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Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi elected to Rajya Sabha from Telangana

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The senior lawyer had said it is an honour for him to have been nominated as the party candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. The Rajya Sabha bypoll was necessitated due to the resignation of K Keshava Rao from the Upper House when he quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join the Congress.

Who are the biggest football financial champions?

Association of Football Statisticians 

The landscape in professional football has changed dramatically since the turn of the century, with money pouring into the sport at unprecedented rates. Broadcasters, major sponsors, private investors and nation states have been eager to jump on the lucrative gravy train in recent years. The juggernaut has shown no signs of slowing down, with money … Continue reading Who are the biggest football financial champions? →

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Climate change activists, deniers fight for hearts and minds in Kenya

Voice of America 

Nairobi, Kenya — Few countries have been hit harder by climate change than Kenya, where more frequent droughts and floods have become a fact of life for much of the country. One woman who won a contest to be named Miss Climate Kenya is working to build climate resilience and convince people to adapt to a changing world. At the same time, a farmer in western Kenya is denying the existence of climate change and defending the exploration of fossil fuels in Africa. Over the past two decades, new weather... Читать дальше...

Results from Korakuen Hall, Tatsuyoshi to challenge for OPBF title!

Asian Boxing 

Earlier today we had the latest show from the Ohashi Gym, with 3 title flights on it, a notable debut, and two under-card bouts featuring notable names on the domestic scene.The show opened with the debut of Haruki Miyamoto (1-0, 1) [宮本陽樹], who went 24-15 as an amateur before heading to the pros. In this bout he faced previously unbeaten Thai foe Sittichai Buasa (3-1, 3) who served as a genuinely good test. In the first round Miyamoto was dropped by a counter left hoo [...]

Israel rescues hostage from underground tunnel in Gaza

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Israel conducted a successful rescue operation in Gaza, freeing Qaid Farhan Alkadi, one of the hostages abducted by Hamas in October. Alkadi was the first to be rescued from an underground tunnel after 326 days in captivity. The operation brought relief to Israelis but highlighted the plight of other hostages. Efforts continue to secure their release amid ongoing conflict and negotiations for a cease-fire.

Dog breeder killed; authorities search for up to 10 Doberman puppies

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Authorities are investigating the killing of a Colorado dog breeder and trying to find as many as 10 Doberman puppies missing from his business. Officials haven't determined a motive for last week’s homicide of 57-year-old Paul Peavey. But the Clear Creek Sheriff's Office said Monday that finding the missing puppies could help solve the case. Peavey’s dog breeding business is in the Idaho Springs area, in the mountains about 34 miles west of Denver. It promised to deliver “quality over quantity”... Читать дальше...