CWC must hold leadership elections to energise workers: Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged the Congress Working Committee (CWC) to hold leadership elections to “energise workers and inspire voters”. Tharoor’s appeal came in support of his party colleague Sandeep Dikshit’s remarks that Cong’ biggest challenge is the “leadership question”, accusing senior leaders of failing to find […]
Use of Indian languages can make governance people-centric: Venkaiah Naidu
Nirbhaya case: Court seeks Tihar’s reply
A Delhi court on Thursday sought response from Tihar jail authorities on a plea by one of the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, seeking better treatment for his claimed mental illness, schizophrenia and head and arm injuries. The court directed the prison authorities to […]
‘SC order on commissioning of women enabling’
Army Chief General M M Naravane on Thursday commenting on the SC order granting permanent commission to women officers, said, “Indian Army does not discriminate any soldier based on religion, caste, creed, or even gender. The outlook of the Indian Army has been throughout like this and that is why […]
Casey says Pistons will still have to earn minutes with their play
The Pistons’ remaining 25 games aren’t just an exercise in putting out the lineup with the youngest players, looking to get them experience at the expense of things more important to building a winning culture.
Brock Holt, Milwaukee Brewers finalize 1-year contract
PHOENIX (AP) — As spring training approached and he remained unsigned, Brock Holt got antsy. “I thought free agency was going to be a fun thing to go through, but it wasn’t. Pretty stressful,” Holt said Wednesday after finalizing a one-year deal with Milwaukee. “I don’t think I dealt with […]
Two Diamond Princess passengers die from coronavirus
At least 2,120 people are now dead from the novel coronavirus, with all but eight of those deaths in mainland China.
Florida surfer uses drone to capture awe-inspiring views of sharks
(CNN) — A Florida surfer didn’t realize just how many sharks were swimming around him until he recorded drone video over the beach. Jeremy Johnston, 33, told CNN he was already nervous when he went to get in to water at New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday because he noticed a bunch of fishermen in […]
Murder investigation launched after death of man in HMP Belmarsh prison
A man was found with head injuries
NH police chief leaves town meeting in his underwear after one-man department was disbanded
(CNN) — A small New Hampshire town’s only lawman was let go Tuesday night. Richard Lee, the now-former Chief of Police of Croydon, was asked to turn in his patrol car and his uniform. He did – and then headed for the snowy walk home in only boots, a hat, […]
Wednesday’s baseball: Verlander aims to stay among elite at age 37
As Justin Verlander approaches his 37th birthday, Houston’s ace evolves to maintain the skills that allowed him to win his second Cy Young Award last season, eight years after he won the first one.
It is time for India and Pakistan to repeal their sedition laws
The laws that were created by the British Raj are still being used to stifle dissent on the Indian subcontinent.
Libya crisis: More than 200 schools in conflict zones closed
The UN-backed government says schools in safer areas are becoming increasingly overcrowded.
9 killed in suspected far-right attack in Germany
HANAU, Germany (AP) — A 43-year-old German man shot and killed nine people at several locations in a Frankfurt suburb overnight in attacks that appear to have been motivated by far-right beliefs, officials said Thursday. The gunman first attacked a hookah bar in central Hanau at about 10 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Crews battling fire at luxury car dealership in Lynnfield
Crews are battling a fire at a luxury car dealership in Lynnfield. Smoke could be seen coming out of the front door of a Mercedes-Benz dealership on Broadway near Route 1. No additional information has been released. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the […]
London coronavirus: Edgware GP surgery deep cleaned after patient tested for coronavirus after ‘returning from Thailand’
Patients’ appointments were cancelled and the surgery was closed
Two Japan cruise ship passengers die from coronavirus
At least 2,120 people are now dead from the novel coronavirus, with all but eight of those deaths in mainland China.
US military plane crashes in Afghanistan
An investigation is underway to determine what caused a US military aircraft to crash in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province Monday, a spokesperson for US Forces in Afghanistan confirmed, adding that there is “no indication” the plane was downed by enemy fire.
An Iranian plane skidded off the runway onto a road
A passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway in the Iranian city of Mahshahr and onto a road with its wheels still retracted — and, miraculously, no one was hurt.
Salvini could face trial over treatment of migrants
The leader of Italy’s popular populist party, Senator Matteo Salvini, could face a trial for preventing 131 migrants from disembarking an Italian coastguard boat at the port of Catania, Sicily.
Sony pulls out of PAX East in Boston amid coronavirus concerns
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will not be participating in the PAX East convention in Boston this year amid growing concerns about the deadly coronavirus. In a statement, Sony Interactive Entertainment said, “We felt this was the safest option as the situation is changing daily. We are disappointed […]
A winter storm stretching across the South could bring dangerous conditions for drivers
Much of the Southeast will see rain or snow as cold temperatures set in Thursday.
Michigan ‘shows a lot,’ hands Rutgers first loss on home court
Michigan bucked the trend and used a strong second half to become the first team to break through at Piscataway this season with a 60-52 victory on Wednesday.
How does coronavirus spread and how can you protect yourself?
COVID-19 spreads from person to person in close proximity, similar to other respiratory illnesses.
Roger Federer pulls out of French Open because of knee injury
Roger Federer has pulled out of this year’s French Open after undergoing knee surgery.
Newman released from hospital; Chastain to race Las Vegas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Newman was released from a Florida hospital Wednesday, about 42 hours after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released a photo of Newman leaving a Daytona Beach hospital holding the hands of his two young daughters. The […]
Trump unveils Mideast plan after Netanyahu indicted
US President Donald Trump unveiled his administration’s Mideast plan, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on corruption charges. Get live updates here.
Saudi Arabia wants US troops to stay in Iraq, top official says
Saudi Arabia doesn’t want US troops to leave Iraq and fears that a withdrawal could make the Middle East less safe, the country’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud told CNN on Monday.
12 dead, hundreds wounded as protesters clash with Iraq security forces
Twelve people were killed and 230 others injured in protests in Iraq over the past three days, the Independent High Commission for Human Rights of Iraq said Sunday.
French charity says four aid workers missing in Iraq
Four aid workers from a French Christian charity have gone missing in Iraq and an investigation is underway to locate them, the organization said.
Hundreds of thousands protest US troop presence in Iraq
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are marching through Baghdad Friday calling for US troops to leave Iraq, heeding the call of powerful Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr who called for a ‘Million Man March.’
After 100 days of rage, Lebanon has a new government — and a deepening crisis
As Lebanon marks 100 days of protest, a new kind of government has been dismissed by demonstrators as the country free-falls into a dual political and economic crisis.
Emmanuel Macron shouts at Israeli security officers in altercation in Jerusalem
French President Emmanuel Macron has been involved in an altercation with Israeli security officers in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Leaders are gathering in Jerusalem for the Auschwitz anniversary. Poland’s president won’t be there
To mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp this week, more than 40 leaders are gathering in Jerusalem. Two world leaders in particular will be notable by their absence.
Violent unrest grips Beirut as ‘week of rage’ escalates
Violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters gripped sections of Beirut Sunday night, as part of a “week of rage” declared by protesters that has paralyzed much of the Lebanese capital.
80 soldiers killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
At least 80 Yemeni soldiers attending prayers at a mosque were killed and 130 others injured in ballistic missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen reported Sunday.
Netanyahu indicted in corruption cases, hours before Mideast plan announced
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally indicted on corruption charges Tuesday, just hours before he was set to meet President Donald Trump for the unveiling of the US administration’s long-anticipated Middle East plan.
Russian ex-prison official shoots himself dead in court
A former Russian prison service official died by suicide in a Moscow court on Wednesday after he was sentenced to three years in jail, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
Queen’s grandson Peter Phillips and wife Autumn to divorce
Queen Elizabeth’s eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn have decided to divorce, a spokesman for the couple has revealed in a statement.
One man linked to at least 9 coronavirus cases after traveling from Singapore to France to UK
A British man linked to a number of coronavirus cases after traveling from Singapore to a French ski chalet to the UK has fully recovered.
Coronavirus prankster faces five years in jail in Russia
As concerns grow over the global spread of the coronavirus, Russian authorities have arrested a prankster for imitating symptoms of the virus and collapsing on a metro train as a joke.
What I love about my rental in D.C.’s Brookland
TOWN SQUARE | East-facing floor-to-ceiling windows soak the apartment with light from sunup to midafternoon, allowing my family of plants to flourish year-round.
Community mourning tragic deaths of 4 Mass. family members killed in Florida crash
Loved ones are mourning the tragic deaths of four family members from Massachusetts who were killed in a chain-reaction crash near Walt Disney World while vacationing during February school break. Julie Smith, 41, her 5-year-old daughter, Scarlett, both of Whitman, and her 76-year-old mother, Josephine Fay, of South Weymouth, succumbed […]
John Beilein gives his Cleveland Cavaliers players an emotional farewell
Former University of Michigan coach resigns after just 54 games with the rebuilding Cavs
Man charged with sex assault of toddler in River North restaurant
A 34-year-old was charged Feb. 19, 2020, in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl in the restroom of a North Loop restaurant. | Adobe Stock Photo Christopher Puente, 34, is due in bond court Thursday. A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged […]
Zillow results boosted by strong performance in home unit, shares rise
Zillow on Wednesday reported a surge in quarterly revenue and a smaller-than-expected loss as more people used its real estate website to buy and sell homes, sending its shares up 10% in trading after the bell.
Infertile cancer survivor gives birth using frozen eggs in scientific ‘breakthrough’
A cancer survivor who became infertile after chemotherapy treatment has given birth to a baby in a world first hailed as a breakthrough for reproductive science.
Cleveland Browns player Gregory Robinson arrested for allegedly possessing 157 pounds of marijuana in a rental car
Cleveland Browns player Gregory Robinson was arrested after US Border Patrol agents found 157 pounds or marijuana in a car, officials said.