President Joe Biden was trolled by a caller Friday who said “Let’s Go Brandon” — a coded insult that has become a rallying cry for supporters of Donald Trump — during a White House Christmas Eve event. © ALEX WONG A caller’s taunt during a White House event came after US President Joe Biden and First […]
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The key to the Robben Island prison cell is being put up for sale by Nelson Mandela’s former jailer. Mandela’s oldest daughter approved its sale, but South African officials have objected to the auction. A South African minister on Friday urged the cancellation of an upcoming US auction of a key to the prison cell
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India on Saturday reported 415 cases of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus—up from 358 from Friday—even as several states clamped restrictions to stanch its spread, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. The health ministry also said out of the 415 Omicron cases found across 17 states and Union
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The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will extend its flexible access to emergency funding for an additional 18 months to help nations severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. © MANDEL NGAN The International Monetary Fund has taken multiple steps in December 2021 to help developing and poor nations severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemicThe IMF’s
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Pep Guardiola has revealed it has crossed his mind that players could strike over welfare issues, although he does not think it will happen. The Manchester City boss says he agrees with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson who spoke out this week, that player welfare is not taken seriously enough by the people who run the game. The intensity of the Christmas schedule,
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The UK has overtaken Israel in the race to become the most boosted nation in the world. © PA Wire Woman wearing a face mask Britain has distributed the second highest number of third jabs after take-up climbed to 45.2 per cent. The figure beats the number administered in Israel which stands at 44.9 per cent. However, the
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By Hyonhee Shin © Reuters/AUDE GUERRUCCI FILE PHOTO: 2021 American Music Awards Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles SEOUL (Reuters) – Suga, songwriter and rapper for K-pop sensation BTS, has tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States, the group’s management said on Friday. Suga, 28, whose real
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About 3,800 flights were canceled around the globe on Friday and Saturday, as the fast-spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus infected or quarantined crews and prompted some travelers to change their Christmas plans. © David Mcnew/AFP/Getty Images More than 3,500 flights have been cancelled and thousands delayed around the world as the highly infectious Omicron variant
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As the Year 2021 draws to a close, we give thanks to the Almighty for the Grace, Provision, and Protection extended to us as individuals, families, communities, as a Nation, and as humanity. This Holy and Festive season reminds us of our shared humanity and the common values that unite us irrespective of colour, creed,
After all the twists and turns of the last 12 months, we all deserve something to help this festive season feel a little more special. That’s why we’re sending you a truly cracking Christmas Christmas is a period of spiritual reflection on the critical values and beliefs of the Christian faith. It is among the key
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