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25 Feb

US supports Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning war in Ukraine

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The United States has joined Russia to vote against a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine. CNN reports that the vote against the Ukrainian and European-backed resolution on Monday marks a stunning shift from years of US policy. According to the report, the development comes as the Trump government has pursues discussions with Moscow about ending the war. Our Sources recalls that President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his rhetoric towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The resolution was adopted by the General Assembly with 93 votes in favour. The resolution called for a de-escalation, an early…

25 Jul

Paris 2024: France Beat United States In Olympics Opener

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France beat the United States 3-0 thanks to a second-half barrage as the teams began group play in the men’s Olympic tournament in Marseille on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, the floodgates opened when Alexandre Lacazette, one of France’s senior players in the squad, lashed a shot past U.S. keeper Patrick Schulte to make it 1-0. Michael Olise, who just made a high-profile move from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich, doubled the lead soon after and Loïc Badé smashed home a header before full-time to give Thierry Henry’s host side the opening win and top spot in Group A. Before finding its stride, France had to battle…

26 Oct

Ed Sheeran Caught In Air Rage Drama On BA Flight As Drunk Yob Makes Monkey Noises To Crew Before Armed Cops Arrest Him

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Ed was an hour into his journey from Miami to Heathrow when the foul-mouthed lout sparked trouble. SINGER Ed Sheeran was caught in a terrifying air-rage incident when a drunk passenger racially abused crew. The Shape of You star, 32, was an hour into his journey from Miami to Heathrow when the foul-mouthed lout sparked trouble by demanding booze. 3 Ed agreed to a selfie with fan Dan Haughian at the departure gate at Miami before the air-rage incidentCredit: Facebook 3 A drunken yob hurled racist abuse and made monkey noises at crewCredit: DAN HAUGHIAN He was restrained and armed…

10 Oct

San Francisco: Man Who Crashed Car Into Chinese Consulate Shot Dead

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San Francisco police have shot and killed a man who crashed his car into the Chinese consulate on Monday. A police statement said the unidentified man was shot after officers arrived at the scene. Footage online showed a blue Honda car in the lobby and dozens of people fleeing the consulate building. A consulate statement condemned the incident, adding that it posed a "serious threat" to the safety of its staff and other people at the scene. "We strongly condemn this violent attack and reserve the right to pursue responsibility for the incident," it added. China's foreign ministry has accused…

25 Sep

Woman’s Body Found In Jaws Of 13ft Florida Alligator Identified

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A 13ft (4m) alligator has been killed, police say, after it was spotted in Florida with the remains of a woman in its jaws. A witness told local media he saw the alligator in a Largo canal clutching a lower torso in its mouth. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said the animal was killed and confirmed the remains of 41-year-old Sabrina Peckham were found in the waterway. An investigation will determine the circumstances behind the woman's death. Police said deputies were called at 13:50 local time on Friday after a report of a body in the waterway. Jamarcus Bullard said he…