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When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progress
Read full article: When will Gordie Howe International Bridge project be done? See timeline of progressHere is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
Throwback: Anthony Simmons’ advice on establishing your own Caribbean cashflow
Read full article: Throwback: Anthony Simmons’ advice on establishing your own Caribbean cashflowCorie Murray takes us back to his interview with Anthony Simmons, president and CEO of Nemiro International Corporation and two other Caribbean-based companies.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Ways to preserve mental health, provide support and avoid social media
Read full article: Israel-Hamas conflict: Ways to preserve mental health, provide support and avoid social mediaInstead of continuing to feel down and risk your mental health over the images on social media, there are ways you can show support without feeling overwhelmed mentally.
Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attack
Read full article: Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across U.S. as Israel declares war after Hamas attackSupporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.
‘Difficult ordeal:’ Man, dog rescued after 3 months lost at sea
Read full article: ‘Difficult ordeal:’ Man, dog rescued after 3 months lost at seaAn Australian sailor who was rescued by a Mexican tuna boat after being adrift at sea with his dog for three months has stepped foot on dry land for the first time since their ordeal began.
Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectors
Read full article: Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectorsTuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.
Iran: Jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight
Read full article: Iran: Jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flightIran's state media says a court has sentenced an air defense commander allegedly responsible for the deadly downing of a passenger plane amid Iran-U.S. tensions several years ago.
Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quickly
Read full article: Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quicklyProgress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Station master in Greece train crash delays court appearance
Read full article: Station master in Greece train crash delays court appearanceThe station master involved in Greece’s deadliest train crash postponed his deposition and is now set to appear before a prosecutor and an examining magistrate on Sunday.
New quake hits battered Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurt
Read full article: New quake hits battered Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurtA new 6.4-magnitude earthquake has killed three people and injured more than 200 others in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visa
Read full article: Brazil’s Bolsonaro applies for 6-month U.S. visitor visaBrazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the U.S., indicating he may have no immediate intention to return home, where legal issues await.
Holocaust Remembrance Day marked as peace again shattered by war
Read full article: Holocaust Remembrance Day marked as peace again shattered by warAuschwitz-Birkenau survivors and other mourners have commemorated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp in the final months of World War II.
Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find out
Read full article: Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find outOn Jan. 3, the Dutch National Archive made public an old map believed to mark a spot where millions of dollars worth of treasure were hidden by German soldiers during World War II.
Queen guitarist, women’s soccer team top UK honors list
Read full article: Queen guitarist, women’s soccer team top UK honors listThose at the forefront of the U.K.'s response to Russia's war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt" on the country's new year's Honors list.
‘Tis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the world
Read full article: ‘Tis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the worldThere are many holiday rituals that are celebrated by just about everyone around the world, whether that means exchanging gifts, family get-togethers or attending church services.
Typhoon batters S. Korea, preparations minimize casualties
Read full article: Typhoon batters S. Korea, preparations minimize casualtiesA powerful typhoon has hit South Korea, dumping 3 feet of rain, destroying roads and knocking down power lines, but officials say the death toll of six could have been higher if not for proactive evacuations and school closures.
Russian media: Mikhail Gorbachev, who presided over Soviet Union’s end, has died
Read full article: Russian media: Mikhail Gorbachev, who presided over Soviet Union’s end, has diedMikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Thursday.
IN PHOTOS: Sri Lanka citizens storm streets, presidential palace in anger over economy
Read full article: IN PHOTOS: Sri Lanka citizens storm streets, presidential palace in anger over economyWhat the future holds for the country remains in light of the turmoil remains to be seen, but the images of the people’s anger have sure been striking lately.
Here’s why assassination of former Japanese leader shocked the world, UCF expert says
Read full article: Here’s why assassination of former Japanese leader shocked the world, UCF expert saysAfter Japan’s longest serving prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday, a UCF expert in the field of global perspectives explained why the aftershock of the fatal shooting was felt around the world.
This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages on
Read full article: This week in photos: Destruction continues, U.S. to leverage Russia-Ukraine bloc against China as the war wages onSecretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.
Readers with a connection to Ukraine tell all: ‘It pains me to know I will never see my dad’s grave’
Read full article: Readers with a connection to Ukraine tell all: ‘It pains me to know I will never see my dad’s grave’Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.
Photos: Russian forces withdrawing from Kharkiv, but Mariupol looks to be on brink
Read full article: Photos: Russian forces withdrawing from Kharkiv, but Mariupol looks to be on brinkThe city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.
Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Read full article: Photos from overseas: Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western armsRussian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
Titusville nonprofit returns from war-torn Ukraine after deploying water purifiers
Read full article: Titusville nonprofit returns from war-torn Ukraine after deploying water purifiersJoe Hurston, who is the founder of the humanitarian nonprofit, Air Mobile Ministries says there is just too much work to be done.
Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to flee
Read full article: Photos: Bodies in Ukraine start to be discovered after Russian forces retreat from Kyiv, refugees continue to fleeRefugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.
A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of Normandy
Read full article: A not-so-traditional France vacation: All the reasons to visit the historical grounds of NormandyAs veterans of World War II get older and older, with most of them now in their late 80s and 90s, how will we preserve that legacy and keep their sacrifice alive?
These latest images illustrate the reality of the harrowing situation in Ukraine
Read full article: These latest images illustrate the reality of the harrowing situation in UkraineRussia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv. Large explosions thundered across Kyiv before dawn Tuesday as Russia’s assault on the capital appeared to become more systematic, The Associated Press reported.
‘Finest wooden shipwreck’ discovered more than 100 years after it sank in Antarctica
Read full article: ‘Finest wooden shipwreck’ discovered more than 100 years after it sank in AntarcticaEndurance belonged to Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a crew of 27-men and 69 dogs who attempted to traverse the continent via the South Pole and establish a base on the coast of the Weddell Sea.
These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasion
Read full article: These photos show the heartbreaking reality in Ukraine, amid Russian invasionAfter weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.
Biden now ‘convinced’ Russia will launch invasion of Ukraine
Read full article: Biden now ‘convinced’ Russia will launch invasion of UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, facing a sharp spike in violence in and around territory held by Russia-backed rebels and increasingly dire warnings that Russia plans to invade, has called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him and seek a resolution to the crisis.
5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in
Read full article: 5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay inWhen we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.
Child prodigy graduates college at age 11, wants to make humans immortal with mechanical body parts
Read full article: Child prodigy graduates college at age 11, wants to make humans immortal with mechanical body partsHow would you like to live forever? If a child prodigy in Belgium has his way, then that could eventually be the case.
#SOSCuba: Cuban protests receive bipartisan support from Florida elected officials
Read full article: #SOSCuba: Cuban protests receive bipartisan support from Florida elected officialsFlorida elected officials took to social media to express their support for Cubans marching across the island to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis.
This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And it’s still growing.
Read full article: This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And it’s still growing.Back in May, a farm in Mexico started developing a sinkhole that has since caused the evacuation of a family living in a nearby house, the collapse of that same house and a rescue operation for two dogs that, like the house, were also swallowed up by the sinkhole.
China delays mission while NASA congratulates on Mars images
Read full article: China delays mission while NASA congratulates on Mars imagesChina has postponed a supply mission to its new space station for unspecified technical reasons, while photos sent back from Mars by its newly arrived rover earned plaudits from NASA.
Scientists scramble to understand new and mysterious brain disorder affecting dozens in Canadian province
Read full article: Scientists scramble to understand new and mysterious brain disorder affecting dozens in Canadian provinceForty-eight people in the Moncton area and New Brunswick Acadian peninsula of Canada have suffered from a rare and debilitating brain disorder.
How to track the uncertain path of China’s rocket falling to Earth
Read full article: How to track the uncertain path of China’s rocket falling to EarthThe largest piece of a rocket that launched part of China’s space station into orbit is falling back to Earth and the timing and destination of its eventual crash remains somewhat unknown.
Have you heard of these Mother’s Day rituals around the world?
Read full article: Have you heard of these Mother’s Day rituals around the world?Most of the world seems to have a traditional way of celebrating Mother’s Day and making sure moms everywhere feel loved and receive the praise they deserve.
Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall back
Read full article: Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall backIt’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.
Universal’s Super Nintendo World gets opening date
Read full article: Universal’s Super Nintendo World gets opening dateUniversal Studios Japan will hold its grand opening of the world’s first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD on March 18, 2021OSAKA, Japan – Universal Studios Japan said its interactive Super Nintendo World will open to guests on March 18, kicking off the park’s 20th-anniversary celebration. Guests will immerse themselves in the Super Nintendo world even further by wearing a power-up band. AdPower-Up Band Challenge at Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan)The land was originally scheduled to open in July of last year but Universal delayed the opening due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The news about Super Nintendo World comes as Universal Orlando said last week its resuming construction on its fourth theme park, Epic Universe. Last year, leaders with Comcast, Universal’s parent company, said a Super Nintendo World would be coming to the new theme park in Orlando.
Negative COVID-19 test required before traveling to US starting Jan. 26
Read full article: Negative COVID-19 test required before traveling to US starting Jan. 26Tests can be taken up to three days in advance and are required for anyone 2 years or older. Orlando International Airport leaders said Tuesday, a week before the new rule begins, travelers should begin planning for a COVID-19 test prior to booking any air travel. [TRENDING: Fla. leads nation in cases with new COVID variant | 12-year-old Orlando girl still missing | Biden inauguration will be different]Airlines will confirm a COVID-19 negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding. The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. The CDC issued the latest order on Jan. 12, expanding the requirement to all international travelers.
2020 in headlines: All the biggest news stories of the year
Read full article: 2020 in headlines: All the biggest news stories of the year(2020 Getty Images)On Jan. 9, the World Health Organization first announced news about the deadly coronavirus that had emerged in Wuhan, China. (2020 Getty Images)On March 24, it became official: The Olympics would be postponed. (2020 Getty Images)On May 4, it was reported that giant insects called “murder hornets” were spotted in the U.S., specifically, Washington state. (Getty Images)On Aug. 18, on the second night of the (virtual) 2020 Democratic National Convention, the party officially nominated Biden. (Getty Images)On Oct. 11, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in NBA Finals to win another championship.
Global coronavirus cases top 30 million
Read full article: Global coronavirus cases top 30 millionIndia's coronavirus cases jumped by another 96,424 in the past 24 hours, showing little sign of leveling. India is expected to have the highest number of confirmed cases within weeks, surpassing the United States, where more than 6.67 million people have been infected. The announcement came as the university reported 130 newly confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total to 671 cases since classes began about a month ago. John Hopkins University says that through Thursday, Idaho had more than 36,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 434 deaths. That tally raised the state’s rolling average number of daily new confirmed coronavirus cases to 726, more than double 381 just one week ago.
China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft
Read full article: China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraftBEIJING – China's Mars probe Tianwen-1, which blasted into space in July, is now more than 15 million kilometers (9 million miles) from Earth en route to the red planet, the National Space Administration said Saturday. The administration said that Tianwen-1 was in stable condition, having completed its first mid-course orbital correction early last month. It will be about 195 million kilometers (118 million miles) from Earth when it arrives at Mars around February, having traveled 470 million kilometers (292 million miles) in all to get there. The administration, however, has yet to release information about a mysterious reusable experimental spacecraft that returned to Earth a week ago after a two-day flight. Last year, China's Chang’e-4 became the first spacecraft from any country to land on the far side of the moon.
Disney criticized for filming 'Mulan' in China's Xinjiang
Read full article: Disney criticized for filming 'Mulan' in China's XinjiangA man stands in a set promoting the Disney movie Mulan in Beijing on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Disney is under fire for filming part of its live-action reboot Mulan in Xinjiang, the region in China where the government has been accused of human rights abuses against Uighurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities. Last year, a boycott movement was sparked when the lead actor, Liu Yifei, a Chinese-American originally from Wuhan, publicly supported Hong Kong police when they were accused of using excessive force against Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. Donnie Yen, a renowned Hong Kong star who plays Mulans regiment leader Commander Tung, also drew ire from Hong Kong protesters for his pro-China stance. The controversy has revived calls for a boycott in Hong Kong, where the film will be released next week.
Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Read full article: Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace PrizeCOPENHAGEN A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East. He said he nominated Trump on Wednesday, adding that Donald Trump meets the criteria for the Nobel Peace Prize. Any national lawmaker can nominate someone for the Nobel Peace Prize. Nominations must be sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee by Feb. 1. The Norwegian Nobel Committee doesnt publicly comment on nominees.
Chinas first reusable spacecraft lands after 2-day flight
Read full article: Chinas first reusable spacecraft lands after 2-day flightBEIJING Chinas first reusable spacecraft landed Sunday after two days in orbit, a possible step toward lower-cost space flight, the government announced. The flight marks an important breakthrough in our countrys research on reusable spacecraft that promise a more convenient and inexpensive way to reach space, Xinhua said. Last year, it became the first country to land a robot rover on the moon's little-seen far side. The United States and the former Soviet Union both flew reusable spacecraft. The Soviet space plane, Buran, orbited the Earth twice during its single uncrewed flight in 1988.
4 found dead after shooting in home near Toronto, police say
Read full article: 4 found dead after shooting in home near Toronto, police sayOSHAWA, ON Police say four people have been found dead in a home east of Toronto after an early morning shooting. A spokesman for Durham regional police says multiple calls came in around 1:20 a.m. Friday reporting the sound of gunshots from a home in Oshawa, Ontario. He says investigators believe the shooter is among the dead. Police say theyre not looking for any more suspects and there are no community safety concerns. Were waiting for our homicide team to arrive so we can get a better understanding of what exactly happened and what led to the shooting, Tudos told reporters at the scene.
Locusts now threatening parts of southern Africa, UN says
Read full article: Locusts now threatening parts of southern Africa, UN saysJOHANNESBURG Locusts are threatening another part of Africa, with up to 7 million people in the southern region facing further food insecurity, the United Nations said Friday. The outbreaks of African migratory locusts in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are not related to the huge outbreak of billions of desert locusts that has affected East Africa for months, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said. While far smaller, the southern outbreaks need quick attention to prevent a wider problem as farmers and others already struggle to recover from a serious drought last year and the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.N. agency said in a statement. Swarms of the voracious insects can eat enough food for 2,500 people in a day, according to a separate Food and Agriculture Organization document on the southern Africa outbreaks. Some of the worst-affected areas are very difficult to reach, FAO southern Africa coordinator Patrice Talla said.
Scary video: 3-year-old girl swept into air by kite at festival
Read full article: Scary video: 3-year-old girl swept into air by kite at festivalA 3-year old girl survived being swept 30-40 feet into the air after becoming entangled with the strings of a large kite. The freak accident happened Sunday during a festival in Taiwans northern city of Hsinchu. Video posted on Facebook shows the girl being lifted up and swung in the air for a few seconds before falling to the ground as panicked onlookers rush to help her. The girl was shocked but not injured, her parents said. Authorities in Hsinchu halted the kite festival after the accident.
Face masks required: Not in all U.S. schools, but it’s happening in Spain
Read full article: Face masks required: Not in all U.S. schools, but it’s happening in SpainMADRID – Masks will be mandatory for all students in Spain, ages 6 or older, when returning to schools in September because of increased coronavirus cases, the government announced Thursday. Previously, masks were only required for students above age 12 by some Spanish regions. Students will receive a daily body temperature check, must wash hands at least five times per day and classrooms will need frequent ventilation, the government said. That allows localized quarantines if there’s a positive test, rather than closing entire schools. Parents and teachers have expressed concern, with new waves of outbreaks since the country emerged from a strict lockdown.
Greece battles coronavirus resurgence after early success
Read full article: Greece battles coronavirus resurgence after early successThe number of confirmed virus cases and deaths in Greece remains lower than in many other European countries. Its logical because there are many young people, you cant restrict them.The number of confirmed virus cases and deaths in Greece remains lower than in many other European countries. But Greece's new confirmed cases have been spiraling in recent weeks, reaching a record 284 on Sunday. Inevitably, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases mounted. Extra measures have been imposed, including compulsory coronavirus tests for employees returning from vacation.
Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancing
Read full article: Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancingPolice in Singapore have taken an extraordinary step to ensure people are following social distancing rules. In a 3 1/2-month trial, police have used 22-pound pilotless drones, developed by Israel’s Airobotics, as a way to enforce social distancing and contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Reuters. Airobotics CEO Ran Krauss told Reuters the company is simply helping police maintain normal operations, specifically related to COVID-19. “The pandemic created a situation where it might be difficult for police to maintain,” Krauss said. The trial continues on in the social distancing aspect, according to Airobotics, and Krauss said the company is in talks with other cities to deploy drones.
Experts warn Spain is losing the 2nd round in virus fight
Read full article: Experts warn Spain is losing the 2nd round in virus fight(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)BARCELONA Not two months after battling back the coronavirus, Spains hospitals are beginning to see patients struggling to breathe returning to their wards. Experts are searching for reasons why Spain is struggling more than its neighbors after western Europe had won a degree of control over the pandemic. The data don't lie, Rafael Bengoa, the former health chief of Spains Basque Country region and international consultant on public health, told The Associated Press. Yet it seems that adjusting to the new normal of co-existing with the virus has been uneven across Spains regions. Catalonia's public health director, Josep Argimon, said Wednesday that the situation is stabilized."
Coronavirus positive? Thousands in Germany left wondering
Read full article: Coronavirus positive? Thousands in Germany left wonderingGerman authorities worked through the night to clear a backlog of coronavirus tests from travelers after it emerged 900 people who were positive for COVID-19 had yet to be informed. The state Health Ministry said there had been delays in releasing 44,000 test results to people who were checked on their way into Germany, primarily at highway rest stops, including 908 who had tested positive for COVID-19. The governor said state Health Minister Melanie Huml offered her resignation, but that he did not accept it and Humi still had his confidence. Soeder, who has national political aspirations, has been widely criticized for the failure to ensure people were promptly informed of the test results. As of Saturday, any travelers arriving anywhere in Germany from high-risk areas were required to take coronavirus tests.
UK scientists openly question government's pandemic response
Read full article: UK scientists openly question government's pandemic responseThe British government insists that science is guiding its decisions as the country navigates its way through the coronavirus pandemic. But a self-appointed group of independent experts led by a former government chief adviser says it sees little evidence-based about Britains response. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)LONDON As Britain navigates its way through the coronavirus pandemic, the government insists that science is guiding its decisions. And at nearly every turn, the independent experts have essentially pointed out glaring mistakes in the governments approach. We fear that the government has given up trying to control the pandemic further," the independent scientists wrote in a July report.
Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion
Read full article: Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosionA Lebanese army helicopter throw water at the scene where an explosion hit the seaport of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)Fireworks and ammonium nitrate appear to have been the fuel that ignited a massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, experts and videos of the blast suggest. That likely came from a fire that engulfed what initially appeared to be fireworks that were stored at the port. Online videos of the disaster's initial moments show sparks and lights inside the smoke rising from the blaze, just prior to the massive blast. The devastation surrounding the port resembled other ammonium nitrate explosions, such as the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and a 1947 ship explosion that struck Texas City, Texas.
PHOTOS: Beirut explosion leaves behind unspeakable damage
Read full article: PHOTOS: Beirut explosion leaves behind unspeakable damagePhoto by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Marwan Tahtah (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday.
Huge explosions rock Beirut with widespread damage, injuries
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Outcry in Sweden after drive-by shooting kills 12-year-old girl
Read full article: Outcry in Sweden after drive-by shooting kills 12-year-old girlCOPENHAGEN – The Swedish government vowed Tuesday to find the perpetrators of a drive-by shooting that killed a 12-year-old girl in what authorities said appears to be the latest violence from suburban feuds between criminal gangs fighting over territory. “If we don't stop the new recruitment of young people into the criminal circles, harsh measures will not mean anything,” Home Affairs Minister Mikael Damberg told Swedish broadcaster SVT. “You feel a great anger toward the criminal gangs who show no empathy because their shootings affect others, " Damberg said. The girl was shot late Sunday at a parking lot in the municipality of Botkyrka that is a popular hangout for teenagers. Swedish media say investigators think the gunfire that killed her was intended for two men with ties to a criminal gang.
3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
Read full article: 3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sandThe men were missing in the Micronesia archipelago east of the Philippines for nearly three days when their "SOS" sign was spotted by searchers on Australian and U.S. aircraft, the Australian defense department said. (Australian Defence Force via AP)WELLINGTON Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS sign in the sand that was spotted from above, authorities say. The men were found about 190 kilometers (118 miles) from where they had set out. The men were found in good condition, and an Australian military helicopter was able to land on the beach and give them food and water. SOS is an internationally recognized distress signal that originates from Morse code.
Huge explosions rock Beirut with widespread damage, injuries
Read full article: Huge explosions rock Beirut with widespread damage, injuriesBEIRUT Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. An Associated Press photographer near the port saw people lying injured on the ground, and hospitals called for blood donations, but exact casualties were not immediately known. Deeply shocked with the visuals of massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. #Beirut pic.twitter.com/mdrZXXwuLC Srinivas B V (@srinivasiyc) August 4, 2020The cause of the blast was not immediately clear. Some local TV stations reported the blast was at Beiruts port inside an area where fireworks were stored.
American charged with aggravated murder of wife in France
Read full article: American charged with aggravated murder of wife in FranceLE PECQ A Brooklyn man who told French police investigators that he killed his wife by stabbing her twice during an argument, has been charged with her murder, a prosecutor said Monday. Kruger was placed under formal investigation Sunday on a preliminary charge of aggravated murder and ordered held in jail, pending a possible trial. The body of his wife, 52-year-old Laure Bardina-Kruger, was found Friday in Peyriac-de-Mer, on the Mediterranean coast, south of Narbonne. The couple had a holiday home in Peyriac-de-Mer, and police found the wifes body hidden in the storm drain nearby. During police questioning, the man said he stabbed his wife twice, the prosecutor said.
Tokyo head: Olympics not possible under current conditions
Read full article: Tokyo head: Olympics not possible under current conditionsTOKYO The delayed Tokyo Olympics could not be held next year if conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continue as they are, the president of the organizing committee said Wednesday. If this kind of situation (with COVID-19) continues, is it possible to hold the games? Mori was asked by NHK. The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to open on July 23, 2021 a year from Thursday. The IOC and organizers have also said the Olympics will not be postponed again and would be canceled. Whether the Olympics can be done or not is about whether humanity can beat the coronavirus," Mori said.