The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of United States drug policy. A proposed rule sent to …
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The World Health Organization on Wednesday authorised a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks …
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event Wednesday afternoon, according to his Facebook profile. The populist, pro-Russian leader, …
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Vastly experienced left-arm spinning all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has been included in a largely predictable Bangladesh 15-man squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup. The 37-year-old, who only returned to …
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Workers for some suppliers of Chinese fast fashion giant Shein are still working 75 hours a week, despite the company promising to improve conditions, a report suggests. A new investigation …
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At least 34 people were killed and 16 more were missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged …
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After 13 years, the 14 independent member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have finally aligned their individual positions on recognising Palestine as a State. As of May 7, 2024, …
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Israel has told the Mia Mottley administration that its “unfortunate” decision to recognise Palestine as a state will set back the Middle East peace process. “We think this decision is …
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PM calls for fresh Africa ties as Liberian monument unveiled
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntPrime Minister Mia Mottley has called for stronger ties with Africa at a ceremony marking Liberia’s lineage to 19th-century Barbados. Mottley unveiled a plaque in Bay Street on Thursday to …
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British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his supporting roles in “Titanic” and “The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy, died on Sunday aged 79, his agent announced. He played Captain …