Maloth Arunkumar

Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Flint water crisis: Michigan charges ex-governor Rick Snyder

It follows a new investigation into the deadly contamination of water in the Michigan city in 2014.

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How did the pilot survive this plane crash?

Surveillance footage shows the moment a plane fell out of the sky in Oyster Bay, New York.

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Solemnity, Tension At Gaveling Of Trump's Second Impeachment

There was deep silence on the House floor as the gavel struck Wednesday heralding the second impeachment of US President Donald Trump.

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LIVE: PM Modi To Inaugurate Vaccine Drive On January 16, Say Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate the country's vaccination drive against the coronavirus through video conferencing, sources said. The inoculation campaign, billed as the world's...

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New York City is latest to cut Trump business ties

The Trump Organization has contracts with the city to run skating rinks, a carousel and a golf course.

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Has coronavirus made us more ethical consumers?

Studies show shoppers on both sides of the Atlantic are more ethically and environmentally minded.

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How much can Joe Biden get done on the US economy?

The new US president may have more scope to make change than initially thought.

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Capitol riots: Did Trump's words at rally incite violence?

Donald Trump stands accused of inciting violence that left five people dead. So what did the president say?

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Moment Trump impeached for second time

The US House of Representatives has voted with a trial due to begin in the Senate in the coming days.

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Trump impeachment: Republicans defend - and some attack - president

Ten Republicans voted to impeach the president this time - but most in the party came to his defence.

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Trump: 'Violence and vandalism have no place in our country'

US President Donald Trump called on his supporters to make their voices heard peacefully.

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Trump impeachment: What happens to impeached presidents?

Johnson, Nixon and Clinton: Mr Trump follows three US presidents who have already faced impeachment.

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"No One Above Law": US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi After Trump Impeached

Donald Trump's impeachment Wednesday confirmed that "no one is above the law," US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the defiant Republican president was impeached for the second time in 13 months.

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Trump Urges Americans To Be "United" But Doesn't Mention Impeachment

US President Donald Trump urged Americans to be "united" and avoid violence in his first comments after being impeached Wednesday -- while avoiding any mention of impeachment at all.

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Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll.

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Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy,

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Tuesday, 12 January 2021

"Where Signal Absolutely Scores Above WhatsApp Is...": Co-Founder To NDTV

Signal, the secure messaging service rapidly emerging as an alternative to WhatsApp, "absolutely scores over" the Facebook-owned platform in the battle to ensure the privacy of user data, co-founder...

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Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested.

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"No Regrets": US Capitol Rioter Smoked Joint, Heckled Cops, Posted Videos

Brandon Fellows had never attended a Trump rally before last week. He said he was motivated to drive to Washington after seeing a tweet from the president. "Big protest in D.C. on January 6th,"...

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China Covid Shot Has 4 Wildly Different Efficacy Rates, Fuels Skepticism

Days before a global rollout kicks off with the President of Indonesia receiving the Sinovac Biotech Ltd. vaccine on live television, uncertainty swirls over the efficacy of the leading Chinese shot,...

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Capitol Attack An Assault On Constitutional Process: Top US Generals

The Pentagon's top generals condemned the January 6 attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters on Tuesday, telling US troops that it was an illegal assault on the constitutional process.

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Bihar Home Guard Jawan Fires Indiscriminately, Gets Killed By Cops

A 52-year-old Home Guard personnel was shot dead in a police encounter after he indiscriminately fired many rounds in a fit of "mental distress", leading to an initial impression that it was a naxal...

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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump

A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot.

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Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan

The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China.

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Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent.

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Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition

A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition.

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Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask

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Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups.

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Ahead Of Biden Inauguration, UN Asks Trump 'Not To Incite Violence'

The United Nations on Tuesday called on political leaders including US President Donald Trump not to incite violence, as Washington prepares for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

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US Vice President Mike Pence Rejects 25th Amendment To Oust Donald Trump

US Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday told House leaders he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment process to remove Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing an imminent impeachment vote against the...

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Is seeing your doctor on online working?

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits.

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Apple Chief Calls For Accountability In US Capitol Violence: Report

Apple chief Tim Cook says he wants those involved with the deadly attack on the US Capitol last week to be held accountable, even if that includes US President Donald Trump.

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Live Updates: Four More COVID-19 Vaccines Being Developed, Says Centre

The first stage of the rollout of the vaccines against the coronavirus began with Serum Institute of India - the manufacturer of Oxford University's Covishield - shipping out its first lot of vials....

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Third US Republican Leader Says Will Vote To Impeach Donald Trump

US Congresswoman Liz Cheney announced Tuesday that she planned to vote to impeach President Donald Trump after the ransacking of the US Capitol by his supporters, the biggest defection yet in his...

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Billionaire Casino Magnate And Political Donor Sheldon Adelson Dies At 87

Billionaire casino magnate and donor to Republican and Jewish causes Sheldon Adelson has died of cancer, his company said on Tuesday, eliciting tributes from two of the leaders he staunchly supported,...

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'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades

Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group.

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Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed?

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Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight

Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations.

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Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'

Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren.

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Monday, 11 January 2021

Amazon To Remove QAnon Products From Platform After US Capitol Violence

Amazon.com Inc on Monday said it was working to remove some QAnon products from its online marketplace, citing policies that prohibit offensive items or other inappropriate content.

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When Priyanka Chopra Was "Lean, Mean And All Of 17." Her Throwback Post

The 38-year-old actress shared a snippet from her throwback treasury on Instagram and it's a true blue priceless memory

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"Stand By India": Serum Institute Sends Out First Vaccines To 13 Cities

The first batch of Covishield, the Serum Institute of India's coronavirus vaccine, left Pune early this morning, four days ahead of the nationwide inoculation drive against COVID-19.

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Twitter Suspends 70,000 Accounts Linked To Pro-Trump QAnon Conspiracy

Twitter Inc said it has suspended more than 70,000 accounts since Friday that were primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content after last week's violence in Washington when supporters of President...

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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged

Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane.

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US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks

New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns.

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Golf Leaders Race Away From Donald Trump, Despite His Love For The Game

As much as President Donald Trump loves golf, leaders of the sport are racing away from the embattled US leader for what they say is the good of the game.

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Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots.

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Protest Outside Twitter Headquarters In US By Trump Supporters Flops

A planned protest outside Twitter's San Francisco headquarters against the social media platform's ban of Donald Trump fizzled out Monday when just a handful of the US president's supporters turned...

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Updates: First Batch Of Covishield Vaccines Leaves Pune For Distribution

Latest News LIVE Updates: The first consignment of Covishield vaccines left the Serum Institute of India this morning ahead of the January 16 nationwide inoculation drive launch, marking a decisive...

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US Homeland Security Chief Quits Ahead Of Joe Biden Inauguration

Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced he was resigning Monday as worries rose over more violence during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week.

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US Democratic Lawmaker Tests Positive For Covid After Capitol Violence

A Democratic member of the US House of Representatives said Monday she had tested positive for Covid-19 after sheltering during the violent storming of the Capitol with several other lawmakers who...

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Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know

Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election.

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Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives.

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Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters.

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Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless

The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities.

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Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?

The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable.

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Trump, Mike Pence "Had A Good Conversation" In Oval Office: US Official

US President Donald Trump and his deputy Mike Pence met Monday evening in the Oval Office, a senior administration official said, their first encounter since last week's assault on the US Capitol.

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Cuba placed back on US terrorism sponsor list

Donald Trump made the decision days before Joe Biden, who wants friendlier US-Cuban ties, takes office.

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Which Covid vaccine is better? Pfizer v Oxford v Moderna

Three vaccines have been approved in the UK - what are the differences between them?

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Stammering: 'I thought it made me a failure'

Joe Biden will be the first known president with a stammer to take office.

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Plastic surgery: Surgeons who target black women and use influencers for promotion

A BBC investigation finds women suffered life changing conditions after going to Turkey for surgery.

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Being a TikTok influencer without the internet

Wasil lives in Jammu Kashmir and for more than a year the Indian government has blocked connectivity in the region.

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Sunday, 10 January 2021

Bollywood Actor Arjun Rampal's Sister Summoned By Anti-Drugs Agency

Actor Arjun Rampal's sister Komal Rampal has been summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning in a drugs-related case in which he has also been questioned.

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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Seeks To Stay On For Second Term: Report

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the five permanent members of the Security Council that he would like to stay on for a second term, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday citing two...

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PM Modi Urges Youngsters To Join Startup India International Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon youngsters to attend ''Prarambh'', the Startup India international summit on January 15 and 16, saying it seeks to bring together top minds from industry,...

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Indonesian Divers Search Plane Wreckage For Black Boxes

Indonesian divers searched waters off Jakarta Monday in a hunt for black boxes from the passenger jet with 62 people aboard that crashed at the weekend, as investigators took up the grim task of...

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Death Anniversary: 10 Inspiring Things About Him

Lal Bahadur Shastri Death Anniversary: Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri, freedom fighter, statesman and India's second Prime Minister, who gave India the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. Lal Bahadur...

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Why Kamala Harris's Vogue Cover Has Sparked A Controversy

Kamala Harris will appear on the cover of Vogue's February issue, but when the magazine tweeted photographs of the cover recently, they instantly sparked a controversy.

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Trending: Sussanne's Adorable Birthday Post For Ex-Husband Hrithik Roshan

"Happy happiest birthday Rye. Wish you the warmest and most beautiful parts of life to look forward to," Sussanne wrote in her birthday post for Hrithik, who, according to her, is the "best dad in the...

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Karanvir Bohra Remembers Kushal Punjabi On His First Death Anniversary

"Would want to remember you on just good times bro," wrote Karanvir Bohra

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South Africa To Store COVID-19 Vaccines At Secret Place: Report

The South African government will store the 1.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine that it will receive from India in the next few weeks at a secret place because of the risk of theft for sale at...

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Polar Vortex Threatens To Send US, Europe Into Deep Freeze

High in the atmosphere above the North Pole, a spike in temperatures may soon send bone-rattling chills spilling down through the Northern Hemisphere.

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UPSC Explains How Civil Services Exam Reserve List Is Prepared

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had released the reserve list of the Civil Services exam 2019 on January 4.

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Saudi Crown Prince's New Year Reset Before Biden's Takeover

On a day that Saudi Arabia jolted the oil market with an output cut it called a "gesture of goodwill," the kingdom's de-facto ruler took center stage in a mirrored concert hall, ready to resolve a...

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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes

Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.

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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.

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Maharashtra Becomes Eighth State To Confirm Bird Flu, 800 Chickens Dead

Maharashtra has become the eighth state to confirm bird flu amid nationwide efforts to contain the spread.

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Black Box Recorders Located At Indonesian Plane Crash Site

Body parts, twisted wreckage and clothing were plucked from waters off the Indonesian capital Sunday after a passenger jet with 62 people aboard crashed shortly after take-off a day earlier.

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Trump "Represents Threat", Will Move To Impeach: Speaker Nancy Pelosi

The House will take up a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump for the second time in less than two years unless Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment this week to...

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PM Modi To Meet With Chief Ministers Today On Vaccine Rollout

As India prepares for the world's largest coronavirus vaccination programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting today with chief ministers on the rollout, which begins across the country...

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Joe Biden To Receive Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose On Monday

US President-elect Joe Biden will receive his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, his office announced, three weeks after his first injection was broadcast live on TV to boost public...

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Indonesia Plane Likely Broke Apart When Hitting Waters, Says Investigator

An investigator with Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) said the Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea with 62 people on board over the weekend possibly broke apart...

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US House Speaker Says Ready To Start Impeachment Process Against Trump

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she would push ahead with efforts to remove President Donald Trump from office during the final days of his administration after his supporters' violent...

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Live Updates: Delhi Announces Schedule For COVID-19 Vaccination

Latest News LIVE Updates: The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 1.9 million people worldwide, according to a tally compiled by news agency AFP using official sources and information from the...

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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.

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