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Libyan Families File U.S. Lawsuit Accusing LNA Leader Haftar Of War Crimes
Two Libyan families filed a civil lawsuit in a U.S. federal court late on Thursday accusing Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), of war crimes, human rights abuses and torture during a 20162017 offensive to seize a key Libyan distr...
Tesla CEO Met VW CEO During Germany Visit - Source
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk met Volkswagen's Chief Executive Herbert Diess for a courtesy visit during which Musk took a test drive in Volkswagen's new electric car, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.
'I Am Praying': cAptAin's Texts Tell Of Ordeal Of Capsized Cattle Ship
The last time Marielle June Chunanon heard from her partner Dante Addug aboard the stormstruck Gulf Livestock 1, he told her he was frightened, and praying for typhoon Maysak to pass.
Trump Wins Backing Of Largest U.S. Police Union As He Touts 'Law And Order'
The United States' largest police union on Friday endorsed President Donald Trump's reelection bid, boosting the Republican's message that he is the candidate of "law and order" amid U.S. protests against police brutality and racial injustice.
More Bank Mergers Loom As Bankia, Caixabank Eye Big Savings
Caixabank and stateowned Bankia are set to agree a merger to create Spain's biggest domestic lender in the coming days, two sources told Reuters, in a deal expected to lead to hefty job losses and kick off a new wave of industry consolidation.
Third Crewman From Cattle Ship Rescued On Lifeboat Off Japan
A third crewman from a cargo ship that capsized this week off the coast of Japan with more than 40 crew and some 6,000 cattle on board was found alive on Friday after he was spotted by a search plane, Japan's coastguard said.
41 More Test Positive For COVID-19 In Nagaland, Tally 4,107
At least 41 more people tested positive for COVID19 in Nagaland on Friday, pushing the tally in the northeastern state to 4,107, state health minister S Pangnyu Phom said. Thirtyseven patients were discharged from hospitals during the day following thei...
Market Selloff: Investor Wealth Declines By Rs 2.36 Lakh Cr
Investor wealth declined by Rs 2.36 lakh crore on Friday as domestic equity markets closed deep in the red amid a global selloff. The 30share BSE Sensex tanked 633.76 points or 1.63 per cent to close at 38,357.18. During the day, it tumbled 741.17 po...
No-trade Deal Brexit Fears Rise As Talks Stumble On State Aid
The chances of Britain leaving the European Union without a trade deal have risen sharply as negotiations have been threatened by London's insistence that it have full autonomy over its state aid plans, negotiators and diplomats said.
Finance Ministry Comes out With Austerity Measures to Rationalise Non-priority Expenditure
The government’s economic report this month points out the need to invest in key sectors like agriculture, development and infrastructural projects to spur growth.
SC Dismisses Plea Of Tamil Nadu Judicial Officers Seeking To Be Considered For Position of Madras HC Judges
The grievance of the petitioners (judicial officers) was that despite being the senior most in the cadre of District Judges, they have been overlooked and their juniors now recommended for elevation to the High Court as Judges.
Five On Picnic Killed As Speeding Car Overturns In Telangana
Five friends on a picnic trip died when the car in which they were travelling overturned and hit a roadside water supply pipeline in Nalgonda district in Telangana early Friday, police said. The accident occurred in Chinthapally mandal when the man...
Affected By Virus, Visual Artists Take Refuge In Their Work
An apple reflected on a lamp. A clock where time seemed to have frozen. Nurses dressed more like astronauts on Mars.
Gold Price Dip Lures Some Buyers In India, Demand Sags Elsewhere
Retail demand for physical gold picked up slightly in India this week on a dip in domestic prices and a festival, but top bullion hubs across Asia saw muted activity.
U.N. Experts Decry Hong Kong Security Law In Open Letter To China
U.N. human rights experts have told China a new security law for Hong Kong "infringes on certain fundamental rights" and voiced concerns that it could be used to prosecute political activists in the former British colony.
Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Safe, Induces Antibody Response In Small Trials: Lancet Study
Russia's 'Sputnik V' COVID19 vaccine, approved in the country last month, produced antibody response in all participants with no serious adverse events in small human trials, according to the first peerreviewed results of the preventive published in The L...