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Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Saudi base
Sanaa, Oct 22 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi militia have claimed responsibility for launching five ballistic missiles at a military base in Saudi Arabia.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Yemen,Politics
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US CDC approves Moderna, J&J shots, mix-match doses
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's Covid booster doses and has given the freedom for people to mix and match the third shot.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots cinematographer dead on movie set
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Veteran actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun while filming a scene in the US state of New Mexico, causing the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Tokyo, Osaka plan to lift restrictions on eateries
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) The local governments in Japan's Tokyo and Osaka have planned to lift Covid-19 restrictions on restaurants and bars next week in light of declining infections across the country.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Japan,Politics
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Don't eject David Warner out of Playing XI, Shane warns skipper Finch
Sydney, Oct 22 (IANS) Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warner has backed embattled opener David Warner, saying that he should not be dropped from the side for the opening game against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup on October 23 on the basis of a patchy form.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Australia,Sports,Cricket
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Death toll from Nepal floods, landslides reaches 101
Kathmandu, Oct 22 (IANS) The death toll from floods and landslides in Nepal triggered by unseasonal rainfall has increased to 101, with 35 others still missing, according to authorities.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Nepal,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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'Among Us' to hit Xbox and PlayStation on Dec 14
San Francisco, Oct 22 (IANS) The mystery-party-action game 'Among Us' is coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles on December 14.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Tension simmers as Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan announces long march to Islamabad
Lahore/New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Lahore police have allegedly detained over 1,000 activists and workers of the banned Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) during a crackdown that was intensified across the Punjab province after the group announced a long march to Islamabad after the Friday prayers, Dawn reported.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Former Pak envoy says ground ceded to India after Dubai investment in J&K
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Former Pakistani diplomat Abdul Basit said the UAE's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for development projects is a "major success for India", Geo News reported.
2021-10-22
Category: International, India,National,Politics
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Shaken by Sri Lanka loss, Ireland wary of Wiese threat in game vs Namibia
Sharjah, Oct 22 (IANS) Ireland's devastating 70-run loss at the hands of former T20 World champions Sri Lanka has shaken their confidence, and going into their last First Round Group A game in the ICC T20 World Cup against Namibia here is giving their head coach Graham Ford the jitters -- especially the threat posed by all-rounder David Wiese.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Sports,Cricket
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UN representative praises Indian medical students' viral dance video
United Nations, Oct 22 (IANS) Karima Bennoune, the Special Rapporteur for Cultural Rights, has praised a viral dance video of two Kerala medical students, but said the criticism of it shows the dangers to "cultural mixing".
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,International
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Pakistan PM's adviser leaves without concluding IMF talks
Islamabad, Oct 22 (IANS) Shaukat Tarin, adviser to the Pakistan Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, left Washington without concluding the talks that could have led to a much-needed endorsement of the governments economic policies by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dawn reported.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Pakistan,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Turkish lira hits historic low
Ankara, Oct 22 (IANS) The Turkish lira has dropped to a historic record low against the US dollar, triggering widespread concerns for the country's future.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Turkey,Business/Economy,Politics
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US initial jobless claims drop for 3rd straight week
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Initial jobless claims in the US fell for the third straight week to reach 290,000, the Labour Department reported.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Erdogan threatens to expel 10 foreign envoys
Ankara, Oct 22 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel the Ambassadors of 10 countries, including the US, Germany and France, over their statement for the release of a detained businessman.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Turkey,Politics
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India denounces Pak's defence of China's persecution of Muslims
United Nations, Oct 22 (IANS) India has denounced Pakistan's efforts to defend China's persecution of its Muslim minority by attacking New Delhi with "false and malicious propaganda."
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Jamaat leader pleads guilty to communal attack in B'desh
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Jamaat-e-Islami leader Kamaluddin Abbasi has pleaded guilty to his involvement in an attack on a Durga puja mandap in Bangladesh's Hajiganj earlier this month.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Bangladesh,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan
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Zach Galifianakis' kids think he's a librarian
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) 'The Hangover' star Zach Galifianakis has shared that his two sons have no idea what their father does for a living and think that he is a librarian.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Libyan PM stresses support for upcoming elections
Tripoli, Oct 22 (IANS) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah has stressed his government's support for the upcoming elections scheduled to be held in December.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,Politics
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Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg bring adventure video game to big screen with 'Uncharted'
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) The first trailer for 'Uncharted', an adaptation of the hit Playstation video game franchise, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, has been unveiled, with the duo globetrotting and searching for treasure.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Lebanon intensifies efforts to control borders
Beirut, Oct 22 (IANS) Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said the country has increased control over its borders to prevent all kinds of smuggling activities and protect its ties with Arab nations.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Lebanon,Politics
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Violent storm leaves 250,000 households in France without power
Paris, Oct 22 (IANS) A violent storm that lashed northern France for over 24 hours caused damages and left some 250,000 households without electricity, Enedis, the country's public power distribution system, said.
2021-10-22
Category: International, France,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Airstrikes hit Houthi military site in Yemen's capital
Sanaa, Oct 22 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition launched a series of airstrikes on a military site of the Houthi militia in eastern area of Yemen's capital Sanaa.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Yemen,Politics
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Russell Crowe, Zac Efron join 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' shoot in Thailand
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Zac Efron are in Thailand for their buddy movie 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever'.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Ex-Japanese Justice Minister accepts prison term over vote buying
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) A three-year prison term over vote buying for former Japanese Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai was finalised after he withdrew his appeal.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Japan,Politics
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El Clasico, this weekend's big game in La Liga
Madrid, Oct 22 (IANS) The first 'Clasico' of the season between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is the big game of the 10th round of matches in La Liga this weekend.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Spain,Sports,Football
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Microsoft fixes AMD CPU performance issue with new update
San Francisco, Oct 22 (IANS) Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update that fixes some of the AMD CPU performance issues.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Jake Gyllenhaal defies gravity in Michael Bay's 'Ambulance' trailer
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal hangs out of a moving ambulance and shoots at a police helicopter in the explosive first trailer for filmmaker Michael Bay's actionier 'Ambulance'.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Beyonce teases new song in 'King Richard' trailer
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Popstar Beyonce has shared a glimpse of her new song titled 'Be Alive' featured in the new trailer for 'King Richard', starring Will Smith.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Hard-hit businesses, low-risk facilities to benefit 1st from eased rules: S.Korean PM
Seoul, Oct 22 (IANS) South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said on Friday that hard-hit businesses and low-risk facilities will be the first to benefit from eased Covid-19 restrictions starting next month.
2021-10-22
Category: International, South Korea,Politics
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Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne love story being adapted into feature film
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) The lives and love story of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne will be the subject of an upcoming feature film.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Incheon Int'l Airport sees sharp recovery in traveller flow
Seoul, Oct 22 (IANS) Incheon International Airport, the main gateway to South Korea, has witnessed a sharp recovery in the number of inbound and outbound travellers over the past two months amid the country's push for its "Living with Covid-19" plan.
2021-10-22
Category: International, South Korea,Politics
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'The Hardy Boys' international rights bought by Disney Plus
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Streaming platform Disney Plus has acquired the international rights for 'The Hardy Boys'.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood
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Human Rights Watch asks for protecting Bangladesh Hindus, but calls for law enforcement 'restraint'
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) While asking Bangladesh authorities to protect Hindus, the international group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said law enforcement should act "with caution and restraint".
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Religion,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Google lowers Play Store fees from 30% to 15% for developers
San Francisco, Oct 22 (IANS) US-based search engine giant Google has announced that it will be decreasing the service fee for all subscriptions on Play Store to 15 per cent from 30 per cent for app developers starting January 1, 2022.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Costa Rica,Technology
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Canada announces new support measures for economic recovery
Ottawa, Oct 22 (IANS) The Canadian government has announced new measures to restore the economy while its income and business support programs against the Covid-19 pandemic are to expire on Saturday.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Canada,Politics
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Pfizer says its booster restores full protection against Covid
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Pfizer and BioNTech has announced that a large-scale trial of their Covid-19 vaccine booster showed it restored full protection against the disease.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 242.4 mn
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) The global coronavirus caseload has topped 241.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.92 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.73 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Health/Medicine
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US envoy on N.Korea to visit Seoul to discuss ways to resume dialogue
Seoul, Oct 22 (IANS) The top US envoy for North Korea will visit Seoul this weekend, with his arrival delayed a day for an unspecified reason, an informed source said Friday.
2021-10-22
Category: International, South Korea,Defence/Security,Diplomacy
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Merkel calls for dialogue with Poland at EU summit
Brussels, Oct 22 (IANS) Germany's outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called for dialogue between EU member states and Poland to settle a row over the rule of law issues.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Belgium,Diplomacy,Politics
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US House votes to hold Trump's former adviser in contempt of Congress
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) The US House has voted to refer Steve Bannon, the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump, to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution, accusing him of contempt of Congress over his refusal to cooperate with the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United States,Politics
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Singapore reports 3,439 new Covid-19 cases
Singapore, Oct 22 (IANS) Singapore has reported 3,439 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally in the country to 162,026.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Singapore,Health/Medicine
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Georgia's Covid-19 cases top 680,000
Tbilisi, Oct 22 (IANS) Georgia on Thursday reported 4,411 new Covid-19 cases, taking its total to 680,182, according to the country's National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC).
2021-10-22
Category: International, Georgia,Health/Medicine
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Thailand to allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries without quarantine
Bangkok, Oct 22 (IANS) Thailand announced late on Thursday that it will allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries and regions to enter the country without quarantine from November.
2021-10-22
Category: International, Thailand,Health/Medicine
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Honestly, I thought we were done and dusted and we were out: Badree on 2016 final
Dubai, Oct 22 (IANS) Former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree said he felt the team were done and dusted in the 2016 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against England in Kolkata. He added that he felt they couldn't get 19 runs off the final over as Marlon Samuels, then batting at 85, was at non-striker's end and that Carlos Brathwaite was taking strike against Ben Stokes.
2021-10-22
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Sports,Cricket
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Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi arrives in Afghanistan
Kabul, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Thursday, the media reported.
2021-10-21
Category: International, Israel,Diplomacy,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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T20 World Cup: Any one of West Indies players can single-handedly win a game, says Badree
Dubai, Oct 21 (IANS) Former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree is of the opinion that any one of the players in the national side are capable of single-handedly winning the match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. He added that many predicting West Indies to defend their title are right due to the presence of many match-winners in the side.
2021-10-21
Category: International, United Arab Emirates,Sports,Cricket
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IED attack kills security personnel in Pakistan
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to carry out deadly attacks targeting security personnel and claim lives in what is being seen as a serious and concerning surge of assault, posing a major challenge to Pakistans security forces.
2021-10-21
Category: International, Pakistan,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Terrorism
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China conducted not one but two hypersonic missile tests which stunned US
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) China conducted not one, but two tests of new hypersonic weapons in July and August, the Financial Times newspaper has reported, raising more concerns in the United States about the growing military capabilities of its geopolitical rival, Al Jazeera reported.
2021-10-21
Category: International, India,Defence/Security,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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Pak Opposition to stage countrywide protests against inflation on Friday
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Thursday announced nation-wide protests against rising inflation in the country on Friday, Geo News reported.
2021-10-21
Category: International, India,National,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics
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