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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Tensions high on borders of Moscow-backed Transnistria region

Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.

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Why is the world losing its forests?

Despite efforts to stop deforestation, the world is still losing its trees at an alarming rate.

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IPL 2022: Mohsin Khan, Krunal Pandya Star As Lucknow Down Punjab Kings

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Boom to gloom: Cathie Wood’s Ark headed for its worst-ever month

The ETF is down 26 percent, easily eclipsing the previous steepest monthly plunge in January.

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"We Will Become Police State": Court Slams Assam Cops On Jignesh Mevani

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Threads Soaked In Heroin Worth Rs 450 Crore Seized From Gujarat Port

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Immunisation Panel Approves Covovax Vaccine For 12-17 Age Group: Report

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Derek Chauvin appeals murder conviction for killing George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of murder, sentenced to more than 22 years in prison last year.

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IPL 2022: Kuldeep Yadav Stars With Four-For as DC Defeat KKR

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EU Tough On Hate Speech: Big Tech Faces Fire | Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan

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Security Council "Failed To End Russia-Ukraine War": UN Chief

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Twin blasts kill at least 9 in northern Afghanistan

The victims of the attack were travelling home to break their dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast.

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Kiara Is A Sight To Behold In Pics From Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Promotional Diaries

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Will Vladimir Putin succeed in seizing southwestern Ukraine?

After failing to capture the capital Kyiv and northern Ukraine, Moscow focuses on completing its conquest of the south.

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Soha Ali Khan Takes Revenge On Kunal Kemmu On A "Jobless Wednesday"

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Minneapolis police engaged in racial discrimination, probe finds

Investigation by Minnesota state authorities after George Floyd killing finds 'pattern or practice' of discrimination.

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Timeline: Week nine of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Measles cases surge worldwide, UN agencies warn

UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a 'perfect storm'.

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UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak Cleared Of Ethics Breach

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"Gyaan Baato" Session: Trinamool On PM's Meeting With Chief Ministers

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

US Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID

Harris, who is not displaying symptoms, according to her office, is the latest top US official to contract the virus.

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IPL 2022: Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin Shine As RR Defeat RCB

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After Haridwar Hate Speech, Cops Say No To Religious Conclave In Roorkee

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Delta Air Lines to start paying flight attendants during boarding

The shift in policy is expected to increase the wages of flight attendants by several thousand dollars a year.

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Pune Woman Sacks Employee. He Sets Her On Fire, Both Die

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Repair Plane: Aviation Watchdog To Air India After Passenger Posts Pics

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What will the French president’s second term look like?

Emmanuel Macron re-elected after defeating Marine Le Pen in second-round runoff vote.

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Will Resign Soon, Tweets Lalu Prasad's Son Tej Pratap

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Cuba accuses US of trying to exclude it from regional summit

Cuban foreign minister says Washington is pressuring governments to block Havana from Summit of the Americas in June.

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"Intention Was To Kill": Delhi Police Chargesheet On Woman Raped, Paraded

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election: Projections

Marine Le Pen concedes defeat as projections show Macron received 58-59 percent of votes in the runoff election.

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KL Rahul Sours MI's Wankhede Homecoming With 2nd Century Of The Season

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Newlywed Dalit Couple Not Allowed To Pray At Temple, Priest Arrested

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15 soldiers, 6 civilians killed in attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso

Vehicles packed with explosives were driven into three military camps in central Mali before dawn on Sunday.

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University Sacks Professor For Alleged Offensive Remark Against Lord Ram

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Explosion at Nigerian illegal oil refinery kills more than 100

Unemployment and poverty in oil-producing Niger Delta has made illegal crude refining an attractive but deadly business.

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Turkey closes airspace to Russian planes flying to Syria: FM

Cavusoglu conveyed the ban, which will stay in place for three months, to Moscow, according to local media.

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"Am Injured, In My Car, Sena Wanted To Kill Me": BJP Leader Kirit Somaiya

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 59

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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Female artists dominate the Venice Biennale for first time

The event puts a spotlight on artists who have been overlooked, while also investigating themes including gender norms.

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Are COVID-19 measures being lifted too soon?

Many countries are ending travel restrictions, mask mandates and coronavirus testing.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

US mourners call for justice at funeral for Patrick Lyoya

Rights advocates demand name of police officer who shot Lyoya, 26, in the back of the head after Michigan traffic stop.

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Two Men Tortured, Killed In Karnataka Village

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Can the Afghan Taliban contain the threat from ISIL?

Series of bombings in Afghanistan highlight security challenges since Taliban seized power in August.

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Russia’s Sarmat and China’s YJ-21: What the missile tests mean

Both countries have recently tested advanced new weapons, but what could they mean for current and future conflicts?

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12-Year-Old Boy Detained After 17-Year-Old Girl Gives Birth In Tamil Nadu

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Friday, April 22, 2022

US top court rules Puerto Rico not entitled to welfare programme

Supreme Court justices say denying benefits to residents of Puerto Rico does not violate their constitutional rights.

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IPL 2022, MI vs CSK: Dhoni's Late Blitz Sink MI To 7th Consecutive Defeat

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China’s Xi says talks, not sanctions, should resolve disputes

Remarks seen as confirmation that China will stick to stance of not criticising Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Florida adopts new US election map in likely boost to Republicans

Black legislators protest as state legislature endorses Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal to change US congressional map.

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Mumbai Indians Become First Team In IPL To Start A Season With 7 Losses

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Why Action Now, Situation On For Years: Asaduddin Owaisi On Demolition

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‘Wall of fire’: Arizona blaze forces thousands to flee

Arizona orders mandatory evacuations as dry brush and pine trees ignite in early start to US southwest wildfire season.

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BJP Leader Shot Dead Outside Delhi Home

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US’s Blinken pushes for united, regional response to migration

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges cooperation as US prepares for increase in arrivals at border with Mexico.

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UK PM Boris Johnson's 2-Day India Visit Begins Today

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Watch: "Kem Chho," Says WHO Chief In Gujarati, PM Modi In Attendance

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Russia says Ukraine war enters new ‘phase’

Russia's Sergey Lavrov says 'another phase' of invasion has begun as Ukraine reports increased fighting in the east.

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IPL 2022: Faf Du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood Steer RCB To 18-Run Win Over LSG

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‘Seismic waves’: IMF cuts global growth forecast over Russia war

Invasion of Ukraine drove up prices sharply in the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia.

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Take Pre-emptive Action: Centre To Delhi, UP, 3 Other States On Covid

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Pakistan: Six sentenced to death for lynching Sri Lankan national

Court sentences six to death and dozens of others to jail terms over killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy.

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Prashant Kishor Meets Sonia Gandhi - Second Time In Three Days

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Egypt cuts TikTok influencer sentence to three years

Court reduces TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam's 10-year 'human trafficking' sentence to three years.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Newborn Boy Dies, Says "We Will Always Love You"

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US to train Ukrainians on howitzer artillery systems in next days

Artillery is part of $800m military aid package that US says will help Ukraine defend against Russian offensive in east.

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IPL 2022: Buttler, Chahal Shine As RR Beat KKR By 7 Runs

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Monday, April 18, 2022

How should leaders respond to rising tension over Al-Aqsa Mosque?

Tensions around the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem come amid an uptick in Israel-Palestine violence.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will put up tough resistance in the east

As Ukraine braces for a new Russian assault in the east, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises not to cede territory.

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Peru’s imprisoned ex-president Fujimori hospitalised – again

The 83-year-old was transported from prison to hospital after suffering blood pressure drop and irregular heartbeat.

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Palestinians mark prisoners’ day amid Jersualem tensions

Protesters' call for Israel to release Palestinian prisoners comes days after mass arrest at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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EU seeks recovery of funds from French candidate Le Pen: Report

EU anti-fraud agency report alleges Marine Le Pen misappropriated public money while MEP.

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IPL 2022: David Miller's Unbeaten 94 Powers GT To Thrilling Win vs CSK

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Russian oligarch’s super yacht arrives in Turkish waters

Russian billionaires are heading for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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IPL 2022: Karthik, Maxwell Blitz Power RCB To 16-Run Win vs DC

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Man City apologises for fan chants during Hillsborough silence

A crush before the 1989 FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham led to the deaths of 97 people.

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Muslims Shower Flowers On Hanuman Jayanti Procession In Madhya Pradesh

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Clashes erupt in India’s New Delhi during Hindu procession

The violence broke out during a procession to mark the Hindu festival of Hanuman Jayanti.

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"My Sincere Condolences": PM On Death Of Pak Humanitarian Activist

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Why is the UK sending asylum seekers to Rwanda?

Rights groups have condemned the UK government agreement to send some undocumented migrants to Rwanda for processing.

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‘Unity and strength’: Why Finland and Sweden will join NATO

Russia's invasion has changed the political discourse in Sweden and Finland, analysts say.

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Raid on Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque raises fear of new conflict

Tension in Jerusalem already high after Israeli army's killings of Palestinians, and Palestinian attacks on Israelis.

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China holds military exercises as US legislators visit Taiwan

Amid ongoing tensions with Washington, Beijing criticises US legislators' visit to Taipei as 'deliberately provocative'.

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‘Inhumane’: UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda sparks criticism

Human rights groups slam a $156m trial scheme to offload thousands of refugees to Rwanda.

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IPL 2022: Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram Star As SRH Beat KKR By 7 Wickets

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Pakistan military rejects Khan’s claim US conspired to remove him

Military spokesman rejects former PM Imran Khan's allegation that the US conspired to topple his government.

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Death toll from South Africa floods rises to 341

'Unprecedented' floods kill hundreds with dozens missing and feared dead and more than 40,00 people affected.

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IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans Beat Rajasthan Royals To Go Top Of The Table

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Court convicts ISIL ‘Beatles’ member over beheadings

Elsheikh was one of the notorious ISIL 'Beatles', who were known for their cruelty to hostages.

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Former Trump aide appears before US House probe of January 6 riot

Stephen Miller, former close adviser to Trump, had resisted a subpoena from House of Representatives investigators.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

62-Year-Old Man Arrested For Shooting 10 At New York Subway

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Dutch bank ABN Amro apologises for role in slave trade

Apology comes after study finds some of the bank's legal predecessors were involved in slavery activities in the past.

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US Announces New $800 Million Military Aid Package For Ukraine

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New York subway attack suspect arrested, faces ‘terrorism’ charge

Frank R James, 62, is sole suspect in a shooting on a Brooklyn subway train that injured at least 23 people.

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IPL 2022: MI's Winless Run Continues, Lose To PBKS By 12 Runs

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Is Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif up for his new job?

Pakistan’s new leader is promising to fix the economy and rebuild ties with allies.

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El Salvador says 10,000 arrested in sweeping gang crackdown

President Nayib Bukele says 'war against gangs' continues despite concerns raised by rights groups and other observers.

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Photos: Gunman opens fire on Brooklyn subway train, 16 injured

Police have launched a manhunt for the shooter but said the incident was not being investigated as act of 'terrorism'.

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Pressure mounts on Berlin as Kyiv snubs German president

President Steinmeier says he planned to visit Ukraine with other leaders but 'that apparently wasn’t wanted in Kyiv'.

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Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon

Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May's general elections.

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IPL 2022: CSK Register First Win, Defeat RCB By 23 Runs

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Monday, April 11, 2022

"Never Have Such Crowds...": Imran Khan As Supporters Protest His Ouster

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