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Reaching consensus after a day-long standoff, Democrats set aside differences between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion package late on Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This package, which includes highway, broadband and other infrastructure improvement, has been sent to US President Joe Biden to sign it into law. &nbsp;

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The bill was passed with the 228-to-206 vote in the House of Representatives. It was a substantial triumph for Democrats. &nbsp;

Over the ambitious spending bills, which make up the bulk of Biden's domestic agenda, the Democrats have been sparring for months. &nbsp;

Through this, Biden's administration will oversee the biggest upgrade of roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure in a generation. The president has promised that it will create jobs and boost US competitiveness. &nbsp;

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On the second pillar of Biden's domestic programme, Democrats still have to do a lot. The president looks for a sweeping expansion of the social safety net and programmes to be able to fight climate change. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The package would be the biggest expansion of the US safety net since the 1960s at a price tag of $1.75 trillion. But the party has struggled to unite behind it. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Reaching consensus after a day-long standoff, Democrats set aside differences between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion package late on Friday. This package, which includes highway, broadband and other infrastructure improvement, has been sent to US President Joe Biden to sign it into law.

Reaching consensus after a day-long standoff, Democrats set aside differences between progressives and centrists to pass a $1 trillion package late on Friday. This package, which includes highway, broadband and other infrastructure improvement, has been sent to US President Joe Biden to sign it into law. Also Read | Havana Syndrome: Blinken vows to solve mystery of illness affecting US diplomats The bill was passed with the 228-to-206 vote in the House of Representatives. It was a substantial triumph for Democrats. Over the ambitious spending bills, which make up the bulk of Biden's domestic agenda, the Democrats have been sparring for months. Through this, Biden's administration will oversee the biggest upgrade of roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure in a generation. The president has promised that it will create jobs and boost US competitiveness. Also Read: Biden's aide who travelled to Scotland with him tests positive for Covid On the second pillar of Biden's domestic programme, Democrats still have to do a lot. The president looks for a sweeping expansion of the social safety net and programmes to be able to fight climate change. The package would be the biggest expansion of the US safety net since the 1960s at a price tag of $1.75 trillion. But the party has struggled to unite behind it. (With inputs from agencies)

Ending standoff, Democrats finally pass $1 trillion infrastructure bill in US to push Biden's domestic agenda

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Palestine's PM seeking India's support at international forums to&nbsp;G20, COP26 witnessing special protocol for Indian PM Modi,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;Blinken vowing to solve puzzle of Havana Syndrome and&nbsp;Russian diplomat, who was found dead outside Berlin embassy, being declared as secret agent.

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During meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit, Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations.&nbsp;India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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Mega summits can always be a logistics nightmare. And&nbsp;it is a challenge when&nbsp;several head of states are converging for it. Even amidst this challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation.&nbsp;

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to get to the bottom of so-called 'Havana syndrome'. There are suspicions that the mysterious illness plaguing US diplomats worldover could be caused by Russian microwave attacks.

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German security services believe that a man found dead in a street outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover agent of Russia's FSB intelligence service, Der Spiegel reported.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestine's PM seeking India's support at international forums to G20, COP26 witnessing special protocol for Indian PM Modi, we have it all. You can also read about Blinken vowing to solve puzzle of Havana Syndrome and Russian diplomat, who was found dead outside Berlin embassy, being declared as secret agent. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Palestine's PM seeks India's support at international forums During meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit, Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations. India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. G20, COP26 saw special protocol for Indian PM Modi Mega summits can always be a logistics nightmare. And it is a challenge when several head of states are converging for it. Even amidst this challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation. Havana Syndrome: Blinken vows to solve puzzle of the mysterious illness US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to get to the bottom of so-called 'Havana syndrome'. There are suspicions that the mysterious illness plaguing US diplomats worldover could be caused by Russian microwave attacks. Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy declared as secret agent German security services believe that a man found dead in a street outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover agent of Russia's FSB intelligence service, Der Spiegel reported. Watch | Afghanistan: Taliban's leader warns against infiltrators ×

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At least 99 people were killed and more than&nbsp;100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. Local authorities said that the fuel tanker exploded after a collision. The tragedy took place on Friday night according to local time.

Fuel appeared to still be leaking from the tanker on Saturday morning. Police and soldiers tried to clear crowds of onlookers.

A burnt human body and the blackened shells of several cars and motorbikes dotted the road in the eastern Freetown suburb of Wellington, where hundreds had gathered.

The death toll currently stands at 99 with more than 100 injured&nbsp;being treated in hospitals and clinics across the capital, deputy health minister Amara Jambai told Reuters.

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Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the port city, said initially in a post on Facebook that was later edited to remove the reference.

"We've got so many casualties, burnt corpses," said Brima Bureh Sesay, head of the National Disaster Management Agency, in a video from the scene shared online. "It's a terrible, terrible accident."

Videos shared online shortly after the explosion showed people running through clouds of thick smoke as large fires lit up the night sky. Reuters was not able immediately to verify the images.

"My profound sympathies with families who have lost loved ones and those who have been maimed as a result," President Julius Maada Bio tweeted.

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Accidents with tanker trucks in Sub-Saharan Africa have previously killed scores of people who gathered at the site to collect spilled fuel and were hit by secondary blasts.

In 2019, a tanker explosion in Tanzania killed 85 people, while around 50 people were killed in a similar disaster in Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018.

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At least 99 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. Local authorities said that the fuel tanker exploded after a collision.

At least 99 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. Local authorities said that the fuel tanker exploded after a collision. The tragedy took place on Friday night according to local time. Fuel appeared to still be leaking from the tanker on Saturday morning. Police and soldiers tried to clear crowds of onlookers. A burnt human body and the blackened shells of several cars and motorbikes dotted the road in the eastern Freetown suburb of Wellington, where hundreds had gathered. The death toll currently stands at 99 with more than 100 injured being treated in hospitals and clinics across the capital, deputy health minister Amara Jambai told Reuters. Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the port city, said initially in a post on Facebook that was later edited to remove the reference. "We've got so many casualties, burnt corpses," said Brima Bureh Sesay, head of the National Disaster Management Agency, in a video from the scene shared online. "It's a terrible, terrible accident." Videos shared online shortly after the explosion showed people running through clouds of thick smoke as large fires lit up the night sky. Reuters was not able immediately to verify the images. "My profound sympathies with families who have lost loved ones and those who have been maimed as a result," President Julius Maada Bio tweeted. "My Government will do everything to support affected families." Deeply disturbed by the tragic fires and the horrendous loss of life around the Wellington PMB area. My profound sympathies with families who have lost loved ones and those who have been maimed as a result. My Government will do everything to support affected families. pic.twitter.com/xJRA1UtCJJ — President Julius Maada Bio (@PresidentBio) November 6, 2021 × Accidents with tanker trucks in Sub-Saharan Africa have previously killed scores of people who gathered at the site to collect spilled fuel and were hit by secondary blasts. In 2019, a tanker explosion in Tanzania killed 85 people, while around 50 people were killed in a similar disaster in Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018. (With inputs from agencies)

Fuel tanker blast in Sierra Leone capital kills at least 99

For the first time, cases of Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2 or Covid virus have been detected in pets. Two cats and a dog have tested positive in a PCR test.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The team, which conducted the study, also clarified Covid in pets remained ‘relatively rare’. The transmission seems to be taking place from humans to pets and not the other way round.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Dr Luca&nbsp;Ferasin, lead author, UK-based Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, while commenting on the research, said that the exercise has highlighted the growing risk of domestic animals getting infected with the virus.

“Our study reports the first cases of cats and dogs affected by the Alpha Covid variant. We also reported the atypical clinical manifestations&nbsp;characterised&nbsp;by severe heart abnormalities, which is a well-recognised&nbsp;complication in people affected by COVID-19, but has never been found in pets before,” Dr&nbsp;Ferasin&nbsp;added.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In addition to the above animals, two other cats and a dog displayed antibodies two to six weeks after developing signs of cardiac disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

These pets had an acute onset of cardiac disease, which includes severe myocarditis. It leads to the inflammation of the heart muscle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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For the first time, cases of Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2 or Covid virus have been detected in pets. Two cats and a dog have tested positive in a PCR test. The team, which conducted the study, also clarified Covid in pets remained ‘relatively rare’.

For the first time, cases of Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2 or Covid virus have been detected in pets. Two cats and a dog have tested positive in a PCR test. The team, which conducted the study, also clarified Covid in pets remained ‘relatively rare’. The transmission seems to be taking place from humans to pets and not the other way round. Also Read: Abandoned dog Deng Deng goes under hammer, fetches $25,000 in China Dr Luca Ferasin, lead author, UK-based Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, while commenting on the research, said that the exercise has highlighted the growing risk of domestic animals getting infected with the virus. “Our study reports the first cases of cats and dogs affected by the Alpha Covid variant. We also reported the atypical clinical manifestations characterised by severe heart abnormalities, which is a well-recognised complication in people affected by COVID-19, but has never been found in pets before,” Dr Ferasin added. Also Read: In a conservation effort, 3,000 baby river turtles released in Peru In addition to the above animals, two other cats and a dog displayed antibodies two to six weeks after developing signs of cardiac disease. These pets had an acute onset of cardiac disease, which includes severe myocarditis. It leads to the inflammation of the heart muscle. (With inputs from agencies)

In a first, Covid variant Alpha found in pets, says study    

After hatching from eggs kept on artificial beaches as part of a conservation effort, around 3,000 baby river turtles, which were native to the Amazon rainforest, were released into a Peruvian river on Thursday. &nbsp;

For many years, the river turtles are considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as they are killed for human consumption or kept as pets. &nbsp;

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Sabrina Pipa, a biologist, who works on the protection of freshwater turtles, said, "The importance lies in the conservation of the species in the area because it has already been threatened for a long time. The objective is the repopulation of the species." &nbsp;

According to Pipa, the taricaya project began in 2019. It has protected around 6,000 river turtles, in addition to those conserved this year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The scientific name of these turtles is Podocnemis unifilis. But Peruvians call them taricayas. These turtles are yellow-spotted. The baby ones measure just a couple of inches. &nbsp;

After Brazil, Peru has the second largest share of the Amazon rainforest. &nbsp;

Some people had also gathered to see the baby turtles make their way down a river beach towards the water in the city of Iquitos. "Go! Go be happy!," one onlooker chanted. &nbsp;

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After hatching from eggs kept on artificial beaches as part of a conservation effort, around 3,000 baby river turtles, which were native to the Amazon rainforest, were released into a Peruvian river on Thursday.

After hatching from eggs kept on artificial beaches as part of a conservation effort, around 3,000 baby river turtles, which were native to the Amazon rainforest, were released into a Peruvian river on Thursday. For many years, the river turtles are considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as they are killed for human consumption or kept as pets. Also Read: Abandoned dog Deng Deng goes under hammer, fetches $25,000 in China Sabrina Pipa, a biologist, who works on the protection of freshwater turtles, said, "The importance lies in the conservation of the species in the area because it has already been threatened for a long time. The objective is the repopulation of the species." According to Pipa, the taricaya project began in 2019. It has protected around 6,000 river turtles, in addition to those conserved this year. Also Read: Eight camels, a llama on loose: Spanish cops end circus animals’ night out The scientific name of these turtles is Podocnemis unifilis. But Peruvians call them taricayas. These turtles are yellow-spotted. The baby ones measure just a couple of inches. After Brazil, Peru has the second largest share of the Amazon rainforest. Some people had also gathered to see the baby turtles make their way down a river beach towards the water in the city of Iquitos. "Go! Go be happy!," one onlooker chanted. (With inputs from agencies)

Major conservation effort: 3,000 baby turtles released into river in Peru

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted.

The acknowledgment that some secrets at the Guantánamo court may no longer be secret came on the fourth day of a hearing in the complex conspiracy case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men who are accused of plotting the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. The capital case has been in pretrial hearings since 2012, one reason information once considered national security secrets may now be made public.

In a presentation, James G. Connell III, a defense lawyer for Mohammed’s nephew, Ammar al-Baluchi, told the court that he had so far obtained 1,025 pages of once classified cables and other documents from the CIA through the Freedom of Information Act, which included more details than prosecutors and the judge had approved for use at the eventual death-penalty trial. The agency is preparing to release another 2,100 pages of secret documents, Connell said.

Connell offered as an example a May 3, 2003, report from a CIA black site prison on an interrogation of Baluchi, probably in Pakistan, that the agency released through the Freedom of Information Act.

The prosecution version, invoking a national security privilege, covered up the day of the month as part of a routine practice by prosecutors of blurring dates of CIA reports from the black sites; omitted the title “Ammar al Baluchi Interview” and certain tracking information; and redacted parts of sentences showing the source of certain information was Majid Khan, another black site prisoner, who recently said in court that he made up lies while being tortured to satisfy his interrogators.

A lead prosecutor, Clayton G. Trivett Jr., agreed to the review, saying that “there is some reconciliation that needs to be done” by his team. He said prosecutors would compare documents released by the CIA under FOIA to those his team had prepared and given to defense lawyers.

Trivett said that if the CIA has subsequently changed its theories or rules of classification, “it cannot be” that “the public” has access to more complete documents than do defense lawyers and, potentially, ultimately a jury.

Mohammed and the other defendants were captured in Pakistan in 2002 and 2003. The case is mired in hearings on whether admissions they made to FBI agents after their arrival in Guantánamo in 2007 were tainted by their torture.

The new judge, Col. Matthew N. McCall of the Air Force, is hearing dozens of pleadings by defense lawyers who want the court to order the government to search for and turn over information they argue may be missing from the first six or seven years of the accused plotters’ detention.

It was unclear how much time the prosecution’s review would take or whether it would further delay efforts by prosecutors to bring the case to trial. Trivett also did not appear to commit to review all the classified documents in the case.

But the development underscored how the landscape of public information has changed in the nearly 10 years that the case has been in pretrial proceedings, particularly through litigation in other courts and through government leaks.

Just last month, when the Supreme Court wrestled with national security invocations in a civil case involving claims of torture of a Guantánamo prisoner, Abu Zubaydah, at an overseas CIA prison, several justices openly named the country in question as Poland.

“The fact that he was tortured by these contractors in Poland, that’s not a state secret?” Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked in a question that, under current rules at the court at Guantánamo Bay, would have constituted a spill of classified information.

To prevent such information from reaching the public from the Guantánamo proceedings, the Pentagon court has a 40-second delay on audio broadcast into the spectator’s gallery, time for a security officer inside the court to mute what the public hears.

Prosecutors have consistently invoked the national security privilege for the names of every country that hosted a black site in the CIA program, which was established in 2002 and was closed in 2009, because the nations that permitted the United States to run the secret prisons were promised anonymity. Permitting the site to be mentioned, the explanation goes, would harm foreign relations.

Two years ago, prosecutors were forced to revisit their classification decisions in Guantánamo’s other death-penalty case after the Army judge there ruled that their deletions “could fairly be characterized as self-serving and calculated to avoid embarrassment,” and “indicative of a minimalist view” of evidence defense lawyers were entitled to receive.

Trivett, a lead prosecutor in the Sept. 11 case, committed his team to conducting the review soon after Connell’s presentation, rather than wait for the judge’s ruling on the question.

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted.

Prosecutors volunteered Friday to review hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pages of classified CIA documents in the Sept. 11 case to determine if some material provided to defense lawyers was too heavily redacted. The acknowledgment that some secrets at the Guantánamo court may no longer be secret came on the fourth day of a hearing in the complex conspiracy case against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men who are accused of plotting the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, 2001. The capital case has been in pretrial hearings since 2012, one reason information once considered national security secrets may now be made public. In a presentation, James G. Connell III, a defense lawyer for Mohammed’s nephew, Ammar al-Baluchi, told the court that he had so far obtained 1,025 pages of once classified cables and other documents from the CIA through the Freedom of Information Act, which included more details than prosecutors and the judge had approved for use at the eventual death-penalty trial. The agency is preparing to release another 2,100 pages of secret documents, Connell said. Connell offered as an example a May 3, 2003, report from a CIA black site prison on an interrogation of Baluchi, probably in Pakistan, that the agency released through the Freedom of Information Act. The prosecution version, invoking a national security privilege, covered up the day of the month as part of a routine practice by prosecutors of blurring dates of CIA reports from the black sites; omitted the title “Ammar al Baluchi Interview” and certain tracking information; and redacted parts of sentences showing the source of certain information was Majid Khan, another black site prisoner, who recently said in court that he made up lies while being tortured to satisfy his interrogators. A lead prosecutor, Clayton G. Trivett Jr., agreed to the review, saying that “there is some reconciliation that needs to be done” by his team. He said prosecutors would compare documents released by the CIA under FOIA to those his team had prepared and given to defense lawyers. Trivett said that if the CIA has subsequently changed its theories or rules of classification, “it cannot be” that “the public” has access to more complete documents than do defense lawyers and, potentially, ultimately a jury. Mohammed and the other defendants were captured in Pakistan in 2002 and 2003. The case is mired in hearings on whether admissions they made to FBI agents after their arrival in Guantánamo in 2007 were tainted by their torture. The new judge, Col. Matthew N. McCall of the Air Force, is hearing dozens of pleadings by defense lawyers who want the court to order the government to search for and turn over information they argue may be missing from the first six or seven years of the accused plotters’ detention. It was unclear how much time the prosecution’s review would take or whether it would further delay efforts by prosecutors to bring the case to trial. Trivett also did not appear to commit to review all the classified documents in the case. But the development underscored how the landscape of public information has changed in the nearly 10 years that the case has been in pretrial proceedings, particularly through litigation in other courts and through government leaks. Just last month, when the Supreme Court wrestled with national security invocations in a civil case involving claims of torture of a Guantánamo prisoner, Abu Zubaydah, at an overseas CIA prison, several justices openly named the country in question as Poland. “The fact that he was tortured by these contractors in Poland, that’s not a state secret?” Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked in a question that, under current rules at the court at Guantánamo Bay, would have constituted a spill of classified information. To prevent such information from reaching the public from the Guantánamo proceedings, the Pentagon court has a 40-second delay on audio broadcast into the spectator’s gallery, time for a security officer inside the court to mute what the public hears. Prosecutors have consistently invoked the national security privilege for the names of every country that hosted a black site in the CIA program, which was established in 2002 and was closed in 2009, because the nations that permitted the United States to run the secret prisons were promised anonymity. Permitting the site to be mentioned, the explanation goes, would harm foreign relations. Two years ago, prosecutors were forced to revisit their classification decisions in Guantánamo’s other death-penalty case after the Army judge there ruled that their deletions “could fairly be characterized as self-serving and calculated to avoid embarrassment,” and “indicative of a minimalist view” of evidence defense lawyers were entitled to receive. Trivett, a lead prosecutor in the Sept. 11 case, committed his team to conducting the review soon after Connell’s presentation, rather than wait for the judge’s ruling on the question.

Some Sept 11 trial secrets may not be secrets anymore

An abandoned dog, who became an internet sensation in China, has been sold for 160,000 yuan (US $25,000) at an auction. &nbsp;

The dog, which is of Shiba Inu breed, is called Deng Deng. Around seven years ago, the animal had been left at a pet training centre and his owner never returned. &nbsp;

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After the owner could not be located, a court in Beijing ordered the eight-year-old dog to be put up for auction. &nbsp;

The online bidding process generated enormous interest and Deng Deng was sold for 320 times the initial asking price of $78. &nbsp;

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Although the auction was supposed to last for 24 hours, it got extended by five hours. The auction attracted 480 bidders and over 166,000 views. &nbsp;

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In recent months, the market for Shiba Inus, a breed of Japanese hunting dogs, seems to have exploded.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The centre had reportedly sued the owner and demanded that he pay the money. But after the court failed to contact the owner, it advertised the Deng Deng's auction online. &nbsp;

The advertisement, which accompanied a video, went viral on Chinese social networking site Weibo. Many users expressed sympathy for the dog's plight. &nbsp;

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An abandoned dog, who became an internet sensation in China, has been sold for 160,000 yuan (US $25,000) at an auction. The dog, which is of Shiba Inu breed, is called Deng Deng.

An abandoned dog, who became an internet sensation in China, has been sold for 160,000 yuan (US $25,000) at an auction. The dog, which is of Shiba Inu breed, is called Deng Deng. Around seven years ago, the animal had been left at a pet training centre and his owner never returned. Also Read: Eight camels, a llama on loose: Spanish cops end circus animals’ night out After the owner could not be located, a court in Beijing ordered the eight-year-old dog to be put up for auction. The online bidding process generated enormous interest and Deng Deng was sold for 320 times the initial asking price of $78. Dog is auctioned for $ 25,000 after 7 years of being abandoned Abandoned by the former owner at a pet training center since 2014, Deng Deng was lonely for a long time before attracting interest at an auction.#shiba pic.twitter.com/Hv1fCGFIKb — KENKENMANDRIQUE (@KENKENKHEMON) November 5, 2021 × Although the auction was supposed to last for 24 hours, it got extended by five hours. The auction attracted 480 bidders and over 166,000 views. Also Read: Cops act against people for clicking seminude pics near landmarks in Russia In recent months, the market for Shiba Inus, a breed of Japanese hunting dogs, seems to have exploded. The centre had reportedly sued the owner and demanded that he pay the money. But after the court failed to contact the owner, it advertised the Deng Deng's auction online. The advertisement, which accompanied a video, went viral on Chinese social networking site Weibo. Many users expressed sympathy for the dog's plight. (With inputs from agencies)

Abandoned dog Deng Deng goes under hammer, fetches $25,000 in China

A wave of investigations against young people, mainly women, have been launched by the police in Russia in recent weeks over taking partially nude or sexually suggestive photographs next to landmarks. &nbsp;

Over the past week, at least four cases have been reported. In these cases, police have detained, investigated or jailed Russians for photographs posted online in front of the St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg, St Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin walls and an “eternal flame” dedicated to the history of the second world war. &nbsp;

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For taking a picture suggestive of oral sex in front of the onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, a couple has already been sentenced to jail for 10 months. &nbsp;

Last week, the couple, Ruslan Bobiev and Anastasia Chistova, who wore a police jacket in the photograph, were found guilty of “insulting believers’ feelings”. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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It was the first time that these charges have led to prison time. Bobiev, who is a blogger from Tajikistan, has been ordered to be deported from Russia. &nbsp;

Some other women have also been detained for flashing buttocks or breasts in front of public landmarks or police stations in various cities. It includes St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The cases go back to August. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A wave of investigations against young people, mainly women, have been launched by the police in Russia in recent weeks over taking partially nude or sexually suggestive photographs next to landmarks.

A wave of investigations against young people, mainly women, have been launched by the police in Russia in recent weeks over taking partially nude or sexually suggestive photographs next to landmarks. Over the past week, at least four cases have been reported. In these cases, police have detained, investigated or jailed Russians for photographs posted online in front of the St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg, St Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin walls and an “eternal flame” dedicated to the history of the second world war. Also Read: Russian analyst who compiled dossier linking Trump’s election to Russia arrested For taking a picture suggestive of oral sex in front of the onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, a couple has already been sentenced to jail for 10 months. Last week, the couple, Ruslan Bobiev and Anastasia Chistova, who wore a police jacket in the photograph, were found guilty of “insulting believers’ feelings”. Also Read: Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy declared as secret agent by officials It was the first time that these charges have led to prison time. Bobiev, who is a blogger from Tajikistan, has been ordered to be deported from Russia. Some other women have also been detained for flashing buttocks or breasts in front of public landmarks or police stations in various cities. It includes St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The cases go back to August. (With inputs from agencies)

Cops act against people for clicking semi-nude pics near landmarks in Russia

At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas. &nbsp;

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Thousands of fans had thronged the NRG Park complex on Friday. According to unconfirmed reports, a number of attendees also suffered heart attacks. &nbsp;

Several social media users have been sharing posts about the incident. Paramedics have also arrived on the scene.

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The compression of the crowd towards the stage happened when Travis Scott was performing, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told reporters.&nbsp;

The show was called off shortly after several people got injured&nbsp;in a crowd surge at the festival at around 9 pm on Friday night.&nbsp;

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At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials. The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas.

At least 8 people have been reported dead and several others injured at hip hop star Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston, said officials. The incident occurred when fans pushed towards the stage, leading to panic and injuries in the US state of Texas. Also Read: Ending standoff, Democrats finally pass $1 trillion infrastructure bill in US to push Biden's domestic agenda Thousands of fans had thronged the NRG Park complex on Friday. According to unconfirmed reports, a number of attendees also suffered heart attacks. Several social media users have been sharing posts about the incident. Paramedics have also arrived on the scene. Also Read: Chinese spy convicted of trying to steal US aviation trade secrets The compression of the crowd towards the stage happened when Travis Scott was performing, Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pena told reporters. The show was called off shortly after several people got injured in a crowd surge at the festival at around 9 pm on Friday night. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 8 dead, many hurt in stampede at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in US

In what can be regarded as a scene from a movie, eight camels and a llama went on the loose on the streets of Madrid overnight. The animals had escaped from a nearby circus, Spanish police said. &nbsp;

At around 5 am, the animals were spotted wandering around the southern district of Carabranchel, which is close to the circus’ current location. Quiros Circus, which owns the animals, blamed sabotage by animal rights activists. &nbsp;

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On Twitter, Spain’s national police, said, “Several camels and a llama escaped from a circus in Madrid overnight this evening.” &nbsp; &nbsp;

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The department also shared images of eight two-humped camels and a llama hanging around at a street corner. &nbsp;

“Police found and took care of them so they could be taken back safe and sound,” the police added. &nbsp;

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The animals are bactrian camels, who have two humps and thick shaggy coats. Mati Munoz, one of the circus’ managers, breathed a sigh of relief on learning that the animals had been caught safely. “Nothing happened, thank God,” Munoz said. &nbsp;

The circus has also filed a complaint after discovering that the electric fence around the animals’ enclosure had been cut. “We think (their escape) was due to an act of sabotage by animal rights groups who protest every year,” added Munoz. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what can be regarded as a scene from a movie, eight camels and a llama went on the loose on the streets of Madrid overnight. The animals had escaped from a nearby circus, Spanish police said.

In what can be regarded as a scene from a movie, eight camels and a llama went on the loose on the streets of Madrid overnight. The animals had escaped from a nearby circus, Spanish police said. At around 5 am, the animals were spotted wandering around the southern district of Carabranchel, which is close to the circus’ current location. Quiros Circus, which owns the animals, blamed sabotage by animal rights activists. Also Read: Why do dogs tilt head? New study reveals the cute reason On Twitter, Spain’s national police, said, “Several camels and a llama escaped from a circus in Madrid overnight this evening.” Varios camellos🐫🐫🐫 y una llama 🦙 se han escapado esta noche de un #circo en #Madrid. Agentes de la UPR🚔 los han localizado y custodiado para que pudieran volver sanos y salvos.#WeLoveAnimals💙 pic.twitter.com/4bX5T9cICf — Policía Nacional (@policia) November 5, 2021 × The department also shared images of eight two-humped camels and a llama hanging around at a street corner. “Police found and took care of them so they could be taken back safe and sound,” the police added. Also Read: Research reveals only 2% of Australia's Great Barrier Reef escaped bleaching The animals are bactrian camels, who have two humps and thick shaggy coats. Mati Munoz, one of the circus’ managers, breathed a sigh of relief on learning that the animals had been caught safely. “Nothing happened, thank God,” Munoz said. The circus has also filed a complaint after discovering that the electric fence around the animals’ enclosure had been cut. “We think (their escape) was due to an act of sabotage by animal rights groups who protest every year,” added Munoz. (With inputs from agencies)

Eight camels, a llama on loose: Spanish cops end circus animals’ night out

Dogs are one of the most adorable animals. One memorable gesture that they often do is that they tilt their head charmingly to one side. Have you ever wondered the reason behind the gesture? &nbsp;

Let’s find it out now. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a study published last week, although a dog's quizzical head cock seems like confusion, the gesture may actually be a sign of concentration and increased attention. &nbsp;

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The researchers looked to find out how well 40 dogs of various breeds could memorise the names for different toys. And then recall the information to retrieve specific toys in response to owners' commands. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Several pups were not able to learn the names of the toys, but seven border collies showed remarkable aptitude in the task.&nbsp;

Deemed "gifted word learners", the group of seven collies had something in common. It was that they all tilted their heads far more frequently than their non-gifted counterparts on hearing a command. &nbsp;

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The gifted learners tilted their heads 43 per cent of the time and the other 33 dogs did it just two per cent of the time, the data showed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a press release, Shany Dror, an animal cognition researcher, Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, who co-authored the study, said, "It seems that there is a relationship between success in retrieving a named toy and frequent head tilts upon hearing its name. That is why we suggest an association between head-tilting and processing relevant and meaningful stimuli." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Dogs are one of the most adorable animals. One memorable gesture that they often do is that they tilt their head charmingly to one side. Have you ever wondered the reason behind the gesture?

Dogs are one of the most adorable animals. One memorable gesture that they often do is that they tilt their head charmingly to one side. Have you ever wondered the reason behind the gesture? Let’s find it out now. According to a study published last week, although a dog's quizzical head cock seems like confusion, the gesture may actually be a sign of concentration and increased attention. Also Read: In Andes, archaeologists unearth new secrets of ancient civilisations in Peru The researchers looked to find out how well 40 dogs of various breeds could memorise the names for different toys. And then recall the information to retrieve specific toys in response to owners' commands. Several pups were not able to learn the names of the toys, but seven border collies showed remarkable aptitude in the task. Deemed "gifted word learners", the group of seven collies had something in common. It was that they all tilted their heads far more frequently than their non-gifted counterparts on hearing a command. Also Read: Did a refrigerator-sized asteroid slip past Earth undetected? The gifted learners tilted their heads 43 per cent of the time and the other 33 dogs did it just two per cent of the time, the data showed. In a press release, Shany Dror, an animal cognition researcher, Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, who co-authored the study, said, "It seems that there is a relationship between success in retrieving a named toy and frequent head tilts upon hearing its name. That is why we suggest an association between head-tilting and processing relevant and meaningful stimuli." (With inputs from agencies)

Why do dogs tilt head? New study reveals the cute reason  

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