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Remains of a toothless, two-legged dinosaur species that lived some 70 million years ago has been discovered in Brazil, researchers said Thursday, calling it a "very rare" find. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DyjCD5

Britain Will Be With Egypt "To Protect Our Environment": Prince Charles

Britain's Prince Charles appealed for a common effort to preserve the environment on Thursday after visiting historic Cairo and the Giza pyramids on the first of a two-day trip to Egypt. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Hy6HDx

Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus.

Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

Joe Biden Seeks To Put Friendship Back Into "Three Amigos" Summit

US President Joe Biden and the leaders of Canada and Mexico played up their close ties Thursday in the first North American regional summit since 2016, but tensions on trade and immigration lurked in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nuzHUD

Military Joins Rescue Efforts In Flood-Devastated Canada

Canada's military on Thursday joined rescue efforts for flood devastated communities in westernmost British Columbia province, with thousands evacuated from their homes and a number of motorists... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3HA6GPy

Moon Lighting: Partial Lunar Eclipse To Be Longest Since 1440

The longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years, which will bathe the Moon in red, will be visible Thursday and Friday for a big slice of humanity. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qLpBkm

Russian President Accuses Western Powers Of "Escalating" Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the West is "escalating" the Ukraine conflict by holding drills in the Black Sea and flying bombers near its borders. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nsflLO

Instagram's Impact On Children Probed By US States

Instagram's parent-company Meta is being probed by a consortium of US states over allegations that it supplied the photo-sharing platform to children despite knowing of potential harm, in fresh... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nsXAf9

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

Two Men Found Guilty Of Activist Malcolm X Murder Exonerated

A New York judge on Thursday threw out the convictions of two men who spent decades in jail for the 1965 assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nCsBxD

Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.

Britain's Royal Air Force Completes World's First Flight Using E-Fuel

Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) has set a world first by completing the first flight using only synthetic fuel, the Ministry of Defence said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FxA4UL

Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say.

Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017.

"Considering" US Diplomatic Boycott Of Beijing Olympics: Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said Thursday he's "considering" a US diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Dru0MK

Anti-Covid Drug Trial Shows "Robust Efficacy": AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Thursday announced that clinical trials of an antibody-based COVID-19 drug had shown robust efficacy and long-term prevention. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3x0xVOe

Elon Musk Says First Orbital Flight For Moon Rocket In Early 2022

Elon Musk said Wednesday that the Starship developed by his company SpaceX and selected by NASA for the Americans' return to the Moon would attempt its first orbital flight early next year. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DzT5VR

2 Men Guilty Of Activist Malcolm X Murder To Be Exonerated After 56 Years

Manhattan's district attorney on Thursday is set to request the exoneration of two men found guilty of the 1965 assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X, a remarkable turnabout that admits the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DxiAab

Rupert Murdoch Takes Another Swing At Google, Facebook, Seeks Reforms

Rupert Murdoch renewed his attacks on Google and Facebook during News Corp's annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, accusing the tech giants of trying to silence conservative voices and calling for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oybuMu

Antibiotics Misuse Helping Bacteria Develop Resistance: Health Agency

Overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs during the coronavirus pandemic is helping bacteria develop resistance that will render these important medicines ineffective over time, Pan... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oKlIts

Champagne Or "Shampanskoe"? France And Russia In Spirited Fight Over Name

France's Trade Minister Franck Riester on Wednesday said he was "quite optimistic" that a resolution could be found to a dispute with Russia over labeling champagne bottles. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3csbYOo

Alec Baldwin "Chose To Play Russian Roulette": New Lawsuit Over Shooting

US actor Alec Baldwin "chose to play Russian roulette" with safety in the minutes leading up to the fatal movie set shooting of a cinematographer, a new lawsuit alleged Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qNLfo3

Rapper Young Dolph, Whose Album Figured In Billboard 200 List, Shot Dead

The American rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed Wednesday while he was in a cookie shop in Memphis, Tennessee, police said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kOMxLQ

South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.

The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.

Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours

US, Canada and Mexico's leaders meet Thursday in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve.

Saurabh Kirpal: The man who could be India's first openly gay judge

Experts say Saurabh Kirpal's appointment will inspire other LGBTQ lawyers and judges to come out.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?

Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

Amazon May Drop Visa As Partner On US Credit Card After UK Move

Amazon.com Inc is considering dropping Visa as partner on its US co-branded credit card after earlier confirming it would stop accepting Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom as a dispute over... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kN4GcS

Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Young Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store

Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star.

British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski

A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo

The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo.

Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her.

Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

Russian "Military Adventurism" Would Be "Tragic Mistake": UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday it would be a "tragic mistake" for Russia to embark on "military adventurism" on the borders of Poland and Ukraine, amid escalating regional... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qMES4c

Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

Elon Musk In Talks With Brazil For SpaceX Internet In Amazon Rainforest

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is in talks with Brazilian officials on a potential deal for the company to provide satellite internet in the Amazon rainforest and help detect illegal deforestation, Brazil said... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DlZRyp

China Engaged In "Border War" With India: US Senator

China is engaged in a "border war" with India and is posing a grave threat to its neighbours, top Republican lawmaker John Cornyn has told the US Senate. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nm9qrq

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping Agree To Look At Possible Arms Control Talks

US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed at a virtual meeting to look into the possibility of arms control talks, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wR8AWS

Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.

New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations

People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination.

Joe Biden's Latest In Series Of Mixed Messages On Taiwan

President Joe Biden clarified his apparent reference to an "independent" Taiwan, saying the US position on Chinese sovereignty has not changed. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wT1Jw1

Dollar At 16-Month High After Robust US Retail Sales Data

The dollar rose to a 16-month high, while the euro slumped amid growth concerns and a surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ckOniI

Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.

Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.

Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.

Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.

Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

"I Lost Career To Racism": Ex England Cricketer Rafiq Tells Lawmaker

Azeem Rafiq said in a testimony: "Me and other people from an Asian background... there were comments such as 'you'll sit over there near the toilets', 'elephant-washers'". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oxGIU8

British Columbia left devastated after storm

Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

New York To Welcome Back Crowds To Times Square On New Year's Eve

New York City will allow crowds into Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2022, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, after the pandemic muted last year's celebrations. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Hv2dxu

Google Cloud, Snap, Spotify And Several Other Sites Down

Several social media apps and internet services including Google Cloud, Amazon, Snapchat and Spotify were down on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3x66Aud

UK Tribunal To Decide On Mountbatten Diaries From Partition Period

The personal diaries and letters of Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, are at the heart of an ongoing appeal hearing in London this week, to decide whether they can be fully released for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YSuZql

Germany "Very Concerned" After Russian Satellite Strike

Germany's government said Tuesday it was "very concerned" by Russia's destruction of one of its own satellites during a missile test, calling for urgent measures to "strengthen security and... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30qWqrB

Watch: Terrifying Video Of Massive Avalanche In Nepal's Mustang

A terrifying video of a massive avalanche on a snow-capped mountain in Nepal has gone viral on social media from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30yeKzm

Boris Johnson Backs Banning British Lawmakers From Consultancy Work

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he backs proposals for British lawmakers to be barred from acting as paid political consultants and advisers, after a sleaze crisis hit his government. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30svg49

"Need To Increase Communication, Cooperation": Xi To "Old Friend" Biden

US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping opened a virtual summit Monday with an appeal for better communication between the superpowers and "guardrails" to avoid conflict. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3l0vM0n

Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting

Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction".

The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.

Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army

Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February.

How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.

China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

North Korea's Kim Visits New City In First Public Outing In Over A Month

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today made his first public appearance in more than a month. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qH5dRw

Joe Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion US Infrastructure Bill Into Law

President Joe Biden signed into law the biggest US infrastructure revamp in more than half a century at a rare bipartisan celebration in the White House on Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3owVF8L

Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests.

The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.

Five Teens Hurt In Shooting Near US School: Police

The officials found five people aged between 14 and 17 hurt, the Aurora Police Department said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FiWysu

Djokovic "Shocked" By Disappearance Of Chinese Player Who Alleged MeToo

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has not been heard from since accusing a powerful politician of sexual assault. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30pqBzA

US Journalist Freed In Myanmar, Says He Was Not Beaten Or Starved

Danny Fenster said, "physically, I was healthy. I wasn't starved or beaten." from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30wpXR6

Russian Anti-Satellite Weapons Test "Dangerous, Irresponsible": US

An anti-satellite weapons test by Russia against one of its own targets has generated debris that is a risk to astronauts on the International Space Station and other activities in outer space, the US... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3neD55T

Explainer: Bitcoin Goes Through Major Upgrade. Here Is What It Means

Bitcoin went through a major upgrade on Sunday that enables its blockchain to execute more complex transactions. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31YPmmN

US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

Trump Aide Turns Himself In To Face Charges In US Capitol Riot Probe

A defiant Steve Bannon, former president Donald Trump's long-time advisor, turned himself into the FBI Monday to face charges of contempt of Congress after refusing to testify on the January 6 Capitol... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Ho2ySy

Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

US Probing "Debris Event" In Space As Reports Suggest Russia Weapons Test

The United States said Monday it was investigating a "debris-generating event in outer space" after astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to prepare for a possible evacuation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3clewOh

South Africa Withdraws Support For Miss Universe Contender Over Palestine

The South African government has withdrawn its support for Miss South Africa after the organisation refused to pull out of the Miss Universe contest in Israel, amid calls for a boycott to show support... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CehT49

'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".

Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.

Trump Organization To Sell His Washington Hotel For $375 Million: Report

The Trump Organization has reached a deal to sell its Washington hotel lease for $375 million to CGI Merchant Group, which plans to remove ex-president Donald Trump's name from the luxury property's... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Fhllgp

Women To Sue Qatar Over Invasive Airport Searches

A group of women subjected to invasive gynaecological searches at Doha airport will sue Qatari authorities, seeking redress for an ordeal that sparked global condemnation, their lawyer told AFP... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3owU5nc

UK PM Says UN Climate Deal Deal "Tinged With Disappointment"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson termed the climate deal as "truly historic" and "the beginning of the end for coal power". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DsSuoI

McDonald's Sparks Controversy Over Unisex Toilet In Brazil

A McDonald's restaurant in Brazil was on Sunday ordered to comply with health regulations by installing separate male and female toilets after sparking a controversy with its unisex bathroom. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3cenSf0

McDonald's Sparks Controversy In Brazil Over Unisex Toilet

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

IS Group Claim Killing Of Afghan Journalist Hamid Seighani

The Islamic State group on Sunday claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on a minibus in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed a journalist and wounded four others. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Fgd7oR

The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

Japan's Ex-Princess Mako, Husband Arrive To New Life In New York

Japan's former princess Mako Komuro arrived in the United States on Sunday with her husband, swapping ancient imperial rites for the bright lights of New York after leaving the royal family. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3owxs2k

Taliban Hold Parade With US-Made Weapons In Show Of Strength

Taliban forces held a military parade using captured American-made armoured vehicles. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3orNc6H

UK's Queen Elizabeth Misses Remembrance Sunday Service Due To Back Sprain

A Buckingham Palace source said the sprain was unrelated to the unspecified ailment that caused the queen's hospital visit, calling it an "incredibly unfortunate coincidence". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YLzQcR

Al Jazeera TV Chief In Sudan Arrested, 6 Killed In Protests

Sudanese security forces have arrested the bureau chief of Qatari-based Al Jazeera TV, the network said Sunday, a day after the latest crackdown on anti-coup protesters left at least six dead. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DfpcKs

Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

Tennis Body On Ex-No.1 Player's Assault Charge Against Chinese Politician

Tennis star Peng Shuai's allegations that she was sexually assaulted by a powerful Chinese politician "must be investigated fully, fairly, transparently and without censorship," the head of the WTA... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DkSoQ7

COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

Qatar's Al Jazeera TV Says Its Sudan Bureau Chief Has Been Arrested

Qatar's Al Jazeera TV network said on Twitter on Sunday Sudanese security forces had raided the home of its Khartoum bureau chief, El Musalmi El Kabbashi, and arrested him. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YMRSLO

US Warns China Over Pressure On Taiwan Ahead Of Biden-Xi Summit

The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan, the State Department said Saturday as the two powers gird for a hotly awaited summit. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DevAS7

Japan's Former Princess Mako Moves To New York With Husband

Japan's former princess Mako Komuro departed for the United States on Sunday with her husband, swapping ancient imperial rites for the bright lights of New York after leaving the royal family. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FbdLny

Why WHO Chief Called Covid Booster Shots Programme A "Scandal"

As Covid-19 cases balloon again in Europe, the World Health Organization called Friday for more targeted vaccination efforts to ensure the most vulnerable worldwide get the jabs. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oqfPRY

COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

UN Climate Deal "A Big Step Forward": UK's Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the deal struck at the UN COP26 climate change summit "a big step forward" but warned there was "a huge amount more to do". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oqk4wT

"Urgent: Threat Actor": Fake Hacking Warnings Sent From Secure FBI Server

Fake emails purportedly from the US Department of Homeland Security warning of cyberattacks were sent out Saturday from a secure FBI computer server, computer security experts said. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YKgnZX

Factbox: What's In The Glasgow UN Climate Pact?

Glasgow UN Climate Pact: Nearly 200 nations agreed to adopt the Glasgow Climate Pact on Saturday after more than two weeks of intense negotiations. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Ff2HFX

Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

COP26 "Kept Paris Targets Alive": EU

The European Commission on Saturday welcomed the COP26 deal hammered out in Glasgow, which it said meant the terms of the 2015 Paris climate agreement could still be met. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CdmEv4

World Still "Knocking On The Door Of Climate Catastrophe": UN Chief

COP26 UN Climate Deal: UN chief Antonio Guterres said the world was still on the precipice of "catastrophe" after nations reached a global climate deal Saturday that fell short of what science says is... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wG7RI4

"Blah, Blah, Blah": Greta Thunberg On UN Climate Deal

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg said Saturday the COP26 UN climate talks had achieved nothing but "blah, blah, blah" after nations reached a compromise deal in Glasgow. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DhyaXr

COP26 Deal Clinched As Nations Rally To Compromise

Nearly 200 nations came together Saturday on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of painful negotiation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3onE3fD

Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

COP26 agrees new global climate deal

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

20-Day Old Afghan Girls Being Offered For Marriage: UNICEF Official

Unicef Executive Director Henrietta Fore on Saturday said there are reports families in war-torn Afghanistan are offering daughters as young as 20 days old up for future marriage in return for a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DdY9zd

'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.

Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

Eight Big Cats Tested Positive For Coronavirus In US: Report

Days after a pet dog in the UK tested positive for COVID-19, now eight big cats in a zoo in the United States detected positive for coronavirus. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DbROnD

"Mysterious Viral Fever" Grips Pakistan's Karachi: Report

Cases of "mysterious viral fever" are being witnessed in Pakistan's Karachi that behaves exactly like dengue fever as it reduces platelets and white blood cells of the patients, local media reported... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ktaLLi

Joe Biden Won't Hold Back Concerns US Has With China: White House

US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday evening and the two leaders will confront tensions. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qzwoh2

Former Reality Show Contestant Ends Lawsuit Against Trump

Summer Zervos, a former contestant on reality TV show "The Apprentice" who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, ended her defamation lawsuit against the ex-US president Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3HbXwbL

Britney Spears' Guardianship Terminated After 13 Years

A Los Angeles judge on Friday formally approved the process of ending the controversial guardianship that has controlled pop star Britney Spears' life for the past 13 years. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qy8KRP

BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.

Amazon Deforestation Hits Monthly Record In Brazil

Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest hit a new record in October, a Brazilian government agency said Friday, just days after President Jair Bolsonaro announced ambitious environmental goals at the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FcUwKo

Amazon Birds Becoming Smaller, Longer-Winged Due To Climate Change: Study

Even the wildest parts of the Amazon untouched by humanity are being impacted by climate change, according to new research. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Fbl5iV

Trump Advisor Indicted For Refusing To Testify In US Capitol Riot Probe

Former US president Donald Trump's longtime advisor Steve Bannon was indicted Friday for refusing to testify to the congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot, the Justice Department... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3om7UFi

"Death Ticket": More Lawsuits Filed Over Travis Scott's Concert Tragedy

Prominent US attorney Ben Crump announced the filing on Friday of dozens more lawsuits on behalf of people who attended the disastrous Travis Scott concert, including a woman who said she didn't know... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31X86TP

Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.

COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.

Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket".

Qatar To Handle US Interests In Afghanistan, In Bridge To Taliban

The United States said Friday it would set up an interests section in Afghanistan under Qatar, creating a more direct way to assist US citizens and engage with the Taliban after the embassy in Kabul... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DemLaK

WHO Restarts Evaluation Of Russian Covid Vaccine

The World Health Organization said Friday it had "restarted" a process that could grant emergency authorisation for the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19, after several months in limbo. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FeIwIq

On Veterans Day, President Joe Biden Honors Troops As "Spine Of America'

President Joe Biden on Thursday saluted the nation's troops as the "very spine of America" at a Veterans Day ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery -- the first since the end of military operations... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3cbtdmY

Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU.

Joe Biden And Xi Jinping Will Hold Virtual Meeting On Monday

US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday night US time, the White House said Friday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3n9FVZR

World Powers Urge Libya To Hold "Free And Credible" Elections From Dec 24

World powers attending a conference on Libya hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Libya to hold "free" and "credible" elections from December 24, when it is already scheduled to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3DndmxC

'It Feels Good': New York Welcomes Back Tourists After 20 Months

New York is welcoming back visitors with open arms after the US ended its 20-month Covid travel restrictions, but it will likely take several years before the number of tourists to the Big Apple... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3n87NgT

US Court Halts Release Of Trump Capitol Attack Records

A US court Thursday granted former president Donald Trump's request to temporarily halt release of White House documents that could implicate him in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wHJ8mz

At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.

Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.

Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?

COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.

Growing Inequality Gaps Amid Pandemic "Unacceptable": US Vice President

The world must work together to narrow inequality gaps on issues including poverty, health and gender inclusion that have only grown during the Covid-19 pandemic, US Vice President Kamala Harris said... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qAj7ot

UAE, Bahrain, Israel, US Forces In First Joint Naval Drill

Forces from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel and the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) began a multilateral maritime security operations exercise in the Red Sea on... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3okJlZl

Death Count Rises To 9 In US Rapper Travis Scott's Concert Tragedy

A 22-year-old university student caught up in the crowd that rushed the stage at a rap concert in Texas last week has died of her injuries, her family said Thursday, raising the death toll from the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3FbuEhI

Queen Elizabeth To Make First Public Appearance Since Hospital Stay

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will attend a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said, in her first public engagement in person since she spent a night in hospital last month and was... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30gWtXs

US, Japan Agree On Stronger Ties To Seek Free Indo-Pacific: Report

Amid China's military rise, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday met with the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command and agreed to strengthen their alliance for a free and open... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31Yp4kR

Trying To Take Solid Steps In Governance, Taliban On India's Meet: Report

Taliban on Thursday welcomed the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan and said the world should not be worried about Afghan soil being used against anyone. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3HgNnKC

Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group

The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents.

Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks.

Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge

Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira Hamraoui.

Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis

Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week.

COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed.

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated

The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.

Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

"Afghanistan Stands At Brink Of Economic Collapse", Warns Pakistan

Afghanistan is "at the brink of economic collapse" and the international community must urgently resume funding and provide humanitarian assistance, Pakistan's foreign minister warned as US, Chinese,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bZjyQC

Actor Alec Baldwin Sued Over Fatal Film Set Shooting

US actor Alec Baldwin is being sued by a "Rust" crew member over the fatal on-set shooting of a cinematographer last month, lawyers said Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qq32Bv

"No Sacred Cows": Pak PM To Supreme Court Over 2014 School Massacre Case

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there are "no sacred cows" in Pakistan as he appeared in connection with a case pertaining to the 2014 Army Public School... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3Dce15i

Flint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims

Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15.

France Experiencing Start Of Fifth Wave Of Covid Epidemic, Says Minister

France is at the beginning of a fifth wave of the coronavirus epidemic, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YAMhrV

NASA, SpaceX Set To Launch Space Station's Next Crew To Orbit

Elon Musk's private rocket company, SpaceX, was due to launch four more astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Wednesday, including a veteran spacewalker and two younger crewmates... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wxJv3f

US Announces Deal To Bring Covid Vaccines To Conflict Zones

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday announced a deal to bring Covid-19 vaccines into conflict zones, where paltry numbers of people have been inoculated. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3C8266W

Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life

A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018.

China's Xi Jinping Warns Of "Cold War-Era" Tensions In Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Thursday against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wxoVQm

Boeing To Compensate Victims In Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX Crash

Boeing Co on Wednesday agreed to acknowledge liability for compensatory damages in lawsuits filed by families of the 157 people killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash, according to a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3n2P8Dh

US Sues Uber Over Alleged Disability Discrimination

US Justice Department on Wednesday sued ride-sharing service Uber allegations of overcharging people with disabilities, and asked federal court to order company to comply with a federal law... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3C3W9bg

China, US Unveil Surprise Climate Action Plan At COP26 Summit

China and the United States on Wednesday vowed to work together to accelerate climate action this decade, in a surprise new pact in the face of global warming that is already wreaking disasters across... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30by7O6

Coronavirus Detected In Pet Dog In UK: Report

COVID-19 has been detected in a pet dog in the United Kingdom, confirmed UK's Chief Veterinary Officer in a statement on Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3okYoly

Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26

Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit.

UK Is Not Corrupt: Boris Johnson As Parliament Engulfed In Sleaze Row

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he did not believe Britain was a corrupt country, as parliament was embroiled in a growing scandal over lawmakers being paid for external work... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BZcPR3

Facebook Whistleblower "Extremely Concerned" By Metaverse

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen on Wednesday said she was "extremely concerned" about the company's plans to build a "metaverse" -- a virtual reality version of the internet -- because of... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D6CAAj

COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation

In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting.

La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock.

Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder

Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter.

US, China To Make Joint Statement At COP26 Climate Summit

China and the United States, the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, will make a joint statement later on Wednesday at the COP26 climate summit, a spokesperson for the Chinese delegation... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wCUuZg

Warned Twitter CEO Ahead Of US Capitol Riot: Prince Harry

Prince Harry has said he told Twitter's CEO that the network was allowing a coup to be staged, just a day before rioters stormed the US Capitol to try to block certification of Joe Biden's election... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ksdAfw

SpaceX To Launch 4 Astronauts To International Space Station

After a series of delays, SpaceX is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on Wednesday night on the "Crew-3" mission. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qoxGeq

Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.

Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

France's Audrey Azoulay Re-Elected As UNESCO Chief

The UN cultural agency UNESCO on Tuesday re-elected France's Audrey Azoulay as its director-general for a second mandate, with the former French culture minister hailing a new confidence and unity in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CWF3gJ

Panel Probing US Capitol Riot Demands Testimony From Trump Inner Circle

The panel investigating the January 6 assault on the US Capitol issued a new round of subpoenas Tuesday to some of then-president Donald Trump's most senior lieutenants, including spokeswoman Kayleigh... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mXE76f

Pfizer Requests US Emergency Authorisation For Covid Booster For Adults

Drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday they have formally submitted a request asking US officials for emergency authorization of their Covid-19 booster vaccine for people aged 18 and older. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3H6NloU

US Navy Boosts Monitoring Of Submarines After Falsified Steel Tests

The US Navy has stepped up monitoring of its submarines after a former metallurgist for a company that supplied steel for the vessels was found to have falsified test results. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wtKuRX

Moderna Seeks EU Approval Of Covid Vaccine For 6 To 11 Year Olds

Moderna has applied to the European Union's medicine regulator for approval of its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged six to 11, the US biotechnology company announced Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ohCMXe

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham.

French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman.

Australia To Set Up $740 Million Fund To Develop Low-Emissions Technology

Australia will set up a A$1 billion ($740 million) fund to invest in companies to develop low-emissions technology, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to cut carbon... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ocYonB

Facebook Gives Estimate Of Bullying, Harassments On Its Platforms

Facebook for the first time on Tuesday disclosed the prevalence of bullying and harassment on its platform, saying such content was seen between 14 and 15 times per every 10,000 views on the site in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3HhgOwq

Social Media Users Could Disable Algorithms In New US Proposal

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would require internet platforms like Meta's Facebook and Alphabet's Google to allow users to see... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3F1VXeE

Biden Plans Summit With Leaders Of Canada, Mexico On November 18: Report

U.S. President Joe Biden is planning to host an in-person meeting with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Nov. 18, the first of its kind in more than five years, a source in Ottawa said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3EXGwE8

Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million

The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder.

Facebook Plans To Remove "Sensitive" Ad Targeting Options

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it plans to remove detailed ad targeting options that refer to "sensitive" topics, such as ads based on interactions with content around race, health, religious practices,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bVgMeW

NASA Says US Astronaut Mission To Moon Will Wait Until 2025

NASA will not send an astronaut mission to the moon until 2025 at the earliest, the U.S. space agency's administrator said on Tuesday, pushing back by at least a year a timeline originally set under... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wuOOQR

"America Is Back" To Lead On Climate: US House Speaker Tells COP26

US congressional Democrats led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, eager to repair damage caused by the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under Donald Trump, told COP26 on Tuesday that "America is... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3C0oFuc

France To Make Covid Booster Shot Mandatory For Over 65 Year Olds

President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that over 65s in France would need to show proof of a Covid-19 booster jab to get a health pass required to visit restaurants, attend cultural events and take... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3D3e0Ai

France To Relaunch Construction Of Nuclear Reactors

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced France would launch a drive to build new nuclear energy plants in order to better meet growing energy and environmental challenges. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ogCvUn

Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions.

Malala Yousafzai, Her Partner Asser Announce Wedding In UK. See Pics

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and her partner Asser announced their wedding on social media today. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ko8G3o

ISIS Violence Dents Taliban Claims Of Safer Afghanistan

Last month, the family of Mawlavi Ezzatullah, a member of Afghanistan's Hizb-e Islami party, received a WhatsApp message from his phone: "We have slaughtered your Mawlavi Ezzat, come and collect his... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ogSKAO

California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

US-Mexico Border Reopens After 20 Months Of Covid Shutdown

There were fewer crossings at the Mexico-United States border than expected on Monday as it reopened to nonessential travel following a 20-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wsXas2

NASA-SpaceX Crew Begins Return Voyage From International Space Station

Four astronauts who arrived at the International Space Station in April for a long-duration science mission began their return voyage to Earth on Monday as their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule separated... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3H04d0x

Facebook Can Pursue Lawsuit Against Israel's NSO Group: US Appeals Court

US appeals court said Facebook can pursue a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a bug in its WhatsApp messaging app to install malware allowing the surveillance of 1,400 people,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3H2AeoC

Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country

People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover.

Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?

Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted?

Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes

Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric.

Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing

Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out?

About 5 Million Email Addresses Exposed In Security Breach: Robinhood

Robinhood Markets Inc said on Monday a third party had obtained access to the email addresses of about five million of its customers. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mW0wkj

Panel Probing US Capitol Riot Issues Subpoenas To Top Trump Lieutenants

Lawmakers probing the deadly January 6 assault on the US Capitol issued subpoenas Monday to top aides of Donald Trump who are accused of plotting to overturn his defeat in a "war room" at a luxury... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3EYIeoE

US To Streamline Immigration Rules For Recent Afghan Arrivals

The US government will streamline immigration procedures for recent Afghan arrivals to speed up their resettlement in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kiiGv1

Virgin Galactic Sells Around 100 Tickets Since Richard Branson Space Trip

Virgin Galactic has sold around 100 tickets since flying its founder Richard Branson to space over summer, with commercial service expected to begin by the end of 2022, the company said in its... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3oe3xM6

Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

Denmark Re-Introduces Health Pass After Sharp Rise In Covid Cases

Denmark will re-introduce a health pass because of a sharp rise in Covid-19 infections, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday, less than two months after scrapping controls. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Ywfu7k

At Least 26 Children Dead In Niger School Fire

At least 26 children aged between five and six burnt to death on Monday when their straw and wood classrooms caught fire in southern Niger, seven months after a similar tragedy in the capital Niamey. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3F1KjQV

Russia Signs Contract To Develop New Heavy Helicopter With China

Russia has signed a contract with China to jointly develop a multipurpose heavy helicopter, state-owned Russian Helicopters said on Monday, in a sign of closer technological cooperation between Moscow... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BWz22q

Pakistan Agrees One-Month "Complete Ceasefire" With Banned Local Taliban

Pakistan and local Taliban militants have agreed a one-month ceasefire which may be extended if both sides agree, spokesmen said on Monday, opening the possibility of a fuller peace accord to help end... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qjft1P

Russia Declares Lawyer Who Defended Kremlin Critic "Foreign Agent"

A top Russian human rights lawyer who defended the Anti-Corruption Foundation of jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny was added to the Justice Ministry's list of "foreign agents" on Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mVhT4E

Niger classroom fire kills at least 25 schoolchildren

Many other schoolchildren aged five to six are injured during lessons in their straw-hut classrooms.

US Seizes $6.1 Million In Relation To Russian Ransomware Operator

The United States has seized $6.1 million in relation to Russian ransomware operator Yevgeniy Polyanin, top U.S. Justice Department officials said on Monday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/302GXhp

COP26: Obama tells young people to stay angry on climate fight

The ex-US president calls for global unity and condemns "active hostility" towards climate science.

Yemeni model jailed for indecency by rebel authorities

Human rights activists say the trial of Intisar al-Hammadi by Houthi authorities was unfair.

Bill Gates Might Have Been Richer Than Musk, Bezos Combined If...

Bill Gates might have ended up richer than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos combined by hanging onto Microsoft Corp. rather than selling. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CRQ9Ud

Japan Sees No Daily Deaths From Covid For 1st Time In 15 Months: Report

Japan recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday, according to local media. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kiw3ev

Dress Amy Winehouse Wore For Her Last Concert Sells For $243,200

The dress singer Amy Winehouse wore for her final performance sold Sunday for $243,200, 16 times its estimated value, as part of a trove of memorabilia from the late diva's life auctioned in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/303iBnG

Rappers Travis Scott, Drake Sued Over Astroworld Concert "Crowd Mayhem"

Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having "incited mayhem" after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3H3ffSr

Slam Poet Brings Refugee Voices To Climate Summit: "Earth Began To..."

At COP26, Sudanese-American poet Emtithal Mahmoud will be appealing for urgent action but also highlighting the efforts refugees are already making to adapt to their habitats. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GXBLwb

COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation at climate summit

There are more participants than from any single country, a study shared with the BBC suggests.

US President Joe Biden Slams Nicaragua Election As "Sham": White House

US President Joe Biden on Sunday slammed Nicaraguan presidential elections as a "sham," as incumbent Daniel Ortega was assured to win a fourth consecutive five-year term after sidelining his... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CU9sMx

Dug Dug: A film inspired by India's motorcycle god

A new film riding on the back of a temple in India dedicated to a motorcycle deity is making waves.

US-Canada border: After 19 months, families to reunite

The land border will soon fully reopen to vaccinated travellers, allowing families to reconnect.

Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home

Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular.

How will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?

The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse.

COP26: What do the poorest countries want from climate summit?

Rich countries will get most of the attention, but developing countries are on climate change's front line.

TikTok videos humanise Colombia's cocaine workers

Social media videos in Colombia reveal how the people on the lowest rung of the cocaine industry work and live.

Diamonds v trees: The community trying to save its forest

The Madhya Pradesh state government says a new diamond mine will bring jobs but local people say their lives will be destroyed.

The space telescopes inspired by lobsters

By mimicking the way lobsters’ eyes work, scientists have designed new X-ray space telescopes that can survey much larger areas.

Taliban Members Are Now Governors, Police Chiefs In Afghanistan

The Taliban appointed 44 of its members to key roles including provincial governors and police chiefs on Sunday, a key step in shoring up its governance as the country grapples with growing security... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3016mYu

Twitter Users Say "Yes" To Elon Musk's Offer To Sell 10% Of Tesla Stock

Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk should sell about 10% of his Tesla stock, according to 57.9% of people who voted on his Twitter poll asking users of the social media network whether he should offload the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CZ6LcI

Shoaib Akhtar Gets Rs 100 Million Defamation Notice By Pak Channel: Report

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) has sent a Rs 100 million defamation notice to the country's former pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday stating that the latter had resigned on air from PTV sports last... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kfTOE2

US to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers after 20 months

A flood of foreign visitors is expected as tough restrictions on entry come to an end on Monday.

New York marathon: Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Albert Korir claim wins

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race at the New York City marathon as compatriot Albert Korir claimed the men's title.

Submarine Didn't Sink French Fishing Trawler In 2004, UK Probe Finds

A British coroner on Friday concluded that the 2004 sinking of a French fishing trawler in UK waters, which killed five people, was an accident, rejecting claims it had been dragged down by a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YpoNFX

Global COVID-19 Cases Near 250 Million As Delta Variant Surge Eases

Worldwide cases due to COVID-19 were approaching 250 million on Sunday as the surge from the Delta variant eases and more normal trade and tourism resume, although some countries in eastern Europe are... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ESsK5M

Japan Eases Border Rules For Business Travellers, Students Amid Pandemic

Japan said Friday it will allow short-term business travellers, foreign students and other visa holders to enter the country, but tourists are still barred under pandemic border restrictions. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kf4DpI

French Bishops Kneel In Penance For Decades Of Child Sex Abuse By Church

Senior members of France's Catholic hierarchy knelt in a show of penance at the shrine of Lourdes Saturday, a day after bishops accepted the church's responsibility for decades of child abuse. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/306s6CH

Iraq Prime Minister Unhurt After Drone Attack At His Residence: Military

A drone laden with explosives targeted the residence of Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Baghdad early on Sunday in what the Iraqi military called an attempted assassination, but said... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qeVKk4

Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi survives Baghdad 'assassination attempt'

Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he was unhurt in the attack on his house, said to be by an armed drone.

Nicaragua's Ortega courts isolation with one-sided vote

With most of the opposition candidates in jail, the president looks set to win another term.

Sudan coup protesters: 'They cannot kill us all'

Despite the bloody crackdown, many Sudanese remain determined to overturn the military takeover.

COP26: Time to sober up

There's been progress - but huge hurdles remain to be cleared in the final week of talks in Glasgow.

Brazil Bids Shocked Goodbye To Latin Grammy-Winning Star Marilia Mendonca

Thousands of people flooded the hometown of late Brazilian country music star Marilia Mendonca Saturday, paying an emotional tribute to the beloved songstress of sorrow and strong women after she was... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3ESRHOs

Israel Suggests US Open Consulate For Palestinians In West Bank

Israel stepped up its public opposition on Saturday to a plan by President Joe Biden's administration to reopen a U.S. consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem, suggesting such a mission should be in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CTAgN6

Slate mines: Hidden world's beauty revealed by explorer

Preserved boots, lanterns and massive machinery frozen in time are captured in videos and photos.

Former K-Pop star Henry Lau's art work on show in London

Former K-Pop boy band star Henry Lau trades the mic in for a tin of paint for his latest project.

Climate: Making the BBC’s Life at 50C season

The BBC’s Life at 50C season, follows those people living on the front line of climate change.

North Korean Troops Stage Artillery Fire Competition

North Korean mechanized troops held an artillery fire competition over the weekend as part of efforts to boost the country's defence capabilities, state media reported on Sunday from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CZzaj2

Astroworld: Criminal investigation into Texas festival crowd surge

Eight people died after a deadly crowd surge during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.

Israel Distances Itself From Blacklisted Pegasus Sypware Maker NSO

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Saturday distanced the government from the NSO Group, a firm blacklisted this week by the United States over alleged misuse of its phone hacking spyware. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mT18HC

Elon Musk Leaves Fate Of His Tesla Stock Worth $21 Billion On Twitter Poll

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Saturday asked his 62.5 million followers on Twitter in a poll if he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2ZVO6Qn

"Words Not Enough": Protesters Demand Climate Action In Global Rally

Tens of thousands of protesters braved rain and wind in Glasgow Saturday as part of worldwide demonstrations against what campaigners say is a failure of crunch UN climate talks to act fast enough to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nYQAG2

21 Brazil Scientists Refuse Medals In Row With Jair Bolsonaro

Twenty-one scientists awarded one of Brazil's highest honors, the National Order of Scientific Merit, rejected their medals Saturday after President Jair Bolsonaro withdrew two colleagues whose work... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wn7DVU

US court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for companies

An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.

US Court Blocks Joe Biden Vaccine Mandate For Businesses

A US federal appeals court Saturday froze a vaccine mandate by President Joe Biden's administration that is intended to push workers at businesses with more than 100 employees into getting Covid-19... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BPDG1R

Pakistan Removes Ban On Radical Group After Deadly Protests

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday gave his permission to remove the extremist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from the list of banned outfits, succumbing to the hardline Islamists... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31DTQ28

COP26: Thousands march for Glasgow's biggest protest

Organisers say about 100,000 people joined a rally on Glasgow Green to demand more action on the climate crisis.

Greece Imposes New Curbs For Unvaccinated As Covid Cases Rise

Queues formed outside shops in Athens on Saturday on the first day of new restrictions to curb soaring coronavirus infections which require the unvaccinated to have negative COVID-19 tests. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GQbHTw

Joe Biden Backs Compensation To Families Separated At Border In Trump Era

US President Joe Biden said Saturday he supported compensation for families of immigrants separated from their children at the Mexican border under the "zero tolerance" policy of Donald Trump. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/30115At

COP26: How the world is reacting to the climate summit

From Shanghai to Sao Paulo, the BBC looks at how the climate summit is being received.

Climate change: The US state taking on an oil giant for greenwashing

The US state of Massachusetts is taking ExxonMobil to court for greenwashing.

COP 26: What Alaska’s shrinking island means for all of us

Melting ice and rising sea levels threaten this community's existence. It's a warning to the world.

Greta Thunberg: Who is the climate campaigner and what are her aims?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement.

Skeletal Remains Solve 4-Decade-Old Missing German Skier Case In US

The four-decade-old mystery of a German skier who vanished in the Never Summer Mountains appeared to have been solved with the discovery of skeletal remains, US authorities said this week. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GZbLRc

Chinese Spy Convicted Of Plotting To Steal US Aviation Trade Secrets

A spy for the Chinese Ministry of State Security has been convicted by a federal jury of plotting to steal trade secrets from several U.S. aviation and aerospace companies, the Justice Department said... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3kbx4Vz

Man found naked inside wall of New York state theatre

Authorities said the man had been trapped for two days before he was heard calling for help.

Ros Atkins on… tree planting and climate change

Ros Atkins looks at why vast tree-planting initiatives are concerning some experts.

Colin Powell: Funeral for 'great lion with big heart'

US presidents, past and present, attended the service to remember the former secretary of state.

Joe Biden Bid To Revive American Dream Hinges On Divided Congress

Rekindling the American Dream of prosperity as a balm for a bruised and battered nation is the risky bet on which Joe Biden is doubling down, with his grand investment vision hanging in the balance in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bKSJzl

Actor George Clooney Asks Media Not To Publish His Kids' Photos

Oscar-winning actor George Clooney has called on media not to publish pictures of his children, to avoid putting them in danger. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wjnncy

Rebel Democrats Block Vote On Sweeping Joe Biden Welfare Package

Democrats failed to overcome an 11th-hour revolt on US President Joe Biden's sweeping $3 trillion transport, welfare and climate agenda, as a small group of lawmakers blocked any chance of the entire... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YlJxhP

Hello, Senator? This is the Duchess of Sussex calling

Meghan Markle reportedly placed calls with US senators this week to lobby for family leave.

Marilia Mendonca: Popular Brazil singer dies in plane crash at 26

Marília Mendonça, one of Brazil's most famous singers, was known for her songs focussing on women.

US Navy Names Ship After Assassinated Gay Rights Icon Harvey Milk

One of the first openly gay politicians in the United States, who was assassinated four decades ago, will have a ship named after him this weekend, as the US military looks to keep step with... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3EMZVYj

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin Approval Requested In US For Children Below 18

US company Ocugen announced Friday that it had asked authorities for emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, which was developed in India, for ages 2 to 18. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bIUCMT

US To Convene Foreign Ministers On COVID-19 On Nov 10

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday he would convene a virtual meeting of foreign ministers from around the globe to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic next week, pledging to work to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BNtfMf

Afghan Baby Handed To US Soldiers In Airlift Chaos Still Missing: Report

It was a split second decision. Mirza Ali Ahmadi and his wife Suraya found themselves and their five children on Aug. 19 in a chaotic crowd outside the gates of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan when a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GYyA7e

Covid vaccine to be mandatory for children in Costa Rica

The country becomes the first in the world to mandate vaccinations for those aged five to 11.

Camels escape circus and wander Madrid streets

Eight camels and a llama were found, with managers blaming their escape on animal rights activists.

Alpha Covid Variant Detected In Dogs, Cats: Report

A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in southeast England and is commonly known as the UK variant or... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/302KxIz

Amazon Seeks US Approval To Deploy 4,500 Satellites For Internet Project

Amazon.com is seeking approval from U.S. communications regulators to deploy more than 4,500 additional satellites as part of the company's effort to deliver broadband internet to areas around the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BOBHLr

Iraq Police Clash With Pro-Iran Protesters, 125 Injured

Hundreds of supporters of pro-Iran groups clashed with security forces in Iraq's capital on Friday, leaving more than 100 people injured as they vented their fury over last month's election result. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2ZUQxDn

Climate change: Facebook fails to flag denial, study finds

Researchers tracked thousands of posts denying climate change - and only 8% were marked as misinformation.

US Calls For "Immediate Restoration Of Civilian-Led Government" In Sudan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Thursday with Sudan's army chief, calling for the "immediate restoration of the civilian-led government" after a military coup in the country last month. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GL7kZU

Kirk Douglas assaulted Natalie Wood, her sister alleges

Lana Wood claims that Mr Douglas attacked her sister in 1955 when the late actress was a teenager.

How fresh is your food? Sensors could show you

Households contribute the most food waste - so what if you could track spoilage in real time?

How pop star Zara Larsson made a seven-figure sum on Roblox

The Lush Life singer has sold thousands of items of virtual merchandise inside the game.

As winter looms, reports of starvation in North Korea

North Korea's leader has compared the current situation to the terrible famine of the 1990s.

A journey from slum to Sydney, upended by the pandemic

Tushar Joshi's dreams of studying in Australia on a scholarship have been upended by Covid-19.

How Alibaba Founder's Meet With Donald Trump Upset China's President

This was supposed to be Jack Ma's finest hour: a year ago to the day, his Ant Group was meant to go public in a $37 billion blaze of glory. Instead Beijing reined in his empire, abruptly clipping the... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YfPuNc

Quiz of the week: Who joined Macaulay Culkin in Gucci's Love Parade?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

Does the skyscraper still have a future?

China is limiting the number of tall buildings, at a time when offices across the world are filled with empty desks.

Nostalgia-soaked photos capture legendary LA roller rink

Opened in 1979, Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace was a place for children and celebrities alike to skate.

Africa's week in pictures: 29 October - 4 November 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

COP26: Indigenous Amazon activist 'got death threats' after speech

Txai Suruí says she worries for her safety and that of other young climate activists.

US Judge Rules Against Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin In Lunar Lander Suit

A US federal judge on Thursday ruled against Blue Origin brought by Jeff Bezos' company in a bid to overturn a NASA contract awarded to rival SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, to build the next craft for... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3qdrdDj

NASA To Divert Asteroid In Test Of "Planetary Defense"

In the 1998 Hollywood blockbuster "Armageddon," Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck race to save the Earth from being pulverized by an asteroid. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mNrCda

US Submarine Commander Fired After Crash Into Disputed China Sea Mountain

The US Navy on Thursday sacked the commanding officer, executive officer and top enlisted sailor of a nuclear-powered submarine that crashed into an underwater mountain, saying the October 2 accident... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bXZbU1

US To Sell Advanced Air-To-Air Missiles To Saudi Arabia Worth $650 Million

The US State Department announced the approval Thursday of the sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia to help the country protect itself from drone attacks. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3q6enX8

Judge Questions Donald Trump Suit To Keep Capitol Riot Documents Secret

A Washington judge questioned Thursday former president Donald Trump's suit to block the release of White House records that could implicate him or his aides in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3EMSFf6

Mexico: Shooting near Cancun leaves two dead, prosecutors say

A gang shootout near the Mexican resort has left two suspected drug dealers dead, prosecutors say.

NASA May Bring Astronauts Home From Space Before Replacements Arrive

Four astronauts could leave the International Space Station on Sunday without their replacement team having arrived to take over, NASA announced Thursday, but the timing remains uncertain due to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3H2Keyj

COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

COP26: Indonesia criticises 'unfair' deal to end deforestation

The country's environment minister says the country "can't promise what we can't do".

Climate change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?

The top emissions-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming, but what progress are they making?

COP26: 190 nations and organisations pledge to quit coal

Big coal users like Poland and Canada vow to phase it out, but key players China and India have not.

Amanda Knox on how she thinks her case would be viewed today

Amanda Knox talks about losing control of her identity during the Meredith Kercher murder investigation.

Greeks fear megafires could be new normal for Med

On the Greek island of Evia last summer an intense conflagration took almost two weeks to control.

Michelle Wu makes history as first Asian American woman elected as Boston mayor

She is the first woman and Asian American elected to lead Massachusetts' capital city.

2021 Global CO2 Emissions Near Record Levels: Report

Global CO2 emissions caused mainly by burning fossil fuels are set to rebound in 2021 to pre-Covid levels, with China's share increasing to nearly a third of the total, according to an assessment... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3q5c3Qj

Portugal President To Dissolve Parliament; Snap Election Looms

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's consultative body, the Council of State, approved on Wednesday his proposal to dissolve parliament after lawmakers rejected the government's 2022 budget... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BDkIvz

Governments Must Check Facebook Scraps Face Recognition: Whistleblower

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen welcomed Facebook's announcement that it would scrap facial recognition, but urged close government oversight of the move to ensure the social network lived up to... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CLrzUS

Biden rejects blame for shock Virginia election defeat

The president cites schools, jobs, petrol prices and "Trump voters" as reasons for the defeat.

US Allows Boeing Satellite Grid To Provide Internet From Space

Boeing on Wednesday gained US authorization for a project to launch satellites that will provide internet services from space. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mIPUVT

China Hits Back After Joe Biden Criticises Xi Jinping's No-Show At COP26

China hit back Wednesday against criticism by US President Joe Biden, who had accused Beijing of not showing leadership after President Xi Jinping skipped the make-or-break COP26 United Nations summit... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GRLLXy

Damon Galgut Awarded Booker Prize 2021 For "The Promise"

South African playwright and novelist Damon Galgut on Wednesday won the 2021 Booker Prize for "The Promise", his third shortlisted novel which chronicles a family in his homeland from the late... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3nOKGqY

US Supreme Court Divided In High-Stakes Gun Rights Case

A majority of the conservative-leaning US Supreme Court appeared skeptical of a New York law restricting gun licenses at a hearing Wednesday that could lead to looser restrictions on carrying firearms... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3k2W0yF

US Strike That Killed 10 Afghans Did Not Violate Law Of War: Pentagon

A US drone strike in Kabul in August that killed 10 Afghan civilians was a tragic mistake but did not violate any laws, a Pentagon inspector general said Wednesday after an investigation. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mKdTEh

Iran Nuclear Talks To Resume November 29 In Vienna: European Union

Nuclear talks between world powers and Tehran on reviving the Iran nuclear deal will resume in Vienna on November 29, the EU said in a statement Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3EHwjf0

"France Loves You": Emmanuel Macron Bids Farewell To Angela Merkel

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hosted outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel for a valedictory visit as she bows out after 16 years in power, with the German leader cheered by crowds and... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CIc7sQ

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: When can you shoot as self-defence?

A US teenager, 18, is now on trial over a fatal altercation during protests in Wisconsin last year.

"The Money Is Here": COP26 Banks On Boosting Climate Finance

How can the world find the cash to limit global warming to liveable levels and completely decarbonise the economy within 30 years? That's the $100-trillion-dollar question. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GQOJLU

Iran nuclear deal: Talks to resume within weeks

Vienna will play host, more than three years after the US abandoned a landmark agreement.

Facebook deletes Ethiopia PM's post that urged citizens to 'bury' rebels

The social giant deletes Abiy Ahmed's post which urged citizens to "bury" a rebel group.

Lockerbie bombing: Libya could work with US on extradition

Its foreign minister is "positive" in the case of a man wanted by the US over the 1988 plane bombing.

Alec Baldwin Shooting May Have Been Sabotage, Say Armorer's Lawyers

Lawyers representing the woman who loaded Alec Baldwin's gun said an act of "sabotage" by disgruntled crew members may have caused the tragic shooting on the set of "Rust." from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3GMpPxc

China Expanding Nuclear Arsenal Faster Than Anticipated: US

China is expanding its nuclear arsenal much more quickly than anticipated, narrowing the gap with the United States, the Pentagon said in a report published Wednesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mHoPlP

Australia jobs: 'The staffing issue is impossible'

Can free flights and rent lure the foreign workers back to Australia who quit when Covid arrived?

US Aviation Body Warns Of Potential Interference Due To 5G Technology

The US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it had issued a special bulletin alerting manufacturers, operators and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference with... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3o9YigP

UK's Rishi Sunak To Unveil Plan For First 'Net Zero' Financial Centre

UK Finance minister Rishi Sunak is to announce plans to make Britain the world's first net zero financial services centre by 2050, the Treasury said Tuesday. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bBdQEj

Covid: US fully approves Pfizer vaccine for children over five

Children aged five to 11 can now receive the Pfizer jab, clearing the way for millions to get vaccinated.

T20 World Cup: When Indian fans are jailed for celebrating Pakistan's win

The arrest of Muslims for cheering Pakistan's cricket win sparks concerns about freedom of speech in India.

Border closures threaten Hong Kong's financial hub status

As countries in the region reopen, the city is now one of the most closed places in the world.

Job-seekers turn to TikTok to post 'CareerTok' CVs

Will the video sharing platform become the future of recruitment?

Bosnian leader stokes fears of Balkan breakup

Bosnian Serb Milorad Dodik has threatened to secede, raising fears in Bosnia and the West.

What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

Experts have recommended developed countries adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.

COP26: What's the climate impact of private jets?

World leaders' use of private jets to attend the climate summit has been called into question.

US Authorised To Provide Pfizer Covid Vaccine To Children Aged 5-11

The United States can now start giving children aged 5-11 the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid vaccine, US health authorities said Tuesday as they gave final approval to this new phase of fighting the pandemic. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3w8HIRM

19 Killed, 50 Injured In ISIS Terrorist Attack On Kabul Military Hospital

At least 19 people were killed and 50 more wounded in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul on Tuesday, the latest atrocity to rock Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3bCDIzu

India Has Made "Massive Commitment" To Decarbonise Energy: Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday commented on the importance of India's commitment to decarbonise much of its power system by 2030. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2YbdlOf

Two dead after seven-storey fall at Abba tribute concert

Around 1,000 people had gathered at the venue in Sweden before a person fell and hit two others.

Taliban Bans Use Of Foreign Currency In Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government announced a ban on the use of foreign currencies on Tuesday, threatening further disruption to an already ailing economy. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BzdU21

Cleo Smith: Missing 4-year-old found alive in Australia

Four-year-old Cleo Smith is found more than two weeks after vanishing from an Australian campsite.

COP26: Biden attacks China and Russia leaders for missing summit

The US president calls the Chinese leader's absence from the Glasgow summit a "big mistake".

Xi Jinping Made "Big Mistake" Skipping COP26: Joe Biden Slams China

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused China's leader Xi Jinping of walking away from global leadership aspirations by skipping the COP26 summit in Glasgow. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3CFaLyZ

Deforestation: Which countries are still cutting down trees?

World leaders have pledged to stop and reverse deforestation. How do their records stack up?

Scientists Identify New Antibody For Covid, Variants: Report

Research collaboration between scientists at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BDUrwY

UK's Boris Johnson "Cautiously Optimistic" About COP26 Climate Deal

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday said he was "cautiously optimistic" about securing a deal to stop runaway global warming at COP26. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3w9TGe2

Facebook Face Recognition To End, Data Of Billion People To Be Deleted

Facebook is shutting down its facial recognition system, its parent company said Tuesday, a change that will impact over a billion users and which comes after serious concerns over privacy. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BF7Ox9

India, UK Launch Plan To Connect World's Power Grids At Climate Summit

Britain and India launched a plan on Tuesday to improve connections between the world's electricity power grids to help accelerate the world's transition to greener energy. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2ZIbC3e

Spain energy crisis: Soaring bills hamper recovery from Covid

Spain is less connected to the international grid than other EU countries and prices are surging.

Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library

Genetically profiling three million Africans could be key for better healthcare, argue scientists.

World Series: The sports data pioneer who spotted baseball's big fix of 1919

The World Series was rigged. Hugh Fullerton's revolutionary analysis backed it up. But in 1919 his calls were ignored by a game now transformed by data.

Virginia election: A tight race for the governor's mansion

The hotly fought gubernatorial battle could have serious implications for Joe Biden's presidency.

COP26: What climate summit means for one woman in Bangladesh

What do decisions made at a summit in Glasgow mean for a woman in a village on the front line of climate change?

Climate change: Should we save or exploit the vanishing Amazon?

The BBC's Orla Guerin meets four Amazon-dwellers with differing views on the rainforest's protection.

COP26: Was US President Biden asleep or just resting his eyes?

Video footage from the climate summit shows US President Joe Biden sitting with his eyes closed.

Over 100 World Leaders Commit $19 Billion To End Deforestation By 2030

More than 100 global leaders late on Monday pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade, underpinned by $19 billion in public and private funds to invest in... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3wjOX9T

5 Million Deaths Have Been Recorded Globally Due To COVID-19

Five million people have died worldwide from Covid-19 since the disease first emerged in China nearly two years ago, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3btmLHU

Facebook Whistleblower Blasts Meta Rebrand, Urges Zuckerberg To Step Down

In her first public address since she leaked a trove of damaging documents about Facebook's inner workings, whistleblower Frances Haugen urged her former boss Mark Zuckerberg to step down and allow... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3mHHQVz

Dr Aaron Beck: Cognitive behavioural therapy pioneer dies aged 100

Dr Aaron Beck's work is considered revolutionary worldwide for the treatment of mental health.

Day of the Dead parade returns to Mexico City after Covid

The James Bond-inspired carnival fills Mexico City with skeletons, dancers and giant sculptures.

US Clears Ally Of Venezuela's Maduro On 7 Money Laundering Counts

A US judge on Monday dismissed seven of eight money laundering charges against Alex Saab, a businessman close to the regime of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, a court filing showed. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3w39LlK

French President Holds Off Retaliation In Fishing Row Amid Talks With UK

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that retaliatory measures threatened against Britain over an escalating row about fishing rights would not be implemented at midnight as talks are... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3BHA6ak

My day at COP26: 'I told world leaders: We're not drowning, we're fighting'

Samoan climate activist Brianna Fruean addressed world leaders at COP26 - she describes what it felt like to speak up for Pacific islanders.

US Supreme Court Appears To Lean Towards Blocking Texas Abortion Law

A majority on the US Supreme Court appeared to be leaning Monday towards blocking a Texas bill that bans abortion after six weeks, the most restrictive law passed since abortion was made a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/3w4goUW

UN Chief Urges World Leaders To "Save Humanity" At COP26 Climate Summit

World leaders must act to "save humanity", UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Monday as they met for the historic COP26 climate summit that observers said got under way with more talk than action. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/31cu8kY

Queen Elizabeth Calls For Joint Action On Climate Crisis At COP26

Queen Elizabeth II on Monday appealed to world leaders to work together in "common cause" against climate change to "solve the most insurmountable problems". from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Y6QhQx

PM Modi, UK's Boris Johnson Hold Bilateral Talks On Sidelines Of COP26