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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will be jailed this month after judge denies plea for bail during appeal
Read More Holmes must self-report to a prison camp on 27 April to begin her 11.25-year sentence Holmes must self-report to a prison camp on 27 April to begin her 11.25-year sentence
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Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 – witnesses
Read MoreThe military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since seizing power in 2021.The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since seizing power in 2021.
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Tennessee Republican accused of calling Democrat expelled over gun protest a ‘baboon’ in 2020
Read More Rep Justin Jones was reinstated by Nashville’s metro council earlier this week Rep Justin Jones was reinstated by Nashville’s metro council earlier this week
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Joe Biden to meet Northern Ireland leaders as US ‘nudges’ DUP to end Brexit stand-off
Read More Huge security operation in Belfast for visit as police recover pipe bombs in Derry Huge security operation in Belfast for visit as police recover pipe bombs in Derry
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Brittney Griner writing memoir on “unfathomable” Russian imprisonment
Read MoreGriner will describe “her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women’s penal colony,” her publisher said.Griner will describe “her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women’s penal colony,” her publisher…
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Jerusalem holy site visits restricted after Israeli soldiers shoot two Palestinians
Read More Al-Aqsa mosque closed to Jews and tourists after gunmen who shot at an army post were killed by security forces Israel has halted visits by Jews and tourists to a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site, and its military said soldiers shot dead two Palestinian gunmen in the occupied West Bank, as a wave of…
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Crisis? What Crisis? Media Failing to Convey the Urgency of the Climate Emergency
Read More ROME, Apr 11 (IPS) – If an alien landed on Planet Earth today and started watching television and reading the newspapers, it would probably not realize that humanity and the natural world face an existential threat – one that has taken us into the Sixth Mass Extinction, is already devastating the lives of…
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Parkland survivor calls out Florida senator after he reveals friend was killed in Louisville shooting
Read More Victim Tommy Elliott was banker ‘for many years’ for Republican politician Rick Scott Victim Tommy Elliott was banker ‘for many years’ for Republican politician Rick Scott
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Turkey’s Erdogan faces formidable challenge as he launches re-election campaign
Read More Support for Turkey’s president dipped after February’s devastating earthquake amid perceptions of a slow response Support for Turkey’s president dipped after February’s devastating earthquake amid perceptions of a slow response
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John Olsen, celebrated Australian artist, dies aged 95
Read More In a career spanning seven decades best known for his landscapes, Olsen won the Archibald prize in 2005 for a self-portrait Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast John Olsen, one of Australia’s most celebrated artists best known for his landscapes, has died aged 95. Olsen, who…
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US seeks to reassure allies over Pentagon leaks about Ukraine
Read More Aware that Moscow could use the leak to sow discontent, there appears to be a concerted effort among Ukraine’s allies to downplay the importance of the documents Aware that Moscow could use the leak to sow discontent, there appears to be a concerted effort among Ukraine’s allies to downplay the importance of the…
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Syphilis Rates Jumped by Nearly a Third in 2021, CDC Says
Read More Cases of major sexually transmitted infections rose to more than 2.5 million in 2021, U.S. health officials said in a revised final report, led by rates of syphilis that increased more than a third from a year earlier. Rates of syphilis rose about 32% in 2021, after the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Pentagon leaks suggest Russian hackers attacked Canadian pipeline – NYT
Read More The documents do not specify which pipeline was infiltrated and Canadian operators have not confirmed any significant hacking incidents A Russian government-connected hacktivist group has reportedly claimed to have breached the networks of a Canadian gas pipeline, according to a recent piece by the New York Times. Citing the leaked Pentagon papers, the…
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Louisville shooting: Gunman bought weapon last week
Read MoreThe bank employee purchased the AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle on 4 April, police confirm.The bank employee purchased the AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle on 4 April, police confirm.
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Turkish elections: Erdogan kicks off race to hold on to power
Read MoreAfter 20 years of rule, Turkey’s leader is facing his stiffest test yet from a unified opposition.After 20 years of rule, Turkey’s leader is facing his stiffest test yet from a unified opposition.
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Louisville bank shooter legally bought AR-15-style rifle just six days before massacre
Read More In an impassioned press conference, Kentucky officials called for action on gun control after shooter Connor Sturgeon killed five at the Old National Bank in Louisville on Monday In an impassioned press conference, Kentucky officials called for action on gun control after shooter Connor Sturgeon killed five at the Old National Bank in…
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Biden Ireland visit – live: US president says he will ‘keep the peace’ before boarding Air Force One to Belfast
Read More US president – who has Irish ancestry – has timed the visit to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement US president – who has Irish ancestry – has timed the visit to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
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In Zimbabwe, Golf Is Giving Cyclone Idai Survivors Hope
Read More CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe, Apr 11 (IPS) – Trust Makanidzani’s golf practice session with his friends is disrupted by a howling wind and a heavy pelting of water that thundered against rooftops at Chimanimani Golf Course in the eastern part of Zimbabwe. Read the full story, “In Zimbabwe, Golf Is Giving Cyclone Idai Survivors Hope”,…
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British-Israeli shooting victim Lucy Dee’s organs save five
Read More“Everything lifesaving should be given,” says the husband of Lucy Dee, killed in a West Bank attack.”Everything lifesaving should be given,” says the husband of Lucy Dee, killed in a West Bank attack.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan say troops killed in border shootout
Read MoreThe countries accuse each other of opening fire around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region resulting in deaths.The countries accuse each other of opening fire around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region resulting in deaths.
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Pakistan criticises India’s move to host G20 meeting in Srinagar
Read MoreIndia assumed the presidency of the G20, an economic bloc comprised of 19 countries and the European Union, in December.India assumed the presidency of the G20, an economic bloc comprised of 19 countries and the European Union, in December.
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Ukraine wants India to play bigger role in ending war
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Tupperware warns it could go bust without emergency funding
Read More Shares in US firm famed for its plastic containers have fallen almost 50% this week amid fears for its future Tupperware, the 77-year-old company famed for its airtight food containers, has warned it could go bust if it cannot raise emergency funds to stay afloat. Shares in the US company, which became famous…
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Biden travels to Ireland ahead of 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement
Read MoreFriday marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S.-brokered peace accord known as the Good Friday Agreement, which brought an end to decades of deadly violence in Northern Ireland. President Biden is traveling to Northern Ireland Tuesday where he will meet with leaders in Belfast before heading to the Republic of Ireland. Charlie D’Agata reports.Friday…
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Most expensive license plate auctioned for $15 million
Read MoreThe previous record was set by Dubai’s 1 license plate, which was sold for about $14.2 million in 2008.The previous record was set by Dubai’s 1 license plate, which was sold for about $14.2 million in 2008.
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AP source: Democrats pick Chicago to host 2024 convention
Read MoreDemocrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national conventionDemocrats have chosen Chicago to host their 2024 national convention
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GOP’s Moreno joins race to unseat Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio
Read MoreWealthy Cleveland business owner Bernie Moreno has joined the 2024 race to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod BrownWealthy Cleveland business owner Bernie Moreno has joined the 2024 race to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
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World’s deepest offshore wind turbine installed off Scottish coast
Read More SSE’s Seagreen project will deliver enough energy to power more than 1.6 million homes The world’s deepest offshore wind turbine has been installed almost 17 miles off the coast of Angus as part of Scotland’s biggest offshore windfarm. The Scottish energy company SSE installed the 2,000-tonne turbine foundation at a depth of more…
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Lori Vallow trial – live: Brandon Boudreaux breaks down as he reveals moment he had to identify JJ’s remains
Read More Trial of ‘cult mom’ Lori Vallow will not be broadcast live. Follow along here for all the latest updates in the case Trial of ‘cult mom’ Lori Vallow will not be broadcast live. Follow along here for all the latest updates in the case
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Pentagon leaks: Spring offensive downplayed and other key takeaways
Read MoreUkraine’s spring offensive and Chinese hypersonic weapons are among the issues highlighted in the leaks.Ukraine’s spring offensive and Chinese hypersonic weapons are among the issues highlighted in the leaks.
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Inflation and Banking Woes Dim Outlook for Global Economy, IMF Says
Read More WASHINGTON — The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks. That’s the view of the International Monetary Fund, which on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for global economic growth. The IMF…
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The Saudis New Geostrategic Doctrine
Read More NEW YORK, Apr 11 (IPS) – The resumption of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and the Saudis’ diplomatic overtures toward Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, are part and parcel of the Saudis’ overall reassessment of their geostrategic interests, which rest on three distinctives goals: regional stability, exerting greater regional and international influence,…
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Melania Trump hits back at media ‘assumptions’ after indictment
Read More Former first lady was notably absent from her husband’s post-arraigment speech last week Former first lady was notably absent from her husband’s post-arraigment speech last week
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An Irish town is rolling out the red carpet ahead of Biden visit
Read MoreMany residents in the coastal town of Ballina fondly recall previous visits by the now-U.S. president. For some, he’s family.Many residents in the coastal town of Ballina fondly recall previous visits by the now-U.S. president. For some, he’s family.
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Taiwan residents rush to buy air force badges showing bear punching Winnie-the-Pooh – thanks to China drills
Read More ‘I wanted to boost the morale of our troops through designing this patch,’ says creator of the patch ‘I wanted to boost the morale of our troops through designing this patch,’ says creator of the patch
