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Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92
Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.BBC News - 1d -
British music’s star still shines amid the economic gloom
The Beatles launched a creative cluster that remains vital to the country’s financial futureFinancial Times - 2d -
Lawyer for ex-Abercrombie CEO says he has dementia
Mike Jeffries and two others have been charged with sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.The Hill - 2d -
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar confirms São Paulo return
Oscar will return to his former club São Paulo on a three-year contract, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Tuesday.ESPN - 2d -
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 -
World Bank lifts China growth forecasts but calls for deeper reforms
Policy easing and stronger exports have helped economy, but country still faces property crisis and weak demand. The World Bank has lifted its growth forecasts for China’s economy, but called for ...The Guardian - 2d -
World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidenceFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'
Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.BBC News - 2d -
Ex-Eagles LB Bergey dies at 79 after cancer battle
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.ESPN - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Lawyers for ex-Abercrombie CEO say he has dementia, can't stand trial
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.CBS News - 3d -
Owner and architect of Turkey quake collapse hotel jailed
They received hefty sentences after 72 people were killed when the building fell in the 2023 quake.BBC News - 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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The Christmas that went wrong: We went into last-minute lockdown – and I had to spend the big day with my ex
Covid was everywhere, the fridge was empty and my former partner was coming to spend the day with me and my new girlfriend. Christmas was doomed … wasn’t it?. The year was 2020 and Christmas itself ...The Guardian - 3d -
Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues him and his PR team following Blake Lively's complaint
A former publicist for Justin Baldoni alleges his current PR team conspired to harm her and steal her clients, in conjunction with their efforts to allegedly launch a “smear campaign” against Blake ...NBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Ex-Eagles player pleads guilty to federal fraud charges related to pandemic aid programs
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. is facing sentencing after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud chargesABC News - 3d -
Ex-Abercrombie CEO has dementia and may not be fit for trial, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.BBC News - 3d -
Ex-drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons
Victims of Medellín cartel demand justice as some express dismay former mob boss faces no charges in Colombia. The return of former drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia following his deportation ...The Guardian - 3d -
Justin Baldoni’s Ex-Publicist Sues Over Alleged Blake Lively Smear Campaign
An ousted P.R. executive alleges a conspiracy to harm her and steal her clients, in connection with an effort to tarnish Blake Lively.The New York Times - 4d -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of forcing ex-assistant to clean up after ‘Wild King Night’ parties
Attorneys for Phillip Pines lay out list of claims related to alleged sex parties in lawsuit filed in Los Angeles . The detained rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs , already facing more than 30 civil ...The Guardian - 4d -
How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China
If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”The Hill - 4d -
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’. A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says
French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Investors call for UK government to reform defined benefit pensions
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers sayFinancial Times - 4d -
An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy
A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.The New York Times - 4d -
Ex-D.C. police intel chief found guilty of tipping off Proud Boys leader ahead of Jan. 6 attack
Shane Lamond, the former D.C. Metropolitan Police intelligence unit head who was indicted last year for feeding information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, was found guilty on Monday.NBC News - 4d -
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French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote
Centrist François Bayrou had promised a ‘national interest government’ across the middle political ground but ended up leaning to the conservative right. The French prime minister has announced his ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Mikey Keene transfers to Michigan: Ex-Fresno State QB eyes starting job in 2025 as Bryce Underwood develops
Keene earned honorable mention All-MWC in each of the past two seasonsCBS Sports - 4d -
Bangladesh formally asks India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina fled to India after student-led protests that ended her 15 years in power. Bangladesh has submitted a formal request to India to extradite its former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ex-D.C. police officer convicted of lying about leaks to Proud Boys leader
A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.CBS News - 4d -
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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
