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UK Coroner Asks For Public Inquiry Into Novichok Poisonings
A coroner presiding over an inquest into the death of British woman who was poisoned by a Sovietdeveloped nerve agent after an attack targeting a Russian exspy said Wednesday that she wants the probe to be turned into a public inquiry so she can examine R...
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Coast of Nicaragua
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near the coast of Nicaragua on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
Biden to Nominate Indian-American Management Consultant to Key Pentagon Position
Vazirani has been nominated for the position of Deputy Under Secretary of Defence for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defence
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Melbourne
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Melbourne in Australia on Wednesday, Geoscience Australia said on Wednesday.
Angry Scenes At Haiti Airport Add To Biden Pressure Over Expulsions
Angry scenes broke out at Haiti's main airport on Tuesday among migrants sent home from a squalid Texan border camp, as U.S. President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure to stop an expulsions policy the U.N. refugee chief said might be illegal.
Wild Sign Star Wing Kirill Kaprizov To 5-year, $45M Contract
The Minnesota Wild signed left wing Kirill Kaprizov to a fiveyear, $45 million contract on Tuesday, ending a stalemate between the team and the Calder Trophy winner just two days before the beginning of training camp.
Haiti Sees First African Swine Fever Outbreak In 37 Years -OIE
Haiti has recorded its first outbreak of the fatal pig virus African swine fever in 37 years, the World Organisation for Animal Health said, fueling concerns about the disease's spread in the Americas.
Experts Eye More Travel Testing To Contain COVID In Hawaii
Hawaii officials are facing pressure to increase COVID19 testing for travelers as the islands weather a record surge and federal guidelines change to require negative virus tests from both vaccinated and unvaccinated people coming to the U.S.
After Ida Outages, Utility Proposals Include City Takeover
Amid calls for investigations following major power losses during Hurricane Ida, the power company subsidiary that provides electric service to New Orleans said Tuesday it's ready to discuss having the city assume control of the municipal power system.
At UN, Moon Pushes Peace With NKorea After Missile Tests
Never once mentioning missiles, South Korean President Moon Jae-in again pushed for peace and reconciliation with North Korea at the United Nations on Tuesday, a week after recent missile testing on both ends of the peninsula renewed tensions between the...
Doctor Cleared Of COVID-19 Vaccine Theft Sues Harris County
A doctor who was fired after Houston-area public health officials accused him of stealing vials of COVID-19 vaccine to administer to family and friends sued the county Tuesday, accusing it of discriminating against South Asians and issuing disinformation...
San Francisco Mandates Vaccines For All Airport Workers
San Francisco is requiring all workers at San Francisco International Airport to get vaccinated against COVID19 or undergo weekly testing if employees are exempt.
Merkel Seeks To Boost Laschet In Close German Election Race
Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to boost struggling wouldbe successor Armin Laschet on Tuesday in the tight race to become Germany's next leader, telling a rally in her longtime electoral district that he will look out for jobs and security.
Man Charged With Making Threats Against Dominican President
A man who authorities say made internet threats to kidnap, injure and kill Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader prior to the arrival of officials for this week's United Nations' proceedings was ordered held without bail on Monday as a danger to the...
We Need to End COVID-19 Pandemic, Our Response Has Been Too Slow, Too Unequal: UN Chief
The pandemic has killed over four million people across the world.
Canada Kicks off Voting in Crucial Elections: Will 'Golden Boy' Trudeau Pass the Test?
Trudeau called the snap election hoping to parlay a smooth Covid-19 vaccine rollout.