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Black History Sites In 5 Southern States To Receive Grants
Sites associated with Black history in five Southern states will each receive grants of $50,000 from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a liberal advocacy group based in Alabama, the organization said Tuesday.
Turkmenistan Wants Its Famed Gates Of Hell Closed: Report
The Darvaza Crater or the Gates of Hell is a sinkhole which is burning for decades in the center of the Karakum desert after a geological expedition went awry.
Separated By Covid, Stringent Border Rules, Couple Marry After 20 Months Of Wait
Chris Quealy and Penny Steven could not contain their happiness as they finally married, after being separated by Australian border rules for 20 months, in UK
Making Tasty Puddings, Planting Trees: What the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations Will Look Like
The 95-year-old will add another milestone when she marks her Platinum Jubilee in February, with the government planning four days of celebrations from June 2-5.
Death Toll from Brazil Waterfall Rock Face Collapse Rises to 10; 30 Injured
A tower of rocks suddenly broke away from the canyon wall on Saturday and came crashing down, crushing one of the leisure boats at Capitolio in Minas Gerais state.
Arrest Warrant Against US Woman for Locking Up Covid-positive Son in Boot of Car
Sarah Beam, 41 told an official that her son was locked in her car boot, the Houston Chronicle newspaper reported.
After Man Attempts To Kill Queen Elizabeth II, No-Fly Zone Imposed Over Windsor
The move comes after a man possessing a crossbow attempted to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II on Christmas Day
'A Hurricane': Coronavirus Storm Sends Test-makers into Overdrive
The wildfire spread across Europe of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus is driving soaring needs for testing.
The World Outside: Old Dragon Up to Older Tricks in the New Year. But India Should Still Be on Guard
The surprise photo of Indian and Chinese troops exchanging new year greetings in Demchok soon went up in flames as Beijing was back to its old tactics – propaganda and psy-ops.
Australia Records Close To 77,000 New Covid Cases, Most-Populous State Imposes Curbs
New South Wales (NSW), home to Sydney, recorded 38,625 fresh cases and will now shut its nightclubs, cancel non-urgent surgeries due to rising numbers of cases
Xinjiang Human Rights Abuses: Activists want Musk to close Tesla showroom in Urumqi
The Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday called on Elon Musk, to close the showroom and cease what amounts to economic support for genocide.
Brazilian President Bolsonaro Urgently Hospitalised for Treatment of Intestinal Obstruction: Reports
Jair Bolsonaro, 66, who has been in power since 2019, was taken to Vila Nova Star hospital in Sao Paulo.
France Says Children Must Wear Masks on Transport From Age 6
Prime Minister Jean Castex had flagged up the drinks and food ban on transport last Monday.
Porto Ends 2021 On Top In Portugal After Beating Benfica 3-1
Porto finished 2021 on top of the Portuguese league on goal difference after beating Benfica 3-1 on Thursday in its fierce rival's first game since the departure of coach Jorge Jesus.
Guatemala Receives Bodies Of 15 Migrants Killed In Mexico Trailer Accident
The bodies of 15 people killed when a trailer carrying migrants overturned in Mexico were returned to Guatemala on Thursday and reunited with families who will lay them to rest as the year ends.
Steelers' Roethlisberger Says Monday Could Be Last Home Game
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Monday nights game against the Cleveland Browns could be his last at Heinz Field.
