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Bob Chan said he was Dragged into China Consulate.

A protester Bob Chan says he was not trying to enter Manchester's Chinese consulate during a pro-democracy demonstration that saw violent scenes on Sunday. Chan told a news conference he was dragged onto the consulate grounds and beaten by men, leaving him with injuries requiring hospital treatment. It comes after a British member of Parliament MP accused one of China's most senior United Kingdom UK diplomats of being involved but consul-general […]

todayOctober 20, 2022 36

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A female Iranian climber said she competed with her hair uncovered because her hijab fell off involuntarily.

A female Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed with her hair uncovered said she did so because her hijab fell off involuntarily. 33-year-old Rekabi was praised by those protesting against Iran's dress code after a video showed her violating it at an Asian Championships in South Korea on her Instagram account. The Instagram post yesterday apologized for getting everybody worried and said she was flying home. She said due to […]

todayOctober 19, 2022 39

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US Says Iranian Drone Breach Sanctions.

The United State US says it agrees with Western allies that Iran's supply of explosive drones to Russia breaches United Nations UN sanctions. Kyiv was struck by so-called Kamikaze drones on Monday, unleashed by Russia but believed to be Iranian-made. The US agrees with the French and British assessment that the drones violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231. That resolution, linked to Iran's nuclear accord, bars Iranian transfers of certain […]

todayOctober 18, 2022 39

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The United Nations refugee agency distressed over discovery of 92 naked men at the border between Greece and Turkey

The United Nations refugee agency has said it is deeply distressed by the discovery of 92 naked men at the border between Greece and Turkey while the two countries blame each other. Greece put the blame on Turkey saying its behavior was a shame for civilization, while Turkey branded her neighbor’s claims as fake news and accused it of cruelty. As both sides blamed each other, the United Nations refugee […]

todayOctober 17, 2022 62

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Five people shot dead in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Five people including an off-duty police officer have been shot dead with several persons injured in Raleigh, North Carolina. Police say a suspect has been arrested, following the shooting which occurred near the Neuse River Greenway, a popular trail on the outskirts of the state capital. A motive is yet to be established, but Raleigh Police Lieutenant, Jason Borneo said it would probably "come to bear" in the coming days. […]

todayOctober 14, 2022 35

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Religious and community leaders in Burkina Faso say the country’s junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has agreed to step down, two days after military officers announced he had been removed from power.

Religious and community leaders in Burkina Faso say the country’s junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has agreed to step down, two days after military officers announced he had been removed from power. The leaders in a statement noted that following mediation between Damiba and the new self-proclaimed leader, Ibrahim Traore, “Damiba himself offered his resignation in order to avoid confrontations with serious human and material consequences.

todayOctober 3, 2022 42

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R. Kelly to pay one of his victims over 300,000 dollars.

Convicted rhythm and blues R. Kelly may be ordered to pay over 300,000 U.S. dollars to one of the victims of his elaborate scheme to sexually exploit young aspiring singers and underage children. A restitution order by United State District Judge Ann Connelly, which is still being finalized, is intended to cover the cost of treatment for the individual’s herpes and psychotherapy. The victim, who remains anonymous, had accused R. Kelly of […]

todaySeptember 30, 2022 40

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UEFA says concussion substitutes are not allowed in the Women’s Champions League after confusion following a head injury to Arsenal’s Beth Mead in Wednesday’s game against Ajax.

UEFA says concussion substitutes are not allowed in the Women's Champions League after confusion following a head injury to Arsenal's Beth Mead in Wednesday's game against Ajax. Mead was forced off after a clash of heads with Ajax defender Lisa Doorn and Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall said he was told he could make a concussion substitution before being informed that it would not be allowed. Brain injury charity Headway has […]

todaySeptember 30, 2022 67 1

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Australia has said it will end mandatory Covid isolation requirements from next month, with a chief medical officer, Professor Paul Kelly, saying the emergency phase of its response was probably over.

Australia has said it will end mandatory Covid isolation requirements from next month, with a chief medical officer, Professor Paul Kelly, saying the emergency phase of its response was probably over. Currently, anyone who tests positive for the virus must isolate for five days, but that will end on 14 October. At times nicknamed Fortress Australia, the country has had some of the strictest restrictions in the world since the […]

todaySeptember 30, 2022 36

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