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Pak Government To Buy Ancestral Houses Of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar
Raj Kapoor's ancestral home, known as Kapoor Haveli, is situated in the fabled Qissa Khwani Bazar Peshawar: The provincial government in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has decided to purchase the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar to conserve the historic buildings which are in dilapidated condition and facing demolition threat.
China, World’s Largest Greenhouse Polluter, Sets 2060 To Go Carbon Neutral
An image of Chinese President Xi Jinping appearing by video link at the United Nations 75th anniversary is seen on an outdoor screen as pedestrians walk past below in Beijing on September 22, 2020. GREG BAKER / AFP Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday that the world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter will peak emissions in 2030 and go carbon neutral by 2060, in what environmentalists hailed as a major step forward.
Shares Of Banking Giant HSBC Plunge Amid Fears Of Chinese De-listing
A women (R) uses a HSBC automated teller machine (ATM) in Hong Kong on September 21, 2020. ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP Shares in banking giant HSBC plunged to a 25-year low Monday on fears it could be added to a Chinese list of firms deemed a threat to national security and following news it had been accused of allowing fraudulent activity to go unpunished.
US Judge Halts Ban On WeChat Downloads
A US judge on Sunday blocked the government’s ban on WeChat downloads, hours before it was due to take effect in an ongoing technology and espionage battle between Washington and Beijing. The Trump administration had ordered the ban on downloads of video-sharing app TikTok as well as messaging platform WeChat, both owned by Chinese companies.
Whitehall Police Department Searching For Suspect Following Lehigh Valley Mall Active Shooting
The Whitehall Police Department has made no arrests following reports of an active shooter at Lehigh Valley Mall on Saturday. Chaos erupted just before 5 p.m. on the lower level near Modell’s Sporting Goods when customers heard several gunshots. After hours spent clearing the mall, Michael Marks, the Chief of the Whitehall Township Police Department told CBS Philly that officers have not been able to locate a suspect but did find shell casings on the scene.
Ron Cephas Jones Wins Emmy After Wrong Actor Announced
Ron Cephas Jones’ Emmy Award was almost given to Jason Bateman. A big mistake was made at the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday night. When the category for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series came up, Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne presented the award. A professional announcer delivered the name. The issue was that Cephas Jones’ name showed up on the screen for his role in NBC’s “This Is Us,” but Bateman’s name and his role in HBO’s “The Outsider” were said in the voiceover.
Madrid Braces For Partial Lockdown As Virus Surges
Nearly a million Madrid residents were bracing Sunday for a partial lockdown as Spanish authorities seek to put a brake on a second wave of Covid-19. The restrictions, which kick off Monday for two weeks, affect 850,000 people living mainly in densely-populated, low-income neighbourhoods in the south -- or 13 percent of the population in and around the capital. Like many countries in Europe, Spain is battling a coronavirus surge and, once again, Madrid is the worst-hit region.
Finnish Cruise Ship Evacuated After Running Aground In Baltic Sea
A Finnish passenger cruise ship ran aground off the island of Aland in the Baltic Sea, the cruise line said Sunday, with emergency services adding they were preparing to evacuate the vessel. The ship was headed towards Stockholm from Turku in Finland and ran aground around 12:50 am local time (0950 GMT) outside the city of Mariehamn on the autonomous Finnish island of Aland near the Swedish coast.
LeBron James' Son Bronny Appears To Smoke Marijuana In Viral Clip; Twitter Reacts
KEY POINTS LeBron James' son, Bronny, went viral after sharing a video of himself smoking what appears to be marijuana The NBA superstar said in a previous intervew that he wants Bronny to be a positive role model to his younger siblings James once admitted that he used to smoke marijuana when he was a teenager LeBron James' son, Bronny James, found himself going viral for the wrong reasons on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Dwayne Johnson Rips Off Front Gate With Bare Hands To 'Go To Work' [Photos]
KEY POINTS Dwayne Johnson was forced to rip off his front gate that wouldn't open due to a power outage The "Black Adam" actor explained that he didn't want to make the production crew wait for him Ryan Reynolds joked that the gate "opened the other way" Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was forced to rip off his front gate with his own hands when it wouldn't open — because he had to go to work. On Friday, Sept.
Wife Appreciation Day 2020: Quotes To Share With Your Life Partner
Wife Appreciation Day is marked every year in the United States on the third Sunday in September. This year, it falls on Sept. 20 – a day to appreciate the love and support from your wife. On this day, celebrate with a gift of flowers, perfume, jewelry or clothing for your wife. Spend the day with your wife and share your feelings and appreciate their presence in your life. Here are some quotes to mark this day, courtesy Brainy Quotes and Good Reads: 1. "By all means, marry.
Premier League Rumors: Werner Had A Hand In Havertz Signing, Lampard Says
KEY POINTS Chelsea coach Frank Lampard thanks Timo Werner for helping improve the Blues Lampard was impressed with Kai Havertz's humility Havertz has yet to show his full potential with Chelsea FC Frank Lampard had a massive spending spree for Chelsea FC and the Blues are looking good. But with a lot of new faces, the English coach knows that there will be struggles in the early goings. Havertz has yet to settle in, but Lampard knows that he will eventually blend with the squad.
Manchester United Rumors: Big Turnaround Makes Red Devils Favorite To Sign Liverpool Target
KEY POINTS Watford offered Ismaila Sarr to Manchester United after Liverpool decided to pull back, a report said United sees the winger as a potential alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho Liverpool chose to sign Wolves star Diogo Jota over Sarr After Liverpool chose to sign Diogo Jota over Watford star Ismaila Sarr, Manchester United's chances of signing the Senegalese winger have now increased, a report said.
Premier League Rumors: Tottenham Pulls Fast One, Snags Sergio Reguilon
KEY POINTS Tottenham Hotspur beats Manchester United for Sergio Reguilon's services Reguilon is raring to play under Spurs coach Jose Mourinho Reguilon's deal includes a Real Madrid buyback option Tottenham Hotspur is making up for lost time by taking in new faces in the mix. Though most have heard of Gareth Bale’s sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there is another young, promising player who made a surprising switch – Sergio Reguilon.
YouTuber James Charles Sends Hoodies From New Merchandize To Kardashians Amid Stealing Accusations
KEY POINTS Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to thank Charles for the merchandize Social media users feel that Charles should first sort out the plagiarism accusations Ethan Klein accused Charles of stealing designs from his wife Hila’s Teddy Fresh brand YouTuber James Charles sent hoodies from his new merchandize collection to the Kardashians amid accusations of stealing designs. Kris Jenner took to Instagram Saturday to thank Charles for the "Sisters Apparel" merchandize.
Loren Gray Apologizes For Lipsyncing To Racial Slurs In TikTok Videos, Addresses 'Fox Eye' Trend
KEY POINTS Loran Gray said that though she made the video when she was 13, she won't use age as an excuse She apologized and said she takes "full responsibility" Her apology received positive response from social media users Loren Gray has apologized for lipsyncing to racial slurs in her older TikTok videos. The TikTok sensation took to Twitter on Friday to say that she made the "insensitive" videos when she was 13 years old.
Kim Kardashian, Former BFF Paris Hilton Reunite For Girls' Night: 'So Much Fun'
KEY POINTS Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton reunited for an outing on Friday, Sept. 18 The two former best friends shared videos from their girls' night on Instagram Hilton was a guest at Kardashian's Christmas party in December 2018 Kim Kardashian and former best friend Paris Hilton reunited for a girls' night and had a blast during their Friday, Sept. 18 outing.
Premier League Rumors: Bale Return To Tottenham Complete, First Game On Hold
KEY POINTS Gareth Bale's return to Tottenham is officially complete The 31-year-old winger is not expected to play until October due to his injury Bale's deal does not include an obligation to buy the player next summer Gareth Bale is officially returning to the club he left in 2013. Tottenham Hotspur will welcome back the 31-year-old player on a season-long loan, although the deal does not include an option to buy next summer.
Belarus Opposition To March After Police Crackdown
Belarusian authorities on Sunday brought military trucks and barbed wire into central Minsk ahead of a planned opposition march, a day after police detained hundreds of women demonstrators. The opposition movement calling for an end to the regime of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since his disputed win in August 9 polls.
TikTok Star Dixie D'Amelio Responds To Critics Who Accused Her Of 'Copying' Charli's Nose Surgery
KEY POINTS Dixie D'Amelio underwent a surgery last week, years after breaking her nose She revealed that she had difficulty in breathing Her sister Charli got a similar surgery done in July TikTok star Dixie D’Amelio has responded to critics who called out to her for "copying" younger sister Charli D’Amelio’s nose surgery. Dixie took to Twitter Thursday to post a selfie of her following his nose surgery. In the photo, the TikTok star was seen with a splint taped to her nose.
Premier League Rumors: Former Aston Villa Player Chimes In On Grealish Choice
KEY POINTS Former Aston Villa player Micah Richards hopes Jack Grealish does not regret passing up offers from top clubs Grealish is aligned with Aston Villa's vision Grealish passed up interest from Manchester City and Manchester United Jack Grealish had options to move elsewhere but ended up staying with Aston Villa FC. He signed a fresh deal, and some are hoping he made the right call, including former Lions defender Micah Richards.
Zinedine Zidane Reveals Shocking Truth About Gareth Bale Transfer To Tottenham
KEY POINTS Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane addressed Gareth Bale's loan transfer to Tottenham Zidane said Bale's situation at Madrid was more complicated than it appeared The renowned manager insisted that he and Bale "didn't have any problems" despite rumors of a rift Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has set the record straight regarding some details involving Gareth Bale's loan transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham confirmed Saturday, Sept.
Snake Bites Woman In Forehead While She Was Asleep In Bed
A snake bit a woman while she was in deep sleep on her bed. The incident took place in Coolalinga, Australia. According to local reports, Emily Hinds slept after celebrating a win in social netball with a glass of wine when she suddenly woke up startled to feel something on her forehead. "I woke up in that slumber feeling like I've rolled onto a hair clip on my head and was thinking 'Why did the kids put a hair clip on my head'?
Meghan Markle's BFF Jessica Mulroney Reveals Truth About Friendship With Duchess
KEY POINTS Jessica Mulroney slammed tabloids for allegedly creating "lies" and "a hurtful storyline" about her and Meghan Markle The stylist said "kindest friend" Markle continues to keep in touch with her This comes months after reports claimed Mulroney and Markle had a falling out over the former's white privilege controversy Meghan Markle's close pal, Jessica Mulroney, has debunked rumors claiming that she and the Duchess of Sussex had a falling out in the past months. On Friday, Sept.
Alicia Keys Reveals Meaning Behind Song 'Underdog': 'I Am That Person'
KEY POINTS Alicia Keys talked about the meaning behind some of her songs in her newly-released album, "Alicia." The singer said the track "Underdog" reflected her past experiences Keys shared that her empowering and uplifting songs were written during the lowest point of her life Alicia Keys has opened up about some of the songs on her new album, "Alicia," revealing that one song reflected her life when she was still struggling to bring her music to the world.
Donald Trump Gives 'Blessing' To TikTok, Oracle, Walmart Deal; Twitter Reacts
KEY POINTS President Donald Trump said he gave his "blessing" to a deal that would see TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart This came less than a day before the TikTok ban Trump announced in August was set to take effect The move received mixed reactions on Twitter President Donald Trump has approved "in concept" a deal that would allow TikTok to operate in the U.S. and avoid a shutdown, but the move has received mixed response on Twitter.
‘Boruto: Naruto Next Generations’ Episode 166 Live Stream Details, Spoilers: Team 7 Vs Deepa
KEY POINTS Deepa arrives to battle against Team 7 Team 7 and others struggle to defeat Deepa "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 166 is scheduled to broadcast Sunday The Kara Actuation arc gets intense as Team 7 fights Deepa for the first time in "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 166. Meanwhile, Boruto and his friends continue their mission to find the missing Hashirama Cell.
Trump Says Will Name Woman To Succeed Ginsburg In Supreme Court
US President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to quickly nominate a successor, likely a woman, to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only a day after the death of the liberal stalwart. The president's desire "to move quickly" on the process despite Democrats' vehement opposition, is likely to dominate the campaigns -- alongside other hot-button issues like the coronavirus and America's ongoing racial reckoning -- ahead of the November 3 presidential election.
Shut UK Nightclubs Worry About Not Seeing Light Of Day
Inside a former London newspaper printing factory turned nightclub, a roaming urban fox has replaced throngs of dancers shut out by the coronavirus pandemic. Six months after Covid-19 turned off the music and lights at London's Printworks and similar dance venues across Britain, there is no knowing when they will reopen. The UK government on Friday warned that a second nationwide lockdown could be imminent as virus cases surge once more.
China's Rich Seek Bodyguards Schooled In Digital Dark Arts
At the "Genghis Security Academy", which bills itself as China's only dedicated bodyguard school, students learn that the threats to the country's newly-rich in the tech age are more likely to emerge from a hacker than a gunman.
From Foe To Friend: How Iran Transformed Post-war Iraq Ties
In the four decades since Iran and Iraq went to war, Tehran has turned enmity into influence, seeing its allies installed in Baghdad's halls of power and becoming its top trading partner. It's a turn of events Aziz Jaber, a political science professor at Baghdad's Mustansariyah University and a survivor of the conflict, never thought possible. "It would have been hard to imagine at the time that this would happen -- that the parties linked to Iran would now hold the reins," Jaber told AFP.
Iran Victims Of Iraq Gas Attack Say Horrors Are A Warning
Thirty-three years have passed, but the survivors of an Iraqi poison gas attack on the Iranian town of Sardasht still suffer -- and fight for international recognition of the horrific massacre. "If someone lost a leg or an arm in the war, you can put a prosthesis on him," said Saleh Azizpour, who heads an association for victims of the attack. "But when our lungs are burned, who will breathe for us?" he asked.
Champagne On Ice With Tour De France Arriving In Paris
The world's greatest cycling race will culminate in a triumphant procession into Paris on Sunday after a 21-stage jaunt around France that provided thrills, spills, heroes and chokers while outsprinting the dark shadow of Covid-19. After 3,400km of intense racing, stage 21 starts with a parade for the winners of the various categories before a pulsating finale of eight laps around the iconic Champs Elysees in Paris.
Forty Years Since The Iran-Iraq War Began
On September 22, 1980, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein sent troops into neighbouring Iran, starting an eight year war in which hundreds of thousands were killed. One of the deadliest wars in the Middle East, it was rooted in a border dispute between the two oil producing nations. Five years earlier, in March 1975, a deal signed in Algiers between the Shah of Iran and Saddam Hussein -- then Iraq's vice president -- had tried to settle the argument.
Thai Protesters Install 'People's Plaque', Call For Royal Reform
Thousands of protesters cheered as activists installed a new plaque Sunday declaring that Thailand "belongs to the people" -- the boldest show of defiance in a youth-led movement which has questioned the unassailable monarchy's role in the kingdom. Thailand has seen near-daily protests for the past two months led by student activists calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, a former army chief who masterminded a 2014 coup.
Impunity Robs Romania Trafficking Victims Of Justice
"I want him to pay for everything I've suffered," says a short, frail 24-year-old Romanian who was forced into prostitution by a man who duped her. The man with whom she fell in love trafficked her in Romania and then to Austria before she managed to escape. "Once he hit me with a chair and almost killed me", another 31-year-old victim tells AFP, adding that the experience pushed her "to the brink of suicide".
Ex-Porn Star Mia Khalifa Urges Fans To Tip Legal Marijuana Dealers: ‘Not Optional’
KEY POINTS Mia Khalifa went on an Instagram rant after learning that her marijuana delivery driver did not get tips from other customers The ex-porn star emphasized that tipping should not be optional Khalifa announced that she is now on OnlyFans but will not be posting nude content Mia Khalifa has urged her fans to tip their legal marijuana dealers and delivery drivers in a new video.
Hollywood Stars Don Pajamas For Pandemic-era 'Virtual' Emmys
TV stars picked out their favorite pajamas ahead of Sunday's reinvented, pandemic-hit Emmys, which will see nominees accept prizes live from their homes, with dark superhero satire "Watchmen" tipped to dominate the night. Hollywood's first major Covid-era award show will look radically different to previous editions, with no red carpet and a host broadcasting from an empty theater in Los Angeles, which remains under strict lockdown.
Palantir Listing May Shine Light On Secretive Big Data Firm
Perhaps the most secretive firm to emerge from Silicon Valley, Palantir Technologies is set for a stock market debut this month that may shed light on the Big Data firm specializing in law enforcement and national security. Created after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks with initial funding from a CIA venture-capital unit, Palantir and its predictive analytics platform reportedly have helped the US military locate Osama bin Laden and track weapons movements in the Middle East.
Italy Defies Virus For Vote As Far-right Plots Seismic Change
Italians head to the polls Sunday -- to the alarm of coronavirus experts -- for a referendum and regional elections that could weaken the government and radically reshape the political landscape. Just a week after a Herculean effort by schools to reopen in line with last-minute Covid-19 rules, classrooms across the country will be shut to pupils and transformed into ballot stations for the two-day vote.
Who Will Succeed Ginsburg On The US Supreme Court?
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg offers US President Donald Trump an opportunity to replace the progressive Supreme Court justice with a staunch defender of conservative values -- even if Democrats are girding for the political equivalent of trench warfare to oppose such a nominee. Her successor, who would be Trump's third nomination to the high court, is expected to lastingly anchor the country's highest judicial body firmly on the political right.
US Defies World To Say Iran UN Sanctions Back In Effect
The United States unilaterally proclaimed on Saturday that UN sanctions against Iran are back in force and promised to punish those who violate them, in a move that risks increasing Washington's isolation but also international tensions. "Today, the United States welcomes the return of virtually all previously terminated UN sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.
'I Know How To Fix It:' Nadal Stunned In Rome Before French Open Title Defence
Rafael Nadal warned he knew how to fix his errors before his French Open title defence after crashing in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Saturday, the final warm-up before Roland Garros. The nine-time Rome winner slumped 6-2, 7-5 on a humid night in the Italian capital to Argentine Diego Schwartzman, a player the second seed had beaten in all nine of their previous clashes.
Jailed Iran Rights Lawyer Hospitalised After Hunger Strike
Imprisoned Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been hospitalised after being "severely weakened" after an over 40-day hunger strike, her husband said on Saturday. She was transferred to the cardiac care unit shortly after being taken to the emergency ward of Tehran's Taleghani hospital, Reza Khandan told AFP over telephone. "We were allowed to see her for a few moments," he added. "She was severely weakened, lost a lot of weight and had sunken eyes".
Trump Touts 'Fantastic' TikTok Deal With Walmart And Oracle
Popular video app TikTok announced Saturday it has proposed an agreement with Oracle as its US technology provider and Walmart as a commercial partner, a potential deal US President Donald Trump touted as "fantastic." "We are pleased that the proposal by TikTok, Oracle, and Walmart will resolve the security concerns of the US Administration and settle questions around TikTok's future in the US," a spokeswoman for TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, told AFP.
Wolff Pounces Into US Open Lead As Oosthuizen Charges
Matthew Wolff, a 21-year-old American making only his second major start, fired a five-under par 65 to seize the clubhouse lead in Saturday's third round of the US Open. The 2019 US college champion for Oklahoma State, who shared fourth at last month's PGA Championship in his major debut, solved wicked Winged Foot to stand on five-under 205 after 54 holes. "Every time I was in the rough and had a good lie I took advantage of it," Wolff said. "I minimized the mistakes.
Trump Touts 'Fantastic' TikTok Deal With Walmart And Oracle
Donald Trump on Saturday touted a "fantastic" deal that could see Oracle and Walmart become the US tech partners for TikTok, which the president is seeking to ban over security concerns. "I think it's going to be a fantastic deal," Trump said. "I have given the deal my blessing. If they get it done that's great, if they don't that's okay too." The United States on Friday ordered a ban on downloads of the wildly popular Chinese-owned video app, escalating a fight with Beijing over technology.
US President Donald Trump To Nominate US Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg Successor Very Soon
"We will have a nominee very soon," Trump said. (File) Washington: US President Donald Trump vowed Saturday to nominate a successor, likely a woman, to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "very soon." "We will have a nominee very soon," he told reporters in Washington, adding: "Most likely it would be a woman." Ginsburg, a progressive icon and a vocal Trump opponent, died Friday at the age of 87.
'We Got This': American Left Galvanized By Death Of RBG
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg sounded a warning for American progressives, thousands of whom -- wracked with ever-deepening concern for the future -- gathered Saturday outside the Supreme Court to honor the late justice.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Lala Kent, Randall Emmett Slammed For Gender Reveal Party
“Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent and her fiancé Randall Emmett may be excited to celebrate the news that they’re expecting a little baby girl together, but some fans of the couple found the timing of their announcement to be in poor taste.
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