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Five Years Until Maoists Devolve Into Afghan-Like Gangs: Last-ditch Peace Initiative in Chhattisgarh
More than 12,000 people, including 2,700 policemen, have died in Maoist violence over the past 20 years and more than 50,000 people, mostly tribals, have been displaced.
Indian Hockey Player Surender Kumar Readmitted to Hospital After Blood Clot Formed in His Arm
Venous Thrombosis (VT) is seen in several cases of COVID-19 as complication while they are in the recovery phase. Possibility of VT will increase with the increase in strenuous physical exercise during the recovery period.
With Bannon Arrest, 'Sovereign District' Sends Another Salvo
If the recent firing of the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan was intended to quell criminal investigations into President Donald Trump's close associates, as some have accused, federal prosecutors in New York appear to have missed the memo.
Goodyear: Attire Supporting Police OK, But No Political Wear
The CEO of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. said Thursday that it will allow employees to wear attire supporting law enforcement, though it will continue to ask them not to express support for any political candidates while on the job.
Court Lets Public See Complaint Data On 81,000 NYPD Officers
New York City police officers have faced more than 320,000 complaints from the public since the mid1980s, but less than 3% resulted in penalties, according to newly released data that offers a rare glimpse into the longveiled realm of police misconduct an...
Republican Who Drew Lines Called Gerrymanders Faces Charges
A Republican who played a prominent role in drawing North Carolina districts that were declared gerrymanders by courts resigned Thursday from the state House after being accused of federal fraud and tax violations.
Firefighters Extinguish Large Blaze At Dallas-area Factory
Firefighters doused the last hot spot Thursday after a massive fire a day earlier at a Dallasarea plastics factory sent a dense column of toxic black smoke over North Texas, officials said.
Carol Burnett Seeks To Be Guardian Of Teen Grandson
Carol Burnett and is seeking to become the legal guardian of her teenage grandson as his mother struggles with substance abuse.
US sanctions 6 senior Syrian government, financial officials
The Trump administration on Thursday announced new sanctions against six Syrian military, government and financial officials as part of ongoing efforts to prevent money from going to President Bashar Assad's government.
Germany welcomes Israeli air force for first joint exercise
Germany welcomed military aircraft from Israel to its airspace on Thursday in their first joint combat exercises in German territory as both air forces praised the intensive cooperation between the two countries.
Mauritius starts to scuttle Japanese oil-spill vessel
Mauritius said on Thursday it had started to scuttle the Japaneseowned bulk carrier that ran aground off its shores and spilled oil over pristine waters and fragile coral reefs.
Africa beginning to 'bend the curve' of coronavirus - Africa CDC
Africa is beginning to slowly "bend the curve" of COVID19 infections as measures like maskwearing and social distancing slow down the spread of the pandemic on the continent, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday.
Fauci recovering after surgery to remove vocal cord polyp
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, underwent surgery Thursday to remove a growth from his vocal cord that was causing his notably raspy voice.
Analysis: Fear fading on Wall Street as investors learn to love the new bull market
Fear is ebbing on Wall Street, with stocks on a bull run in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Monster swallows monster: Fossil reveals doubly fatal Triassic encounter
In a warm shallow sea about 240 million years ago in what is now southwestern China, a large dolphinlike marine reptile attacked and swallowed an almost equally big lizardlike marine reptile in a savage encounter that left both beasts dead.
Man Extradited from India on Murder, Rape Charges Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in UK
Aman Vyas was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court, with a recommended minimum term behind bars of 37 years, less time already served in custody both in England and in India making his outstanding sentence to be served as 34 years, 312 days.