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‘History is watching:’ Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

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U.S. President Joe Biden. | Photo Credit: AP Dozens of Hollywood actors and artists, including comedian Jon Stewart and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, wrote on Friday to U.S. President Joe Biden, urging him to press for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. Palestinian Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, killing 1,400 people and…

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel

October 20, 2023 admin

Bhupesh Baghel said BJP not getting any chance to arrest him. (File) Raipur: Accusing the BJP-led government at the centre of misusing its power as well as central agencies, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday alleged that the central government will immediately take action against him on getting an opportunity. CM Bhupesh Baghel said,…

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Hamas releases two U.S. hostages as Israel readies Gaza invasion

October 20, 2023 admin

Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, U.S. citizens who were taken as hostages by Palestinian Hamas militants, after they were released by the militants, on October 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gaza’s Hamas rulers released two Americans on Friday among some 200 hostages they abducted in October 7 attacks in Israel…

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Donald Trump Fined $5,000 By New York Judge For Violating Gag Order

October 20, 2023 admin

Donald Trump Fined ,000 By New York Judge For Violating Gag Order

Trump’s lawyers told the violation of the gag order was “inadvertent.” New York: The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial fined the former US president $5,000 on Friday for not complying with a partial gag order and threatened him with possible jail time for future violations. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered the…

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Meta, Google quit tech summit over organizer’s Israel remarks

October 20, 2023 admin

The logo for Meta (R) (formerly Facebook) and the Google logo. | Photo Credit: AFP Meta and Google have pulled out of the Web Summit, one of the tech sector’s biggest annual events, after the organizer criticized Israel’s actions following the Hamas attacks, the companies said on Friday. A spokesman for Meta confirmed to AFP…

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Amid War, Hamas Says Working With Mediators To Release ‘Civilian’ Hostages

October 20, 2023 admin

Gaza’s Islamist rulers said they were “working with all mediators in order to release hostages. Gaza City: Hamas said Friday, after the release of two American women, that it was working with Qatari and Egyptian mediators to release “civilian” hostages taken during their October 7 attacks on Israel. Gaza’s Islamist rulers said they were “working…

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Judge fines Donald Trump $5,000 after post maligning court staffer is found on campaign website

October 20, 2023 admin

Former U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 on Friday after a disparaging social media post about a key court staffer in his New York civil fraud case was allowed to linger on his campaign website after the judge ordered it deleted. Judge Arthur Engoron avoided holding…

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Kerala Firm Suspends Uniform Supply To Israeli Police Over Gaza War

October 20, 2023 admin

The firm owner has decided not to accept any new orders until the war ends. Kannur: A private apparel unit in the district that was in news recently for making uniforms for the Israel police on Friday announced a temporary freeze on new orders from the force in light of the recent bombings of hospitals…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs SA | We’re fully focused on the South Africa game, says Jos Buttler

October 20, 2023 admin

England’s Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow during the practice session ahead of South Africa vs. England at Wankhede Stadium. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI England and South Africa, following losses to Afghanistan and The Netherlands respectively, will look to get their World Cup campaign back on track when they face off at the Wankhede Stadium…

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Congress Nominates Mizo Woman Who Married Outside Community, Faces Protests

October 20, 2023 admin

The organisation said it could not accept such a politician sitting in the state assembly. Aizawl: Supporters of students’ organisation Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) on Friday held a demonstration in Aizawl, protesting against the Congress for fielding Meriam L Hrangchal in the Lunglei South constituency as she is a Mizo woman who married a person…

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