By KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian lawmakers have repealed agricultural legislation that provoked a year of nationwide protests from farmers, in a move that was seen as a major reversal and rare climbdown for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The Farm Laws Repeal bill on Monday passed Indian Parliament ten days
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GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization is opening a long-planned special session of member states to discuss ways to strengthen the global fight against pandemics like the coronavirus, just as the worrying new omicron variant has sparked immediate concerns worldwide. In the wake of diplomatic wrangling, a draft resolution for the special World Health
Continue Reading By ARITZ PARRA and HELENA ALVES Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese health authorities have identified 13 cases of the omicron coronavirus variant among members of a top soccer club, and were investigating possible local transmission of the virus outside of southern Africa. The Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute said that one of those
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By ARITZ PARRA and HELENA ALVES Associated Press LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese health authorities have identified 13 cases of the omicron coronavirus variant among members of a top soccer club, and were investigating possible local transmission of the virus outside of southern Africa. The Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute said that one of those
Continue Reading YORK, England (AP) — A top snooker player fell asleep in the middle of his match in one of the most prestigious events in the sport. Mark Williams recently returned to action after contracting the coronavirus and he says he is still feeling the effects. Williams says after his loss to Anthony Hamilton in the
Continue ReadingBy Tierney Sneed Coming off the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration enters a legal crucible as several high-profile lawsuits that carry significant consequences for President Joe Biden’s legacy get key hearings in court. Cases concerning the January 6 investigation, abortion and Covid-19 vaccine mandates may have little in common in terms of subject matter. But
Continue Reading By STEPHEN WADE and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The northern Japanese city of Sapporo became a frontrunner to land the 2030 Winter Olympics after the mayor talked up a plan that he says will cut the costs of holding one of sports’ most expensive events. The mayor says he would also conduct
Continue Reading By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The independent body advising the British government on the rollout of coronavirus vaccines will decide whether to expand the booster program to younger age groups following the discovery of the new omicron variant. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization has been asked by the British government
Continue ReadingBy Ralph Ellis and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Health experts urge the public to be cautious and patient as scientists try to find out whether Omicron — deemed a “variant of concern” by the World
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PHOENIX — Cameron Christon had 24 points as Grambling State defeated Morgan State 74-59 at the HBCU Challenge. Danya Kingsby added 20 points for the Tigers. Lagio Grantsaan led the Bears with 14 points.
Continue Reading PHOENIX — Cameron Christon had 24 points as Grambling State defeated Morgan State 74-59 at the HBCU Challenge. Danya Kingsby added 20 points for the Tigers. Lagio Grantsaan led the Bears with 14 points.
Continue Reading By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — European stocks have rebounded while Asian markets fell further after the coronavirus’s omicron variant was found in more countries and governments imposed travel controls. Market benchmarks in London and Frankfurt gained 0.8% at the opening. Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined, though losses were smaller than
Continue ReadingBy Katy Milkman, CNN Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and pick their kids up on time must have superhuman self-control. But science points to a different answer: What we mistake for willpower is often a hallmark of habit. People
Continue Reading By MARI YAMAGUCHI and FOSTER KLUG Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Portuguese health authorities say they have identified 13 cases of omicron, the new coronavirus variant believed to be more contagious, among team members of a professional soccer club. The Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute said Monday that one of those who tested positive is
Continue ReadingMariana Toro (CNN) — La gente podrá echar un vistazo a la vida del difunto Jeffrey Epstein cuando comience el juicio de su compañera Ghislaine Maxwell por tráfico sexual. Se espera que las declaraciones de apertura comiencen el lunes después de que se reúna el jurado. Los fiscales federales alegan que la socialité británica creó
Continue Reading ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has confirmed dates for the delayed 2021 Club World Cup. The Feb. 3-12 tournament in the United Arab Emirates will require Chelsea to postpone two Premier League games. The schedule was announced hours before the tournament draw was being made in Zurich. The 7-team lineup was completed Saturday when Palmeiras won
Continue Reading GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization is opening a long-planned special session of member states to discuss ways to strengthen the global fight against pandemics like the coronavirus, just as the worrying new omicron variant has sparked immediate concerns worldwide. In the wake of diplomatic wrangling, a draft resolution for the special World Health
Continue Reading By KIYOKO METZLER Associated Press VIENNA (AP) — Negotiators are gathering in Vienna to resume efforts to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with hopes of quick progress muted after the arrival of a hard-line new government in Tehran led to a more than five-month hiatus. The remaining signatories to the nuclear deal
Continue Readingolivertapia Hong Kong (CNN Business) — Los mercados de Asia Pacífico caían el lunes, a medida que los inversores continuaban asimilando las noticias sobre una nueva variante de covid-19. A la 1:30 am ET del lunes, el Nikkei 225 (N225) de Japón había bajado un 1,6%, mientras que el índice Hang Seng (HSI) de Hong
Continue Reading DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has eased some penalties for travelers arriving in the country with products containing THC, the main intoxicating chemical in cannabis. The new law, published Sunday in the UAE’s official gazette, says those who carry food, drinks and other items with cannabis into the country will
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