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Disney is moving “onwards” with its plans to be more diverse.

The animation giant’s upcoming flick Onward will feature the first animated LGBTQ character to exist in the Disney-Pixar universe.

The role — a Cyclops cop by the name of Officer Specter — is voiced by Lena Waithe and is Disney and Pixar’s first self-identified LGBTQ character in its history.

Onward producer Kori Rae confirmed the role in an interview published Friday, telling Yahoo Entertainment that the inclusion... Читать дальше...

Having successfully partnered with Ramoji Film City earlier, Face Of India (FOI) reiterated its continued belief in the beautiful combination of Fashion and Films, and aligned with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival for its upcoming Season 6 finale.Face Of India in association with Asia Model Festival (organized by the Asia Model Festival Organising Committee), is a platform to promote cultures between India and other countries. It's one of the largest and most prestigious... Читать дальше...

23 Canadians suit up for action in California for Rok Cup Action

South Korea reported 142 more coronavirus cases Saturday morning, bringing the nationwide total to 346. An additional death was also reported, bringing the total to two, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement. Among the latest cases, 92 were connected to a hospital in Cheongdo, a southern city connected to a religious sect. More than 150 members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus have now been infected, starting with a 61-year-old woman who developed a fever on February... Читать дальше...

After suffering a 107-run defeat against Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series, South Africa coach Mark Boucher said that the players need to step up and grab their opportunities.Chasing 197, South Africa was bowled out for 89, which is their lowest T20I score. No batsmen managed to stay at the crease for a long time and only Faf du Plessis (24) managed to stay at the crease for some duration.Ashton Agar was the star bowler for Australia as he scalped five wickets, en route to becoming... Читать дальше...

Addressing a gathering at the launch of a book on Jawaharlal Nehru’s works and speeches, Singh said that if India is recognised in the comity of nations as a vibrant democracy.

Chocado de que o Comissário Gordon de Batman Begins é também SIRIUS BLACK!

The Income-Tax department is already probing allegations of tax evasion by the family members of Ashok Lavasa, who is due to be appointed Chief Election Commissioner in April 2021.

After witnessing India's tremendous grit and fight against Australia in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup, Mithali Raj hailed spinner Poonam Yadav's efforts and called her a gamechanger.India defended a total of 132 against the defending champions Australia and went on to register a win by 17 runs. Poonam Yadav went on to take four wickets, and she took the crucial wickets of Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy.'That opening match definitely lived up to the hype of the tournament, which has... Читать дальше...

Morton’s Jesus Perez (3) shoots the ball past Proviso East. | Kirsten Stickney/For the Sun-Times

Jesus Perez finished with 18 points and Manny Rodriguez led the way with 23. 

James Wiseman was brought to tears by his turbulent eligibility battle with the NCAA during his time at Memphis. The potential No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA draft told ESPN, in his first interview since withdrawing from the school, that he cried every night in his dorm room before eventually leaving after the NCAA...

Myles Jury called for a title shot, new contract and commentary gig after beating Brandon Girtz in the Bellator 239 co-main event.

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Former New York City mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's campaign has seized on reports that Russia has sought to interfere in the 2020 election to boost the campaign of his Democratic presidential rival Senator Bernie Sanders.The former New York City mayor's campaign tweeted a post in Russian on Friday (local time) that roughly translated to "feel the burn," a play on words of the Sanders catchphrase "feel the bern."The remarks by Bloomberg's campaign came after reports emerged in American media... Читать дальше...

President Rodrigo Duterte is not inclined to sign any treaty similar to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with China or any other country, his spokesman said. Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte rejected the idea of forging military alliances with other nations, particularly China. “Sabi niya (He said), ‘No.’ Tinanong ko siya, eh. Ibig sabihin […]

The hometown crowd will once again miss out on Tiger Woods. The 44-year-old golfer will skip the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens for the second straight year. Woods — who lives in Jupiter Island about 15 miles from PGA National Resort and Spa where the Honda Classic is played — skipped the WGC-Mexico championship...

Garden State residents are more likely to be attacked by a white supremacist than Al Qaeda.

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India has been strengthening its defense relations with the United States to address shared strategic interests in the APAC region by purchasing a number of U.S. weapon systems. In the build up to President Donald Trump’s visit to India, the Indian government has cleared the $2 billion deal to acquire twenty-four MH-60 naval multirole helicopters. The United States has also issued the LOA for the National Advanced... Читать дальше...

The much-awaited laser show has kicked off at the Almatti, making it perhaps the second largest such spectacle in south India, after the one at Hyderabad’s Lumbini Park. Tourists say the play of lights on the water is a sight to behold and the Alamatti is soon becoming the ‘KRS of North Karnataka’.

The dispute over succession to the pontifical throne of the Moorusavir Math was at the centre of yet another dramatic episode here on Friday with Dingaleshwar Swamiji of Balehosur Math being a principal character in the sequence

Condemning the chanting of Pro-Pakistan slogans at rallies and events organised to protest Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), co-convener of the Samajwadi Samagam Sunilam, in the same vein, lambasted the misuse of provisions of the sedition law to muzzle dissent.

‘Karnataka Kusti Habba’, the four-day state level mega wrestling competition will be held at the Karnatak College grounds here on Saturday.