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Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

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Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

The results offer some relief for ‌the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, a week after his party was trounced by the AfD in state elections in eastern Germany. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany’s under-fire Chancellor Friedrich Merz won some respite ‌on Monday (September 14, 2026) after his CDU conservatives topped municipal polls in…

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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Two minibus taxis collided head-on, and a third vehicle crashed into them on one of South Africa’s main highways, killing at least 21 people and leaving several seriously injured, authorities said on Monday (September 14, 2026). The crash on Sunday (September 13, 2026) night in the Western Cape…

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There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

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There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

After surviving nine days trapped underground following Nepal’s devastating glacier-triggered floods, hydropower worker Sanjay Sah has finally returned home. Surviving on floodwater in complete darkness, Sah says faith and thoughts of his family kept him alive until rescuers reached him. His emotional reunion comes as the search continues for thousands still missing. Source link

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India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official

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India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official

India and Canada have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India and Canada on Monday (September 14, 2026) started fourth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) here, as the two sides look to conclude the talks this year, an official said….

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Historic first Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

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Historic first Ganga Aarti held on River Thames in UK

People gather on the banks of Thames river for the first ever ‘Ganga Aarti’, in London, United Kingdom on September 14, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI Thousands gathered on the banks of the River Thames on Sunday (September 13, 2026) for the first-ever Ganga Aarti, a ceremony of light and thanksgiving, in London. ‘Ganga Aarti…

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes

A satellite view shows a full view of Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Yemen, September 13, 2026. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reached the strategic island on September 11, according to four Yemeni government sources. | Photo Credit: Reuters Yemen’s Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, Yemeni government and Houthi…

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Indian-origin man wanted in U.S. for Medicare fraud

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Indian-origin man wanted in U.S. for Medicare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services said Khadeer Khan Mohammed purportedly submitted, or directed others to submit, claims for laboratory genetic testing ineligible for reimbursement. Photo: An official website of the United States government/ oig.hhs.gov An Indian-origin individual has been declared a fugitive in the U.S. after allegedly defrauding the Medicare healthcare scheme of…

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U.S. set to axe climate pollution limits for power plants: reports

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U.S. set to axe climate pollution limits for power plants: reports

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Shannon Airport, on September 13, 2026, in Shannon, Ireland. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to remove limits on climate pollution from coal and gas power plants on Monday (September 14, 2026), according to U.S. media reports. The…

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Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

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Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it. It was “All By Myself,” the song the Quebec superstar’s voice has…

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in

The new Postal Service regulations stem from an executive order Donald Trump issued earlier this year.  | Photo Credit: AP A federal judge late Sunday (September 13, 2026) ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration’s effort to rewrite election…

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