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Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer, injures director after shooting prop gun on movie set, police say
Toronto Sun 22 Oct 2021
Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza, authorities said. Advertisement. Story continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below ... Try refreshing your browser, or ... .
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Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks
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Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped Americans
The Jerusalem Post 22 Oct 2021
A Haitian man identifying himself as the leader of the gang that kidnapped a group of American and Canadian missionaries said in a video posted on YouTube on Thursday that he was willing to kill "these Americans" if he does not get what he needs ... The missionaries were not present in the video ... (credit. REUTERS/ADREES LATIF) ... KIDNAPPING EPIDEMIC ... .
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WhatsApp to stop working on these smartphones, check if yours is on the list
The Times of India 22 Oct 2021
NEW DELHI. Popular instant messaging app has announced that it will stop working on some smartphones from November 1. If you are using an old phone or an iPhone then you may need to worry about WhatsApp support ... According to a report by Metro News, the following smartphones will not support WhatsApp from November 1 ... Download ... .
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'No room for compromise': China tells US to act with caution over Taiwan
Hindustan Times 22 Oct 2021
Authoritarian China regards self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to one day seize the island, by force if needed. Beijing's saber-rattling has ramped up in recent years, exacerbating fears the island of 23 million people could become a major global flashpoint ... (File Photo / REUTERS). Copy Link ... “Yes,” he responded ... ....
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The five reasons Cristiano Ronaldo is so good at heading a football
Yahoo Daily News 21 Oct 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo added Atalanta to his list of Champions League victims on Wednesday night as his late winner continued his impressive record in the competition. The Manchester United striker holds the records for most appearances and goals in Uefa's elite competition, two of a host of categories in which he leads the way ... The timing ... The power ... 1 ... 2 ... .
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Boyfriend of US roadtripper Gabby Petito found dead
The Times of India 22 Oct 2021
MIAMI. Human remains found in a Florida nature reserve belong to the boyfriend of murdered road tripper Gabby Petito, US authorities said Thursday. The FBI said in a statement that "a comparison of dental records confirmed that the human remains... are those of Brian Laundrie." ... Start a Conversation. .
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More countries criticise China at UN for repression of Uighurs
Al Jazeera 22 Oct 2021
More than 40 mainly Western countries have criticised China at the United Nations over the reported torture and repression of the mostly Muslim Uighurs and other religious and ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, keeping a spotlight on a region where foreign governments and researchers say one million people or more have been confined in camps ... .
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100s more archaeological sites found on Mexico train route
Phys Dot Org 22 Oct 2021
Mexican experts said Thursday they have detected the ruins of almost 2,500 pre-Hispanic structures and 80 burial sites on just one-sixth of the route of the president's controversial "Maya Train" project on the Yucatan peninsula ... It described the ruins as being "on the edge of the project." ... and A.D. 900. Their descendants still live on the peninsula.
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At United Nations, Afghan women appeal: Don't let Taliban in
Gulf Daily News 22 Oct 2021
A group of Afghan women urged the United Nations to block the Taliban from gaining a seat at the world body, calling for better representation for their country during a visit to the organisation's New York headquarters on Thursday ... "The UN needs to give that seat to somebody who respects the rights of everyone in Afghanistan." ... .
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EU Summit Leaves Legal Squabble with Poland Unresolved
Voa News 22 Oct 2021
Deep divisions over the European Union's legal order and energy took an EU summit into late Thursday, with eastern member states Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic standing in defiance against Brussels. The rule of law issue was especially thorny, with the potential to shake the very foundations of the 27-nation bloc ... 'Red line' ... .
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Russia’s Putin hosts Israeli PM Bennett
The Associated Press 22 Oct 2021
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Friday for their first meeting, hailing friendly ties between the two countries ... “I can tell you on behalf of the citizens of Israel that we consider you a true friend of the Jewish people,” Bennett said ... All 15 members of the Russian crew died ... ___ ... .
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Melbourne ends one of the world’s longest lockdowns
Hindustan Times 22 Oct 2021
Movement restrictions have been lifted in Melbourne while venues from salons to restaurants are reopening for fully-vaccinated people. Art galleries, gyms and other venues are expected to begin opening their doors early next month. People dine outdoors in Degraves Street in Melbourne, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 ... Copy Link ... From Nov ... Hanging On ... ....
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Islamic State, Al-Qaeda have increased online propaganda, warns FATF
Hindustan Times 22 Oct 2021
“Since 2020, both ISIL and Al-Qaeda have increased their online propaganda, either to incite unaffiliated individuals to launch attacks, or to raise funds,” the statement said. Both Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have a presence in Afghanistan, which was taken over by the Taliban following the collapse of the elected government in mid-August. Copy Link.
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China warns Slovakia and Czech Republic of retaliation for Taiwan minister visit
RTE 22 Oct 2021
Beijing has warned Slovakia and the Czech Republic that nobody should harbour any illusions about the "necessary measures" China will take to defend its sovereignty, ahead of a visit to both countries next week by Taiwan's foreign minister ... No one should have illusions about this". Mr Wang did not elaborate ... .