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Ukraine identifies Russian suspect in July attack on children’s hospital

September 10, 2024 admin

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin look at parts of a Russian missile which was used for a strike on the Ohmatdyt Children’s Hospital in July, in Kyiv on September 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukraine’s prosecutor general said on Tuesday (September 10, 2024) that Kyiv suspected a…

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Lotions, Sunscreens Linked To Hormonal Disruptions In Children, Study Finds

September 10, 2024 admin

The research also reveals that exposure varies among different racial and ethnic groups. A recent study found a worrying correlation between the use of personal care products including lotions, hair oils, hair conditioners, ointments, and sunscreen, and higher levels of phthalates in young children, according to the new study by George Mason University College of…

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An unsteady alliance: Donald Trump and the religious right

September 10, 2024 admin

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee for 2024, presents a concatenation of contradictions. His transition from New York businessman to the President of the United States, from a thrice-married TV celebrity to the poster child for white evangelical Christians, came as a surprise to many. Mr. Trump was convicted last month by a New York…

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Ahead Of Trump Debate, Kamala Harris’ Border, Abortion Policies In Spotlight

September 10, 2024 admin

Washington: Kamala Harris has unveiled a few centrist-leaning policies, abandoned some past positions and left much else vague as she gears up for a critical US presidential debate with Donald Trump. The Democratic vice president unveiled a list of policies on her website on the eve of the clash, with Republicans accusing her of “flip-flopping”…

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EU Top Court Triumphs In Crackdown On Apple’s Tax Deal, Google’s Practices

September 10, 2024 admin

Apple and Google said they were “disappointed” by the decisions. Brussels, Belgium: The EU’s top court on Tuesday delivered two major victories in the bloc’s battle against tech giants by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at play. The decisions give a boost to the bloc’s outgoing competition…

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Phong Chau Bridge Collapses, Vehicles Plunge Into River

September 10, 2024 admin

Authorities have confirmed that 13 people are missing following the bridge collapse. A bridge in northern Vietnam’s Phu Tho province collapsed on Monday morning as the region faced the devastating impact of typhoon Yagi. At least 10 vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, plunged into the Red River after the collapse of the 375-metre-long Phong Chau…

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SpaceX set to launch billionaire’s private crew on breakthrough spacewalk mission

September 10, 2024 admin

An attempt to launch last month was postponed hours before liftoff over a small helium leak in ground equipment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS A crew of four private astronauts on Tuesday were in the final stages of preparation for a risky SpaceX mission to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk using the company’s new spacesuits…

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Ukraine Launches 140 Drones At Russia Overnight, 1 Killed Near Moscow

September 10, 2024 admin

Ukraine and Russia routinely carry out nighttime drone attacks on each other’s territory. Moscow: Ukraine unleashed more than 140 drones on Russia overnight, officials said Tuesday, killing a woman near Moscow, grounding flights and setting off air defences in several parts of the country. Russia’s ministry of defence said in a statement it had shot…

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U.S. House Republicans’ report blames Joe Biden for chaotic Afghan withdrawal

September 10, 2024 admin

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, speaks to reporters about his panel’s Afghanistan Report and the findings of its three-year investigation into the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, September 9, 2024. He is joined by families of the military members who were killed by a Taliban bomber during…

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Invited To Christmas At Princess Diana’s House

September 10, 2024 admin

Over the years, Prince Harry has frequently visited the estate. New Delhi: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been invited to spend Christmas at Althorp House, the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana. The invitation came from Harry’s uncle, Charles Spencer, as the couple has not spent the festive season in the…

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