BOSTON (AP) — He was one of the most infamous criminals to ever be killed behind bars. And investigators narrowed in on suspects immediately after his shocking slaying in a West Virginia prison.Yet three years later, no one has been charged in the beating death of murderous Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger. Questions such…Continue Reading
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Voters in the sprawling coastal city of Virginia Beach will decide whether to approve one of the larger municipal bonds in the U.S. that would be used to protect against rising seas and intensifying hurricanes.If it passes Tuesday, the $568 million would fund anything from elevating roads to closing a…Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Mounting trash. Closed firehouses. Fewer police and ambulances on the street.That’s the possibility New York City is bracing for come Monday as a COVID-19 vaccine mandate looms and thousands of municipal workers remain unwilling to get the shots.Police officers, firefighters, garbage collectors and most other city workers face a 5 p.m.…Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, Kyle Connor had three assists and the Winnipeg Jets used a third-period charge to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday night.Andrew Copp had a power-play goal for the Jets, who have won four straight. Eric Comrie allowed two goals on 32 shots in his season…Continue Reading
European Commission’s executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager delivers a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, October 19, 2021. Ronald Wittek/Pool via REUTERSBRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Packaging and logistics companies may soon be able to cooperate on green projects without any fear of flouting cartel rules, EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said on…Continue Reading
The BNP Paribas logo is seen at a branch in Paris, France, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit TessierNet income up by 32.2% in Q3Revenue was up 4.7% in Q3BNP to launch its share buyback on Nov. 1BNP COO says doesn’t expect major spiral regarding inflationPARIS, Oct 29 (Reuters) – France’s biggest listed lender, BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA),…Continue Reading
Home » News » World » Britain Envoy Says India Top Priority for UK in Trade Deals, Hails PM Modi’s ‘Ambitious Climate Targets’ 1-MIN READ Ellis said, “India has been doing a lot on climate change. PM Modi is very ambitious on climate targets.”(Twitter) He also spoke about the Indo-UKContinue Reading
The police said action will be taken against those who make baseless allegations against ethnic groups in Singapore. (File photo/AP)Nair had posted comments on his social media account in response to a video of Chinese Christians who had made hateful remarks against another community. PTI Last Updated:October 29, 2021, 12:24 ISTFOLLOW US ON:Singapore: Singapore’s Indian-origin…Continue Reading
Home » News » World » Israel Joins 100 Other Countries in Accepting the Sputnik V Vaccine1-MIN READUAE on Oct 6 approved Russia’s Sputnik Light vaccine. (Reuters)Countries opening their borders for those who have received the Sputnik V vaccine are demonstrating the will to help their tourism industry and businesses to recover more quicklyPTI MoscowLast…Continue Reading
Sudan had fractured into hard-line Islamist elements, informal and formal armed forces, political parties and a plethora of groups and armed militias. (File photo: Reuters)The fall of Omar al-Bashir’s National Congress Party government in 2019 brought 30 years of authoritarian rule to an end.PTI Last Updated:October 29, 2021, 12:09 ISTFOLLOW US ON:The military coup in…Continue Reading