Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:05:01 GMT
France sends police to Guadeloupe after riots over Covid restrictions
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe: Protests against COVID-19 restrictions erupted into rioting and looting for the third consecutive day on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, an overseas territory of France, prompting French authorities to send police special forces to the island.At 33 percent vaccinated, compared to 75 percent across France, the island's 400,000 people struggle with low vaccination rates.On Sun...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:36:51 GMT
France Says it is Willing to Discuss Autonomy for Guadeloupe
PARIS - France is willing to discuss autonomy for the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe if it is in the interests of the people who live there, government minister Sebastien Lecornu said.Guadeloupe and the nearby French island of Martinique have seen several days of protests against COVID-19 measures that have spilled over into violence.Lecornu, the minister for France's overseas territories, said ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:55:49 GMT
World TT C'ships Finals: Manika Batra reaches QFs in women's doubles, mixed doubles
Houston [USA], November 27 (ANI): India's ace paddler Manika Batra has reached both the women's and mixed doubles quarter-finals at the World Table Tennis Championships Finals 2021 in Houston on Friday.
Manika Batra and her mixed doubles partner Sathiyan Gnanasekaran rallied from two games down to beat China's Wang Manyu and USA's Kanak Jha 3-2 (15-17, 10-12, 12-10, 11-6, 11-7). The Indian pair saved two match points in t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 06:05:41 GMT
Tourists Rush to South Africa Airport After Travel Bans Issued
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Anxious-looking travelers thronged Johannesburg international airport and stood in long queues on Friday, desperate to squeeze onto the last flights to countries that had just shut their doors to South Africa.Many cut short their holidays, rushing back from safaris and vineyards when Britain announced late Thursday night that all flights from South Africa and its neighbors would be b...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 05:37:23 GMT
Don't agree with Lyon that Paine is best wicketkeeper in the world: Saba Karim
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Former India national selector Saba Karim has said that he does not agree with Nathan Lyon's statement citing Tim Paine as the best wicketkeeper in the world.
Paine had stepped down as Australia skipper after a sexting scandal and now the board has appointed Pat Cummins and Steve Smith as captain and vice-captain.
"Once Tim Paine stepped down as the captain, he deserved to be a part o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 27 Nov 2021 01:55:14 GMT
Tea seller as PM guiding world reflects Spirit of Indian Constitution, says Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], November 27 (ANI): On the occasion of Constitution Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that it is the spirit of the Constitution of India that a tea seller as the Prime Minister of a country is giving direction to India and the entire world.
Emphasizing the right to Freedom of Speech and Expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India, the ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 20:19:14 GMT
No. 21 Seton Hall looking for consistency vs. Bethune-Cookman
No. 21 Seton Hall grabbed the attention of the college basketball world 10 days ago with a come-from-behind road upset of Michigan, which at the time was considered a top-five team in the country.
Since then, the Big East upstart has shown it is still a work in progress.
The Pirates returned home from an uneven showing at the Fort Myers (Fla.) Tip-Off and will continue their season Sunday against Bethune-Cookman in Newa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:21:17 GMT
Enraged Ronaldo fans point finger after nightmare World Cup draw
Fans of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo have reacted with outrage after the play-off draw for the 2022 World Cup put his country Portugal on the same path as Italy.Portugal will face Turkey and Italy do battle with North Macedonia first off, with the winners of each match meeting in a final.As a consequence, this means that one of the two last Euros champions will not be heading to Q...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:18:44 GMT
People with 'colonial mindset' blocking India's development in name of 'freedom of expression': PM Modi
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said people with the "colonial mindset" create obstacles in the path of India's development in the name of "freedom of expression".
Addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court at Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister said: "Today there is no nation in the world that exists as a colony of another nation. But this does n...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:40:16 GMT
Renewable energy is fuelling a forgotten conflict in Africa's last colony
Morocco has positioned itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change, with one of the highest-rated national action plans. But though the north African country intends to generate half its electricity from renewables by 2030, ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:40:02 GMT
How poorer citizens pay the price of economic change in the UK
Despite the early claims of British prime minister Boris Johnson's much vaunted plan to cap personal adult social care costs, his government's new plan - designed to save the Trea...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:14:12 GMT
Biden's America's Back is annoying, but also insulting
President Joe Biden phoned in to NBC's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to declare ?America is back.? Biden's confidence belies his tumbling popularity ratings and the US? economic woes.President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden phoned in to NBC's Al Roker during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday to deliver a holiday message to Americans. "My message is after two years,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:38 GMT
Growing list of countries with curbs over 'super mutant' strain
A 'super mutant' Covid variant has sparked a ban around the world on non-essential travel to South Africa and neighboring states, with Denmark, Morocco, the Philippines and Spain becoming the latest nations to impose restrictions.Speaking on Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for all air travel to and from countries with reported cases of the new variant to be susp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:22 GMT
French fishermen block UK access to local ports
French fishermen have blocked British vessels from accessing the ports of St. Malo and Calais in a protest over UK authorities ?withholding? their licenses.Boats decorated with posters calling on the UK to change its policy blocked the entrance to the two French ports on Friday morning, while other blockages took place later in the day.The protesters are also preventing British trucks fro...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:21 GMT
Activists strike world's largest e-tailer on Black Friday
Climate activists Extinction Rebellion have disrupted Amazon's operations, targeting 15 of its fulfilment depots across the world, while warehouse workers and delivery drivers have started a strike in Germany, France, and Italy.On what is traditionally the online retailer's busiest day of the year, the group has blocked the entrance to depots in the US, UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, unfurlin...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:19 GMT
Ukraine says it's ready to defend itself against Russia
The Ukrainian armed forces are preparing to use all available resources to hold the front line against any Russian invasion, the country's foreign minister has insisted, as the war of words between East and West ramps up.Speaking during a closed online discussion with French foreign policy think tanks and reporters, Dmitry Kuleba said that Kiev, with Paris and Berlin, continues to stress the imp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:05:40 GMT
Kenya on High Alert As New Coronavirus Variant Emerges
NAIROBI - Kenya has not banned travel to southern Africa but its Ministry of Health says it will carefully screen people arriving from South Africa, Botswana, and Hong Kong for the new COVID variant discovered in South Africa.The Kenyan government directs passengers arriving from southern African countries to take the COVID test before being allowed into the country.South Africa and Botswana have reported...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:55:45 GMT
Iran to take serious part in Vienna JCPOA negotiations
Tehran [Iran], November 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Despite the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, Tehran will be seriously involved in the Vienna negotiations over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program on November 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Friday.
The minister had a phone call with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday. The statemen discus...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:55:42 GMT
PM Modi slams 'colonial mindset' says 'India is lectured on environmental conservation'
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Highlighting India's efforts to achieve goals of the Paris Agreement on environmental conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for doing away with a "colonial mindset", which is giving rise to many distortions and efforts are made to block India's growth.
Addressing the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court at Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:18:40 GMT
France suspends all flights from Southern Africa due to new COVID-19 variant
Paris [France], November 26 (ANI): France on Friday suspended flights arriving from the southern African region for 48 hours amid rising concern about a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa.
"France suspended flights arriving from the southern African region for 48 hours. The new variant has not yet been detected in France," France 24 reported citing Health Minister Olivier Veran.
A newly identified COVID-19 vari...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:18:37 GMT
OYO's Mid Season Global Holiday Trends 2021 analysis highlights the most popular holidays among travellers in India, UK, US, Europe
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Travel is back in a big way and consumers are excited to make up for lost holidays over the past two years.
With a steady rise in vaccination coverage across geographies, combined with the easing of restrictions across regions, travellers have embraced the spirit of travel wholeheartedly, especially during holidays and festive long weekends in India, the US, the UK ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:12:39 GMT
Journalist claims to know this year's Ballon dOr winner
Reports have claimed that Lionel Messi has won the 2021 Ballon d'Or awarded by France Football, which would be the seventh time the star has received the accolade.According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Matteo Moretto, the PSG star has already informed his friends, and presumably his family too, of his conquest which will be made official at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on Monday.If tru...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:05:55 GMT
Cameroon School Attack Scares Students, Teachers
YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON - Cameroonian officials say a suspected separatist attack on a school this week, which left four students and a teacher dead, has scared hundreds of teachers and students from going to school. Cameroon's military said it launched a search Thursday for the suspected rebels, who it says were disguised as government troops when they opened fire on the school.Cameroon's ministry of secondary e...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:36:56 GMT
Furious France Scraps UK Migrants Meeting After Johnson Letter
PARIS - France on Friday scrapped planned talks with the UK about migrant crossings in anger at a letter by Britain's prime minister over the crisis, pushing relations to new lows following the deaths of 27 people in the Channel this week.Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin told UK counterpart Priti Patel she was no longer invited to talks at the weekend about the migrant crisis in the Channel with other European ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:18:48 GMT
Indo- France military exercise, 'Ex SHAKTI 2021' ends in France
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): After 12 days of intense joint military training, the 6th edition of Indo- France military exercise, 'Ex SHAKTI 2021' concludes in France on Thursday.
"The military exercise culminated on November 25 after twelve days of intense joint military training, exhibiting their combat power and dominance over the extremist groups in simulated Counter Insurgency / Counter Terrorism environment...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:13:10 GMT
China bound Swiss foreign minister's plane rerouted to Moscow
A China-bound plane carrying the Foreign Minister of Switzerland has been rerouted to Moscow over technical issues, Bern has revealed.Ignazio Cassis, who is also the country's Vice President, was heading to the province of Zhejiang to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.Writing on ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:18:28 GMT
FIH Men's Junior WC: Team India gear up for crucial match against Poland
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 26 (ANI): After a remarkable 13-1 win over Canada in Group B match of FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021, Team India will look to seal a spot in the quarter-finals when they take on Poland on Saturday.
Speaking on the importance of the win, Chief Coach Graham Reid stated in an official release, "It was really important to get to a good start against Canada and ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:13:16 GMT
France withdraws invitation to UK minister over Johnson letter
France has withdrawn UK Home Secretary Priti Patel's invitation to a meeting in Calais, following the publication of a letter by PM Boris Johnson to his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, regarding migrant crossings.In a message seen by the news agency AFP on Friday, France's interior minister, Gerald Darmanin, said he was "disappointed" by a letter that was sent by Johnson to the French presi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:13:06 GMT
Stocks crash over new Covid variant fears
European and Asian stock markets plunged on Friday following reports of a new Covid-19 strain from South Africa, which, investors fear, could result in new travel curbs.Chinese, Japanese and Indian stocks dropped. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.56%, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo tanked by 2.5%, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong had plunged 2.67% as of 08:20 GMT.Indian benchmarks dropped to ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:54:59 GMT
Novospassky Monastery: Bastion of the Romanov Dynasty
Historian and architectural expert William Brumfield discovers the history of one of Moscow's most famous religious sites. Moscow. ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:18:38 GMT
Israel, France pay tribute to victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Friday paid homage to the victims who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, 13 years ago.
"Today India and Israel are joining in commemorating the terrible terror attack 13 years ago in Mumbai which targeted both Indian, Jews Israeli and international people. There are several commemorating ceremonies between India and Israel. W...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:55:32 GMT
Taliban 'clueless' over governance, struggle to rule Afghanistan
Kabul [Afghanistan], November 26 (ANI): Taliban struggle for the long-term stability in Afghanistan as the group is "clueless" over how to go forward in ruling the country and confusion over their so-called "moral vision" and "willingness to give pledges."Adam Baczko, a researcher at French National Centre for Scientific Research wrote in Policy Research Group Strategic Insight that the Taliban are walking a thin line bet...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:07:12 GMT
France Calls for European Aid After 27 Migrants Die at Sea
CALAIS, FRANCE - France and Britain appealed Thursday for European assistance, promised stepped-up efforts to combat people-smuggling networks, and traded blame and barbs in the wake of this week's tragedy in the English Channel that again shone a light on the scale and complexity of Europe's migration problems.At least 27 migrants drowned Wednesday after their inflatable dinghy capsized as they tried to cross t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:06:47 GMT
Reporter's Notebook: Islamic State Murders in Syria's al-Hol Camp
AL-HOL AND AL-ROJ, SYRIA - Most of the women we meet in al-Hol camp, a detention center in northeastern Syria, won't talk about the murders. But Umm Mustafa, from Iraq, speaks quickly and quietly, standing away from the crowds in the market.She voices shock.It is not the roughly 80 killings so far this year in al-Hol that she finds shocking, but the people who have been arrested. Those be...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:05:51 GMT
Mali Tour Guides Transformed Into Battlefield Interpreters
MÉNAKA, MALI - Aboubacar shared tea and sugary snacks with his colleagues gathered on a mat at a United Nations camp in battle-scarred Mali.He speaks plainly but with a hint of irony about his transformation from a tour guide with 14 years of experience, until 2014 when he became a front-line military interpreter.After the war upended his business, he sought work as a translator for the British conti...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:55:17 GMT
UNESCO member states adopt first global agreement on AI ethics
Paris [France], November 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The first ever global standard on the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) was presented by Audrey Azoulay, director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on Thursday.
The agreement was adopted by the member states of UNESCO at its General Conference on Tuesday.
"AI has the potential to benefit societies and economies in many w...[read more]
Published: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:06:49 GMT
1,600 Migrants Lost at Sea in Mediterranean This Year
ROME - The sinking of a boat with more than 30 people on board this week was the deadliest migration tragedy to date in the English Channel.Migrant shipwrecks of that scale, however, are not uncommon in the waters surrounding Europe's southern borders.This year alone, U.N. officials estimate that 1,600 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean Sea, the main gateway to Europe for migrants tryin...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:55:07 GMT
Green Electricity can become cheapest energy by 2050, says study
Potsdam [Germany], November 26 (ANI): Cost-slashing innovations are underway in the electric power sector and could give electricity the lead over fossil-based combustion fuels in the world's energy supply by mid-century, according to Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)When combined with a global carbon price, these developments can catalyse emission reductions to reach the Paris climate targets, while red...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:05:56 GMT
Burkina Army Says 3 Soldiers Killed in Combat With Militants
OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO - Three Burkina Faso soldiers died and 11 militants were killed during an attack on the troops Wednesday, the army said, amid worsening insecurity that has sparked anti-government protests.The attack took place against an army detachment in Thiou in the Yatenga Region, the army said in a statement Thursday.'Eleven terrorists were neutralized. However, three soldiers fell during c...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:18:04 GMT
Men's Junior Hockey World Cup: Spain register record-breaking 17-0 win over US
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 26 (ANI): Over 70 goals were scored on the second day of the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Odisha, with Spain registering a record-breaking win with a margin of 17-0 over the USA in a Pool C game.
Now with this win, Spain has set a new record for the highest victory margin in the history of the tournament. This record was previously held by Argentina, who defeated Egypt by 14-0 in...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:18:04 GMT
Spain register record-breaking win over US in a high-scoring second day of Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Odisha
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 26 (ANI): Over 70 goals were scored on the second day of the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup in Odisha, with Spain registering a record-breaking win with a margin of 17-0 over the USA in a Pool C game.
Now with this win, Spain has set a new record for the highest victory margin in the history of the tournament. This record was previously held by Argentina, who defeated Egypt by 14-0 in...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:18:03 GMT
Chinese official win key Interpol post amidst global concern
Lyon [France], November 26 (ANI): A global alliance of lawmakers on China has expressed deep concern over the election of senior Chinese government official Hu Binchen to the Interpol Executive Committee at the General Assembly meeting.
"Mr Binchen HU of China and Mr Praveen Sinha of India have been elected to the posts of Delegate for Asia (3-yr term)," Interpol said in a tweet.
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 19:18:35 GMT
India is an emerging economic force at global level: Jaishankar at SCO meet
New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): Noting that India is today an emerging economic force at the global level, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the country stands ready to share its experience in the startup sector with the other SCO member states through its initiative to set up a Special Working Group on Startups and Innovation.
Speaking at the 20th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Cou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:55:11 GMT
Experts call for closer Europe-Asia cooperation on pressing issues
© Provided by Xinhua A situation like the pandemic needs solidarity, needs multilateral response and a global approach, but not the attempts to have national responses, which might be effective for a brief period of time, but not in the long run, acc...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:37:30 GMT
EU sets deadline for UK to resolve France fishing row
London [UK], November 25 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Britain received a stern warning from the European Union Wednesday to resolve the issue of licenses sought by French fishers by December 10.
The fishers complain about the post-Brexit requirements being too onerous.
Environment and Fishing Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius raised the demand in a meeting with Britain's Environment Secretary George Eustice, said an EU spokesperson....[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:12:46 GMT
French hit with new set of Covid measures
The French government has unveiled a slate of Covid measures to combat a fifth wave of the virus, including requiring masks for indoor spaces and ordering all adults to get a booster shot for their health pass.Health Minister Olivier Veran announced the moves on Thursday, outlining efforts to prevent a spike in hospitalizations and fatalities from the virus without plunging the nation back into ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:12:35 GMT
UK asylum claims soar to record high
The number of asylum applications to the UK has reached the highest levels in almost two decades, figures released by the Home Office show, amid a surge in illegal crossings of the English Channel.The number of claims reached 37,562 in the year to September, which is the highest total since 2004, the figures show.That is an 18% jump on the previous year and even more than at the peak of t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:12:32 GMT
French fishermen to blockade their own ports in Brexit row
France's fishing association has said it will blockade four locations, including the key port of Calais and the Eurotunnel, on Friday in the latest protest over UK restrictions on post-Brexit fishing licences.In a press conference on Thursday, Gerard Romiti, president of National Maritime Fisheries Committee, announced the demonstration in "response to the UK's provocative, contemptuous and humi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:37:28 GMT
Drowning of 27 migrants in English Channel worst disaster on record: IOM
New York [US], November 25 (ANI): Urgent action is needed to avoid a repeat of tragedies like this week's drowning of at least 27 people in the English Channel, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.
The incident amounted to the largest single loss of life in the English Channel since the UN migration agency, International Organization for Migration, started recording data in 2014.
Another 106 migrant...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:05:11 GMT
France to make COVID-19 booster shots available to all adults: minister
© Provided by Xinhua Health authorities now recommend a booster shot five months, instead of six, after completing primary vaccination. Some 19 million people in France are eligible for the booster shots.Rules on barrier g...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:37:19 GMT
Indonesia Open: Sai Praneeth storms into quarter-finals after defeating France's Christo Popov
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 25 (ANI): India shuttler B Sai Praneeth on Thursday sailed into the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Open.
Praneeth defeated France's Christo Popov 21-17, 14-21, 21-19 in a match that lasted 83 minutes on Court 2.
The Indian shuttler won the first game. However, the French opponent staged a remarkable comeback in the second but again went down in the third.
Ace-shuttler Kidambi Srikant...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:12:39 GMT
EU regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the use of the Pfizer Covid vaccine on 5- to 11-year-olds on Thursday, marking the first time the EU regulator has approved a Covid jab for use in young children.In a statement released by the EMA, the drug regulator stated that it has "recommended granting an extension of indication for the [Pfizer] Covid-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in childr...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:12:34 GMT
Riots and looting over mandatory vaccine rule
Protests against Covid restrictions on the French island of Martinique descended into looting and violence on Wednesday, with barricades being set alight overnight amid increasing tensions in the Caribbean.Footage shared on social media showed flames blazing in parts of Martinique, as protesters rampaged around a shopping center and blocked roads during increased unrest ahead of attempts to spee...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:03:04 GMT
Indonesia Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty advance into quarterfinals
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 25 (ANI): The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Thursday entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Open.
The Indian duo defeated South Korea's Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae 21-15, 19-21, 23-21 in a match that lasted 75 minutes on Court 2.
Earlier in the day, two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu also sailed into the quarter-fi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:45:30 GMT
Putin Fires Russian Prisons Chief After Torture Videos
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Aleksandr Kalashnikov as director of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), the Kremlin said in a statement, after disturbing videos of torture and rape inside a jail were leaked.Putin replaced Kalashnikov with Arkady Gostev, a former deputy interior minister.Kalashnikov has also been subjected to Western sanctions over the...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:37:35 GMT
Refugee council urges UK to change approach on migrants after 27 people drowned in English Channel
London [UK], November 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The Refugee Council campaign group urged the UK government on Thursday to change its approach and provide safe routes for migrants after at least 27 people drowned in the English Channel while trying to reach the UK from France on a rubber boat.
"Surely a tragedy of this magnitude is the wakeup call, our Government needs to change its approach and finally commit to an expansion of s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:18:46 GMT
France Assembly discuss Taliban Ideology, its challenges to Europe
Paris [France], November 25 (ANI): The French National Assembly organized a conference to discuss the danger of the ideology of the Taliban in Afghanistan, its relations with the Muslim Brotherhood, its ideology, and its incitement to terrorism in Europe.
According to the Europa Blog, the session was held under the title "The Taliban, their ideology and the challenges we face", by Professor Frederic Encel under the patron...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:55:52 GMT
Lawmakers from Baltic states to visit Taiwan amid threats from China
Taipei [Taiwan], November 25 (ANI): About 10 parliamentarians from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia will visit Taipei as part of a government-led forum in early December and meet top Taiwan top government officials, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement Wednesday.
The planned visit comes at a time when Taiwan is enhancing exchanges with the European Union and warming up ties with the bloc's member s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:17:20 GMT
New Interpol chief accused of torture
Emirati General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi has been elected as Interpol's president despite allegations of ?torture? levelled against him and concerns from human rights groups that he's been involved in targeting ?peaceful critics.?The appointment was announced by Interpol on its Twitter account Thursday morning, with Al-Raisi taking on the largely ceremonial role for a four-year term.His elec...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:12:25 GMT
Messi branded passenger in PSG defeat
Paris Saint-Germain's all-star attack of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were accused of not pulling their weight in the team's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City as some claimed the trio were ?passengers?.On a night rife with subplots in Manchester - including the future of PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino and the latest meeting between Messi and former mentor Pep Guardiola - it ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:55:44 GMT
Indonesia Open: Sindhu sails into quarters after beating Germany's Yvonne Li
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 25 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Open. Sindhu defeated German badminton player Yvonne Li 21-12, 21-18 in 37 minutes to clinch the match.
Starting the encounter on a high, Sindhu comfortably took the opening game 21-12 after winning seven straight points at a particular stage in the essay.
Ri...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:55:43 GMT
IAF gets two Mirage 2000 fighters from France to strengthen combat aircraft fleet
By Ajit K DubeyNew Delhi (India), November 25 (ANI): Amid tensions on the border, the Indian Air Force has received a boost to its fighter jet fleet as two-second hand Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft have arrived from France at its Gwalior airbase.
"The Indian Air Force has received two Mirage 2000 trainer version aircraft from France. The two aircraft were flying with their Air Force and arrived at the Gwalior airbase recen...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:37:18 GMT
Pakistan fails to take action against 26/11 masterminds
Islamabad, Pakistan November 25 (ANI): Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of ISI officers.
According to International Forum for Rights and Security, the raids pinned seven LeT operatives, among them, Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi, whose links to the 26/11 attacks are proved.
Earlier, Tariq Khosa, an influential politician in Pakistan published an op-ed in Dawn, stating in unambiguous terms th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:12:14 GMT
Australia considering Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott reports
Australia is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, according to reports. The news comes after US President Joe Biden said he was contemplating the step.The Sydney Morning Herald r...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:18:32 GMT
Cummins, Smith probably two best candidates for Australia Test skipper's role, feels Lyon
Melbourne [Australia], November 25 (ANI): Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon feels batter Steven Smith and pacer Pat Cummins are the two "best" candidates for the leadership roles in the squad.
Both Cummins and Smith were interviewed for the role of Australia next Test skipper following the resignation of Tim Paine.
"I think you look at the two guys who have been interviewed by Australia for the two roles, I think the...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:55:29 GMT
China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands
Tarawa [Kiribati], November 25 (ANI): China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations.
According to the Singapore Post, Kiribati a Micronesian country is discussing opening up its largest marine reserves to commercial fishing which may serve a dual purpose like a naval base for the Chinese as well.
Pacific country's President Taneti Maamau, decided to open up...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:18:25 GMT
Champions League: Gabriel Jesus' late strike helps Man City beat PSG 2-1
Manchester [UK], November 25 (ANI): Goals in the second half from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus helped Manchester City beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 2-1 in the Champions League.
With this win, Manchester City sealed the spot in the last 16 on Wednesday. In the game, Kylian Mbappe had given visitors a lead against the run of play when he fired a goal in the 49th minute.
But Sterling struck to level the scoreboard in t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:55:21 GMT
27 migrants drown, others missing after boat capsizes in English Channel
Paris [France], November 25 (ANI): At least 27 migrants drowned on Wednesday in the English Channel after a boat capsized off the coast of Calais, northern France.
The information was confirmed by the French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin after the initial toll said 31 migrants had died but the minister revised this number down to 27, reported CNN.
Speaking outside a hospital in Calais, Darmanin said five women and a g...[read more]
Published: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:37:12 GMT
Johnson, Macron agree to step up efforts to prevent migrants' crossings
London [UK], November 25 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to prevent deadly crossings of the English Channel by migrants following the Wednesday fatal shipwreck in the Strait of Dover, the Office of the UK Prime Minister said.
A boat with migrants sank in the Strait of Dover near the French shore on Wednesday, leaving at least 31 people dead.
"The Prime Minister (Bori...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:17:07 GMT
Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes
Over 30 migrants have drowned after a boat capsized off Calais, France, during an attempt to cross the English Channel to the UK, in the worst-ever such tragedy yet involving illegal crossings of the waterway.The accident occurred on Wednesday, when a group of migrants tried to take advantage of calm sea conditions to cross over to Britain. The waters of the English Channel, however, are current...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:12:26 GMT
Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes off Calais
Over 30 migrants have drowned after a boat capsized off Calais, France, during an attempt to cross the English Channel to the UK, in the worst-ever such tragedy yet involving illegal crossings of the waterway.The accident occurred on Wednesday, when a group of migrants tried to take advantage of calm sea conditions to cross over to Britain. The waters of the English Channel, however, are current...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:18:45 GMT
Smriti Irani inaugurates Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry conclave, companies contributing to French Solidarity Mission recognised
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) on Wednesday recognised companies which contributed to the successful accomplishment of the French Solidarity Mission for India's oxygen crisis, caused due to the second wave of Covid-19.
The event was IFCCI's third edition of Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave and Awards, inaugurated by Union Minister of Women and Child D...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:54:55 GMT
ALL 17 Vladimir Nabokov novels ranked from worst to best
A master stylist, a great poet, a distinguished entomologist and a brilliant bilingual writer whose novels have been adapted for screen and stage. One of the literary giants of the 20th century, Vladimir Nabokov completed seventeen novels over five decades, each holding a special place in the world of Russian-American literature.Nabokov novels should come with a warning that says: Addictive! Written in a strikin...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:07:11 GMT
German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz Agrees to Governing Coalition
BERLIN - German Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz is poised to become the country's new chancellor, announcing Wednesday he has reached an agreement with the environmentalist Greens party and the pro-business Free Democrats to form a coalition government that will end the 16-year administration of Chancellor Angela Merkel.Scholz, the center-left leader among Germany's major political figures, crafted a 177-page...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:06:04 GMT
Foreigners Urged to Leave Ethiopia as Security Worsens
NAIROBI, KENYA - The U.S., France and Germany have joined other countries in urging their citizens to leave Ethiopia as fighting between federal forces and rebel groups moves closer to the capital, Addis Ababa. The U.N. has also announced evacuation flights for family members of its staff in the country. The presidents of neighboring Kenya and South Africa have joined calls for an urgent cease-fire.As the securi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:55:58 GMT
PM Modi's decision to extend free ration scheme done with sense of duty, responsibility: Smriti Irani
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Hailing the Centre's decision to extend the free ration scheme till March 2022, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said the move was made with a sense of duty and responsibility.
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Wednesday inaugurated Indo French Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (IFCCI) third edition of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Conclave...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:18:43 GMT
FIH Hockey Men's Junior WC: Hosts India stumble to 4-5 loss against France
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 24 (ANI): Hosts India stumbled to a 4-5 loss against world number 26 France in their opening game of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 on Wednesday.
For India, Uttam Singh and Sardar Singh got on the scoring sheet. Sanjay converted three penalty corners, but it was not enough for India to register a win.
Coming to France, Timothee Clement, Benjamin Marque ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:18:39 GMT
Stressing on India-France ties, envoy says New Delhi sent medical supplies during first COVID wave
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Stressing on the friendship between India and France, country's Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Wednesday said that New Delhi exported medical supplies needed by hospitals in Paris during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Speaking to ANI, the French Ambassador said, "We've seen that during the COVID-19 crisis. Everybody in France was moved and touched by the assistan...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:40:13 GMT
Toronto FC name Bob Bradley head coach, sporting director
Toronto FC hired Bob Bradley as head coach and sporting director on Wednesday.
Bradley, 63, was the head coach for Los Angeles FC until the two sides parted ways on Nov. 18.
The move comes just one day after Toronto announced the departure of head coach Javier Perez and two days after parting ways with general manager Ali Curtis.
"We are excited for Bob to get to work," said Toronto FC president Bill Manning in a team ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:18:42 GMT
International flight operations expected to return to normal soon: Civil Aviation Secretary
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): International flight operations are expected to return to normal soon, said Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal on Wednesday.
"International flight operations expected to return to normal soon," Bansal stated.
Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, after a nationwide lockdown was announced by the Centre in view of the coronavirus outbreak....[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:13:23 GMT
AstraZeneca boasts about UK hospitalizations rate
The chief executive of AstraZeneca has claimed that its Covid-19 vaccine may provide longer protection against the virus and could be responsible for the seemingly lower hospitalisation rate in the UK.Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday, Pascal Soriot said his firm's Covid-19 vaccine may provide long...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:13:14 GMT
Biden's summit is old propaganda rhetoric, Oliver Stone tells RT
Filmmaker Oliver Stone has told RT that the ?totally corrupt? US government has been rehashing old propaganda cliches when promoting President Joe Biden's upcoming international ?Summit for Democracy?.On the latest episode of RT's 'Going Underground', Afshin Rattansi asked the Oscar-winning director what he thought about the so-called 'Summit for Democracy' that will be hosted by Biden next mont...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:13:01 GMT
Ridley Scott blasts Millennials & fking cell phones
Generation Y and the ubiquitous cellphone are to blame for the poor box office figures of ?The Last Duel?, the historical drama's director said.Speaking on the podcast 'WTF with Marc Maron' on Monday, Ridley Scott said he stands by his latest creation, which was released in mid-October, and has since generated only $28 million in revenue - a fraction of the $100 million funneled into its product...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:37:28 GMT
'You make us proud': Priyanka Chopra hails Vir Das for Emmy nomination
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Global star Priyanka Chopra penned an appreciation note for comedian Vir Das who was nominated for his comedy special at the International Emmy Awards 2021.
Vir Das represented India at the International Emmy Awards 2021 held at the Casa Cipriani in New York City on Monday night.
Lauding him, Priyanka re-shared his post on her IG story and wrote, "Congratulations @virdas u make us so ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:37:27 GMT
Indonesia Open: Kidambi Srikanth defeats Prannoy, marches into next round
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 24 (ANI): India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday progressed to the next round of the ongoing Indonesia Open.
In an all Indian affair, Srikanth defeated HS Prannoy 21-15, 19-21, 21- 12in a match that lasted for 56 minutes.
Srikanth won the first game, but Prannoy staged a comeback, sending the match into the third and deciding game. Srikanth however did not relent and he ended up winning...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:13:03 GMT
Is Russia going to invade Ukraine
While commentators spilled ink over the prospect of war between Russia & Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin last week took a major step towards absorbing the war-torn breakaway Donbass regions. And yet, bizarrely, nobody noticed.Scares about imminent Russian invasions of Ukraine - and the apocalyptic conflict between East and West they would trigger - come and go on a regular basis. Sometimes it'...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:18:48 GMT
India, France naval drill demonstrated top performance levels in anti-submarine, anti-ship warfare, says French Ambassador
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): The naval drills between FNS Chevalier Paul and Indian Navy Ship Kolkata off India's coast demonstrated top performance levels in air defence, anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, said Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain who attended the event.
"Training in tandem! The 2-day naval drills b/w FNS Chevalier PaulINS Kolkata off India's coast demonstrated top performance levels...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:55:36 GMT
Top-10 HIGHEST grossing foreign movies in the USSR
Westerns, action, romance and comedy films - these foreign movies smashed box-office records in the USSR.Soviet films depicted what was already familiar to Soviet viewers - everyday life, work relationships, familiar "scenery" and sights. Foreign films were like a breath of fresh air, introducing audiences in the USSR to new actors, unfamiliar landscapes, and a completely different lifestyle.Far from all ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:18:53 GMT
Benzema handed suspended prison sentence in sex-tape trial
Paris [France], November 24 (ANI): France striker Karim Benzema on Wednesday was given a one-year suspended prison sentence after he was found guilty of blackmailing his former France international teammate Mathieu Valbuena.
As per a report in Goal.com, Benzema has also been fined 75,000 euros for his role in the criminal scheme.
The France striker had stood in a trial last month for his involvement in his France team-mat...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:13:13 GMT
Real Madrid star Benzema guilty in sex tape blackmail case
Real Madrid and France star Karim Benzema has been found guilty of conspiring to blackmail former teammate Mathieu Valbuena in a sex tape scandal, receiving a one-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of ?75,000.The verdict at the Court of Versailles ends a saga stretching back over six years for the striker.Continually claiming his innocence through his lawyers, the 33-year-old misse...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:55:48 GMT
Ohmium ships its first "Made in India" Hydrogen electrolyzer unit to US
New Delhi [India], November 24 (ANI): Renewable energy startup Ohmium International, through its Indian subsidiary, has shipped its first unit of electrolyzer from India to the United States, as a first step towards establishing India as a global hub for green hydrogen generation, said the company on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by Ohmium International on Wednesday, the electrolyzer has been manufactured by ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:54:58 GMT
OPINION: Arent Russians a bit too sensitive to the cold
Russians over protect themselves against the cold, even if it means going to opposite extremes. This is my personal observation as an expatriate from France, who is surprised by the sensitivity of the locals towards this environment which has been theirs for centuries."You'll catch a cold like this!" "Close your jacket!" "Put on higher socks!" "Put on your hood!" "Where is your scarf?" are injunctions that are f...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:54:55 GMT
10 false friends to watch out for in Russian
Be careful: not all Russian words that sound familiar mean what you would expect them to. If you have ever learned Russian as a foreign language, you know that its grammar can tie your brain in knots at the beginning. But as exhausting as it is to memorise the six different 'cases', and get your head around the verbs of motion, adding to your Russian vocabulary is altogether simpler. Plenty of words are instantly un...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:37:14 GMT
Indonesia Open: Sindhu enters pre-quarters after thrilling win over Aya Ohori
Jakarta [Indonesia], November 24 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu entered the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Indonesia Open on Wednesday. The Indian shuttler defeated Japan's Aya Ohori 17-21, 21-17, 21-17 in the match that lasted for 70 minutes on Court 1.
Sindhu went down in the first game, but she was able to rise to the occasion in the next two games, and as a result, she ended up ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:19:07 GMT
Butler, Chaminade face off, each hoping to eke out tourney win
Butler and Chaminade will look to make lemonade out of lemons when they square off on Wednesday in the seventh-place game of the Maui Invitational, being played this year in Las Vegas.
Butler (3-3) has dropped its first two games in the tournament, to the No. 12 Houston Cougars and the Texas AM Aggies, respectively, and have lost three straight overall.
The Bulldogs fell to the Aggies 57-50 on Tuesday in the consolation...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:12:18 GMT
Football icon Ronaldinho faces threat of new arrest
Barcelona and Brazil legend Ronaldinho could be arrested again after reports from his homeland claimed he has until December 1 to straighten out alimony payments to his ex-fiancee.The 2002 World Cup winner was given the warning earlier this month after dozen of fruitless attempts by bailiffs in Rio de Janeiro to find him, according to a report.If Ronaldinho does not pay former partner Pri...[read more]
Published: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:56:12 GMT
Chaminade puts up first-half fight before losing to Notre Dame
Notre Dame took Chaminade's best shot in a tight first half, then turned a three-point game into a 90-64 rout in the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.
Six Fighting Irish players scored in double figures, led by 17 points from Dane Goodwin and 15 points and 15 rebounds from Nate Laszewski.
Notre Dame (3-1) made 63.6 percent of its shots in the second half and 56.1 percent for the game. The Irish knocked do...[read more]
Published: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:36:48 GMT
Is the Kremlin Stoking Europe's Energy Crisis
Europe's unprecedented energy crunch will worsen during this northern hemisphere winter, increasing the likelihood of power rationing and plant stoppages, industry analysts are warning.And with natural gas prices skyrocketing, subjecting manufacturers and households to soaring bills, some fear the European Union's integrated energy system could break down, with the bloc's member states resorting to hoarding what...[read more]
Published: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:13:06 GMT
Elon Musk's rocket debris flying towards International Space Station
A fragment from a SpaceX rocket stuck in orbit around the Earth is set to pass close by the International Space Station, Russian mission controllers have announced, confirming that they are monitoring the course of the debris.In a statement issued on Tuesday, Moscow's Roscosmos space agency said that a fragment of the Falcon 9 rocket, launched by Elon Musk's California-based company in 2019, wil...[read more]
Published: Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:05:53 GMT
Beijing Warns Against Malicious Hyping Over Peng Shuai Situation
Amid growing speculation on the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, China's Foreign Ministry warned against politicizing and speculating about the star's wellbeing.'This is not a diplomatic matter,' Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday.'I believe everyone will have seen she has recently attended some public activities and also held a video call...[read more]