Fri, 09 Jun 2023

After removing Columbus statue, Philadelphia sued for return

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city's historical commission have been sued by a group which ...

Area evacuated as wildfire burns thru Michigan

LANSING, Michigan: Michigan's Department of Natural Resources said by a wildfire in the state has burned through more than 3 ...

Official: airlines industry acting to prevent cancellations

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In an interview with Reuters, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, (IATA), said airlines are ...

Protesting Texans send migrants to California

SACRAMENTO, California: Sixteen migrants from Venezuela and Colombia, who had entered the United States through Texas, were transported to California ...

Louisiana park reopens 2 years after being flattened by hurricane

GRAND ISLE STATE PARK, Louisiana: Almost two years after Hurricane Ida struck the barrier island and destroyed most of its ...

Five receive death sentence for allegedly killing six police officers two years ago

YANGON, Myanmar - A regime court sentenced to death five people detained for their alleged involvement in a deadly August ...

Connecticut governor to sign strict gun measure

HARTFORD, Connecticut: Following a state Senate debate and vote to approve Connecticut's most comprehensive gun legislation since the laws put ...

160-year-old Mass. church called 'total loss" after lightning strike

SPENCER, Massachusetts: Spencer, Massachusetts Fire Chief Robert Parsons has said that a June 2 fire that burned down a 160-year-old ...

Russia says journalists from 'unfriendly' country cannot cover forum

MOSCOW, Russia: Journalists from countries that are "unfriendly" to Russia will be banned from covering this year's St. Petersburg International ...

Experts teach California owners how to burn fields to stop wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Landowners in California participated this week in a class organized by the El Dorado Amador Prescribed Burn ...

Palestinian boy, 2, dies in hospital after being shot by Israeli army snipers

RAMALLAH, Wet Bank - A two-and-a-half-year-old Palestinian boy shot in the head by Israeli troops has died in hospitalThe boy, ...

Former governor Chris Christie to join those seeking presidency

NEWARK, New Jersey: Six years after his 2016 presidential campaign failed to succeed, Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, will ...

Japan: $26 billion for families to counter declining birth rate

TOKYO, Japan: To counter the declining national birthrate, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to double spending over the next ...

Pence, former VP, to announce candidacy for president

WASHINGTON D.C.: Reuters has reported that on 7th June, former Vice President Mike Pence will enter the race for the ...

Panic, confusion in Seoul after failed North Korea rocket launch

PYONGYANG, North Korea: North Korea attempt failed to launch a satellite on May 31, which prompted raid sirens and a ...

UN notes few women in top China government positions

HONG KONG, China: Describing the lack of women in China's top leadership as concerning, the United Nations has recommended the ...

Experienced opener Johnson Charles added to West Indies squad for World Cup Qualifier

St Johns [Antigua], June 9 (ANI): West Indies on Friday added in-form opener Johnson Charles to their squad for the ...

French Open: Karolina Muchova topples World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach first Grand Slam final

Paris [France], June 9 (ANI): Unseeded Karolina Muchova clinched her first spot in a Grand Slam final as she stunned ...

Kerala: The first women-only Hajj flight take off from Karipur

Malappuram (Kerala) [India], June 9 (ANI): Kerala's first women-only Hajj flight took off on Thursday from Calicut International Airport at ...

Pakistan, Turkmenistan ink Joint Implementation Plan for TAPI gas pipeline

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 9 (ANI): In an effort to speed up work on Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India (Tapi) gas ...

Kiev needs deadlier weapons US lawmakers

President Biden faces growing pressure to approve longer-range missiles and fighter jets for KievMembers of Congress have urged US President ...

Latest in Ukraine: Kyiv's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Under Way

Latest developments: U.S. President Joe Biden will host NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg for talks Monday with support for Ukraine at ...

Reports: Greg Norman claims LIV Golf isn't going anywhere

The future of LIV Golf is in question following Tuesday's surprise announcement that the PGA Tour would merge commercial enterprises ...

French Open: Iga Swiatek downs Beatriz Haddad Maia to book spot in final

Paris [France], June 9 (ANI): Defending champion and World No.1 Iga Swiatek reached the French Open 2023 final after beating ...

Corey Conners shares RBC Canadian Open lead while chasing history

Corey Conners has enjoyed several quality performances in the majors, and the Ontario native said this week that his national ...

Pentagon Says Media Reports on ChinaSpy Station in Cuba'Not Accurate'

The Pentagon says reports that China and Cuba have reached a secret pact allowing Beijing to build an electronic eavesdropping ...

Stalemate in US-China Ties Appears Likely to Continue Despite Talks

washington - After a series of renewed talks between the U.S. and China leading up to Secretary of State Antony ...

India's economy is firing on all cylinders, leaving its rivals in dust

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) called the Indian economy a "bright spot" in ...

South Africa wont enforce ICC Putin warrant minister

Arresting the Russian president would be ?a declaration of war,? Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has saidSouth Africa will ...

Hope all our athletes will make India proud: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Indian Special Olympics contingent

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday delivered an inspirational message to the Special Olympics ...

Biden, Sunak Sign US-UK Agreement on Clean Energy, AI

washington - U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday agreed to deepen close economic ties ...

He looks like ultimate competitor: Ricky Ponting heaps praise on India pacer Mohammed Siraj

London [UK], June 9 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Ricky Ponting has highlighted the crucial key moment in which he believes India ...

Gino DiMare steps down as Miami head coach

Miami head coach Gino DiMare is stepping down after five seasons, he and the school announced Thursday. His decision brings ...

Pat Robertson's lasting influence on American politics: 3 essential reads

Televangelist Pat Robertson, who died at the age of 93 on May 8, 2023, was a familiar face on television ...

"Hope direct flight services start soon between Serbia and India...": Serbian President

Belgrade [Serbia], June 9 (ANI): Lauding the ties between Serbia and India since 1948, President Aleksandar Vucic expressed his hope ...

Azerbaijan Asks for Postponement of US-Hosted Talks with Armenia

State Department - The timing of new U.S.-sponsored peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which had been expected to start ...

FIH Hockey Pro League: India beat Argentina 3-0; regain top spot in points table

Eindhoven [Netherlands], June 9 (ANI): After a disappointing outing against hosts Netherlands last evening, the Indian men's hockey team bounced ...

Bengal's daughter runs Marathon Des Sables, hopes to see women take up running as a career, urges for govt support

By Payal MehtaNew Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): From starting her journey as an amateur runner a decade ago, to ...

Messi effect jolts US Major League Soccer

The World Cup star's decision to join a fledgling team in Florida has boosted ticket demand and fan interestArgentinian soccer ...

Ukraine has taken 'significant losses this week US

Kiev's long-promised counteroffensive has met 'stiff resistance,? senior American officials told CNNThe Ukrainian military has suffered "significant" casualties in its ...

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New Oregon gun law being challenged in court case

PORTLAND, Oregon: A federal trial has begun in Portland, Oregon examining the constitutionality of a stringent gun control law approved ...

After removing Columbus statue, Philadelphia sued for return

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and members of the city's historical commission have been sued by a group which ...

Area evacuated as wildfire burns thru Michigan

LANSING, Michigan: Michigan's Department of Natural Resources said by a wildfire in the state has burned through more than 3 ...

Official: airlines industry acting to prevent cancellations

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In an interview with Reuters, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, (IATA), said airlines are ...

Protesting Texans send migrants to California

SACRAMENTO, California: Sixteen migrants from Venezuela and Colombia, who had entered the United States through Texas, were transported to California ...

Louisiana park reopens 2 years after being flattened by hurricane

GRAND ISLE STATE PARK, Louisiana: Almost two years after Hurricane Ida struck the barrier island and destroyed most of its ...

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