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Guests, Staff Locked Down In Macau's MGM Cotai Casino
Government health workers were at the MGM Cotai site with no one allowed to enter or exit the building
A Congressional Race In California Between Two Immigrants
Congressional race in California between two immigrants, one from Pakistan and the other from South Korea, reflects the changing demographics of the American electorate
China Passes New Law To Protect Women
The legislation comes as activists have expressed concern about increasing government rhetoric on the value of traditional women's roles, and what some see as setbacks for women's rights and more restrictive attitudes towards abortion.
The Powerball Jackpot Keeps Getting Larger Because Players Keep Losing
The increased jackpot will be the second largest in U.S. history. The biggest prize was a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won by three ticketholders in 2016.
LGBT Halloween Party Raided By Malaysian Officials
Activist Numan Afifi, who was arrested at the Kuala Lumpur event on Saturday, described the raid as "traumatizing and heartbreaking". About 40 religious leaders, supported by police, entered the venue with about 1,000 participants and stopped the music...
Peter Obi Has Resumed His Presidential Campaign
Peter Obi, a man with a heart of gold who recently stepped down and suspended the campaign to show his love for the flood victims, has resumed his presidential campaign.
A Pakistani Man Suspected Of Links To al-Qaeda Has Been Released After 19 Years
Center run by the US at its military base on the island of Cuba and a year earlier at the US military prison in Bagram, Afghanistan, after he was arrested in Thailand in 2003 by a Military Commission like some of the other Guantánamo Bay detainees.
FPRO Refutes Viral Report Growing Fears Of An Impending Terrorist Attack in Abuja
The force's public relations officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. He said: "It is shocking and disheartening to read on the news and social media that bombs are being planted in all areas of the Federal Capital...
Newcastle United Boss Eddie Howe Praised His Team After Saturday's 4-0 Win Against Aston Villa
Newcastle are fourth in the table on 24 points but Villa slipped down to 15th on 12 points after a disappointing performance. Villa caretaker Aaron Danks saw his team beat Brentford 4-0 last week only to lose here by the same result. , was optimistic at...
Russia Suspended Its Participation In A Landmark Deal That Enabled Vital Grain Exports
Drone attack on Russia Black Sea fleet, have prompted Russia to suspended its participation in a landmark deal that enabled vital grain exports from the port. Ukraine described the attack as "false pretext" and the UN urged compliance with the deal. The...
Qatari Authorities Have Evicted Hundreds Of Migrant Workers From Central Doha
The affected area, much of it around Al-Mansoura, has undergone massive rehabilitation in recent years and some World Cup fans will live in apartments in the neighborhood where dozens of mechanical bulldozers are parked on the streets. In the early hours...
Stampede In Seoul As Large Crowd Rushed Into The Capital For Halloween Celebrations
At least 50 people in Itaewon district as of Saturday, according to the news agency. Images on social media showed several people being assisted at the scene by rescue workers and private individuals. Reuters could not verify the authenticity. of the...
Final Debate Between Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro And Former President Luiz Inácio Ahead Of Their Runoff
Bolsonaro was quick to pledge to raise the minimum wage from $229 a month to $265 next year, though that wasn't included in his 2023 budget proposal sent to Congress. He said the economic recession accompanying the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the minimum...
Russia's Defense Ministry Said British Naval Personnel Blew Up The Nord Stream Gas Pipelines Last Month
The Russian ministry said “British specialists” from the same unit directed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian Black Sea Fleet vessels in Crimea on Saturday, which he said were largely repulsed by Russian forces
No One won an estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday night
No one won an estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, meaning the big prize will grow to an estimated $800 million for the next drawing, the fifth-largest in U.S. history.