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'Mrs Sri Lanka' winner has crown snatched from head in on-stage fracas

AFP, 07 Apr 2021
A Sri Lankan beauty pageant winner who had her crown yanked off by last year's champion in an ugly on-stage fracas has been re-declared the victor and says she will sue. Pushpika de Silva, who needed hospital treatment after the incident at Sunday's gala, was named "Mrs Sri Lanka" again at a smaller ceremony.

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Chileans receive the CoronaVac Covid vaccine

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Indianapolis FedEx facility shooting leaves at least 9 dead, including shooter, and several injured

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Katey Sagal's latest role is inspired by activist Erin Brockovich

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Katey Sagal is proud of her role in the new ABC series “Rebel.”

Officer who shot Daunte Wright makes first court appearance

Al Jazeera, 16 Apr 2021
The Chicago Police Department has released a graphic video of the police shooting of a 13-year-old Latino boy.

At least eight people killed at mass shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

CBS, 16 Apr 2021
Indianapolis police confirm that at least 8 people are dead and several wounded after a shooting a FedEx facility late Thursday night, including the gunman, who is dead at the s...

Daimler takes fight to Tesla with Mercedes EQS

Reuters, 16 Apr 2021
Daimler on Thursday unveiled the electric “sibling” of its flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, taking the fight to market-leader Tesla in the battle for market share as...

Russia-Ukraine conflict: How did it start, where will it lead?

DW, 16 Apr 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris for talks on escalating tensions with Russia.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are handed suspended sentences

Guardian, 16 Apr 2021
A group of high-profile activists including the media mogul Jimmy Lai have been sentenced to jail terms of up to 18 months for organising or attending 'unauthorised assemblies'.

From grassland to the stage: Erjanat's dream of dancing

CGTN, 16 Apr 2021
As a college student in Ili, Xinjiang, Erjanat Nurkidir's biggest aspiration is to become a dancer and spread Xinjiang's traditional culture.

Russian MiG-31 escorts US reconnaissance aircraft off Kamchatka coast

RT, 16 Apr 2021
A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet has escorted an American RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over the Pacific Ocean along the southeastern coast of Kamchatka.

What Is Reconciliation And How Does It Help Congress Pass Legislation? | NBC News NOW

NBC, 16 Apr 2021
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At least 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility

CNN, 16 Apr 2021
A gunman opened fire outside and inside a FedEx facility near Indianapolis' main airport killing eight people, wounding several others and sending witnesses running before takin...

Police tear-smoke warning souvenirs offered at Hong Kong National Security Education Day

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Alex Salmond refuses to apologise after trial as Alba Party seeks election success

Sky, 16 Apr 2021
The newly launched Alba Party is hoping for lots of seats in the forthcoming Scottish election however during an interview with Sky's Adam Boulton, their leader Alex Salmond ref...

Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole

BBC, 16 Apr 2021
Catherine grew up in a family that lived an alternative lifestyle. When social media became a big part of her life, she became a huge believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Zelensky, Macron and Merkel hold security talks

FRANCE24, 16 Apr 2021
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Joe Biden announces tough new sanctions on Russia

Telegraph, 16 Apr 2021
Joe Biden imposed tough new economic sanctions on Moscow, and expelled 10 Russian diplomats, over the same SolarWinds hack that caused chaos to US government computer systems la...

JPMorgan's $13 Billion Bonds Offering Is Largest Bank Deal Ever

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