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Rushdie’s Satanic Verses returns to Indian bookshops after 36 years
Book banned since 1988 is ‘selling out’ after import bar was overturned due to missing paperwork. Salman Rushdie’s 1988 novel The Satanic Verses – which led to a fatwa threatening his life, forcing ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Indian Ocean Tsunami Was the Deadliest in History. 20 Years Later, Challenges Still Remain.
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.The New York Times - 3d -
Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer
Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster
A rise in the number of remarriages and a baby boom in the years since 2004 gave hope to survivors and helped them cope with the tragedy. It was Mahyuddin’s mother who had pestered him to go out on ...The Guardian - 3d -
William Labov, Who Studied How Society Shapes Language, Dies at 97
He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.The New York Times - 3d -
Celebrated Indian author MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91
A prolific writer and filmmaker, MT Vasudevan was the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.BBC News - 3d -
James Beckum, Who Taught Thousands of Kids Baseball and Discipline, Dies at 95
A former Negro Leagues player, Beckum started a Little League in one of Milwaukee’s most disadvantaged areas.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger dies in avalanche
A member of Switzerland's national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country.ESPN - 3d -
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UK government art collection should be more visible to public, says minister
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft powerFinancial Times - 4d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche at 26
A member of Switzerland’s national snowboard cross team has died in an avalanche at the mountain resort of Arosa in the east of the country, the Swiss-Ski federation said Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82
Known for his work with Barbra Streisand, Carly Simon, the Pointer Sisters and many others, he was one of the most reliable hitmakers in the business.The New York Times - 4d -
DJ Alfredo, icon of Ibiza’s dance music scene, dies aged 71
DJ whose anything-goes spirit had a huge influence on British club culture had suffered a stroke in 2021. DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance ...The Guardian - 4d -
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.BBC News - 4d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Hediger competed for Switzerland at the 2022 Beijing OlympicsCBS Sports - 4d -
Sophie Hediger, Olympic Snowboarder From Switzerland, Dies in Avalanche
Sophie Hediger, who competed in the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, died in an avalanche in Arosa, Switzerland, according to the police and the Swiss ski federation.The New York Times - 4d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.CBS News - 4d -
Netflix is hosting the NFL and Beyoncé. But is its tech ready for prime time?
Netflix will air two marquee NFL events on Christmas Day, a key test of its technological ability as it doubles down on live event programming.NBC News - 4d -
NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Chargers cover as road favorites vs. Patriots; Lions thrash 49ers in prime time
Here's how Week 17 in the NFL is shaping up as we continue through the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - 4d -
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26
Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resortABC News - 4d -
Swiss snowboarder Hediger, 26, dies in avalanche
Switzerland's Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in an avalanche aged 26, the Swiss-Ski federation said on Tuesday.BBC News - 4d -
Shyam Benegal, influential director of India’s ‘parallel cinema’, dies aged 90
The film-maker challenged mainstream Bollywood and pioneered a new wave cinema movement in the 1970s that tackled social issues. Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian film-maker known for pioneering a ...The Guardian - 4d -
India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90
Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney diseaseABC News - 5d -
20 years on, ‘Baby 81’ of Indian Ocean tsunami embraces his unique identity
The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is ...ABC News - 5d -
Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month
Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime ministerABC News - 5d -
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Tonga government elects ’Aisake Valu Eke as new prime minister
The new leader was chosen by secret ballot two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly amid a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. Tonga’s government elected a new ...The Guardian - 5d -
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France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister
François Bayrou unveils members of cabinet and starts to focus on trying to enact a budgetFinancial Times - 5d -
Denzel Washington gets minister's license at Harlem church
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.CBS News - 5d -
Indian fans fed up with paying top prices for stinking toilets and traffic jams at concerts
India is fast becoming a major live industry market but poor facilities at concerts have left fans unhappy.BBC News - 5d -
Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
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Burt, beloved crocodile from 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died
Burt, the beloved crocodile known for starring in the Australian film, "Crocodile Dundee," passed away last weekend.NBC News - 5d -
Burt, the famous croc from "Crocodile Dundee" movie, dies in Australia
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.CBS News - 5d -
Woman found on fire aboard subway dies, person of interest in custody: NYPD
Police said the woman's clothing “became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds.”The Hill - 5d -
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Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party agree prime minister should resign
Core of the Liberals have abandoned Canada’s prime minister after last week’s resignation of his deputy. Dozens of MPs in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party have now agreed that Canada’s embattled ...The Guardian - 5d -
Baseball legend Henderson dies aged 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.Yahoo Sports - 6d
