Jack Guy and Abbas AlLawati, CNN A Palestinian farmer working his land in Gaza has uncovered the head of a 4,500-year-old statue of Canaanite goddess Anat. The head, which was unveiled to the public Tuesday, was found in Sheikh Hamouda in Khan Younis, Jamal Abu Rida, director of Gaza’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, said
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Security authorities in Poland say a Russian man and a Belarusian man have been arrested for three months on allegations of spying for Russia’s special services. A spokesman for Poland’s state security bodies said Wednesday that material gathered by the country’s military intelligence agency formed the basis for the arrests. He
Continue ReadingCNN, PFIZER By Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But there was no denying the fever and sore throat that developed overnight, just a few days after she and her husband attended a large memorial service in late March.
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, CNN The pink line on Erin Blakeney’s first positive Covid-19 test was so light that she almost didn’t believe it. But there was no denying the fever and sore throat that developed overnight, just a few days after she and her husband attended a large memorial service in late March. The couple
Continue ReadingBy Richard Madan and Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story Washington, D.C. (CTV Network) — The dinosaur from our imagination is marking a Jurassic milestone this month, celebrating 30 years since the airing of the first episode of “Barney & Friends.” The children’s show first aired in April 1992 and for millions
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Preparations are well underway for Canadians to welcome Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to Canada for a three-day, travel-filled visit happening May 17-19. Between what senior government officials, Canadian Heritage, Rideau Hall and Clarence House have
Continue ReadingBy SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Lawyers say Sudanese authorities have released two outspoken former government officials from prison. It’s part of trust-building measures amid efforts to end the country’s political impasse. Sudan was plunged into turmoil after an October military coup upended its short-lived transition to democracy after three decades of repressive
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Helen Mirren graces People magazine’s “The Beautiful Issue” in a cover story that touches on her thoughts of beauty and how the Oscar winner still gets nervous before filming a role. The magazine on Wednesday revealed the cover of the annual issue, which hits
Continue ReadingBy YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus’ top independent journalists’ organization has been awarded a UNESCO press freedom award. The Belarusian Association of Journalists has been named as the laureate of the 2022 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. The $25,000 award is given for “outstanding contributions to the defense or promotion
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN) –– Rusia liberó este miércoles a Trevor Reed, ciudadano estadounidense y exinfante de Marina que se encontraba bajo arresto en ese país desde 2019, a cambio de un ruso detenido en Estados Unidos. La liberación pone fin a un calvario de casi tres años para Reed, luego de que lo sentenciaran a nueve años
Continue ReadingBy Issy Ronald, CNN Ja Morant exploded into life during the fourth quarter — including an acrobatic game-winning lay-up with one second remaining — to lead a dazzling comeback from the Memphis Grizzlies as they stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 on Tuesday to take a 3-2 series lead in the first round of the NBA
Continue ReadingBy Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business It looks like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may not be digital gold after all. Bitcoin prices are down more than 15% so far in 2022. Other top cryptos, such as ethereum, solana and Elon Musk’s beloved dogecoin, also have fallen sharply this year. Meanwhile, tactual gold is up
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — Cuando Rusia comenzó su guerra en Ucrania en la mañana del 24 de febrero, Darijo Srna se despertó a las 6 de la mañana por el sonido de las sirenas de ataque aéreo. Fue un ruido que, según la exestrella del fútbol internacional, transportó inmediatamente su “cabeza y su cuerpo”
Continue ReadingBy David Close, CNN James Madison University has announced the death of softball athlete Lauren Bernett — one of the key players of the 2021 Women’s College World Series. Bernett was 20 years old. The cause of her death nor any other details were announced. A co-statement posted by JMU president Jonathan Alger and director
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Radina Gigova and Anna Chernova, CNN American Trevor Reed, a US citizen and former Marine who had been detained in Russia since 2019, is back in the United States, his mother Paula Reed tweeted early Thursday. Reed was released in a prisoner swap Wednesday. “It’s been (a) very exciting day
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm wants to see the EU adopt a law to protect journalists and civil rights activists from lawsuits aimed at censoring them. The European Commission proposed safeguards to curb SLAPPS, or strategic lawsuits against public participation. The commission said the law proposed on Wednesday would allow courts to
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm wants to see the EU adopt a law to protect journalists and civil rights activists from lawsuits aimed at censoring them. The European Commission proposed safeguards to curb SLAPPS, or strategic lawsuits against public participation. The commission said the law proposed on Wednesday would allow courts to
Continue ReadingBy Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was a huge beneficiary of the stock market’s epic recovery from the pandemic. Now, it’s facing ever deeper losses as investors fear that fast-growing companies are running out of steam. What’s happening: The Nasdaq dropped almost 4% on Tuesday, sending the index to its lowest level
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday eulogized Madeleine Albright, describing the first female US secretary of state as a “force of nature” and a champion of democracy. “With her goodness and grace, her humanity and her intellect, she turned the tide of history,” Biden said during the funeral service
Continue ReadingBy MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump cast himself as a master of “The Art of the Deal,” but his old buddy, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, may be taking over that title. López Obrador has pressured a U.S. gravel company to operate a tourist resort and
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