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Bring Your Own Pen: Lithuania Votes Amid Pandemic
Lithuanians will be encouraged to bring their own pens to minimize infection risk at Sunday's parliamentary election seen as a vote of confidence on Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis' handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus Cases In Colombia Pass 900,000
Coronavirus cases in Colombia topped 900,000 on Saturday, as deaths from COVID19 closed in on 27,700, the Ministry of Health said.
Mexico Asks Pope For Loan Of Ancient Books Held In Vatican Library
The Mexican government has formally asked Pope Francis for the temporary return of several ancient indigenous manuscripts held in the Vatican library ahead of next year's 500year anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Hurricane Delta Leaves Louisianans Reeling And Out Of Power, As The Clean-up Begins
Weary residents of coastal Louisiana began cleaning up on Saturday from wind and water damage inflicted by Hurricane Delta to their already stormbattered region, even as it weakened and moved northeast.
Australian Navy Ship Tows Unexploded Bomb Out To Sea
Australian navy divers have removed an unexploded 45kilogram (100pound) bomb on a reef off the southeastern coast and a ship towed it to deeper waters because it posed a significant risk to the public.
Pope In TED Talk: Earth Cannot Be Squeezed 'Like An Orange’
Pope Francis on Saturday issued an urgent call to action to defend the planet and help the poor in his second TED talk.
IPL: Sunil Narine Once Again Reported For Chucking
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine has been once again reported for chucking during his team's IPL match against Kings XI Punjab and one more breach could lead to him being barred from bowling again. "Sunil Narine, the Kolkata Knight Riders pla...
Heavy Rains Likely In Many Parts Of Odisha Over Next 4 Days
With the fresh low pressure area over Bay of Bengal further intensifying on Saturday, many parts of Odisha are likely to be lashed by heavy rainfall over the next four days, the Meteorological Centre here said. This is the ninth instance of a low pressu...
Maha: Two Women Rescued From Spa; Owner, Manager Booked
Two women were rescued from a spa in Mira Road town of Maharashtra's Thane district, while a case was registered against the manager and owner of the establishment for allegedly using them for flesh trade, police said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, t...
Mideast Wildfires Kill 2, Force Thousands To Flee Homes
Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave hitting the region have killed two people, forced thousands of people to leave their homes and detonated landmines along the LebanonIsrael border, state media and officials said Saturday.
'Vendetta Politics': West Bengal BJP MP Arjun Singh's Nephew Arrested in Bank Fraud Case
BJP MP Arjun Singh's nephew Sanjit Singh alias Pappu was arrested late on Friday night after hours of grilling in connection with fraud in a cooperative bank in Barrackpore, a senior police officer said.
'War-like Stores Smuggled Using Tube, Rope': Army Foils Pak's Bid to Push Arms into Kashmir, Recovers 4 Rifles
he troops immediately reached the location and recovered four AK 74 rifles, eight magazines and 240 rounds concealed in two bags. The area has been cordoned off and a search is under progress, an Army official said.
Special Campaign In UP To Spread Awareness About Crimes Against Children, Women
A special campaign will be organised in Uttar Pradesh from October 17 to October 25 to create awareness among the public regarding crimes against children and women, according to a statement on Saturday. Director General of Police HC Awasthy said direc...
Aid Group Says Libyan Militia Is Holding Hostage 60 Migrants
A Libyan armed group is holding hostage at least 60 migrants, including two dozen children, in appalling conditions after abducting them over two weeks ago, an aid group aid on Saturday.
Healthy Growth in Automotive Sales to Bolster Steady Growth in Overall Economic Acitivty
Industry insiders cited the nil to double digit sales pickup in the last four months as 'green shoots' of a slow-but-steady rise in economic activity.
Police Detain Protesters In Russian City Of Khabarovsk
Police in a far eastern Russian city detained several dozen protesters on Saturday, the first such crackdown since rallies against the arrest of the provincial governor started three months ago.