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USMNT M Tyler Adams recovering from hamstring surgery

U.S. Men's National Team captain Tyler Adams is recovering from "non-invasive" hamstring surgery, Premier League side Leeds United confirmed Tuesday. ...


Zimbabwe sets aside 24 mln USD to combat cholera

HARARE, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean government has approved a 24-million-U.S. dollar budget to fight cholera, as 13 countries ...


Dozens of UK pupils stuck in New York after hotel shreds passports

Forty-two teenagers from Barr Beacon School in Walsall, near Birmingham, had been on a skiing trip to the States and ...


Annual loss for funerals group - Express & Star

Funeral firm Dignity,which has its headquarters at Sutton Coldfield, has notched up heavy losses after battling higher costs and as ...


Heavy traffic on Black Country Route due to rush hour crash - Express & Star

An aerial view of the Black Country Route in Bilston. Photo: Google ...


Two teenagers arrested in connection with attack on pensioner leaving mosque - Express & Star

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a worshipper being attacked returning home from a Birmingham mosque. ...


Scouts find pistol stashed in a hedge during litter pick - Express & Star

A group of Scouts found more than they bargained for during a litter pick in Kidderminster after spotting an air ...


Extra battery units to be added to storage site despite safety fears - Express & Star

Plans to add more battery units to an energy storage site in the green belt increasing capacity by almost a ...


Work starts on 32-bed men's mental health hospital in Wolverhampton - Express & Star

Work has started on a hospital in Wolverhampton to support men who are struggling with their mental health ...


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death - Express & Star

The aristocrat and her partner are charged with the manslaughter of baby Victoria, who was found dead in Brighton on ...


Driver and dog escape injury after car crashes into Walsall canal overnight - Express & Star

The Vauxhall Zafira in the canal near Birchills Bridge, Walsall ...


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Humza Yousaf, first Muslem leader of western country, to lead Scotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, was sworn in as Scotland's new ...

Officials warn that supply shortages still haunt US planning

WASHINGTON D.C.: Potentially hampering US efforts to arm Ukraine against Russia's invasion, rebuild local infrastructure and boost production, manufacturers of ...

US lawmakers look to prevent violent passengers from flying

WASHINGTON D.C.: After a series of high-profile incidents aboard US aircraft, several bipartisan lawmakers will again push for legislation to ...

China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...

In aftermath of war in Iraq, perpetrators still not held accountable

In Warsaw last February, President Joe Biden condemned the lawless Russian invasion of Ukraine: "The idea that over 100,000 forces ...

Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...

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Germans pull money from foreign banks, fears financial crisis

BERLIN, Germany: Reuters has reported that despite potentially higher interest rates, Germans are placing fewer deposits abroad, due to fears ...

To prevent embargoes, US and Japan agree on access to battery minerals

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US and Japan have signed a trade memo on electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals.US Trade Representative Katherine ...

US cities suing Hyundai, Kia over lack of anti-theft devices

ST LOUIS, Missouri: The latest in a number of US cities to take action, St. Louis, Missouri, said this week ...

Bank of Ireland interest rate up 0.5% following Europe rate increases

DUBLIN, Ireland: Bank of Ireland has announced that it has raised fixed mortgage rates following a cumulative 3.5 percent rate ...

Nasdaq Composite leads U.S. stock markets higher, gains 208 point

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks finished the third quarter with a bang on Friday. Despite a volatile start, ...

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Humza Yousaf, first Muslem leader of western country, to lead Scotland

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, was sworn in as Scotland's new ...


Russian city passes London and New York in elite real estate

Sochi has become one of the three most expensive markets for top-end properties in the world, according to the NF ...


India celebrates 50 successful years of "Project Tiger"

London [United Kingdom], April 2 (ANI):Celebrating five decades of tiger conservation, India marked the 50th anniversary of "Project Tiger" on ...


Raghav Chadha accompanies Parineeti Chopra at Mumbai airport amid wedding rumours

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The airport spotting of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha continues. The duo was captured ...


3 British Men Being Held in Afghanistan, UK Nonprofit Group Says

London - Three British men have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Presidium Network, U.K. nonprofit group, said ...


Rokkr win twice, Thieves also 2-0 in CDL Major IV qualifying

The Minnesota Rokkr won both of their matches, and the Los Angeles Thieves won for the second time in two ...


Hotel Review

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Expectations were high for this top of the line Hyatt product in "The Big Easy". The taxi rolled up to the rear of the ...