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Man's death in police custody: Woman, who gave statement against deceased, 'missing'

Business Standard 

The woman on whose statement police had detained a man for interrogation in a theft case is "missing" since Tuesday morning, the family members of Rajkumar Shaw, who died in custody at the Sinthee police station, alleged on Wednesday. The family members of Shaw (53) alleged that the police had "taken Ashura Bibi away to an undisclosed place to hide the actual story behind the case". The woman is "missing" since Tuesday morning from the night shelter, where she was staying, at ward no. 5 of borough no. Читать дальше...

Giggs concerned Liverpool’s Williams could snub Wales

World Soccer Talk: World Cup 2014 

London (AFP) – Ryan Giggs is concerned Liverpool’s promising defender Neco Williams could snub Wales in favour of representing England. Williams has been capped by Wales at Under-19 level, but that does not rule out...

Lebanon requests technical help from IMF: government source

Oann.com (One America News Network) 

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon formally requested technical assistance from the IMF on Wednesday, asking the Fund to send a team to Beirut to help draw up a comprehensive plan to escape financial collapse



Coronavirus crisis threatens to hobble Gulf economies

Kuwait Times 

DUBAI/BEIJING: The coronavirus crisis, which has already battered oil prices, threatens to further undercut Gulf economies battling a downturn and struggling to wean themselves from a decades-old energy addiction. The six Gulf states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates – count China as their main trading partner and crude buyer, […]

New models hint at longer timescale for Mars formation

Phys.org 

The early solar system was a chaotic place, with evidence indicating that Mars was likely struck by planetesimals, small protoplanets up to 1,200 miles in diameter, early in its history. Southwest Research Institute scientists modeled the mixing of materials associated with these impacts, revealing that the Red Planet may have formed over a longer timescale than previously thought.

WHO extends emergency status of Ebola in DR Congo

Business Standard 

The UN health agency on Wednesday said it was extending its global emergency designation for the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo but said the sharp decline in cases was "extremely positive". The recent outbreak was first identified in August 2018 and has since killed more than 2,300 people in eastern DR Congo -- an area where several militia groups are operating. "As long as there is a single case of Ebola in an area as insecure and unstable as eastern DRC, the potential remains for a much larger epidemic,"... Читать дальше...

Service to humanity should be our dharma: Lok Sahha Speaker

Business Standard 

According to an official release, Birla praised his contribution to Indian culture, philosophy and thought.Referring to the teachings of Guru Ravidas, the Speaker said that he worked for the emancipation and betterment of the oppressed and suppressed sections."Throughout his divine life, Guruji preached for equality and brotherhood in society so that no one goes hungry and no one is left behind," he said.Birla said that his thought and philosophy has stood the test of time and continues to guide... Читать дальше...

Cooks River House / studioplusthree

Archdaily.com 

Cooks River House establishes a secluded family home within a lush natural landscape in Sydney’s inner west. A single-storey bungalow with an unsympathetic later addition previously occupied this sloping site, facing south along the Cooks River. The overgrown site had a wild, natural feel which our clients saw as an adventure-filled place to raise their young family.

Can't Find Pokémon Home On Mobile? Open Up Your Browser

Kotaku.com.au 

After much anticipation, Pokémon Home came out Tuesday—but you wouldn’t necessarily know it from checking your phone. For whatever reason, the catchall Pokémon storage centre does not appear if you search for it on a mobile device’s app store. More »

Don't Assume an Only Child Is a Lonely Child

Lifehacker.com 

I didn’t set out to be the parent of an only child; it just sort of worked out that way. And because my husband, son and I were a foster family for a couple of years, my son’s only-child status might seem a little more pronounced to me than it would to most parents. For my son, it’s not a matter of not knowing what…

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Who Said It: Mike Bloomberg or Lucille Bluth?

MCSWEENEY’S 

1. “I never lie, so if someone asked me a question, I told them.”

2. “You can’t define what’s middle class, what is wealthy, what is poor.”

3. “Today, you’re a piranha if you are seen having coffee with somebody from the other party in many cases.”

4. “He’s an alpaca.”

5. “I am heading straight in. I have earned my place in heaven. It’s not even close.”

6. “She thinks I’m too critical. That’s another fault of hers.”

7. “I do think there are certain times... Читать дальше...

Fun Facts About Love Bugs

The New Yorker 

Rachel Van Nes illustrates a humorous selection of love-bug species, including young-love locusts, long-term worms, and married mayflies.

'These men are just insecure': rapper targets domestic violence

Times of Malta 

The frontman of Maltese rap group Il-Lapes has turned shocking stories ex-girlfriends told him about abusive relationships into a song about domestic violence. “Riflessjoni [Reflection]” from rapper Claude Agius and featuring the voice of X-Factor finalist Petra, tells the story of an abusive relationship in which a woman is mentally and physically abused by her boyfriend. [attach id=835070 size="medium" align="left" type="image"]Claude Agius with Olesya Rolishenko in the music video. Photo: Myles... Читать дальше...


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