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U.S. Announces New Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire As Fighting Persists
The United States on Sunday said a new humanitarian ceasefire will take effect on Monday in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the enclave of NagornoKarabakh, even as fresh fighting erupted between the two sides who blame each other for the...
Black Contractor Braves Threats In Removing Richmond Statues
Devon Henry paced in nervous anticipation, because this was a project like nothing hed ever done. He wore the usual hard hat and a bulletproof vest.
UK Military Called In After Stowaways Found Aboard Tanker
British police requested military assistance to deal with stowaways aboard a Greekoperated oil tanker in the English Channel, British media reported on Sunday.
IPL Final To Be Played In Dubai On Nov. 10
The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) final will be played on Nov. 10 in Dubai, the country's cricket board (BCCI) confirmed on Sunday.
Mathura Outfit Offers Prayers To Demon King Ravana
As effigies of Ravana were set on fire elsewhere on Sunday, an organisation in Mathura offered prayers to the demon king. Members of the Lankesh Bhakta Mandal offered prayers to Ravana in a three-hour programme at a Shiva temple on the bank of the Y...
Blast Kills 3 In Pakistan City Hosting Opposition Rally
An explosive device killed at least three people on Sunday in the capital of southwestern Pakistan's restive Baluchistan province, despite heightened security as opposition political parties held a large openair rally in another part of the city, local po...
Hamilton Adds Another Country To His Map Of F1 Domination
Lewis Hamilton overtook Michael Schumacher as the most successful Formula One driver of all time in terms of race wins on Sunday and the Briton's 92nd victory, in Portugal, added another country to his global map of domination.
Indecent Remarks: Politicians, Media To Blame, Says Fmr CEC
Former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Sunday expressed concern over the choice of words of leaders during speeches these days, in particular in the bypoll campaign underway in Madhya Pradesh for 28 Assembly seats. The bypolls, scheduled for Nov...
'India Governed by Constitution Not Manusmriti': BJP TN Chief Slams VCK for Protests Over 'Non-issue'
The Constitution by Babasaheb Ambedkar is being followed after the nation's independence, the BJP leader told reporters and wondered for how long Tamil people would be hoodwinked by attempting to create a row over 'Manusmriti'.
18 Arrests As Police Officers Hurt In London's Anti-lockdown Protests
Scotland Yard said that its officers policing anti-lockdown demonstrations in central London have made 18 arrests, with three officers receiving minor injuries following clashes with the protesters. Large groups of protesters were seen marching through th...
Five Members of Family Crushed to Death as Roof Collapses in Telangana
Shakir Hussain, Additional Superintendent of Police, Nagarkurool, said the rain-soaked mud roof of the house collapsed at around 1 am, resulting in the instantaneous death of three women and two girls in Nagarkurool district's Buddaram village.
'Batman' Robert Pattinson Celebrates Real-life Heroes
Robert Pattinson was joined by actors Lily Collins and Ewan McGregor to help raise USD 1 million for Go Campaign's efforts to provide global Covid-19 relief and to fight to end racial inequality in the US.
Ava DuVernay, NBC Developing Native American Drama 'Sovereign'
Director Ava DuVernay is creating a drama about a Native American family, a first for network television, set up at NBC. Titled "Sovereign", the potential series chronicles the lives, loves and loyalties of a sprawling Indigenous family struggling to co...
Lalu Yadav Performed Animal Sacrifice, Did Tantra to Kill Me 3 Years Ago, Claims Sushil Modi
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Sushil Kumar Modi made a series of claims related to Lalu’s 'superstitious' lifestyle and his belief in black magic.
Observers Say Tanzania's Presidential Vote Is Already Flawed
Tanzania's opposition faces a new obstacle in its quest to unseat President John Magufuli in Wednesday's election: It says the government has made it difficult to accredit thousands of opposition electoral observers who want to ensure the vote is fair.
John Mulaney To Host 'Saturday Night Live'
Actor and stand-up comic John Mulaney is set to host the Halloween episode of the late-night sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). Rock band the Strokes will be the musical guest for the October 31 episode, which is also the last one before...