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WorldOct 31Funding deadlock derails global effort to save natureU.N. biodiversity talks ended with renewed promises to speed up efforts to protect nature — but little clarity on how to pay for it.Politico Europe
BusinessOct 31Ghana in talks with Russia for first nuclear power plantRussian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in MoscowAfricanews [en]
ConflictOct 31One killed, 12 injured as Russian forces attack Sumy regionOne woman, aged 43, was killed and 12 people were injured in Russian attacks in the Sumy region over the past day.Ukrinform [en]
WorldOct 31Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever OlympicsA total of 136 Senegalese athletes will participate in the Youth Olympics, with some 6,000 volunteers from Senegal helping put on the event. The post Senegal kicks off Youth Games, Africa’s first ever Olympics appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 31Hakimi’s hat-trick guides PSG to stunning 5-1 win at Le Havre in Ligue 1European champions PSG registered their sixth league victory and sit two points clear at top of the Ligue 1 standings.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterOct 31Hong Kong has released the full report on Tai Po fire tragedy. Here’s all you need to knowWe have put together 10 stories from our coverage on the full report of the Wang Fuk Court fire, released almost a year since the tragedy claimed 168 lives. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns Hong Kong’s leader has apologised for last year’s deadly Tai Po fire, vowing extensive civil service and legislative reforms and an overhaul of government departments as his housing...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 31Man dies after falling from 13th floor of building at construction site in TokyoA man died after falling from the 13th floor of a building under construction in Tokyo on Friday. The worker, who was in his 50s, fell shortly after…Japan Today
DisasterOct 31Express train derails after hitting bear in Hokkaido; services canceledA train bound for the northern Hokkaido city of Wakkanai derailed after hitting a bear late Friday, though none of the crew or 32 passengers were hurt, its…Japan Today
WorldOct 31The historiographical legacy of José Luis RomeroEste es el Estudio Preliminar que Burucúa escribió para la edición del libro Estudio de la mentalidad burguesa.Desde las resistencias del mundo medieval hasta el esplendor estético del Renacimiento, José Luis Romero exploró cómo una nueva clase social transformó las costumbres y el pensamiento de Occidente.Clarín
PoliticsOct 31US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directivesA US federal judge temporarily blocked on Friday the Justice Department from threatening state and local election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to comply with its directives on processing ballots. The post US judge issues restraining order against Justice Dept over election directives appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 31‘I wanted to kill her and then die myself,’ says girl after stabbing classmate in school libraryPolice in Tokyo’s Roppongi district have arrested a 16-year-old high school student on suspicion of attempted murder after she stabbed a 16-year-old classmate in the school library on…Japan Today
ConflictOct 31Hebron largely closed off for over a week, thousands of Palestinians displacedNOS Buitenland
PoliticsOct 31U.S., S Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to 'complete' N Korea denuclearizationThe United States, South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday, as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament ahead of possible…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 31Telangana introduces unified village development planning frameworkNew rules mandate three-to-five-year perspective plans, monthly monitoring and integration of Central and State schemesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Theni jailbreak: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders suspension of superintendent in-charge over security lapseR. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, has been transferred and posted as Superintendent of Salem Central PrisonThe Hindu
Sci & TechOct 31Launch of NVS-03: PM Modi congratulates scientists, engineers at ISROMr. Modi also said that equipped with enhanced capabilities, NVS-03 will further India’s pursuit of self-reliance in critical technologies and support navigation services that benefit the peopleThe Hindu
Sci & TechOct 31IMD scouting for land to set up wind profiler radars in Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram under ‘Mission Mausam’Radar systems proposed as part of Union govt’s initiative under Ministry of Earth SciencesThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31US, South Korea, Japan call for ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North KoreaThe joint statement comes as US President Donald Trump seeks a new meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 31Solar power charging taking baby steps in A.P. despite better conditionsThe State has the perfect sunny conditions to launch solar-powered EV charging stations, but the industry is still in its early stages. It is still facing challenges in the form of high upfront investment and uncertain returns; the State government is aggressively developing EV charging stations, but not the solar-powered ones, says MinisterThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 31Keralam PSC exam fraud: Crime Branch indicts chairperson, members on charges of corruption, political favouritismFIR indicts chairperson, other members for criminal breach of trust and wrongful employment of their constitutionally sanctioned authority to tilt the playing field in favour of candidates owing allegiance to CPI(M) by tweaking rank list for post of Fisheries Extension OfficerThe Hindu
MilitaryOct 31Military Records 73% Drop In Attacks — OluyedeOluyede urged troops to remain disciplined, uphold the rules of engagement and respect human rights, while warning against complacency, particularly as the festive season approaches. The post Military Records 73% Drop In Attacks — Oluyede appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsOct 31Eight civic bodies in North Andhra ready for polls on Nov 1Despite inclement weather, officials expect a decent turnout and are hopeful of clear skiesThe Hindu
ConflictOct 31War update: 173 clashes on front line over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka sectorsUkrinform [en]
WorldOct 31Beyond 'The Conjuring': Why Hollywood loves Catholic horrorFrom exorcisms to demons, when it comes to creeping out audiences, directors often turn to religion. For some filmmakers, spirituality provides bewitching mix of the mundane and the supernatural. If you've been getting into the Halloween spirit by watching horror movies, you might have noticed something. Monsters and villains - they show up in all shapes and sizes, but when religion shows up in these movies, it is often very particular. Reporter Deena Prichep explores the genre of Catholic horror.headtopics · united states of america