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Federal jury in Brooklyn finds social worker guilty of public benefits theft and healthcare fraud

Enock Mensah's misappropriation run lasted from August 2013 to October 2018. He unlawfully charged EIP and Medicaid for over 1,700 therapy sessions that were never conducted

Dec 12, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

World's oldest painting discovered: It's a 44,000-year-old hunting scene depiction from Indonesia

The 4.5 m-wide cave painting found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest painting that depicts a story.

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's only aircraft carrier, catches fire

Admiral Kuznetsov is Russia's only aircraft carrier

Dec 12, 2019

By Jacob J

Siri, call 911: Apple voice assistant saves drowning 18-yr-old boy from Iowa

"I lost my phone and since I couldn't find it, I was like 'Hey Siri, call 911," says the boy who made a miraculous escape

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Who are Black Hebrew Israelites? Jersey shooters were from anti-semitic, anti-white hate group

Black Hebrew Israelites believe that African Americans are the true descendants of Biblical Jews.

Dec 12, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Malaysian man faces jail term for his involvement in $39.9 million SkillsFuture scam

The Malaysian national helped a member of the criminal syndicate, Vincent Peters, to encash cash cheques in return for money

Dec 12, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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New Zealand orders 1,292 square feet of skin from US to treat White Island victims

As many as 29 people have been admitted to hospital with over 30 per cent burns on their bodies

Dec 12, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

Climate change icon Greta Thunberg chosen Time Person of the Year

Four others, including US President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were shortlisted for the honor

Dec 12, 2019

By Parwinder Sandhu

Johnson or Corbyn? 8 questions answered as UK set to vote in historic election

UK parliament election results can be known as early as 2AM on Friday. The counting will start immediately after the polls close at 22:00 GMT.

Dec 12, 2019

By Jacob J

Number of jailed journalists highest in China; Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea and Vietnam top the list

China was followed by the last year's top-spot holder, Turkey with 47 incarcerations

Dec 11, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Bougainville, the tiny south Pacific island may replace South Sudan as the world's newest country

Referendum for Bougainville's independence from Papua New Guinea was held from November 23 to December 7

Dec 11, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

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With Netanyahu's fate in question, Israel poised for new election

In the two previous national ballots, Netanyahu's opponents focused on the three corruption investigations against him

Dec 11, 2019

By Reuters

Kenya: 12 killed in al-Shabab attack targeting Christians in Mandera

10 killed as Somali forces end hotel siege in Mogadishu

The Al-Shabab terror group, which has been trying to overthrow the government, claimed responsibility for the attack

Dec 11, 2019

By IANS

177 companies pledge for climate actions

The 177 companies collectively represent over 5.8 million employees, spanning 36 sectors and with headquarters in 36 countries

Dec 11, 2019

By IANS

Pak court indicts militant and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Hafiz Saeed the mastermind behind the 4-day attack on Mumbai has been indicted for illegal funding in Lahore Court

Dec 11, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Federal jury in Brooklyn finds social worker guilty of public benefits theft and healthcare fraud

World's oldest painting discovered: It's a 44,000-year-old hunting scene depiction from Indonesia

Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's only aircraft carrier, catches fire

Siri, call 911: Apple voice assistant saves drowning 18-yr-old boy from Iowa

Who are Black Hebrew Israelites? Jersey shooters were from anti-semitic, anti-white hate group

Malaysian man faces jail term for his involvement in $39.9 million SkillsFuture scam

New Zealand orders 1,292 square feet of skin from US to treat White Island victims

Climate change icon Greta Thunberg chosen Time Person of the Year

Johnson or Corbyn? 8 questions answered as UK set to vote in historic election

Number of jailed journalists highest in China; Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea and Vietnam top the list

Bougainville, the tiny south Pacific island may replace South Sudan as the world's newest country

With Netanyahu's fate in question, Israel poised for new election

10 killed as Somali forces end hotel siege in Mogadishu

177 companies pledge for climate actions

Pak court indicts militant and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Why Artemis II Won't Land on Moon? Just Prepares to See Dark Side Human Eyes Never Have

Why Artemis II Won't Land on Moon? Just Prepares to See Dark Side Human Eyes Never Have

Food Waste Drives Up To 10% Of Global Emissions, Hotels Produce Outsized Impact

Food Waste Drives Up To 10% Of Global Emissions, Hotels Produce Outsized Impact

Charlotte's Web Cuts $65M Debt, BAT Takes 40% Stake In Restructuring Deal

Charlotte's Web Cuts $65M Debt, BAT Takes 40% Stake In Restructuring Deal