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Spanish Porn Star Arrested after Death of Man Who Inhaled Psychedelic Toad Venom in Mystic Ritual
Nacho Vidal was detained last week in the southeastern Valencia region in connection with the death of a man in July 2019.
Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Hits Northern Chile, No Casualties Reported
The US Geological Survey placed the quake's epicentre about 62 km southwest of San Pedro de Atacama.
Cops Fire Tear Gas as Protesters Light Fires, Raise Slogans Outside White House Over George Floyd's Killing
Tear gas and flash bang devices were used against crowds who had gathered outside President Donald Trump's official residence, AFP reporters said.
'Let my Building Burn, Justice Needs to be Served', Owner of Indian Eatery Backs Minneapolis Protest
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant was severely damaged by fire as it was just doors away from the Third Precinct headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department, which was set ablaze by protesters on Thursday night.
Sri Lanka to Impose Nation-wide Curfew on Sunday as Doctors Warn of Second Wave of Coronavirus
The country has recorded 1,559 infections as of Saturday with 10 deaths. Over 750 of the COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals.
UK Says It Will Extend Visa Rights for Hong Kong Citizens Unless China 'Steps Back'
An estimated 300,000 BNO passport holders in Hong Kong currently have the right to visit the UK for up to six months without a visa.
South Korea Seeks to Import Anti-viral Remdesivir as New Coronavirus Cases Emerge
Preliminary results from a trial led by the US Institutes of Health showed remdesivir cut hospital stays by 31% compared with a placebo treatment, although it did not significantly improve survival.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020: Date, Theme, Significance
Taking to Twitter, Antonio said, 'On UN Peacekeepers Day, I pay tribute to the 95,000 civilian, police & military personnel deployed with UN Peacekeeping around the world. They face one of the greatest challenges ever: delivering peace & security while he...
Hong Kong Government Warns Removing US Special Status is 'Double-edged Sword'
The statement came as US President Trump is due to announce later on Friday his response to the Chinese parliament's advancement of national security legislation for Hong Kong.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Says Businesses Can Turn Away People Not Wearing Masks
Stressing upon the usage of masks to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Cuomo said that store owners have the right to protect themselves.
Wondering How to Share Food 'Safely' During Pandemic? Begin by Not Using Soap on Veggies. Then Learn to Chill
Cooking, baking and sharing what you’ve made is one of the few ways we can tangibly connect right now. But is it really safe?
Donald Trump Committed to July 4 Celebration Despite Lawmaker Alarm on Coronavirus
Trump in April said that because of the coronavirus, the event would likely have to be smaller than last year's "Salute to America" event on the National Mall that drew tens of thousands.
Israel Passes on Chinese Bid for Major Desalination Plant
Outbid for the contract was Hutchison Holdings, a major infrastructure conglomerate from Hong Kong.
Pakistan Plane's Pilot Ignored 3 Warnings to Lower Altitude: Report
The national flag carrier's PK-8303 tragedy on Friday, in which 97 people were killed and two miraculously survived.
US to Provide $6 Million to Pakistan to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
US ambassador to Pakistan, Paul Jones, also thanked Islamabad for its recent delivery of medical supplies as a gesture of friendship and partnership between the two countries.
Taliban, Ghani Declare Three-day Ceasefire for Eid Holiday
The Taliban order, which was soon followed by an announcement via Twitter from Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announcing the government "extends the offer of peace," comes just days after US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad was in Kabul and Doha.
