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Venezuela opposition lawmakers open probe of oil spill on Caribbean coast
Venezuela's oppositionrun congress has opened an investigation into an oil spill that continues to pollute palmlined beaches along the South American nation's Caribbean coast, legislator Maria Gabriela Hernandez said on Wednesday.
UK slashes official virus death toll by more than 5,000
The British government on Wednesday changed the way it compiles coronavirus deaths, a move that reduced the countrys official death toll by more than 5,000.
Stein Mart files for bankruptcy; to close nearly 300 stores
National discount department store chain Stein Mart filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday after 112 years in business, and announced that it will close most, if not all, of its 280 stores.
All You Need to Know: Atletico Madrid vs RB Leipzig in Champions League Quarter-final
Atletico Madrid take on RB Leipzig in the second Champions League quarter-final.
Five Members of a Family Burnt Alive in Karnataka Bus Accident
The five deceased passengers are Sheela, 35, and her two children, Samruddha, 5, and Sparsha, 8, Sheela's sister Kavita, 30, and her daughter Rishita, 3
Twitter launches much-awaited developer software after hack delay
Twitter Inc rolled out its new longawaited Application Programming Interface (API) software on Wednesday, nearly a month after the social media company delayed the platform's launch following the hack of several highprofile accounts.
FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia
The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
Three people die in Scottish train derailment
A train derailed in eastern Scotland on Wednesday, killing three people, in what Scottish premier Nicola Sturgeon described as an extremely serious incident.
CRPF Inspector Shoots Self with Service Rifle in Srinagar, Injured
Inspector M Damodharan of 141 battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot himself with his service weapon early on Wednesday in the camp located in the old building of Shergari police station.
Bollywood Looks Down Upon TV Actors, Says Hina Khan
Hina Khan said that Bollywood looks down upon TV actors. She also said that her Cannes red carpet appearance was unnecessarily criticised, which would not happen to a star-kid.
Survivor said she smelled gas before Baltimore explosion
A woman who survived an explosion that leveled three Baltimore row homes said she smelled gas before hearing a loud boom on Monday morning.
7 Foods That Can Improve Your Vision And Keep Eye Diseases At Bay
If you want to avoid everything from dry eyes and night blindness to cataracts and glaucomas, including foods that improve vision in your diet is very important.
Saudi Aramco plans further spending cuts to pay for dividend - Financial Times
Saudi Aramco plans to cut its capital spending to a range of $20 billion to $25 billion this year to pay a $75 billion dividend it pledged to investors during its initial public offering last year, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people...
Valencia CF Sell Francis Coquelin, Dani Parejo to Villarreal Amid Criticism of Owner Peter Lim Management
The sale of two key players for a relatively small fee to one of Valencia's closest competitors has unleashed a new wave of criticism from supporters.
Nawaz Sharif's Daughter Maryam Among Over 300 PML-N Leaders, Workers Booked for Hooliganism in Lahore
Maryam, her husband Capt (Retired) Mohammad Safdar, and 35 lawmakers and senators of the Opposition party are among over 300 leaders and workers booked under different sections of the Pakistan Penal Code.
6 former EPA bosses call for agency reset after election
Six former Environmental Protection Agency chiefs are calling for an agency reset after President Donald Trumps regulation-chopping, industry-minded first term, backing a detailed plan by former EPA staffers that ranges from renouncing political influence...