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UK Police Drop Action Against Prince Andrew Over Abuse Claim
In August, the Metropolitan Police began a review of allegations connected to late convicted sex offender Epstein
Dubai Police Seize 500 Kg of Cocaine Worth $136 Million, One Arrested
Dubai police seized 500 kilograms of pure cocaine worth more than 500 million dirhams in a drugs raid, Dubai's media office said on Sunday.
Brazil''s Unvaccinated President Angry at Missed Soccer Game
Sao Paulo (AP) Brazil's president claimed that COVID-19 protocols at soccer matches had prevented him from attending a game...
Strong Earthquakes Strike Off Coast Of Hawaii
Two strong earthquakes struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday, rattling residents and causing items to fall off shelves.
Slingsby Steers Aussies To Win In Wild SailGP Regatta
Tom Slingsby and Team Australia won the Spain Sail Grand Prix on Sunday by sailing to an easy win in the podium race after Sir Ben Ainslies British team capsized just after the start, effectively knocking U.S. skipper Jimmy Spithill out of contention.
Florida Felon Voting Activist Meade Gets Civil Rights Back
The Florida activist who led a movement to allow most former felons to vote got more civil rights restored under a new state clemency program.
Abolhassan Banisadr, Iran's First President After 1979 Revolution, Dies in Paris
In announcing the death, Bani-Sadr's family said on his website that Bani-Sadr had 'defended freedom in the face of new tyranny and oppression in the name of religion'.
Chile President Sebastian Pinera Investigated After Pandora Papers Leak
Pinera hit out at the move, claiming he had already been absolved of any guilt in a 2017 investigation.
As Brazil Passes 600,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Vaccines Offer Hope Worst Is Over
Brazil became the second country in the world to pass 600,000 COVID19 deaths on Friday, a dark milestone for a government that has been sharply criticized for mismanaging the outbreak.
Chile Prosecutors To Investigate President Pinera Following Pandora Papers Leak
Chile's public prosecutor said on Friday it would open an investigation into the sale of a mining project involving the family of President Sebastian Pinera after new details emerged about the transaction in the Pandora papers leak.
California Makes Ethnic Studies A High School Requirement
Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 202930.
Syrian Air Defenses Intercept Israeli Attack Above Homs, State Media Says
Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile attack above the Homs countryside, injuring six soldiers and causing some material damage, official media said on Friday.
Minneapolis Mayor: Police Conduct In '20 Unrest Is 'GallinG'
Newly released video that shows Minneapolis police officers talking about hunting people during unrest following the death of George Floyd has become an issue in the upcoming citywide election as Mayor Jacob Frey seeks a second term and residents decide i...
Marines: Pandemic Contributed To Tragedy Of Troops' Drowning
The coronavirus pandemic that curtailed trainings in 2020 contributed to nine service members drowning off San Diego's coast, according to a new military investigation into one of the Marine Corps deadliest training accidents in recent years.
You've Been Hacked: How Dubai Ruler Eavesdropped On Ex-Wife
Reporting restrictions on McFarlane's findings after a year of hearings were lifted on Wednesday.
Sweden, Denmark Pause Moderna Covid Vaccine for Younger Age Groups After Reports of Rare Side Effects
Sweden said it would pause using the shot for people born in 1991 and later as data pointed to an increase of myocarditis and pericarditis. Those conditions involve an inflammation of the heart or its lining.