Month: August 2021
Google mogul Larry Page allowed into New Zealand despite closed border
Larry Page founded Google with Sergei Brin in the 1990s and is listed by Bloomberg as the sixth-richest person in the world Wellington (AFP) – Google co-founder Larry Page was allowed into New Zealand despite its closed border so his
Read MoreIsraeli-European Red Sea coral study delayed by a year after ship runs aground
Scientific expedition to boost conservation efforts was to see collaboration with Sudan; but mission will now wait another year after boat hit a reef passing the Straits of Tiran
Read MoreTourists, residents evacuated by boat in Greece as wildfires rage
By Angeliki Koutantou and Karolina Tagaris ATHENS (Reuters) -Scores of people on the Greek island of Evia fled to the shore to be evacuated by boat on Wednesday as a rapidly spreading wildfire tore through surrounding pine forests, leaving gutted
Read MoreA Belarusian Olympic Athlete Found Protection in Japan. Most Refugees Do Not
Some of the most gripping sports drama in Japan this week took place not at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, but at Haneda Airport. Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says she was taken there against her will after publicly criticizing Belarusian Olympic
Read MoreMexico sues ‘reckless’ U.S. gun makers, eyes $10 billion in damages
By Dave Graham and Laura Gottesdiener MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico sued several gun makers in a U.S. federal court on Wednesday, accusing them of reckless business practices that supplied what it called a “torrent” of illegal arms to violent Mexican
Read MoreThe Billionaire’s Club Has A New Member: Rihanna
Turns out Bad Girl Riri makes some good good money moves. The singer, actress, cosmetics and lingerie mogul is estimated by Forbes to have a fortune worth $1.7 billion. (Image credit: James Devaney/GC Images)
Read MoreIsrael: Iran weeks away from weapons-grade nuclear material
Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz (L) and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid attend a meeting with ambassadors of the countries on the United Nations Security Council at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, convened following a fatal attack on a tanker in the
Read MoreIOC investigating Russian state TV’s use of anti-LGBTQ slurs to refer to gay, trans Olympians
Russia may be officially banned from the Olympics this year, but coverage of the Tokyo Games on state-sponsored TV is currently being investigated by the International Olympic Committee. Two of the country’s most popular television channels have featured a number
Read MoreBill Gates says he regrets the time spent with Jeffrey Epstein: ‘It was a huge mistake’ – CNN
Bill Gates says he regrets the time spent with Jeffrey Epstein: ‘It was a huge mistake’ CNN Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates finalize their divorce WCVB Boston Bill Gates talks divorce, Epstein, alleged toxic workplace culture on CNN Business Insider Bill Gates opens
Read MoreIran’s new hardline President Ebrahim Raisi to take oath before parliament
Ultraconservative begins his term facing domestic and international crises; is expected to also present his cabinet, two weeks ahead of deadline
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