27-11-2022 Bureau Report + BBC NEW DELHI: Adhila Nasarin and Fathima Noora made headlines earlier this year when a court in the southern Indian state of Kerala reunited the two women after they had been forcibly separated by their parents. The women had petitioned a court against the opposition they …
Read More »Canada’s PM defends use to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests
27-11-2022 OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he “absolutely made the right choice” in invoking never-used emergency powers to end to last winter’s truck protests. Trudeau made the comments during an appearance on Friday before an inquiry looking into Canada’s use of its Emergencies Act. He said he didn’t …
Read More »Naked volunteers pose for Tunick artwork on Bondi Beach
27-11-2022 Bureau Report MELBOURNE: Some 2,500 naked volunteers have posed in the early morning light on Sydney’s Bondi Beach for an artwork designed to raise awareness of skin cancer. The installation is American photographer Spencer Tunick’s latest project, aimed at encouraging Australians to get regular skin checks. Legislation was changed …
Read More »Protests erupt over COVID curbs after deadly fire in China
26-11-2022 BEIJING: A fire that killed 10 people in China’s Xinjiang region has sparked anger at the zero-COVID policy as Beijing faces increasing public disapproval over its hardline approach to stopping the spread of the coronavirus. On Thursday night, 10 people were killed and nine injured after a fire in …
Read More »3 killed, 11 wounded in Brazil twin school shootings
26-11-2022 BRASILIA/ VITORIA: At least three people were killed and 11 wounded after a former student opened fire at two schools in the southeastern Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, police said. The alleged shooter was identified as a 16-year-old who wore military-style camouflage attire with Nazi symbols, the authorities said …
Read More »Man arrested in India over Australia beach murder
26-11-2022 Bureau Report NEW DELHI/ MELBOURNE: A man has been arrested in India over the murder of a young woman found dead on a tropical northern Australian beach four years ago. The body of Toyah Cordingley, 24, was discovered in October 2018 after what has been called a “frenzied and …
Read More »Israeli far-right leader promised key cabinet job
26-11-2022 JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right Jewish Power party has signed a coalition agreement with Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. Its leader, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is set to become national security minister under the deal. The ultra-nationalist politician is known for his anti-Arab comments and has a past conviction for racism. It comes after …
Read More »Latin America faces ‘prolonged crisis’ following pandemic: UN
26-11-2022 UNITED NATIONS: A report by the United Nations has said that Latin America and the Caribbean could face a “prolonged social crisis” in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) released on Thursday found that 56.5 million …
Read More »Indian tycoon defends hostile takeover bid for broadcaster
26-11-2022 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Gautam Adani said he sees the takeover of prominent broadcaster New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) as a “responsibility” rather than a business opportunity, amid an outcry the acquisition will gag the press in the world’s largest democracy. In an interview with the Financial …
Read More »Iranians at World Cup react after last-minute defeat of Wales
26-11-2022 DOHA/ TEHRAN: Iran scored twice late in stoppage time to secure a stunning 2-0 win over Wales that breathed new life into their World Cup campaign. Facing elimination if they lost, Iran were almost unrecognizable from the side that was beaten 6-2 by England in their opener, and they …
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