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World Oct 06, 2019

Paris: Thousands Protest French IVF Law for Single Women, Lesbians

Many wore the distinctive cone-shaped red Phyrgian hats that are a symbol of the French republic. Organisers said they hoped 100,000 will turn out against the law, which was approved by the lower house of parliament last month, but officials said they were expecting 10,000 to 20,000 people.
World Oct 06, 2019

Hong Kong Protests: Fresh Violence as Court Rejects Appeal Seeking Suspension of Mask Ban

But violence erupted as police dispersed crowds with tear gas, and then battled hardcore protesters in multiple locations -- plunging the finance hub into chaos once more. In one incident, a taxi driver was beaten bloody in the district of Sham Shui Po after he drove into a crowd that had surrounded his car.
World Oct 06, 2019

Burkina Faso Failing in Its Fight Against Jihadism as Islamic Resurgents Gaining Ground Relentlessly

"Senior offices stay in Ouaga, the subalterns stay in big towns. There's a problem with the chain of command, discipline and involvement. The Koutougou episode sums that up," said the security source.
Sports Oct 06, 2019

World Athletics Championships 2019: Double Gold as Sifan Hassan Shrugs Off Alberto Salazar Row to Win Women's 1,500M Crown

After taking her time at the back of the pack, Hassan hit the front towards the end of the first lap and was always in control at the Khalifa Stadium. Britain's Laura Muir was on her shoulder at the bell but Hassan turned on the speed with around 250m to go to put clear daylight between her and the rest of the field, finishing around 20m ahead of Kipyegon.
Sports Oct 05, 2019

Premier League 2019-20 Match Report: James Milner Sends Liverpool Eight Points Clear, Tottenham Hotspur Stunned By Brighton

Jurgen Klopp's side ruined Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers' first return to Liverpool since being replaced by the German in 2015. By extending their remarkable winning streak, Liverpool have piled pressure on second-placed Manchester City ahead of their home game against Wolves on Sunday.
World Oct 05, 2019

Protesters Flood Iraq Streets Anew as Death Toll Nears 100

Among the 94 dead across the country since Tuesday, 55 were killed in Baghdad while 250 others in the capital were treated for sniper wounds, the Iraqi parliament's human rights commission said. Nearly 4,000 people have been wounded since the protests began in Baghdad and spread to cities across the south, it added.
World Oct 05, 2019

Bangkok: Six Wild Elephants Drown After Slipping Off Waterfall in Thailand Park

Hours later they found six bodies at the bottom of the gushing Haew Narok ('Hell's Abyss') waterfall. Two of the elephants had apparently attempted to save one of those that fell, but they found themselves trapped on a thin, slippery sliver of rock above the churning waters.
World Oct 05, 2019

DR Congo Attack: Unidentified Gunmen Kills Eight, Wounds 18 in Rwanda

The attack took place in Musanze district which attracts tourists because of its Volcanoes National Park and its mountain gorillas, they said. Six people were killed with machetes or knives and the others were shot dead, a police statement said.
Social Viral Oct 05, 2019

Africa's Oldest Tortoise Alagba Passes Away! '344-Year-Old' Royal Tortoise Dies in Palace of Ogbomoso in Nigeria

Alagba died after 'a brief illness' on Thursday, Toyin Ajamu, the personal aide of King Jimoh Oyewunmi, told AFP. Describing the tortoise as the 'oldest in Africa', Ajamu said: 'Alagba lived in the palace for centuries. The tortoise played host to many monarchs in Ogbomoso in the past.'
Sports Oct 05, 2019

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2019, Toss Report & Playing XI: Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal Return as Pak Opts to Bowl Against Lanka in Lahore

Sri Lanka are led by allrounder Dasun Shanaka for the first time after regular T20 captain Lasith Malinga and nine top players refused to tour Pakistan over security fears. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 27, is making his international debut. The remaining two matches will also be played in Lahore on Monday and Wednesday.
World Oct 05, 2019

Nigeria: 16 Killed Including Soldiers in Jihadist Attacks

In another attack the same day, Boko Haram gunmen opened fire on a vehicle at Frigi village, killing one person and injuring another, militia sources said. Jihadist fighters also killed two militia men in Gubio, 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri.
World Oct 05, 2019

Donald Trump 'Impeachment' Row: Mike Pompeo Accuses Congress of 'Harassing' The US President

The US congressional committees leading the impeachment probe cranked up the heat on the White House this week amid mounting evidence that Trump may have illicitly used his office to enlist Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's help to damage the bid of 2020 Democratic rival Joe Biden in exchange for military aid.
World Oct 05, 2019

Australian Travel-Bloggers Jolie King, Mark Firkin Detained in Iran on Spying Charges Return to Canberra After Release

The pair, who have tens of thousands of followers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, were alleged to have used a drone to take pictures of "military sites and forbidden areas", an Iranian judiciary spokesman said last month.
World Oct 05, 2019

Thailand: Judge Kanakorn Pianchana Shoots Himself in Court After Decrying the Judicial System on Facebook Live

Critics say Thailand's courts often work in favour of the rich and powerful, while delivering swift and harsh sentences on ordinary people for minor offences. But it is virtually unheard of for judges to criticise the system.
World Oct 05, 2019

E-Cigarette Ban: US State of Massachusetts Upholds Ban Amid Vaping Deaths and Injuries Across the Country

The Vapor Technology Association instead called for a limited prohibition on certain products, including black market refills and devices for vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive substance of marijuana.
World Oct 04, 2019

Donald Trump Says Unsure If He Will Cooperate with US Congress on Impeachment Investigation

The Trump administration reportedly wants the Democrats first to hold a vote formally opening the impeachment inquiry, something that would force Congress members in difficult swing states to come out in public on the hugely divisive issue.
Technology Oct 04, 2019

Vietnamese Roll Out Green Transformers-Inspired Robot and You Have to Check It Out!

Hanoi officials vowed in 2017 to ban motorbikes from roads by 2030 to ease pollution and congestion woes. 'Our team made this robot in order to send a message to everybody -- let's protect the environment,' said newly-graduated engineer Do Danh Phong, a member of the informal Robot Bank group.
World Oct 04, 2019

Adolf Hitler to Michael Jackson, Unlikely Names for Nobel Peace Prize

Brandt later explained the nomination was meant to be satirical -- although the irony was lost on many -- and was in protest against British prime minister Neville Chamberlain being nominated for the 1938 Munich Agreement in which part of Czechoslovakia was ceded to Germany.
Sports Oct 04, 2019

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Manchester City Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne Out of Belgium Squad Due to Injury

Former captain Vincent Kompany and Lyon defender Jason Denayer also miss out due to fitness issues. There are doubts about goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, forward Romelu Lukaku and defender Thomas Meunier with Martinez saying a decision about the three will be made on Monday.
Sports Oct 04, 2019

Pep Guardiola Urges Manchester City's Kyle Walker to Prove Gareth Southgate Wrong After England Manager Leaves Right-Back Out of Euro Qualifiers Squad

At the same time, the City manager placed further pressure on Walker by spending £60 million ($74m) in the summer transfer window on young Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo, whom Guardiola believes is now ready to challenge for a regular first-team start.

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