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Knife attacker in Germany kills two, including child

A knife attacker in Germany killed a two-year-old child and a man and seriously wounded two other people on Wednesday, said police, who arrested an Afghan suspect at the scene.

Simmering anger as Turkey buries ski hotel fire victims

Anger was growing in Turkey on Thursday as allegations piled up that negligence played a role in the deaths of 76 people who perished when a huge fire swept through a luxury ski resort hotel in northern Turkey.

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'She jumped out and died': witnesses recall hell of Turkey hotel fire

As soon as he escaped the burning ski resort hotel, Necmi Kepcetutan knew he had to help those still trapped inside who were screaming for help, including several of his young students.

Simmering anger as Turkey begins burying 76 fire victims

Turkey was preparing to bury its dead Wednesday a day after a huge fire killed 76 people at a ski resort hotel, as questions grew over safety measures at the luxury establishment.

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills 19

Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Indonesia killed at least 19 people and left seven missing.

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as landslide kills at least 17

Hundreds of rescuers were searching through thick mud and debris to find survivors Wednesday after a rain-triggered landslide in Indonesia killed at least 17 people and left nine missing.

S. Korea to overhaul some airports after Jeju Air crash

South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at some airports across the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.

Lanterns light up southern Chinese city ahead of Lunar New Year

Dozens of giant lanterns in the shape of mythical creatures, flowers and legendary characters light up the night sky in southern China -- a dreamlike spectacle to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays.

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Subsidiary, Green Rain Solar Inc., Explores Selling Development Rights for Solar Farm Project in Greece, NY

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN) through its subsidiary, Green Rain Solar Inc., is actively exploring the sale of development rights for a groundbreaking solar energy project located at 4777 Dewey Avenue, Greece, New York. This strategic move aims to generate funding for the advancement of solar energy projects nationwide.

States sue over Trump bid to end birthright citizenship

A coalition of Democratic-leaning states launched legal action Tuesday seeking to block Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship in the United States.

Trump pardons of Capitol rioters spark jubilation, outrage

US President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons of Capitol rioters drew starkly contrasting reactions on Tuesday, largely embraced by his Republican supporters and vehemently condemned by Democrats.

France-Italy trains to return after 19-month landslide closure

The hugely popular train line linking Paris with the Italian cities of Turin and Milan is to reopen in March and April after a 19-month closure forced when a landslide damaged a tunnel, French railway operator SNCF and Italian counterpart Trenitalia announced Tuesday.

Nigerian scammers accused in AI-driven fake Brad Pitt fraud

A French woman who lost her life savings to scammers pretending to be American actor Brad Pitt is seeking to unmask at least three Nigerians her legal team accuses of defrauding her.

France's Galthie defends Jegou, Auradou Six Nations selection after rape case dismissal

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he and his coaches take "complete responsibility" for including two players in his Six Nations squad who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed.

EU, China warn against trade friction after Trump's return

EU, German and Chinese leaders took turns defending global cooperation in Davos on Tuesday as the spectre of new trade wars looms following Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Rain-triggered landslide kills 17 in Indonesia

A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 17 people with nine others missing, disaster officials said on Tuesday.

Europe rights court rejects appeal of Romania vote annulment

Europe's top rights court on Tuesday rejected far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's appeal of a Romanian court decision to annul the 2024 presidential election after he won the first round amid claims of Russian interference.

Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 16 people with three others missing, disaster officials said Tuesday.

Fire at Turkey ski resort hotel kills 10, injures 32

A fire engulfed a hotel at the popular Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday, killing 10 people died and injuring 32 others, the interior minister said.

6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.

S.Korea's suspended president to attend impeachment hearing

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will appear for the first time Tuesday at the Constitutional Court, his lawyer said, for hearings that will decide whether to remove him from office.

Trump signs pardons for 1,500 Capitol rioters

US President Donald Trump signed pardons Monday for some 1,500 participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

Trump says will sign pardons for Capitol rioters

US President Donald Trump said he plans to sign pardons on Monday for participants in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol by his supporters who attempted to overturn the 2020 election.

The Now Corporation (OTC: NWPN) Sees Opportunities for Community Solar Projects in California

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC PINK:NWPN), an emerging leader in solar energy and utility solutions, announces its strategic focus on expanding into the California community solar market. This opportunity arises as California introduces new legislation, Assembly Bill 2316, designed to incentivize community solar projects that integrate advanced battery storage technologies.

'Extremely critical' risk as winds whip fire-weary Los Angeles

Fire-weary southern California was buffetted Monday by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an "extremely critical" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

A mug shot and a solitary cell for S. Korea's impeached president

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol had his mug shot taken and underwent a physical check before spending his first night in jail as a criminal suspect, a prison officer said on Monday.

Fire at Belgrade retirement home kills eight

A fire broke out early Monday at a retirement home on the outskirts of the Serbian capital Belgrade, killing eight people and injuring seven others.

Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison

The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday for a gruesome crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.

Indian rapist murderer of doctor sentenced to life in prison: judge

The rapist and murderer of an Indian doctor was sentenced to life in prison Monday, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.

Young Chinese turn to AI pets for emotional relief

At a shopping mall in Beijing, Zhang Yachun murmurs quietly to her closest confidant, a fluffy AI-powered robot whose soothing chirps remind her that she is not alone.

Smile Hair Clinic: Redefining Hair Transplantation in Turkey

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India uses AI to stop stampedes at world's biggest gathering

Keen to improve India's abysmal crowd management record at large-scale religious events, organisers of the world's largest human gathering are using artificial intelligence to try to prevent stampedes.

'We want peace' say Colombians displaced by fresh guerrilla violence

Gladis Angarita, 62, fled her village in northeast Colombia in terror last Friday, among thousands escaping a fresh guerrilla onslaught that has claimed dozens of lives in just a few days.

Weary LA firefighters brace for 'last' dangerous winds

Exhausted Los Angeles firefighters on Sunday braced for the return of yet more dangerously strong gusts, as California's governor slammed "hurricane-force winds of misinformation" surrounding blazes that have killed 27 people.

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