Netflix buys rights to Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s stories
By Jack Guy, CNN Business Netflix says it has acquired the rights to Roald Dahl’s stories and plans to create a “unique universe”…
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Turkish warship warns Greek ship not to enter its waters
By ANDREW WILKS Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish Defense Ministry says one of its warships issued a warning to a Greek research vessel…
Continue Reading Dutch activists lose ethnic profiling case, vow to appeal
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court has ruled that border police can use ethnicity as one of the criteria…
Continue Reading Cricket drops ‘batsman’ to reflect growth of women’s game
LONDON (AP) — The language of cricket is changing in an attempt to make the sport more inclusive. Cricket’s lawmaker announced that the…
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Cricket drops ‘batsman’ to reflect growth of women’s game
LONDON (AP) — The language of cricket is changing in an attempt to make the sport more inclusive. Cricket’s lawmaker announced that the…
Continue Reading Magnitude-6.5 earthquake recorded off coast of Nicaragua
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says there has been an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 in the Pacific Ocean off…
Continue Reading Lebanon raises fuel prices for 2nd time in 5 days
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new energy ministry says it is raising the price of fuel by 16% percent. The Wednesday price hike is the second in five…
Continue Reading 4 workarounds to book your fall vacation rental with points
By ERIN HURD of NerdWallet Vacation home rentals are increasingly popular among travelers, especially during the pandemic. The problem for many savvy…
Continue Reading Greece hosts 6 female Afghan lawmakers on their way to US
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say six female lawmakers from Afghanistan have arrived in Greece as part of the wider evacuation effort and…
Continue Reading Kosovo calls on Serbia to lower tensions, start dialogue
By ZENEL ZHINIPOTOKU and LLAZAR SEMINI Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Ethnic Serbs blocked the Kosovo-Serbia border for a third straight…
Continue ReadingMagnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes near Melbourne, Australia
By Akanksha Sharma and Ben Westcott, CNN An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck near Melbourne in southern Australia on Wednesday, according to…
Continue Reading Shots fired at Ukraine presidential aide’s car
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian police say the car of a top aide to the country’s president came under heavy gunfire, seriously wounding the…
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5 things to know for September 22: Coronavirus, United Nations, Congress, Trump revelations, immigration
By AJ Willingham, CNN If you’ve patiently waited to break out the decorations and the pumpkin spice, now’s your time. It’s the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for September 22: Coronavirus, United Nations, Congress, Trump revelations, immigration
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN If you’ve patiently waited to break out the decorations and the pumpkin spice, now’s your time. It’s the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for September 22: Coronavirus, United Nations, Congress, Trump revelations, immigration
CNN, WBNS, KHBS, WWNY, WCBS, WXII By AJ Willingham, CNN If you’ve patiently waited to break out the decorations and the pumpkin spice,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for September 22: Coronavirus, United Nations, Congress, Trump revelations, immigration
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN If you’ve patiently waited to break out the decorations and the pumpkin spice, now’s your time. It’s the…
Continue ReadingCovid vaccines are on the way for younger children. Here’s why they’re different
By Maggie Fox and Amanda Sealy, CNN Vaccine maker Pfizer said Monday tests have shown its Covid-19 vaccine works well in children ages 5 to 11.…
Continue Reading Russia urged to pump more gas to Europe as energy prices soar
By Hanna Ziady, CNN Business The International Energy Agency has called on Russia to supply more natural gas to Europe to help alleviate soaring…
Continue Reading Report: Suspected Chinese hack targets Indian media, gov’t
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A U.S.-based cybersecurity company says it has uncovered evidence that an Indian media…
Continue Reading What does life after Merkel look like? Germans are set to decide in a tight election
CNN By Rob Picheta, CNN Germans will file into polling stations to vote in an unpredictable federal election on Sunday — but for the first time…
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