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With a few stray comments from a minor minister, Lebanon once again found itself caught in the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, underscoring just how vulnerable it is to the whims of its more powerful neighbors. World Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates

The city’s effort to compel most city employees to receive the coronavirus vaccine before Monday appears to have rapidly boosted inoculation rates. World Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Government Employees

John Eastman, the author of a memo that some in both parties liken to a blueprint for a coup, sent a hostile email to the vice president’s chief counsel as the mob attacked. U.S. Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Presidential Election of 2020, Voter Fraud (Election Fraud), United States Politics and Government

FIRST ON FOX: Alec Baldwin speaks in public for first time since deadly 'Rust' incident

An Army officer and a jawan were killed in a mine explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district late Saturday.

Ananya Panday's breathtaking black wardrobe

Birthday girl Samvritha Sunil’s gorgeous pictures

Talking about her debut Punjabi movie, Jannat said, “‘Kulche Chole’ is a very important film for me, as I'm making my debut as a female lead. When this film was offered to me, it was made clear by the studio that Punjabi language and adapting to Punjabi culture was important.”

An Army officer and a jawan were killed in a mine explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district late Saturday.

Stating that the actor complained of some weakness and was sweating at the time he saw him, Dr. Ramana Rao told the online daily that Puneeth Rajkumar's blood pressure read 150/92 and his heart rate too seemed in control.

Over 86 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the bypoll to Huzurabad Assembly constituency in Telangana on Saturday.

Jos Buttler hammered a brutal 32-ball 71 not out to complement a superlative performance from the bowlers as England crushed Australia by eight wickets in their Super 12 match to inch closer to a semifinal spot at the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan will play his last match for his country on Sunday as he has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and debutant Sumit (75kg) sailed into the pre-quarterfinals of the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships here on Saturday after notching up facile victories in their second-round bouts.

Stating that the actor complained of some weakness and was sweating at the time he saw him, Dr. Ramana Rao told the online daily that Puneeth Rajkumar's blood pressure read 150/92 and his heart rate too seemed in control.

She researched the ways gender biases harmed women, and she wrote about her findings in studies laced with compassion and wry humor. U.S. Deaths (Obituaries), Women's Rights, Sex Crimes, Sociology, Pornography, Domestic Violence, Women and Girls

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The agreement must still be approved by U.A.W. members. They had rejected an earlier accord negotiated by the union. Business Strikes, Wages and Salaries, Employee Fringe Benefits, Labor and Jobs, Organized Labor, Pensions and Retirement Plans

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has allocated Rs 41.60 lakh for providing various facilities at the city's Chhath ghats, according to a statement issued on Saturday.

Seven families share their stories of putting together the perfect Halloween costumes for children with special needs. Well Halloween, Costumes, Disabilities, Children and Childhood, Wheelchairs

The attorney general, who oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo, will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination. New York Elections, Governors, Black People, Politics and Government, Governors (US), Attorneys General

According to IANS, Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites are to be performed upon the return of his daughter, Vanditha, from the United States of America. Karnataka's revenue minister, R. Ashok stated that the rites will be performed with full government honors on Saturday, right next to the grave of Puneeth's late father, Dr. Rajkumar

Inside Shanaya Kapoor's colourful wardrobe

Aside from the cultural and structural similarities of the aftermaths of both incidents (in terms of the massive police force that was deployed to the top officials at the forefront), another striking resemblance comes in how the two superstars, unfortunately, succumbed to the same condition of a cardiac arrest.

Nivetha Thomas loves travelling and her pics on Insta are eye-catching. Here are a few of them...

happy birthday reema: 10 glamourous pictures of 'chitram' actress reema sen.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successful "CSK template" is likely to be continued as the Indian team management has more or less made up its mind to play the same eleven against New Zealand in the 'do or die' T20 World Cup game on Sunday.

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan on Friday became the fastest bowler to take 100 T20Is wickets. Rashid achieved the feat during the match against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

India's double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu continued her impressive run at the French Open badminton tournament by sailing into the women's singles semifinals with a straight-game win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan on Friday.

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan believes that Virat Kohli's men, despite their defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup, might still be able to lift the coveted T20 World Cup trophy.

“Sea Lions in the Parking Lot,” by Lenora Todaro, and “Tracking Tortoises,” by Kate Messner, show how animals can rebound when humans social distance. Books Books and Literature, Children and Childhood, genre-books-childrens, Animals, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Turtles and Tortoises, Endangered and Extinct Species

Ronald Acuña Jr. is disappointed that an injury has kept him out of the World Series. But, the All-Star outfielder said, “it’s my turn to be on the bench supporting my teammates.” Sports Baseball, World Series, Content Type: Personal Profile

Ernie LaPointe, the great-grandson of the leader Tatanka Iyotake, said he hoped the DNA confirmation would bolster his campaign to move the chief’s remains. U.S. Native Americans, DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), Research, Genealogy, Genetics and Heredity

How Abba is taking a chance with its legacy. Also in this edition: A new book recasts Winston Churchill, and an interview with David Sedaris. Briefing

A selection of books published this week. Books Books and Literature

The third additional district sessions court on Thursday convicted an officer of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) in connection with a case related to disproportionate assets registered by the Lokayukta.

By Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal Army chief General Prabhuram Sharma will pay a four-day visit to India next month during which he will meet with his Indian counterpart General M Naravane and other service chiefs to boost bilateral defence ties, it was announced here on Thursday.

Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball 65 as Australia cruised to 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup. Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs. It was Australia's second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender to move into the semis.

Indian boxers Narender Berwal (+92kg) and Rohit Mor (57kg) stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the AIBA Men's World Championships after out-classing and intimidating their opponents in lop-sided second-round contests on Thursday.

India's Lakshya Sen advanced to the men's singles quarterfinals with a straight game win over Singapore's Loh Kean Yew but Sameer Verma retired midway due to an injury at the French Open Super 750 tournament on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on social media on Thursday that his partner Georgina Rodriguez is expecting twins. "Delighted to announce we are expecting twins. Our hearts are full of love - we can't wait to meet you," the 37-year-old Manchester United and Portugal star, who is already the father of four children, wrote on Instagram.

China’s updated targets for cutting emissions to fight climate change reiterate what its leader pledged nearly a year ago. That doesn’t bode well for progress at next week’s global climate summit. Climate Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Carbon Dioxide, Air Pollution

The continent already suffers from high infection levels, low vaccination rates and limited, unpredictable deliveries of vaccine doses. World Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization

A case coming before the Supreme Court is seen as potentially pivotal in establishing how aggressively the justices might move to place new constraints on abortion rights. U.S. Abortion, Roe v Wade (Supreme Court Decision)

The video game publisher said it would spend $250 million on hiring more women and those from “underrepresented communities” and adopt a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Technology Workplace Hazards and Violations, Discrimination, Computer and Video Games, Sexual Harassment, Executive Compensation

Thousands of workers in the city’s uniformed services are not yet in compliance with a vaccine mandate for city workers that takes effect Monday. New York Government Employees, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Fires and Firefighters

Mr. Rittenhouse will stand trial for the shootings of three men — two of whom died — in the aftermath of demonstrations in Kenosha, Wis. U.S. Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, George Floyd Protests (2020), Black Lives Matter Movement

In the sequel to her art-house favorite “The Souvenir,” Joanna Hogg picks up the story of a young woman’s journey to becoming an artist. Movies Movies

The Delhi Police on Thursday began removing barricades put up at the Tikri border where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's three agri laws, a senior officer said.

: The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Fast Track Sessions Court-1, (POCSO), Savithri V Bhat on Wednesday sentenced a 45-year-old driver to 15 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) under section 6 of the POCSO Act, and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh under this section.

Football competitions can decide to make the originally temporary five-substitute rule permanent, the sport's rule-making body IFAB recommended on Wednesday.

Debutant Nishant Dev (71kg) became the seventh Indian boxer to enter the second round of the AIBA men's World Championships with a confident 5-0 triumph over Hungary's Laszlo Kozak on Wednesday.

Debutants Namibia got themselves out of a difficult situation in a low-scoring game to record a memorable 4-wicket win over Scotland in their opening Super 12 match in the ICC T20 World Cup. Namibia, who had beaten Ireland and Netherlands to qualify for the Super 12 stage, restricted Scotland to 109/8. Scotland, however made it extremely tough for Namibia on a slow pitch but the latter eventually crossed the finish line with 5 balls to spare.

In charge of the plant in Ukraine, he was held responsible for the world’s worst nuclear-power disaster and imprisoned. World Deaths (Obituaries), Nuclear Energy, Explosions (Accidental)

Approved despite the objections of the United States, critics say the new homes will consolidate Israel’s presence in the West Bank and make it harder to create a Palestinian state. World Israeli Settlements, Palestinians, Arab-Israeli War (1967)

American Ballet Theater’s fall gala featured “ZigZag,” an energetic yet dated premiere by Jessica Lang to songs sung by Tony Bennett. Arts Dancing

The country’s first gender-neutral passport was issued to Dana Zzyym, an intersex military veteran who sued the State Department in 2015, according to Lambda Legal. U.S. Passports, Transgender and Transsexuals, Suits and Litigation (Civil)

They remain susceptible to the virus for longer after the first vaccination, but achieve a mostly normal response after the second, a study says. Health Women and Girls, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Vaccination and Immunization, Immune System, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Antibodies

The Delhi Police detained two people after an altercation broke out between two groups over pigeon flying in north east Delhi's Seelampur on Wednesday in which a person was injured, officials said.

Pacer Haris Rauf led a clinical bowling display with an excellent four-wicket haul before Shoaib Malik and Asif Ali's onslaught as Pakistan took 'revenge' on New Zealand for a recent off-field snub with a five-wicket win in the T20 World Cup. This was Pakistan's second consecutive win after their comprehensive 10-wicket victory over India on Sunday. Chasing 135 against NZ, Pakistan got across the finish line with 8 balls to spare.

This could be the last expansion of services by state-owned Air India before it transits to the Tata Group and the big bang expansion then. The Maharaja will be adding its highly popular US nonstops from next month as Uncle Sam reopens for fully vaccinated foreign travellers stating November 8.

Two influential US Senators wrote to President Joe Biden on Tuesday urging him to waive impending sanctions on India for buying S-400 air defence systems from Russia, saying such a waiver would advance US national security interest.

Jos Buttler said on Tuesday Ben Stokes making himself available for the Ashes is not simply a plus for England but a huge bonus for cricket as a whole.

The Justice Department said the global operation led to the arrests of over 150 people and the seizure of large quantities of opioids and other drugs. U.S. Drug Abuse and Traffic, Opioids and Opiates, Black Markets, Computers and the Internet, United States Politics and Government

Migrant crossings are down and so are deaths at sea, but Tuesday’s incident was a reminder that dangers remain. World Immigration and Emigration, Deaths (Fatalities), Middle East and Africa Migrant Crisis

A conversation with the journalist and poet. Podcasts

Heavy rain and high winds prompted flash flood threats in New York and New Jersey. Meteorologists forecasted as much as five total inches of rain in New York City, before the storm was expected to move up the coast through eastern Massachusetts. New York Rain, Floods

The fashion competition for Beijing 2022 has begun. Style Olympic Games (2022), Fashion and Apparel, Paralympic Games

Gauribidanur rail passengers, angry over the cancellation of KSR Bengaluru City-Hindupur Memu services, blocked the Bagalkot-Mysuru Basava Express on Monday morning.