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Google is celebrating the acclaimed Indian poet Balamani Amma on her 113th birth anniversary with a special doodle dedicated to her.

Balamani Amma: How Google Doodle is paying tribute to Malayalam poet

July 19, 2022 Aaron Mamiit

Balamani Amma Poems: On the 113th anniversary of the celebrated Indian poet Balamani Amma’s birth, Google will pay tribute to ……Read On.

Protests in Sri-Lanka get violent

July 9, 2022 Cody

After the Sri Lankan prime minister said he will step down when a new government is formed due to a ……Read On.

Kenyan Actor Olwenya Maina Passes on

July 5, 2022 Flo Walker

Olwenya Maina of Nairobi Half Life was pronounced dead at a Nairobi hospital after collapsing. The cause of death remains ……Read On.

G7 Funded Global Investment and Infrastructure Partnerships

June 27, 2022 Flo Walker

The Group of Seven (G7) leaders with wealthy economic powers are meeting in the Bavarian Alps this week to relaunch ……Read On.

At Least Four killed in Rail Accident in Southern Germany

June 3, 2022 Flo Walker

It is reported that at least four people have been killed and 15 others seriously injured after a train derailed ……Read On.

Google Doodle Celebrates French Poet and Playwrite

May 30, 2022 Flo Walker

Google Doodle is celebrating Edmond Rostand, a French poet and playwright, who is best known for writing the play Cyrano de ……Read On.

Russian Soldier, 21 Jailed Over War Crime in Ukraine

May 23, 2022 Flo Walker

A Russian soldier, Sgt Vadim Shishimarin was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for killing an unarmed man in ……Read On.

China eastern Plane Crash may have been Deliberate

May 18, 2022 Flo Walker

A China Eastern flight that crashed in March suggests someone in the cockpit intentionally downed the plane, from black box data recovered, the ……Read On.

Google Celebrates South African Anti-Apartheid Campaigner

May 12, 2022 Flo Walker

Today’s Google Doodle is marking Mazisi Kunene, a South African poet laureate and anti-apartheid activist, whose birthday is today, and he ……Read On.

Emmanuel Macron is Re-elected with a Divided France

April 25, 2022 Flo Walker

Emmanuel Macron is re-elected and he becomes the first French president since 2002 years to win a second term – with ……Read On.

Alfred and Yankurije married 14 years after the genocide

‘I forgave my husband’s killer – our children married’

April 24, 2022 Yves Bucyana

A woman who forgives the man who killed her husband and allowed his daughter to marry her son believes that ……Read On.

Putin Claim War with Ukraine had Become “Inevitable”

April 12, 2022 Flo Walker

There has been speculation that this may have been a planned exercise that could be part of Russia’s strategy for ……Read On.

Concert for Ukraine: Fundraiser to Take Place

March 29, 2022 Flo Walker

A humanitarian appeal and fund-raising concert to raise money to support the people of Ukraine for what they are going ……Read On.

Komla Dumor Remembered: 2022 Award Launched by BBC

January 26, 2022 Flo Walker

Do you see yourself a rising star of African journalism? You have a chance now as the BBC seeks a ……Read On.

A Shooting in Heidelberg Leaves Four Dead

January 24, 2022 Flo Walker

A lone gunman opened fire in an auditorium at Heidelberg University in south west Germany on Monday, injuring four people, ……Read On.

WA Sweeps all $80 M Powerball Jackpot Division One Prize

December 3, 2021 Flo Walker

A lucky Western Australian (WA) has emerged as the only division one winner in entire $80 million Powerball draw, walking ……Read On.

Omicron: India Reports First Cases of New Covid-19 Variant

December 2, 2021 Flo Walker

Two people from Karnataka tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Union health ministry said Thursday. These are ……Read On.

WTA Suspended Tour in China Over Peng Shuai’ Safety

December 2, 2021 Flo Walker

WTA tournaments in China, including Hong Kong has been suspended because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, a ……Read On.

Omicron Variant: What are the Main Symptoms?

December 1, 2021 Flo Walker

The Omicron variant of coronavirus, which was first reported in South Africa has triggered global alarm. The Variant has found its ……Read On.

Barbados Is the Newest Republic in the World

November 30, 2021 Flo Walker

Barbados cuts ties with the British monarchy, becoming the world’s newest republic. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth no longer serves as the ……Read On.

Austria’ Unvaccinated to Lockdown Amid Rising Cases

November 15, 2021 Flo Walker

In Austria, people not vaccinated against the coronavirus have entered into a lockdown on Monday. Amid rising Covid infections and deaths, the country ……Read On.

Remembrance Day 2021: To Commemorate the End of WWI

November 11, 2021 Flo Walker

Remembrance Day also known as Armistice Day, falls on Thursday, November 11. And Remembrance Sunday falls on November 14. Remembrance Day ……Read On.

Youngest Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Gets Married

November 10, 2021 Flo Walker

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and women’s rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai got married at her home at a small ceremony in ……Read On.

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Haitian Gang Threatens to Kill Kidnapped U.S. Missionaries

October 22, 2021 Flo Walker

A Haitian gang leader has threatened to kill kidnapped U.S. Christian missionary group in the lawless Caribbean nation. The gang kidnapped ……Read On.

Sebastian Kurz resigns from his post as Austrian chancellor on October 9, 2021, following a corruption allegation. Image: CNN

Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Steps Down

October 11, 2021 Flo Walker

Sebastian Kurz, on Sunday, resigned, following pressure on him amid an investigation into a corruption scandal. Prosecutors began investigating him ……Read On.

‘Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery'

World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating the Value of Educators

October 5, 2021 Flo Walker

Teachers play a very important key role in our lives and the nation as a whole. And Teachers, apart from ……Read On.

Lars Vilks, artist died in car traffic accident near the town of Markaryd in southern Sweden

Mohammed Cartoonist, Lars Vilks Dies in a Car Crash

October 4, 2021 Flo Walker

Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who sketched the Prophet Muhammad’s head on a dog’s body, has died in a car traffic ……Read On.

“The world Wants Justice, not Hegemony,” Chinese President Xi Jinping Said

April 20, 2021 Flo Walker

Chinese President Xi Jinping in a Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 on Tuesday called for more equitable management ……Read On.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Jail for Corruption

March 1, 2021 Flo Walker

On Monday, a French court sentenced former President Nicolas Sarkozy to three years in prison for corruption and influence peddling, ……Read On.

Chinese New Year 2021 – Year of the Ox Begins Today

February 12, 2021 Flo Walker

Today marks the beginning of a new year for Chinese people. And the year of the Rat ends and the Year ……Read On.

France: Knife Attack in Southern France City, Nice Church Kills Three People

October 29, 2020 Flo Walker

Three people have been killed in a knife attack at a church in the French city of Nice, police say. ……Read On.

Norwegian Politician Nominates Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

September 9, 2020 Flo Walker

A far-right Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for ……Read On.

International Friendship Day is Today

July 30, 2020 Flo Walker

A happy Friendship Day to you and your friends. International Friendship Day is celebrated worldwide to cherish the bond of ……Read On.

WHO Acknowledges “Emerging Evidence” Of Airborne Spread Of Coronavirus

July 8, 2020 Flo Walker

The World Health Organization has acknowledged there is emerging evidence that the coronavirus can be spread by tiny particles suspended ……Read On.

Sweat Test’ Ankle Bracelets to Target Alcohol-Related Crime

June 15, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Dutch criminals convicted of alcohol-related offences will be forced to wear a special ankle bracelet to monitor their drinking habits. ……Read On.

Coronavirus is Taking ‘Different Path’ in Africa Due to Age Difference

May 23, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Coronavirus appears to be taking a “different pathway” in Africa compared with the rest of the world, the World Health ……Read On.

Coronavirus Cases Worldwide Top Five Million

May 21, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Latin America has overtaken the United States and Europe in the past week to report the largest portion of new ……Read On.

WHO Chief Agrees to Independent Review of Coronavirus Response; Warns Majority of World Still Susceptible to Virus

May 18, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

The WHO will initiate an independent review into its handling of the coronavirus pandemic “at the earliest appropriate moment,” it ……Read On.

President Trump Agrees to Restore Partial Funding to WHO

May 16, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

. President Trump has reportedly agreed to restore partial U.S. funding to the World Health Organization, despite his recent fallout with ……Read On.

Restaurant Experiment Shows How Quickly COVID-19 Spreads

May 14, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

An experiment using a black light has shown how quickly germs and viruses can be spread in restaurants when just ……Read On.

Coronavirus will Reverse Globalization and Create Regional Supply Chains, Economists Predict

May 13, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

The coronavirus crisis will fundamentally reshape global trade as companies look to reduce their dependence on Chinese manufacturing, economists have ……Read On.

Germany’s Economic Response to the Coronavirus Crisis is an Example for the World, Union Chief Says

May 1, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

MUNICH, GERMANY – Germany has launched a nationwide policy that people should wear protective face masks in stores and public ……Read On.

Trump Organization Reportedly Seeks Government Aid for Golf Resorts in UK and Ireland

April 25, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Donald Trump’s golf course in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, pictured in September, 2019. Michal Wachucik | Getty Images The Trump Organization has ……Read On.

Companies will Shift Supply Chains Away from China After Coronavirus Crisis, Mark Mobius Predicts

April 21, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Workers manufacture blue jeans in Congshin textile factory in Xintang, Guangdong province, China. Lucas Schifres | Getty Images Companies around ……Read On.

Coronavirus will be Devastating for Poorest Nations – World Bank

April 3, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

The managing director of the World Bank has told Sky News that the coronavirus could wreak devastation on populations in ……Read On.

Coronavirus Has Now Reached Almost Every Part of The World, WHO Says

April 2, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

The number of deaths due to coronavirus will pass 50,000 within the “next few days”, according to the World Health ……Read On.

Clashes on Greece’s Border Add to List of Problems for EU Leaders

March 2, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Migrants clash with Greek police on the buffer zone Turkey-Greece border, at Pazarkule, in Edirne district, on February 29, 2020. ……Read On.

Coronavirus: Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix Postponed

February 12, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Formula One’s Chinese Grand Prix has been postponed due to coronavirus, organisers say. The fourth round of the Championship in ……Read On.

Plane Splits in Three After Skidding off Istanbul Runway

February 5, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

A plane has skidded off an airport runway in Istanbul, causing the jet to split into three pieces, Turkish media ……Read On.

Coronavirus: Thousands of Abandoned Pets 'at Risk of Starving to Death'

February 4, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Thousands of pets trapped in the epicentre of China’s deadly coronavirus outbreak are at risk of starving to death, according ……Read On.

Senior Iranian Commander Vows to Take 'Harsher Revenge Soon' After Missile Attacks

January 9, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

A senior Iranian commander has said Tehran will take “harsher revenge soon” after missile attacks on US targets in Iraq. ……Read On.

Iran Fires 22 Missiles at Two Air Bases in 'Revenge' for Qassem Soleimani's Killing

January 8, 2020 Adam Rittenberg

Iran has fired 22 ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US and coalition troops. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard has ……Read On.

Australia: Some in Path of Bushfires Told it is too Late to Evacuate

December 30, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

People in the path of fierce bushfires in Australia have been told to shelter indoors because it is too late ……Read On.

Climate Crisis: Scientists Brave the Cold to Study the Hell that Antarctica Could Unleash

December 30, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

There’s a place on our planet where it’s so cold that humans could only take a few breaths before their ……Read On.

India’s Ruling BJP Party Loses State Election Amid Citizenship Law Protests

December 24, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

India’s ruling BJP party has lost a key regional election in voting that took place during widespread protests against a ……Read On.

Global Gender Gap Will Take Another 99 Years to Close, WEF Report Reveals

December 18, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

PeopleImages | iStock | Getty Images It will take another 99.5 years to achieve global gender equality, according to an ……Read On.

China Reportedly Orders State Offices to Remove Foreign Tech Which Could Hit US Firms Like Microsoft

December 9, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

China’s Communist Party has ordered all state offices to remove foreign hardware and software within three years, the Financial Times ……Read On.

The European Union Needs a Strong Economy to Claim its Role on the World Stage

December 9, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The process of European unification shows that its current leaders are neglecting the economic foundations of an essentially political project. ……Read On.

If Peace Talks with Russia Fail, ‘We’ll Build a Wall,’ Ukraine Official Says

December 5, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

If peace talks between Ukraine and Russia go nowhere and the conditions of a cease-fire are not implemented, Kiev will ……Read On.

Trump Administration Announces Softer US Stance on Israeli Settlements in West Bank

November 19, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Mike Pompeo has said the US is softening its position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank – the ……Read On.

Fears Over Crackdown on Free Speech as Nigeria Refuses to Release Prominent Journalist

November 19, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

A former presidential candidate and journalist is being held by Nigeria’s security forces despite being twice granted bail, his lawyer ……Read On.

Pope Urges Compassion in Elevating 13 Likeminded Cardinals

October 7, 2019 Associated Press

Pope Francis has added 13 new cardinals to the top of the Catholic hierarchy, telling them they must show God’s ……Read On.

Grand Military Parade in China Marks 70 years of Communist Rule

October 1, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

A grand military parade has been staged in China to mark 70 years of communist rule in the country. Chinese ……Read On.

European markets turn positive as investors monitor US-China trade developments

September 30, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

These driverless shuttles may be the future of your work commute European stocks reversed early losses to trade higher on ……Read On.

A New Climate Change Report is Out. Here’s What it Says

September 30, 2019 Associated Press

Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United Nations climate panel warned ……Read On.

British Tanker Seized by Iran Transmits Location for First Time in Weeks

September 27, 2019 Ben Feuerherd

The British oil tanker that was seized by Iran in July began transmitting its location on Friday for the first ……Read On.

Volkswagen’s CEO and Chairman Charged in Germany Over Diesel Emissions Scandal

September 25, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and the company’s chairman, Hans Dieter Pötsch, were charged by German prosecutors on Tuesday with stock ……Read On.

Chinese Theft of Trade Secrets on the Rise, the US Justice Department Warns

September 23, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

As President Donald Trump puts pressure on Beijing to end unfair business practices, the Department of Justice has a warning for companies: ……Read On.

Historic Day of Climate Strikes is Unlikely to Move Donald Trump

September 21, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Greta Thunberg told a huge crowd in Manhattan that she thought around four million people had taken part in Friday’s ……Read On.

Global Climate Strike: Millions Across the World Call for Urgent Action on Climate Change

September 20, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Hundreds of thousands of people across the world are taking to the streets to call for urgent measures to tackle ……Read On.

No-Deal Brexit a ‘Catastrophe’ for Travelers

September 16, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

(CNN) — Food shortages. Inadequate medical supplies. Civil unrest and road blockades. Lack of fuel. Delays at the border. It’s ……Read On.

British-Australian Woman Held in Iran with her Boyfriend is Named

September 12, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The family of a British-Australian woman being detained in an Iranian jail have said they hope she will be able ……Read On.

US Companies are Canceling Investment into China at a Faster Clip, Survey Shows

September 11, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Some American companies in China are speeding up their move away from the mainland as increasing tariffs continue to hurt ……Read On.

India’s Historic Landing on Moon’s Polar Surface May have Failed

September 7, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

India’s historic attempt to soft land a rover on the moon may have ended in failure moments before landing and ……Read On.

Palestinian Official Calls US Envoy’s Resignation an ‘Admission of Failure’

September 6, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The resignation Thursday of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy is an “admission of failure” for the White House’s ……Read On.

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has Died

September 6, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has died, according to a tweet by his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday. He ……Read On.

Erdogan Says Turkey should have Nuclear Weapons like Israel

September 5, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that it was unacceptable that Turkey was barred from having nuclear weapons while other ……Read On.

Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas Flooding Recedes Revealing Devastation

September 5, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Trying to get to Great Abaco Island after its battering from Hurricane Dorian is a challenge. Marinas are decimated so ……Read On.

Japanese Auto Sales Fall in South Korea Amid Consumer Boycott

September 4, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Japanese automakers posted sharper sales falls in South Korea in August, industry data showed on Wednesday, hit by a consumer boycott of Japanese ……Read On.

A US-China Deal that Lacks Trust Could be ‘Dangerous,’ Warns Singapore’s Trade Minister

September 2, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Any deal that the U.S. and China eventually reach may lack “strategic trust” — and that could have “dangerous” implications for the global economy, Singapore’s trade ……Read On.

The Strange Saga of a Jewish Sci-fi Convention Founder Convicted of Molestation

August 28, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

In the nearly two decades since a co-founder of Dragon Con was accused of molesting teenage boys, a strange legal ……Read On.

French Prosecutors Open Probe of Possible Crimes Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

August 27, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

French prosecutors said Friday they are opening an investigation into possible crimes, including the rape of children and minors, related ……Read On.

US-China Trade Talks Won’t Break Down Despite Latest Escalation, Expert Says

August 27, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China’s President Xi Jinping at the G20 leaders summit in Japan, June 29, 2019. ……Read On.

Chinese Car Maker Geely Says First-Half Profit Drops 40%

August 21, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

China’s Geely Automobile said on Wednesday first-half net profit dropped 40%, as the country’s auto market sees a sustained decline. ……Read On.

JP Morgan Says New US Tariffs will Test China’s Ability to Prop Up its Economy

August 16, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

New U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods could deal another blow to the Asian economic giant — and it’s not clear ……Read On.

Australian Tourist Shot Dead in New Zealand, Manhunt Launched

August 16, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

New Zealand police launched a manhunt for an armed suspect on Friday after an Australian tourist was found shot dead ……Read On.

North Korea Rejects Peace Talks with South Korea

August 16, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

North Korea has rejected any further talks with South Korea, calling its decision “completely the fault of South Korea’s actions”. ……Read On.

Saudi Arabia is Dramatically Changing its Oil Exports to China and the US.

August 15, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Saudi Arabia has seriously ramped up its oil exports to China in recent months. How dramatic is the change? The ……Read On.

India’s Car Market Just had its Worst Month in 18 Years. 1 Million Jobs are at Risk

August 14, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Just two years ago, India’s huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. Now it’s been slammed into ……Read On.

Ebola Drugs Trial Shows ‘90% Survival Rate’

August 13, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Ebola may soon be a “preventable and treatable” disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, ……Read On.

Russian Media Says Netanyahu to Try Mediate Between Moscow and Ukraine

August 13, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Ukraine in what some in the Russian media are saying is a ……Read On.

People Who Have a Pub in their Area are Happier, Study Finds

August 8, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

People who have a pub in their area are happier and better-connected to their local community, a study has found. ……Read On.

Earth Creatures were on Israeli Craft that Crashed on Moon, and Likely Survived

August 7, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

There might be life on the Moon after all: thousands of virtually indestructible creatures that can withstand extreme radiation, sizzling ……Read On.

Giant Parrot Probably Ate its Smaller Feathered Friends

August 7, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Scientists in New Zealand say they’ve found the fossilised remains of what is believed to be the world’s largest parrot. ……Read On.

These 10 Universities Produce the Most Ultra-Rich in Asia Pacific

August 1, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

U.S. universities produce the vast majority of the world’s wealthiest grads, according to new research. But, beyond the borders of ……Read On.

The EU is Stripping 5 Countries of Some Market Access Rights – that May Impact UK After Brexit

July 29, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The European Commission will be blocking five countries from accessing parts of the European Union’s financial markets — in a move ……Read On.

Ebola Crisis: Epidemic in DR Congo’s Goma ‘Inevitable’

July 27, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The experts know what is happening in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as do the majority of those who ……Read On.

Recruitment of 20,000 Police to Begin ‘in Weeks’

July 26, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

The recruitment of 20,000 new police officers in England and Wales will begin within weeks, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ……Read On.

£32m of Precious Metals Stolen by Armed Men in Sophisticated Heist

July 26, 2019 Adam Rittenberg

Armed men disguised as police officers have stolen 750kg of precious metals in a sophisticated heist at a Brazilian airport. ……Read On.

Iran Denies that US Shot Down its Drone in the Strait of Hormuz

July 19, 2019 Joe Tacopino

Iran on Friday denied that the United States took down one of their drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as ……Read On.