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How San Diego Has Water Despite a Punishing Drought October 17, 2021
Sustainability measures that the city and county have taken over decades are paying off. But residents still might have to do more.
How West Virginia Established Universal Pre-K October 17, 2021
A program in West Virginia, partially rolled out while Joe Manchin was governor, could be a model for the nation. But there were challenges, including the 10 years it took to establish.
Another Michigan Water Crisis Underscores Infrastructure Woes October 16, 2021
The crises in Benton Harbor and Flint expose broader failures as a congressional push to address the country’s troubled water system stalls.
Nikolas Cruz to Plead Guilty for Parkland School Shooting October 16, 2021
The plea will include 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 counts of attempted murder, a lawyer said, for one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Bill Clinton Is Released From Hospital October 17, 2021
The former president was admitted to a California hospital on Tuesday for treatment of an infection that developed into sepsis, officials said.
Timuel Black, Strategist and Organizer for Black Chicago, Dies at 102 October 17, 2021
He assembled attendees of the March on Washington, mentored a young Barack Obama and wielded the solidarity of the South Side as a tool for political power.
Concerns About Diversity as Black Staff Members Leave Congress October 17, 2021
Low pay, a high cost of living and an insulated culture make it hard for Black aides to build a career in Congress.
U.S. Cities and Police Clash Over Vaccinations October 17, 2021
Officers in many departments have been slow to get vaccinated and to report their vaccination status, and city officials are struggling to make them pick up the pace.

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US urges UK to rebuild relations with Paris after submarine contract row October 17, 2021
Exclusive: diplomatic effort by US following Australia cancelling $66bn deal with France not matched by LondonThe US has urged Britain to follow its example and try to repair its relations with Paris in the wake of the row over France’s loss of its submarine contract with Australia.Australia pulled out of the $66bn (£48bn) contract for 12 diesel electric-pow […]
Group of 17 US missionaries and family members kidnapped in Haiti October 17, 2021
Children were among those abducted by gang members on their way home from an orphanageA group of 17 US missionaries, including children, have been kidnapped by an armed criminal gang in Haiti.The missionaries were on their way home from building an orphanage, according to a statement from the Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries, which supports 9,000 children […]
Priti Patel considering police protection for MPs after David Amess killing October 17, 2021
Home secretary says safety measures for constituency surgeries under discussionThe home secretary, Priti Patel, has said she is considering offering police protection for MPs at their constituency surgeries, as a review takes place to “close the gaps” in security in the wake of the killing of David Amess on Friday.Patel said local police forces had already c […]
Chinese military condemns US and Canada over warships in Taiwan Strait October 17, 2021
Countries ‘colluded to provoke and stir up trouble’ in region that China claims as its territoryThe Chinese military has condemned the United States and Canada for each sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait last week, saying they were threatening peace and stability in the region.China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and has mo […]
Macron: police violence at 1961 Algerian protest ‘unforgivable’ October 17, 2021
French president attends memorial for those killed and lays flowers at bridge over the SeineEmmanuel Macron has described a bloody police crackdown on Algerian pro-independence demonstrators 60 years ago that led to many deaths as an “unforgivable” crime.Attending a memorial for those killed, Macron laid flowers at a bridge over the River Seine which marked […]
Cop26 corporate sponsors condemn climate summit as ‘mismanaged’ October 17, 2021
Exclusive: NatWest, Microsoft, GSK and Unilever among firms to raise complaint over poor planning and breakdown in relationsCompanies that stumped up millions of pounds to sponsor the Cop26 climate summit have condemned it as “mismanaged” and “very last minute” in a volley of complaints as next month’s event in Glasgow draws near.The sponsors, which include […]
Little Amal in Britain: giant puppet of Syrian girl reaches her journey’s end October 17, 2021
Three-metre tall figure will land on Folkestone beach after walking thousands of miles across EuropeThe transcontinental odyssey of Little Amal will begin its final stage this week when the giant puppet of a nine-year-old Syrian girl reaches the shores of the UK after walking thousands of miles across Europe.Bells will chime and choirs will sing as Little Am […]
Bill Clinton released from hospital after infection treatment October 17, 2021
Former US president was admitted to California hospital on Tuesday with an infection unrelated to CovidBill Clinton was released Sunday from the Southern California hospital where he had been treated for an infection.The former US president was released around 8am from the University of California Irvine medical center. Continue reading...

The BBC

Kerala floods: Dozens missing in deadly India disaster October 17, 2021
Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris.
Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution October 17, 2021
The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995.
Haiti: US Christian missionaries kidnapped in Port-au-Prince - reports October 17, 2021
At least 15 women, men and children were abducted by an armed gang near the capital, sources say.
Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist October 17, 2021
Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas.
Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts October 17, 2021
The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso.
Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space October 17, 2021
The Russian film crew return after an ISS shoot that had its own moments of drama.
Pigs at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport help to keep skies safe October 16, 2021
A team of 20 at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes.
Bill Clinton: Former US president discharged from hospital October 17, 2021
The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

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