Month: September 2022

UWW gives 18 World C’ship quotas for Paris Olympics to World Qualifiers

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UWW gives 18 World C’ship quotas for Paris Olympics to World Qualifiers The United World Wrestling (UWW) has awarded 18 quota places for the Paris Olympics, which were taken away from the World Championships to the World Qualifiers. New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The top-five and not top-six wrestlers at the World Championships will earn quota places for the 2024 Paris Games in each of the 18 weight categories, as the world governing body UWW has announced changes to the qualification process for the Olympics. The 18 quota places taken…

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Racist abuse of Brazil forward Richarlison shows FIFA still has work to do

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Racist abuse of Brazil forward Richarlison shows FIFA still has work to do Brazilian footballer Richarlison was racially abused in Paris during the Brazil vs Tunisia international friendly match on Tuesday, which Brazil won by 5-1. MANCHESTER, England (AP) — When FIFA president Gianni Infantino dashed from Geneva to Paris to watch World Cup favorite Brazil in its final warmup game before Qatar, he cannot have expected to be confronted by such visual proof of the racism that continues to infect soccer. Not least because the sport’s world governing body…

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US warned Germany, European allies that Nord Stream pipelines could be attacked: Report

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US warned Germany, European allies that Nord Stream pipelines could be attacked: Report The United States has warned several European allies, including Germany, that Nord Stream could face serious threats and even be attacked Earlier, this summer, the United States had warned several European partners, including Germany, that Nord Stream pipelines could face serious threats and even be attacked, reported CNN, citing people familiar with the intelligence and warnings. Back then it was not clear who would be responsible for the attack on the pipelines or when it might occur.…

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UK says Russia likely used underwater drone to target Nord Stream pipeline: Report

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UK says Russia likely used underwater drone to target Nord Stream pipeline: Report The UK has alleged that Russia is behind the cause of blasts and subsequent leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines that supply gas to Europe. The cause behind the blasts in Nord Stream gas pipelines was an alleged sabotage by Russia, citing a British defence source, the Times newspaper reported on September 28. The ‘attack’ on Nord Stream gas pipelines that caused large blasts in the Baltic Sea were “probably premeditated and planned for”,…

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Exclusive; Hurricane Ian strikes Florida hospital as storm leaves over 2 million people without power

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Hurricane Ian strikes Florida hospital as storm leaves over 2 million people without power Hurricane Ian sparked flooding which swamped the hospital’s emergency room that is on the lower level and strong winds tore off a portion of the roof As powerful Hurricane Ian lashes over Florida and left over 2 million people without power, the storm struck a hospital from above and below. As per a doctor who works in Florida hospital, Ian sparked flooding which swamped the hospital’s emergency room that is on the lower level and strong…

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Hillary Clinton calls out ‘horrific’ Iran regime; hails women for standing up against it

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Hillary Clinton calls out ‘horrific’ Iran regime; hails women for standing up against it At a recent event, Hillary Clinton called out the ‘horrific’ Iran regime following the death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini. The death of 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman Mahsa Amini has sparked outrage across the globe, with many calling out Iran’s ‘oppressive’ regime. Amini died in the custody of Iran’s notorious “morality” police for not wearing a hijab as per the norms. Thousands of people in Iran, mostly women, have taken to the streets to protest and…

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Hurricane Ian: Boat carrying migrants sinks off Florida, 23 missing, confirm US officials

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Hurricane Ian: Boat carrying migrants sinks off Florida, 23 missing, confirm US officials Just before powerful Hurricane Ian hit Florida, a boat carrying migrants capsized, leaving 23 individuals missing, US Border Patrol on Wednesday said Just before powerful Hurricane Ian hit Florida, a boat carrying migrants capsized, leaving 23 individuals missing, according to the United States Border Patrol on Wednesday. Authorities further revealed that three people were later saved and four others on the boat managed to swim ashore. According to CBS News, the Coast Guard reported at 3:30 p.m.…

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India-China relations have ‘great bearing’ on the region and world, avers Chinese envoy

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India-China relations have ‘great bearing’ on the region and world, avers Chinese envoy Sun Weidong on Tuesday stated that China-India ties are important not just for the two nations involved but also for the region and the entire globe. China-India ties are important not just for the two nations involved but also for the region and the entire globe, stated Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong on Tuesday. The Chinese diplomat made these remarks during the virtual celebration of the 73rd anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic of…

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Tough new data protection laws likely in Australia

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Tough new data protection laws likely in Australia Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the government would make “urgent reforms” to the Privacy Act following the unprecedented hack last week on Optus, Australia’s second-largest wireless carrier. Australia could have tough new data protection laws in place this year in an urgent response to a cyberattack on a telecommunications company that stole the personal data of 9.8 million customers, the attorney-general said on Thursday. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the government would make “urgent reforms” to the Privacy Act following the unprecedented hack last…

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Japan looks back on 50 years of ties with China

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Japan looks back on 50 years of ties with China On the streets of Tokyo and Beijing, the ties between Japan and China remain complicated and often contradictory, 50 years after the two Asian countries normalized relations as part of the process that brought Communist China into the international fold. On the streets of Tokyo and Beijing, the ties between Japan and China remain complicated and often contradictory, 50 years after the two Asian countries normalized relations as part of the process that brought Communist China into the international fold.…

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