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Russian champion skaters aboard crashed US plane: state media
Russian figure skaters including world champion couple Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who won the 1994 pairs title, were on board a US passenger jet that crashed in Washington on Wednesday, Russian state news agencies reported.
Koran burner shot dead in Sweden, five arrested
A man who repeatedly burnt the Koran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, has been shot dead south of Stockholm, investigators said Thursday, adding that five people had been arrested.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help rescue man from sinkhole
Hopes faded for a 74-year-old man in Japan whose truck was swallowed by a sinkhole as a difficult rescue operation entered its third night Thursday, with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts.
Survivors of India festival stampede recount deadly crush
Hindu pilgrim Parvati Gupta braved jostling crowds to be at the world's largest religious festival in India but will leave with injuries that will keep her bedridden for months.
1.2 million in Japan told to use less water to help sinkhole rescue
Japanese authorities have asked 1.2 million people to cut back on showers and laundry to prevent leaking sewage aggravating an operation to rescue a truck driver in a sinkhole.
Unfazed devotees shrug off stampede at India mega-festival
Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at the world's biggest religious gathering in India on Thursday, undeterred by a stampede a day earlier that killed at least 30 people.
With 'I'm Still Here,' Brazil confronts ghosts of dictatorship
The global success of Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here" -- riding high after three Oscars nominations -- has set off a national fervor usually reserved for Carnaval or the football World Cup.
Spain's top prosecutor denies leaking documents against opposition
Spain's top prosecutor on Wednesday denied leaking legal documents about the partner of the Madrid region's influential conservative leader, legal sources said, a case embarrassing Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
At least 30 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A pre-dawn stampede at the world's largest religious gathering killed at least 30 people in India on Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders.
Accidents spotlight fear of training in traffic for professional cyclists
Two shocking accidents this week served as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by professional cyclists on roads they have to share with traffic during training.
At least 15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A pre-dawn stampede at the world's largest religious gathering killed at least 15 people in India Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders.
Crowd chaos and confusion at site of India festival stampede
Journeying across India for the pinnacle celebration of the Hindu calendar, Laxmi and her family were sleeping by the roadside Wednesday as they waited to cleanse themselves in the sacred Ganges river.
Prayer and dance: hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake
From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, ushering in the Year of the Snake.
15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival told AFP Wednesday.
15 dead in India after stampede at Hindu mega-festival
A stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj told AFP Wednesday.
'No way out': Grim conditions in El Salvador's mega-prison for gangs
Confined to their cells for all but 30 minutes a day, denied visits, forced to sleep on stainless steel cots without mattresses: this is life in Latin America's biggest prison.
Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake
Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.
Helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner ruled an accident
The helicopter crash that killed the owner of Premier League football club Leicester City was an accident, an inquest jury ruled on Tuesday.
Nepal resumes rescue helicopter flights to Mount Everest
Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by protests from locals citing environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers.
Fast-moving fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands of acres of national park burned and a farming community was forced to evacuate.
The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN), Utilizing Its Subsidiary Green Rain Solar Inc., Advances EV Infrastructure in Rochester, NY
PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / The Now Corporation, through its renewable energy subsidiary Green Rain Solar Inc., is making significant progress in enhancing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in disadvantaged communities across the United States. The company is pleased to announce that it has completed a utility feasibility study for its flagship project at 1600 West Ridge Road in Rochester, New York, clearing the way to move forward with installation plans.
Nigerian extradited, charged over sextortion that led to US teen's death
A Nigerian man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in connection with the sextortion of a teenage boy who subsequently committed suicide.
Frenchman goes on trial for murdering ex-partner after years of abuse
A Frenchman is set to stand trial on Wednesday accused of fatally stabbing his former partner, who had complained of enduring years of abuse and repeatedly reported him to the authorities over his harassment.
Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs
Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday.
Two Iranian dissidents at 'imminent risk' of execution: activists
Two Iranian men convicted of membership of the People's Mujahedin opposition group, outlawed by the Islamic republic, are at imminent risk of execution after being transferred to a different prison, the organisation and activists said on Monday.
Japan's Fuji TV bosses resign over sex assault scandal
The chairman and president of Japan's Fuji Television resigned Monday, weeks after a celebrity presenter was accused of sexual assault, causing a public relations storm and the mass exit of advertisers.
Japan's Fuji TV bosses resign over sexual assault scandal
The chairman and president of Japan's Fuji Television resigned Monday, weeks after a celebrity presenter and former pop star was accused of sexual assault.
Bird feathers and bloodstains found in Jeju jet engines: report
Bird feathers and bloodstains were found in both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December, according to a preliminary investigation released Monday.
Bittersweet return for Syrians with killed, missing relatives
Wafa Mustafa had long dreamed of returning to Syria but the absence of her father tarnished her homecoming more than a decade after he disappeared in Bashar al-Assad's jails.
With Trump win, Silicon Valley's right flank takes on Washington
One week into his second administration, Donald Trump has put technology at the forefront, featuring tech billionaires prominently at his inauguration and announcing major AI infrastructure deals from the White House.
The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Through Subsidiary, Green Rain Solar, Partners with KMB Design Group to Advance Urban Solar Projects
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) is pleased to announce a collaboration between its subsidiary, Green Rain Solar Inc., and KMB Design Group to develop innovative urban solar energy projects. This partnership underscores The Now Corporation's commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions for high-cost urban markets.
South Korean president indicted as 'ringleader of an insurrection'
South Korean prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Sunday for being the "ringleader of an insurrection" after his abortive declaration of martial law, ordering the suspended leader to remain in detention.