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Authorities were hunting Thursday for whoever sent suspicious letters — including some containing fentanyl — to elections offices in at least five states this week, delaying the counting of ballots in some local races in the latest instance of threats faced by election workers around the country. The letters were sent to elections offices in the presidential battlegrounds of Georgia and Nevada, as well as California, Oregon and Washington, with some being intercepted before they arrived. Four of the letters contained fentanyl... Читать дальше...

washington - The five Republicans vying to snatch their party's presidential nomination from former President Donald Trump sparred Wednesday night during a foreign policy-heavy debate in which they echoed some of President Joe Biden's support for Israel while debating how to counter China and manage the relationship with Iran.

London - As Israel Defense Forces commanders claim that Hamas fighters have lost control of the north of the Gaza strip - and its troops enter the center of Gaza City - a central question remains unanswered: What will happen to the devastated Palestinian territory after the war between Israel and Hamas militants is over?

What had been expected to be a workmanlike meeting Monday between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, has become more sensitive in light of widespread Muslim anger over Israel's devastating anti-terror campaign in Gaza.

The European Parliament’s decision to lift the immunity of four conservative Polish MEPs to allow their prosecution in Poland for inciting hatred against migrants online, is “political” and “aimed at revenge”, a high-ranking government official has said.

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Turkish Super Lig fixtures, including Trabzonspor vs. Konyaspor.

A string of failures have been highlighted at a care home near Stafford which has been rated inadequate and placed in special measures following an inspection.

Judith Luebke was alerted by her watch one Thursday evening in January 2021 that she was in A-fib, or atrial fibrillation, a condition caused by extremely fast and irregular beats from the upper chamber of the heart.

PUTRAJAYA: The education sector will be at the forefront of the focus of the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) next year, said its Special Committee Chairman Datuk R. Ramanan.

A Chester cinema's design is influenced by the eccentric auteur and his film The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe could sack Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold, football director John Murtough and director of football operations David Harrison on Monday when takes control of the club’s football operations, according to the Sun. The British billionaire and INEOS owner is closing in on the acquisition of 25% of the Old Trafford club and […]

In Northern Europe there is evidence of human rights breaches in the homeland of the Indigenous Sámi people, and accusations of green colonialism brought about by the rapid increase in investments in the name of the green transition. There is a risk that the proposed EU Critical Raw Materials Act will both compound these injustices and fail in its objective to speed up mineral extraction for the climate transition, write Rasmus Kløcker Larsen (SEI) and Kaisa Raitio (SLU).

Organisers of an anti-racing event have taken down a video of a violent speech made by an emcee which called for Melbourne Cup attendees to be euthanised.

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On November 10, it’s Mortensaften - an annual celebration which Danes traditionally mark by eating roasted duck or goose. But what are we celebrating, exactly?

Mexico has conveyed to Japan that it is considering withdrawing from the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka due to potential difficulties in securing the necessary funds, a source familiar with the matter said Friday.

The Labor Department released its weekly unemployment report on Thursday. It showed that about 217,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits in the week ending on November 4th. Here is the official Labor Department statement:

In the week ending November 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 217,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 3,000 from 217,000 to 220,000. The 4-week moving average was 212,250... Читать дальше...

It's been 3 years since New York officers discovered the bodies of two newborn baby twins at the center of a cold murder case that still stumps detectives.

The Oct. 7 Hamas raid on Israel — and Israel's response — have led to demonstrations on college campuses that have sometimes turned violent. The unease is felt acutely at Tulane University in New Orleans, where 43% of students are Jewish. An Oct. 26 demonstration on a street running through campus erupted in violence between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-demonstrators supporting Israel. Jewish students say the events on campus and elsewhere have shattered their sense of safety. Meanwhile... Читать дальше...

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A man and woman who were on a motorbike when they were hit by a car in a suspected hit and run have appealed for help as they recover from their injuries.

Luis Diaz’s father was kidnapped in Colombia last month; special forces had been searching a mountain range that straddles the country’s border with Venezuela; police had offered a £39,000 ($48,000) reward for information Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The father of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz has been released by kidnappers after […]

Plus: Ansu Fati shines in historic Brighton win; James Ward-Prowse shows his worth once more, after being snubbed by England again; Rangers begin to click under new manager Phillipe Clement VAR controversy not Klopp’s real frustration Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Jurgen Klopp’s press conference following the 3-2 defeat in […]