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‘Horrified’ U.N. official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar

Published by Reuters UK (Reuters) -A senior U.N. official called on Myanmar authorities to investigate the reported killing of at least 35 civilians that opposition activists blamed on government soldiers, saying he was “horrified” at the violence. The ruling military has not commented on the killings near Mo So village in Kayah State on Friday […]

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Inquiry completed into Hyderpora encounter as Police says building owner killed in cross firing

Staff Report A magisterial inquiry into the Hyderpora encounter has been completed. As per the home department, the magisterial investigation says the “inquiry is complete. The judicial approval is now awaited before it can be made public.” Earlier government had ordered magisterial inquiry by additional district magistrate into the encounter. “A magisterial inquiry by officer

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Israel sets goal of doubling number of Jewish settlers on Golan Heights

Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s government set a goal on Sunday of doubling the number of Jewish settlers in the Golan Heights within five years, a move that could tighten its hold on the territory it occupied in fighting with Syria in 1967. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett cited then-U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition

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U.S. holiday retail sales rise 8.5% as online shopping booms -Mastercard

Published by Reuters (Reuters) -U.S. retail sales rose 8.5% during this year’s holiday shopping season from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24, powered by soaring ecommerce sales, a report by Mastercard Inc said on Sunday. U.S. ecommerce sales jumped 11% in this year’s holiday shopping season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse report https://mstr.cd/3qr4XEj, yet again underscoring the

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Sharks may be able to protect us from coronavirus, research suggests. Here’s how

Published by The Charlotte Observer Although some may fear sharks when swimming in open waters, these often misunderstood creatures may hold a way to help protect us from the coronavirus, new research suggests. As one of the ocean’s top predators, sharks have antibody-like proteins that can stop the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a

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MeT predicts snowfall for 2 days in Kashmir: Check weather and highway staus here

Staff Report The meteorological department has predicted snowfall for two days in Kashmir stating that there will also be disruption of traffic on the highways. The minimum temperature settled below freezing point in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.8°C against last night’s 1.7°C.The 40-day long ‘Chillai Kalan started from December

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U.S. airlines scrap hundreds of Christmas Day flights due to Omicron

Published by Reuters By Humeyra Pamuk and Joel Schectman WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. airlines canceled close to 900 flights on Saturday, the second straight day of massive cancellations as surging COVID-19 infections have sidelined some pilots and other crew members, upending plans for tens of thousands of holiday travelers over the Christmas weekend. More than

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