders of Europe's nationalist parties met in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Saturday in an attempt to thrash out an agreement for greater co-operation.The overall objective of the gathering at the Regent Warsaw Hotel was to form a supergroup in the European Parliament, which would become the second-largest in the EU's only elected institution. In attendance were the leader of Poland's Law ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:12:13 GMT
Rangnick's first game at Man Utd: What's the verdict
The post-Solskjaer era is well and truly underway at Old Trafford, but what is the report card on Manchester United's new interim boss Ralf Rangnick after his team's 1-0 home win against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon?Two weeks removed from the demoralizing capitulation at Watford which cost the Norwegian club legend his job, the signs are that the ship has very much been steadied at Old Tra...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:12:11 GMT
Anti-vaxxers are society's grumbling appendix, German comedian claims
A comedian has landed in hot water after joking that right-wingers and anti-vaxxers are the ?appendix? of society, so can be removed without issue. However, she's been accused of rhetoric straight out of the ?Nazi playbook.?Sarah Bosetti, who hosts a satirical podcast on German public broadcast network ZDF, made the controversial remarks in the latest episode on Friday, before doubling down on t...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:37:41 GMT
Argentina lift Junior Hockey WC title after defeating Germany 4-2 in final
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 5 (ANI): Argentina on Sunday defeated the six-time champions Germany in the final to lift the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Argentina defeated Germany by 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium to finish on top of the podium. This was Argentina's second title, after their maiden win in 2005. With this South American team became only the third team after Germany a...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:37:32 GMT
Jude Bellingham under investigation after his 'match-fixing' remarks against referee
Dortmund [Germany], December 5 (ANI): Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham is under investigation from the German Football Association (DFB) after his "match-fixing" remarks against referee Felix Zwayer.
Zwayer was the referee in the Der Klassiker as Bayern Munich defeated Dortmund 3-2 at Westfalenstadion on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski grabbed the winning goal from the penalty spot which didn't go well with the E...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:18:41 GMT
Man City coach Pep Guardiola set for toughest part of season
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), December 5 (ANI): Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola believes the next period of the season will be the toughest.
With seven matches between Sunday and New Year's Day, starting with Tuesday's Champions League game in Germany against RB Leipzig, Guardiola says many things can happen at this crucial stage.
"There's many games to come and it's the toughest part of the season. We'll try to continue...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:18:37 GMT
RB Leipzig part ways with coach Jesse Marsch
Leipzig [Germany], December 5 (ANI): RB Leipzig on Sunday announced that the Bundesliga club and head coach Jesse Marsch have mutually agreed to part ways.
Jesse Marsch will be released with immediate effect and assistant coach Achim Beierlorzer will take charge of the team ahead of the upcoming home game against Manchester City.
Leipzig suffered a 2-1 defeat against Union Berlin on Friday. It was their third consecutive ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:40:08 GMT
Russia defeats Germany to reach Davis Cup final
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rubley notched singles' victories to help Russia knock off Germany 2-1 at Madrid, Spain, on Saturday to make the Davis Cup finals.
Russia will face Croatia in Sunday's championship. Both countries will be looking for their third Davis Cup crown.
Rubley had nine aces while beating Germany's Dominik Koepfer in the first match of the day. Koepfer had two aces in the 48-minute match.
Medvedev fol...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:05:21 GMT
US Official Accuses Iran of Reneging on Nuclear Compromises
A senior U.S. State Department official on Saturday accused Iran of reneging on the compromises it made in the last round of talks to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement and making more demands in its most recent proposals."We can't accept a situation in which Iran accelerates its nuclear program and slow-walks its nuclear diplomacy," the official said, speaking on background.The official said that the U.S....[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:37:24 GMT
Reduced meat diet has several advantages: Study
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Animals convert only a small portion of the fed calories into meat. Ruminants also produce methane, which further accelerates global warming, suggests recent study findings.
Furthermore, what we eat also has consequences for our health and animal welfare. When comparing diets, these aspects should also be taken into account. Experts also refer to the optimal health of humans, animals and...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:44:17 GMT
Iran's proposals lead to pause in Vienna nuke talks, mounting uncertainty
© Provided by Xinhua Diplomats involved in the nuclear negotiations expressed "disappointment and concern" at Iran's latest proposals, which, analysts say, have led to the suspension of the meeting and mounting uncertainty for future talks. ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:03:17 GMT
FIH Men's Junior WC: India to meet France again as both teams fight for 3rd-place finish
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), December 4 (ANI): Team India will go head-to-head against France once again at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 on Sunday as both teams battle it out for a third-place finish.
The two teams had opened their campaign against each other in the tournament on 24 November in a hard-fought match that France won 5-4.
Speaking on the encounter on Sunday, India Men Chief Coach Gra...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:55:50 GMT
Borussia Dortmund 'praying' for Erling Haaland's stay in next season, says Karl-Heinz Riedle
Dortmund [Germany], December 4 (ANI): Borussia Dortmund legend Karl-Heinz Riedle says the return of Erling Haaland is a huge boost for the team ahead of the 'Der Klassiker' and they are also 'praying' that 21-year-old striker will stay with the Bundesliga club.
In a clash of the top-two sides, Dortmund will attempt to go past arch-rivals Bayern Munich in the points table of the Bundesliga.
For the 12th time in the last te...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:39:04 GMT
Facebook: latest court case shows how Europe is clamping down on big tech
Facebook's approach to users' data has just been dealt a major blow from the European court of justice (ECJ). In an answer to a question from Germany's highest court, the ECJ's advocate general - whose opinion is not binding but is generally followed by the court - has made...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:18:21 GMT
Over half of Germans want lockdown for all poll
A recent poll by YouGov indicates that 53% of Germans support the idea of a sweeping lockdown all across the country, amid a surge in Covid cases.38%, on the other hand, do not want to see the screws tightened even further, while another 8% are undecided. The pollsters surveyed 2,049 Germans online between November 30 and December 2, asking whether they would support a nationwide lockdown in Dec...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:12:55 GMT
Unusual injury puts Ronaldo in doubt for first Rangnick game reports
Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Manchester United's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace on Sunday after reportedly injuring his knee while performing his trademark 'Siuu' celebration in the win against Arsenal.United will have Ralf Rangnick in the dugout for the first time when they host Palace at Old Trafford, although the German might not be able to call on the services of top-scorer R...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:15:26 GMT
Djokovic tells fans when to expect Australian Open decision
Novak Djokovic has said fans can expect a decision from him ?very soon? on whether he will feature at the Australian Open in January, where players will have to be fully vaccinated to compete."I understand you want answers on where and how I am going to start the new season, but we'll see what the future holds," Djokovic said at the Davis Cup, where Serbia were beaten in the semi-finals by Croat...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:05:27 GMT
Iran Nuclear Talks on Pause; US Puts Blame on Iran
WASHINGTON - Diplomats negotiating in Vienna to revive a 2015 deal that curbed the Iranian nuclear program have paused talks until next week, with officials from the United States and Europe criticizing Iran for a lack of progress.'What we've seen in the last couple of days is that Iran right now does not seem to be serious about doing what's necessary to return to compliance, which is why we ended this round of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:45:22 GMT
U.S., Europeans Disappointed By Iran's Stance In Nuclear Talks
The United States and European powers have voiced disappointment at what they said was Iran's lack of seriousness in the latest round of negotiations on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.The talks between Iran and the remaining parties to the nuclear agreement -- Britain, France, and Germany (known as the E3), China, and Russia -- were resumed on November 29 in Vienna after a five-month hiatus, with the Unit...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:40:17 GMT
Virtus.pro, GODSENT advance through Group B at IEM Winter
GODSENT came back from a map down against BIG and Virtus.pro swept Gambit Esports to reach the upper-bracket final of Group B at the Intel Extreme Masters Season XVI Winter event on Friday.
GODSENT and Virtus.pro will face off Saturday to determine the group's top seed, but regardless of the outcome, both will advance to the playoff stage of the tournament.
BIG beat GODSENT 16-9 on Inferno before GODSENT charged back wi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:15:18 GMT
European Diplomats Disappointed By Iran's Stance In Nuclear Talks
The United States and European powers have voiced disappointment at what they said was Iran's lack of seriousness in the latest round of negotiations on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.The talks between Iran and the remaining parties to the nuclear agreement -- Britain, France, and Germany (known as E3), China, and Russia -- resumed on November 29 in Vienna after a five-month hiatus, with the United States...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:07:38 GMT
German Minister Warns Omicron Could Make Bad Situation Worse
Top German health officials Friday warned that the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was likely to worsen the fourth wave of infections the nation is facing and was threatening to overwhelm the health care system.German Health Minister Jens Spahn and Lothar Wieler, president of the Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases, spoke with reporters in Berlin.Spahn said that at the cu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:55:53 GMT
How women ran business empires in Tsarist Russia
Russian Imperial law did not discriminate between men and women in the sphere of business ownership. It also didn't allow husbands to control their wives' wealth, in stark contrast to European laws of the time. This allowed a lot of Russian women to become successful entrepreneurs.It's hard to imagine this in a heavily patriarchal society, but according to Russian historian, Dr. Galina Ulianova, about half of Ru...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:55:50 GMT
10 BEST Russian actors under 40 you should know
Beautiful, genuine and successful, they are a force to be reckoned with! These Russian actors have a powerful presence and appear in movies that give them a chance to shine. 10. Irina Starshenbaum, 29Irina is a natural actress. She relies on her instincts, intuition and emotional intelligence....[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:40:45 GMT
Government must back UK train travel or risk long-term retreat to cars
There's no doubt that the UK's railways have been hit hard by the pandemic. Recent figures from the Office of Rail and Road show a huge drop in passenger numbers, from April 2020 to March 2021. Over that period numbers fell at some previously busy stations like London Waterloo, by 86%. While numbers at Stratford, in eas...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:40:29 GMT
Churches aren't helping asylum seekers 'game' the immigration system
In November, Emad al Swealmeen triggered a bomb outside the Liverpool Women's Hospital. When it became known that Al Swealmeen was an asylum seeker who had converted to Christianity, it was reported that the Home Office had accuse...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:53 GMT
Russia's Medvedev weighs in on WTA's China decision
Reigning US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has spoken in support of the WTA after it suspended all competitions in China amid the row surrounding former women's doubles world number one Peng Shuai.The move by the Women's Tennis Association was made in solidarity with Chinese star Peng, who made sexual assault accusations against former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli before disappearing from the public ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:50 GMT
Fans wonder why F1 king Hamilton doesnt pull out of Saudi GP
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels ?uncomfortable? competing in Saudi Arabia this weekend because of the kingdom's human rights record, but some fans have wondered why the Brit doesn?t just boycott the race.With this season's title set to go to the wire between reigning king Hamilton and challenger Max Verstappen, the F1 caravan rolls on to Saudi Arabia for an inaugural race o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:37 GMT
Real number of Covid-19 cases in Germany estimated
The head of Germany's disease control and prevention authority, the Robert Koch Institute, has warned the real number of Germans infected with Covid could in fact be even higher than the current record-breaking figures.Speaking at a press conference along with Germany's acting health minister on Friday, Lothar Wieler said that the plateau in the number of Covid cases seen in recent days could be...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:32 GMT
Soviet plan to beat back Nazis declassified
A trove of newly declassified documents has revealed how the Red Army war machine turned the tide on Adolf Hitler's fascist forces in a counteroffensive, even as the Nazi German Army closed in on Moscow in 1941.On Friday, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a new archive on its website, entitled "the great turn at Moscow" and dedicated "to the immortal deeds of the defenders of the capital....[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:25 GMT
Berlin keeps nightclubs open, but bans dancing
No more dancing will be allowed in the German capital's nightclubs starting next Wednesday, as the city's authorities tighten the screws over the rise in Covid-19 cases.The decision was made during a special session of the Senate of Berlin on Friday. Clubs and discos, however, will remain open, though largely due to legal technicalities that are so far preventing the powers that be from shutting...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:03:20 GMT
Sylvester Stallone unveils art retrospective in Germany featuring his work
Washington [US], December 3 (ANI): Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone today unveiled the largest-ever retrospective of his paintings in western Germany for which he made a trip to Hagen.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Rocky' actor opened 'Sylvester Stallone: The Magic of Being', an exhibition at the Osthaus Museum Hagen, which will run through till February 20. There he said, "You know, maybe I should have been ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:37:21 GMT
FIH Men's Junior WC: Germany defeat defending champions India 4-2 in semi-final
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 3 (ANI): Germany defeated the defending champions India 4-2 in the semi-final of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 in Bhubaneshwar on Friday.
For Germany Erik Kleinlein, Phillip Holzmueller, Hannes Muller, Christopher Kutter got their names on the scoring sheet. While Uttam Singh and Dhami scored goals for India at the Kalinga Stadium.
Six-time champions Germany will now cla...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:37:19 GMT
Nehru World School, Ghaziabad becomes the 1st PASCH certified school in UP
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): Nehru World School (NWS) celebrates being honoured as a school within the PASCH network, a cooperative organization of schools around the globe that promote the teaching of German as a foreign language and who are supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
The ceremony took place on November 29, 2021 in the school premises. The official plaque was handed o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:27:14 GMT
Entrepreneurs work better if able to choose right ideas or team members, but not both
Hamburg [Germany], December 3 (ANI): Researchers have recently suggested that autonomy can lead to better entrepreneurial team performance, but there are different types of autonomy.
The study has been published in the 'Organization Science Journal'.
Viktoria Boss and Christoph Ihl, both from the Hamburg University of Technology, and Linus Dahlander and Rajshri Jayaraman, both from ESMT, investigated how two types of auto...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:27:13 GMT
Merkel likely to step down on December 8: German Cabinet
Berlin [Germany], December 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Acting German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down after her successor Olaf Scholz's election, preliminary scheduled for December 8, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Friday.
"This chancellorship will end, as we see it today, with the election of a new chancellor Olaf Scholz, which is scheduled for Wednesday. Then it will end. Then there will be a chancellor...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:12:28 GMT
Austria's chancellor chosen as predecessor quits after 2 months
Karl Nehammer, Austria's minister of the interior, has been unanimously supported by the ruling conservative party to become the country's next chancellor.The unanimous vote was confirmed to Austria's public service broadcaster, the ORF, by a top official in the People's Party on Friday. Apart from being Austria's chancellor, Nehammer will also double as the chairman of the conservatives....[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:19:19 GMT
China's football dreams: From boom to bust
With the Chinese Super League finally set to return in less than a fortnight, the top flight in the world's most populous country is in crisis and far from the expectations that were once held.Four months since being paused, the CSL, founded in 2004, kicks off again on December 12 with a whimper.Across a 24-day period, 64 matches of rounds 15 to 22 will be played.As with most delay...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:15:21 GMT
The Roman Aqueduct Found Under An Armenian Melon Field
After moving aside a jumble of ripening melons, Armenian and German researchers uncovered a thrilling find with their shovels in the summer of 2019: Just 30 centimeters below the surface of the Ararat plain lay a massive slab of Roman concrete.Members of the Armenian-German Artaxata project digging in the summer of 2019.The block is believed to be one of hundreds of foundation stones from an unfinished Ro...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:13:06 GMT
Why EU will never out-build China's Belt and Road
The European Union's bid to compete with China's Belt and Road Initiative is doomed to failure because Brussels is incapable of cajoling its members into singing from the same hymn sheet.On Wednesday the European Commission revealed a proposed €300 billion Euro fund to take on China's Belt...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:37:12 GMT
New coalition in Germany outlines closer ties with India and expects China to play responsible role for peace, stability in neighbourhood
By Naveen KapoorBerlin [Germany], December 3 (ANI): Germany will continue to have a deep relationship with India, said the newly elected tripartite coalition led by Olaf Scholz formed among Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals that finalised how it will govern the country and outlined the way ahead in a coalition document released in Berlin in late November.
This document contains a strong reference to India and the impo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:05:19 GMT
Can Europe Compete With China's Belt and Road Initiative
LONDON - The European Union this week launched a $340 billion 'Global Gateway' fund to boost global infrastructure, which analysts say is aimed at rivaling China's Belt and Road Initiative. But can it compete with Beijing's billions?The EU says its Global Gateway will finance high-quality digital, climate, and energy and transport infrastructure, including fiber-optic cables, road and rail, and renewable power, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:18:03 GMT
Angela Merkel announces new curbs for unvaccinated, backs mandatory shots
Berlin [Germany], December 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The outgoing German chancellor and her successor announced sweeping new restrictions for the unvaccinated and backed mandatory anti-coronavirus shots on Thursday.
Both Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz, who will soon replace her at the helm of the government, said vaccination was "the way out" of the pandemic as virus cases continued to surge nationwide.
"It is imperative that compu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:12:22 GMT
The West's real battle
To simplify the issue enormously, but somewhat fairly, it's fair to say that the current divide splitting Western foreign policy analysts at a time of increasing global tensions is whether they are realists, or idealists.Realists believe the only thing that matters is power. Idealists, on the other hand, think that ideas matter too. While for realists, the Cold War was a power s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:15:26 GMT
Easternmost Roman Aqueduct Found Under An Armenian Melon Field
After moving aside a jumble of ripening melons, Armenian and German researchers uncovered a thrilling find with their shovels in the summer of 2019: Just 30 centimeters below the surface of the Ararat plain lay a massive slab of Roman concrete.Members of the Armenian-German Artaxata project digging in the summer of 2019.The block is believed to be one of hundreds of foundation stones from an unfinished Ro...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:07:59 GMT
Germany to Tighten COVID-19 Restrictions on Unvaccinated
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her likely successor, current Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, Thursday announced new restrictions on the nation's unvaccinated in an effort to fight the surge in new COVID-19 infections.Merkel and Scholz told reporters in Berlin that under the new rules, the unvaccinated will be excluded from nonessential stores and cultural and recreational venues. They made the announ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:18:44 GMT
Study suggests reduced meat diet has several advantages
Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): Globally, food is responsible for a quarter of human greenhouse gas emissions. A large part of this is due to livestock farming. Animals convert only a small portion of the fed calories into the meat. Ruminants also produce methane, which further accelerates global warming.
Furthermore, what we eat also has consequences for our health and animal welfare. When comparing diets, these aspec...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:18:42 GMT
Junior Hockey WC: We will try to play attacking hockey, says India's Coach Graham Reid
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 2 (ANI): After a solid 1-0 win against Belgium in the quarter-final match of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, defending champions India will take on Germany in the semi-finals on Friday at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.
Speaking ahead of the match, India Chief Coach Graham Reid highlighted Germany's strengths.
"Germany have won this tournament more than any oth...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:55:47 GMT
Globalization of education: Karnataka's Higher Education dept to enter into pact with Bavarian Universities
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 2 (ANI): Karnataka's Department of Higher Education and Bavarian Universities of Germany have decided to join hands together under National Education Policy (NEP-2020) and a schedule of proposed activities has been charted out on Thursday.
In a meeting held at Vidhana Soudha between Dr C N Ashwathanarayana, Minister for Higher Education, representatives of German Consulate and Bavar...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:40:46 GMT
Germany: the three biggest issues facing Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Olaf Scholz is soon to be sworn in as the new chancellor of Germany after nearly two months of intense negotiations between the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and liberal Free Democrats (FDP).It is a complex coalition as the three allies had different - at times opposing - priorities ahead of the elections. On ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:40:19 GMT
Debunking key myths about Britain's 'broken asylum system'
In the same week that saw at least 27 people die in the Channel trying to cross in a small boat, the UK government released its quarterly immigration statistics bulletin.Politic...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:18:38 GMT
Centre spent over 65 cr on men's hockey team in last five years: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Thursday informed that the Central Government has spent over 65 crores on the men's hockey team during the last five years.
The minister said that the amount was utilised for coaching camps, competitions and other expenses.
"An amount of Rs 45.05 crore has been spent on senior hockey men's team and Rs.20.23 crore on junior ho...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:12:22 GMT
Germany to impose sweeping curbs on unvaccinated
Germany's caretaker government will impose harsh curbs on unvaccinated citizens in an attempt to rein in soaring Covid-19 infections and ease substantial pressure on hospitals as fears grow about the Omicron variant.On Thursday, Germany's regional premiers agreed with outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel to introduce harsh restrictions on those unvaccinated against Covid-19. Merkel had called on th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:07:22 GMT
Paris Archbishop Who Had 'Ambiguous' Relationship Resigns
PARIS - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris after he admitted to an 'ambiguous' relationship with a woman in 2012.Paris Archbishop Michel Aupetit said in a statement Thursday that he offered to step down 'to preserve the diocese from the division that suspicion and loss of trust are continuing to provoke.'The Vatican said in a statement that the pope accepted Aupetit's off...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:18:36 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in his last Group A fixture
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): India's Lakshya Sen on Thursday lost his second and last Group A game in the men's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals.
Playing at Court 2, Lakshya got defeated by Denmark's Vixtor Axelsen in straight sets 21-14, 21-15, in a game that lasted for 46 minutes.
Even after facing defeat, the Indian shuttler has still progressed into the semi-finals of the tournament, after Ken...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:13:13 GMT
Austrian ex-chancellor Kurz quits politics
Sebastian Kurz, who served as Austria's chancellor from 2017 to 2019, and then from 2020 to this autumn, has announced his departure from the world of politics.Speaking at a press conference in Vienna on Thursday, Kurz said he would officially step down as the chairman of the Austrian People's Party on Friday, relieving himself of all the other political duties in the coming weeks. The ex-chance...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:37:27 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu sails into semis with straight sets win
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu marched into the semi-finals of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals on Thursday.
Sindhu defeated German badminton player Yvonne Li in straight sets 21-10, 21-13 to seal the game in just 31 minutes. The Indian shuttler won her second group stage clash with a thumping victory on Thursday.
Sindhu had defeated Denmark's Line Christ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:18:40 GMT
Junior Hockey WC: Coach Graham Reid lauds Indian colts but cautions ahead of semis
New Delhi [India] December 2 (ANI): The Indian junior hockey team has been on a rampage in the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup 2021 being played in Bhubaneswar. Vivek Sagar Prasad-led side have entered the semi-final beating Belgium by a solitary goal in the quarter-final match.
Despite numerous attempts made by the Belgians the Indian defence stood tall and maintained a clean sheet right throughout the match. The Indian coa...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:13:11 GMT
Slavoj iek: Omicron bares the world's real pandemic
Reaction to Covid's latest strain has confirmed an unpalatable truth ? while many embrace the idea of collaboration to fight the pandemic, they?re doing nothing tangible of any worth. Do we need an even greater crisis to rouse us?We are all aware by now that the World Health Organization has declared a new ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:12:19 GMT
NATO has been too successful at doing the wrong thing
NATO and Russia are facing off once again. At the center of the new cycle of mutual warnings and brinkmanship is Ukraine, which, despite being refused immediate admission to NATO, has become a major issue for Western leaders.The US-led military bloc is accusing Moscow of planning a large-scale invasion and claims that such a move would have grave consequences. Russia rejects the accusation and, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:13:17 GMT
Why China's Uyghurs are back in the headlines
After months of silence, the Western media have refocused their attention on the Uyghurs of China's Xinjiang region. The agenda is simple ? to manufacture public consent for a boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics.A couple of months ago, I wrote a piece for RT pointing out that for the time being, the United States appeared to have shelved the Xinjiang issue - its accusation that China was wagi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:37:29 GMT
FIH Men's Junior WC: Defending champs India edge past Belgium, to play Germany in semis
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 1 (ANI): Defending champions India edge past Belgium into the semi-final of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021 in Bhubaneshwar on Wednesday.
Sharda Nand Tiwari's 21st-minute goal became the only difference between the two sides at the Kalinga Stadium. India will now clash with six-time champions Germany in the semi-final. While Argentina will play against France as the latter...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:05:27 GMT
Iran says not to sacrifice demands for meeting deadline of nuke talks
© Provided by Xinhua TEHRAN, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran will not sacrifice its demands to deadlines or "artificial timetables" of the ongoing nuclear talks, according to a commentary published by official IRNA news agency on Wednesday.After a nearly six-...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:37:17 GMT
Korean 'Money Heist' remake casts 'Squid Game' star Park Hae-Soo
Washington [US], December 1 (ANI): Actor Park Hae-soo of 'Squid Game' fame is set to star in the Korean adaptation of the popular Spanish series 'Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)', Netflix announced on Tuesday.
According to Variety, Park is set to play Andres 'Berlin' de Fonollosa, one of the drama's main characters. The news of his casting hits as the original series approaches the conclusion of its five-year run on Decemb...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:14:12 GMT
Will AI turn humans into 'waste product'
A tech guru warns that robots that think for themselves may take over the world and use weapons of mass destruction to wipe out mankind. Is it time to worry?This year, the BBC's prestigious Reith Lectures will be delivered for the first time by a computer scientist. UK-born Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, will look at 'Living with Artifici...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:13:21 GMT
Putin calls on NATO to do a deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will request talks with NATO to ensure that the US-led military bloc does not creep closer to his country's borders, as Ukraine moves to allow Western troops into the country.Speaking to a group of newly-arrived ambassadors in the Kremlin on Wednesday, Putin said that his country will "insist on guarantees being set out to exclude the possibility of N...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:13:17 GMT
EU chief: Time to think about mandatory vaccination
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged countries within the European Union to ?think about? mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for citizens, as the bloc prepares a ?common approach? against the pandemic.Speaking at a news conference, the European Commission chief suggested that member states should move towards compulsory vaccination to help prevent the spread of cases and a f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:37:15 GMT
Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Kabul
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 1 (ANI): The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided to reopen its embassy in Kabul, local media reported citing Afghanistan foreign ministry on Wednesday.
Khaama Press reported that Saudi Arabia has sent a 14-member team of their embassy to Kabul and the country's embassy will soon be reopened here in the Afghan capital.
According to the ministry statement cited by the Afghan media, Saudi Arabia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:07:18 GMT
Factories Facing Supply Headaches as Omicron Risks Emerge
LONDON/TOKYO - Global factory activity accelerated in November although crippling supply bottlenecks remained, putting a cap on output and driving up the cost of raw materials, according to surveys published on Wednesday.Towards the end of the month, the newly-detected Omicron coronavirus variant emerged as a fresh worry for policymakers, who are already trying to pilot recovering economies and tamp-down inflati...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:13:08 GMT
What happens if Europe runs out of gas
The real test of Europe's energy supply is here. As temperatures have started dropping on the continent in recent days, power prices spiked again, and the natural gas shortage could worsen in case the winter is colder than usual.There isn't an immediate fix to the power and natural gas supply crunch, and the colder and longer the winter is, the worse the situation could become, analysts say. Cur...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:55:48 GMT
'Money Heist' fan favourite character 'Berlin' getting his own spinoff series
Washington [US], December 1 (ANI): While the popular series 'Money Heist' is coming to an end on Netflix, a spinoff series based on the fan-favourite character Berlin is in the works at the streaming giant.
As per Variety, the streamer has officially ordered the upcoming spin-off project which will see actor Pedro Alonso returning to play Andres de Fonollosa aka Berlin.
As part of an unprecedented day full of 'Money Heist...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:54:58 GMT
How a cholera epidemic was defeated in Stalingrad during World War II
The outcome of one of the key battles of the war was won not only on the battlefieldб but also in the underground medical laboratories of the renowned city.In the summer of 1942, the Red Army was retreating to Stalingrad (now Volgograd) amid heavy fighting. At this critical moment, it was suddenly confronted by another enemy besides the Axis troops - an enemy just as ruthless, but much more covert. A chole...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:16:22 GMT
No more free coffee for Berlin's unvaxxed
A German coffeehouse chain landed in hot water after it offered free beverages to unvaccinated patrons at its Berlin shops. The stunt was in response to stricter lockdown measures that came into force last weekend.The '2G-plus' rules came into force in the German capital last Saturday, restricting access to most public venues to people vaccinated against Covid-19 and those who have recovered fro...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:15:11 GMT
China In Eurasia: Beijing's Shadow Over Hungary's Elections
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China's resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.I'm RFE/RL correspondent Reid Standish and here's what I'm following right now.As Hungary prepares for a tight election in April between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and the opposition's Peter Marki-Zay, the government's close ties with China are hanging over the camp...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:55:42 GMT
Winter in Russia: From Kaliningrad to Sakhalin
In such a large country, winter can vary dramatically from region to region: some places are bitingly cold, others are mild and practically snowless. See for yourself! 1. KaliningradKönigsberg Cathedral at the Kneiphog (th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:13:01 GMT
Why the EU no longer wants to expand east
The rise of Euroscepticism has led some Western governments to question the wisdom of enlarging the European Union. Having witnessed Brexit, they will now find it much easier to turn down Eastern European states.The prime ministers of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have been in Brussels meeting with top Eur...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:16:14 GMT
UK, Belgium join forces to stop illegal migrant flows across Channel
Britain and Belgium have promised to cooperate more closely to tackle irregular migration, after 27 people died when their dinghy capsized as they tried to cross the English Channel from France last week.The pledge is part of a wider bilateral deal signed by prime ministers Boris Johnson and Alexander De Croo after a virtual meeting on Tuesday, London said.It came after Britain was barred from joining a m...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:16:12 GMT
Paris attacks accused suspends boycott to hear about himself
Wednesday, the 52nd day of the trial of 20 men suspected of involvement in the November 2015 Paris massacres, was devoted to Belgian police evidence, relaid by videolink from the office of the Attorney General in Brussels. Four of the accused continued to boycott proceedings. Sofien Ayari returned to the prisoners' enclosure for the first time since last Thursday.Ayari picked a good day to come back. Wednesday's...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:08:07 GMT
First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in US
The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made a negative Covid-19 test mandatory for all travellers arriving from outside the EU in a bid to prevent the fast-spreading new variant from taking a hold in the country.The ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:37:08 GMT
First confirmed case of new Omicron variant identified in America
The first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been detected in a person in California, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday, while France made a negative Covid-19 test mandatory for all travellers arriving from outside the EU in a bid to prevent the fast-spreading new variant from taking a hold in the country.The ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:08:06 GMT
Countries tighten restrictions as new cases of Omicron variant emerge
Japan on Wednesday imposed a one-month suspension on all new incoming flight bookings in a bid to prevent the fast-spreading Omicron variant from taking a hold in the country, while Germany reported that four people who have tested positive of the new strain were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.The Omicron variant was first detect...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:40:31 GMT
Everton Eyes Zenit Star Sardar Azmoun
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Everton is set to join the battle to land Zenit St Petersburg forward Sardar Azmoun. - Sports news - The prolific Iranian is set to be available for nothing next summer when his contract in Russia expires, and he is inevitably attracting plenty of interest from across Europe having scored nine times in 19 games so far in 2021/22, 90min reported.Clubs in Italy, Spain, France and Germ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:37:50 GMT
JCPOA Joint Commission Convenes in Vienna
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Diplomats representing Iran and the P4+1 held a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Austria on Friday amid the seventh round of negotiations on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and removal of the sanctions against Tehran. - Politics news - While delegations from Iran, Russia, China, the UK, France and Germany have been holding intensive talks in Vienna since Monday to weigh pl...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:37:23 GMT
IAEA Chief Dismisses Israeli Accusations against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) refuted Israeli accusations that Iran is preparing to enrich uranium to 90% purity. - World news - Rafael Grossi said that IAEA doesn't have any information about 90% enrichment when he was asked in an interview with France 24 on Wednesday, about intelligence the Israel purportedly shared with the US and the Europeans suggesting...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:34:07 GMT
Patriots Mailbag: Is Belichick the Coach of the Year
Paul Perillo Shouldn't Bill Belichick's name be in the discussion for Coach of the Year? Considering the job he's done with the revamped offense, led by a rookie, and the surging defense? Maybe Frank Reich with the Colts if they keep their momentum going, but I don't see too many other coaches doing the stellar job that Bill is doing. -Troy OsgoodIt absolutely should be on the list and it...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:19:19 GMT
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig sack head coach Marsch
BERLIN, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- RB Leipzig have parted company with head coach Jesse Marsch after the 2-1 loss to Union Berlin with immediate effect, the Red Bulls confirmed in an official statement on Sunday. After Friday's third consecutive defeat in the Bundesliga, Leipzig slumped to 11th spot and sit four points away from continental qualification places. "The dismissal of Jesse Marsch wasn't easy for us, ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:18:41 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (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, Dec. 5. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,579,446 U.S. 49,052,458 India 34,633,254 Brazil 22,138,247 Britain 10,479,966 Russia 9,630,296 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:44:01 GMT
Dortmund needs to sort out its future after Haaland
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- It might take a while for Borussia Dortmund to deal with the disappointing outcome in Germany's Der Klassiker. Four points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to their rivals, it might be an idea to focus on the future. The race for the league title might be far from over, but there seem to be more pressing issues. It's under...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:18:05 GMT
Lewandowski "hopes Messi's words about Ballon d'Or were not empty"
WARSAW, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski claimed that losing the Ballon d'Or 2021 to Lionel Messi was a big hit for him, saying he felt sad all week after coming so close to winning the prize. On 29 November, Messi was crowned the Ballon d'Or winner for a record-extending seventh time. As one of the favorites, Lewandowski admitted that finishing second in the competition was a huge blo...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (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, Dec. 5. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,444,849 U.S. 49,051,150 India 34,633,254 Brazil 22,138,247 Britain 10,479,955 Russia 9,630,296 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (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, Dec. 5. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,371,760 U.S. 49,051,140 India 34,624,360 Brazil 22,138,247 Britain 10,479,955 Russia 9,598,283 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:44:11 GMT
Feature: Lewandowski answers Messi chants with a new goal record
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Robert Lewandowski's ability to concentrate on the point seems at a similarly high level as his goal-scoring skills. Only days after the disappointing outcome of the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, the 33-year-old turned into the man of the match in the German Clasico. The Pole not only scored two decisive goals, his 15th and 16th this season, after only 14 rounds...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:30:01 GMT
Bayern clinch 3-2 comeback win over Dortmund in Bundesliga top clash
BERLIN, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich defended the top spot in the standings after overpowering runner-up Borussia Dortmund 3-2 by courtesy on Robert Lewandowski's brace following a fast-paced encounter at the 14th round in Bundesliga on Saturday. The "BVB" took the reins from the kick off and caught a perfect start in front of home crowd as Jude Bellingham's pass into path allowed Julian Brandt to beat Bayer...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:18:01 GMT
Leverkusen crush Furth 7-1 to cement 3rd spot in Bundesliga
BERLIN, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Bayer Leverkusen cruised 7-1 past bottom side Greuther Furth after Patrik Schick provided four second-half goals in the 14th round of Bundesliga on Saturday. The "Werkself" wasted no time and broke the deadlock with 12 minutes played when Amine Adli slotted home Moussa Diaby's cross into the box. Greuther Furth thought they had leveled the scores three minutes later but for all ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:55:02 GMT
Real Madrid move eight clear after win over Real Sociedad
MADRID, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid strengthened their grip at the top of La Liga on Saturday night with a 2-0 win away to Real Sociedad. The win came thanks to second half goals from Vinicius Jr and Luka Jovic, putting Carlo Ancelotti's side 10 points clear of their rivals, with Sevilla their nearest challengers in the table eight points behind. The first half was an even affair which saw Real Madrid ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:18:01 GMT
Austria win men's team title at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Poland
WARSAW, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Austria's ski jumping team took a massive victory in Saturday's contest in the men's Large Hill Team event of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Wisla, Poland on Saturday. In the first round the athletes had to jump in the difficult conditions as the wind made their challenge even harder. The Austrians proved to be the best in such circumstances. Manuel Fettner (jump of 121 meters), Jan ...[read more]