Finally, the National Archives showed documents former US president Donald Trump have been trying to keep away from the House committee, which is investigating the January 6 Capitol riots on Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a federal court filing, Trump seeks to block around 750 documents, which are among 1,600 identified as relevant to the inquiry. These include files from former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and other advisers, call records, speech drafts, visitor logs and notes on efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. &nbsp;

The former US president has claimed executive privilege over the documents. US President Joe Biden has rejected these requests, and Trump has sued to block their release. &nbsp;

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US District Judge Tanya Chutkan will hold a hearing on Thursday. On November 12, archivist David Ferriero may start giving the documents to Congress unless there is a court order to stop it. &nbsp;

As per a Politico report, House Counsel Doug Letter in a brief sent to the judge on Friday, wrote, “The urgency of the work cannot be overstated. The threat that brought the attack on January 6 is ongoing. Those, who falsely claimed the election was stolen (including Trump), continue to do so.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Finally, the National Archives showed documents former US president Donald Trump have been trying to keep away from the House committee, which is investigating the January 6 Capitol riots on Friday.

Finally, the National Archives showed documents former US president Donald Trump have been trying to keep away from the House committee, which is investigating the January 6 Capitol riots on Friday. Also Read: In 'virtual heist' on jewellery firm, hackers steal several bigwigs’ details In a federal court filing, Trump seeks to block around 750 documents, which are among 1,600 identified as relevant to the inquiry. These include files from former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and other advisers, call records, speech drafts, visitor logs and notes on efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. The former US president has claimed executive privilege over the documents. US President Joe Biden has rejected these requests, and Trump has sued to block their release. Also Read: Watch: Ahead of COP26 summit, Biden's motorcade raises emissions' concerns US District Judge Tanya Chutkan will hold a hearing on Thursday. On November 12, archivist David Ferriero may start giving the documents to Congress unless there is a court order to stop it. As per a Politico report, House Counsel Doug Letter in a brief sent to the judge on Friday, wrote, “The urgency of the work cannot be overstated. The threat that brought the attack on January 6 is ongoing. Those, who falsely claimed the election was stolen (including Trump), continue to do so.” (With inputs from agencies)

Documents Trump wants to shield from Capitol riots investigators revealed

Ahead of a crucial United Nations summit on climate change, US President Joe Biden has contributed immensely towards carbon emissions when he went to meet Pope Francis in an&nbsp;85-vehicle motorcade. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday, Biden travelled in a massive motorcade on his way to meet Pope Francis. The motorcade was caught on camera. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Due to a Covid restrictions in Italy, the number of passengers in each vehicle was limited. Usually, a motorcade for the president includes a dozen vehicles, plus some cars to block traffic. &nbsp;

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The motorcade was filled with security personnel, a dozen associates for meeting and press. &nbsp;

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The president’s trip seems to have left a massive carbon footprint as the vehicles were not environment-friendly. It includes the 244-horsepower vehicle ‘The Beast’ in which the president travels. Most vehicles were SUVs, vans, etc, which have low gas mileage. &nbsp;

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- 2.2 million pounds of carbon total 
 
They're taking the piss.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cop26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cop26</a>
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In Glasgow on the weekend, the world leaders will be converging for UN's "COP26" climate summit to come up with a vital climate change solution for securing the survival of the world by conserving Earth. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The gathering will be attended by almost 200 countries in Scotland, where most G20 leaders will fly directly from Rome. &nbsp;

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Currently, the heads of world's 20 biggest economies have gathered in Rome for two-day G20 Summit. The leaders are focusing on Covid, economy and climate issues. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Ahead of a crucial United Nations summit on climate change, US President Joe Biden has contributed immensely towards carbon emissions when he went to meet Pope Francis in an 85-vehicle motorcade.

Ahead of a crucial United Nations summit on climate change, US President Joe Biden has contributed immensely towards carbon emissions when he went to meet Pope Francis in an 85-vehicle motorcade. On Friday, Biden travelled in a massive motorcade on his way to meet Pope Francis. The motorcade was caught on camera. Biden arriving at the Vatican. His motorcade is lonnnnnng. pic.twitter.com/fDzAH2ENsk — Chico Harlan (@chicoharlan) October 29, 2021 × Due to a Covid restrictions in Italy, the number of passengers in each vehicle was limited. Usually, a motorcade for the president includes a dozen vehicles, plus some cars to block traffic. Also Read | COP26: Delegate applications for six Afghans rejected days before event The motorcade was filled with security personnel, a dozen associates for meeting and press. Is this necessary? I mean really necessary? https://t.co/cuf5wVIDIB — E Brolly (@Ebrolly1) October 30, 2021 × The president’s trip seems to have left a massive carbon footprint as the vehicles were not environment-friendly. It includes the 244-horsepower vehicle ‘The Beast’ in which the president travels. Most vehicles were SUVs, vans, etc, which have low gas mileage. Biden's contribution to fighting climate change. - 85-car motorcade in Rome - His own 244-horsepower car "the Beast" - Each car generates 10x the normal amount CO2 - 10,000 mile return trip on Air Force One - 2.2 million pounds of carbon total They're taking the piss.#Cop26 — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) October 30, 2021 × In Glasgow on the weekend, the world leaders will be converging for UN's "COP26" climate summit to come up with a vital climate change solution for securing the survival of the world by conserving Earth. Also Read: G20 leaders face tough climate talks on second day of summit The gathering will be attended by almost 200 countries in Scotland, where most G20 leaders will fly directly from Rome. Saving the planet one motorcade at a time https://t.co/SlQ5A4M51j — OutRun Legend (@legend_out) October 30, 2021 × Currently, the heads of world's 20 biggest economies have gathered in Rome for two-day G20 Summit. The leaders are focusing on Covid, economy and climate issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Ahead of COP26 summit, US President Biden's 85-vehicle motorcade raises emissions' concerns

In a massive 'virtual heist' on exclusive jewellery firm 'Graff', hackers have looted the personal details of several bigwigs including world leaders, top Hollywood actors and billionaire tycoons, The Mail revealed on Sunday. &nbsp;

Around 69,000 confidential documents have already been leaked on the 'dark web' by the cyber criminals. These files carry information regarding former US president Donald Trump, Sir Philip Green, David Beckham and Oprah Winfrey. &nbsp;

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To stop the release of more sensitive information, they seem to be demanding tens of millions of pounds in ransom money. &nbsp;

Conti, the notorious Russian hacking gang, is behind the data theft. It also claims the information published, which involves about 11,000 of Graff's wealthy clients, is just one per cent of the files it has stolen. &nbsp;

The documents taken may include invoices, receipts, client lists and credit notes, etc. They may prove to be embarrassing for some people, who may have bought gifts for secret lovers or taken jewellery as bribes. &nbsp;

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Philip Ingram, former colonel, British military intelligence, said, "Given the profile of the customer database, this is absolutely massive." &nbsp;&nbsp;

"This is going to bring the highest levels of international law enforcement down on the gang, and that's going to give them a whole lot of headaches in trying to get the ransom paid and then get away with it," added Ingram. &nbsp;

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In a massive 'virtual heist' on exclusive jewellery firm 'Graff', hackers have looted the personal details of several bigwigs including world leaders, top Hollywood actors and billionaire tycoons, The Mail revealed on Sunday.

In a massive 'virtual heist' on exclusive jewellery firm 'Graff', hackers have looted the personal details of several bigwigs including world leaders, top Hollywood actors and billionaire tycoons, The Mail revealed on Sunday. Around 69,000 confidential documents have already been leaked on the 'dark web' by the cyber criminals. These files carry information regarding former US president Donald Trump, Sir Philip Green, David Beckham and Oprah Winfrey. Also Read | Lucky strike: US man wins $2 million from a lottery ticket—for second time To stop the release of more sensitive information, they seem to be demanding tens of millions of pounds in ransom money. Conti, the notorious Russian hacking gang, is behind the data theft. It also claims the information published, which involves about 11,000 of Graff's wealthy clients, is just one per cent of the files it has stolen. The documents taken may include invoices, receipts, client lists and credit notes, etc. They may prove to be embarrassing for some people, who may have bought gifts for secret lovers or taken jewellery as bribes. Also Read: American Airlines cancels 100s of flights due to staff shortage Philip Ingram, former colonel, British military intelligence, said, "Given the profile of the customer database, this is absolutely massive." "This is going to bring the highest levels of international law enforcement down on the gang, and that's going to give them a whole lot of headaches in trying to get the ransom paid and then get away with it," added Ingram. (With inputs from agencies)

In 'virtual heist' on jewellery firm, hackers steal several bigwigs’ details

After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican. &nbsp;

When asked if "the issue of abortion [came] up at all" during the meeting, Biden told reporters, “No, it didn’t. It came up. We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic, and I should keep receiving communion."

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In the United States, the president’s pro-abortion rights stance has irked some Catholics. It includes 168 bishops, who are trying to block the president from receiving communion. In June, the Vatican shot down the suggestion. Pope Francis has still not publicly commented on the subject. &nbsp;

During the meeting, US reporters, photographers and television crews, who are traveling with the president, were barred. The Vatican supplied a heavily edited video of the event. The meeting was described as lighthearted by senior administration officials. &nbsp;

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"The engagement between the two was very warm when the delegation arrived in the room. There was laughter and clear rapport between President Biden and Pope Francis," said a White House official. &nbsp;

"President Biden thanked His Holiness for his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution. He also lauded Pope Francis’ leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery," noted the White House's readout of the meeting. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican.

After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican. When asked if "the issue of abortion [came] up at all" during the meeting, Biden told reporters, “No, it didn’t. It came up. We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic, and I should keep receiving communion." Also Read: To settle US charges of tax evasion, Russian billionaire pays $500 million In the United States, the president’s pro-abortion rights stance has irked some Catholics. It includes 168 bishops, who are trying to block the president from receiving communion. In June, the Vatican shot down the suggestion. Pope Francis has still not publicly commented on the subject. During the meeting, US reporters, photographers and television crews, who are traveling with the president, were barred. The Vatican supplied a heavily edited video of the event. The meeting was described as lighthearted by senior administration officials. Also Read: Prince Andrew asks US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit "The engagement between the two was very warm when the delegation arrived in the room. There was laughter and clear rapport between President Biden and Pope Francis," said a White House official. "President Biden thanked His Holiness for his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution. He also lauded Pope Francis’ leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery," noted the White House's readout of the meeting. (With inputs from agencies)

After meeting with pope, US President Joe Biden gives bizarre answer on abortion

Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid tax dues and fines of around $509 million. On October 1, he had pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013. &nbsp;

To settle US charges of tax evasion, the banking and investment tycoon was required to pay fine, the US Justice Department said on Friday. &nbsp;

Russian-born Tinkov is&nbsp;the founder of Tinkoff Credit Services or popular online Tinkoff Bank and&nbsp;the owner of the professional Tinkoff Cycling Team. &nbsp;

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The 53-year-old Tinkov became a US citizen in 1996, said the Justice Department. &nbsp;

In 2013, he took Tinkoff Credit public on the London Stock Exchange. His holding in it was valued over $1.1 billion. &nbsp;

Just three days after the IPO, Tinkov sought to renounce US citizenship at the US embassy in Moscow.

Tinkov submitted documents saying the tycoon only had $300,000 in assets when he reported his full wealth which was required in the citizenship renunciation process and paid taxes on it. &nbsp;

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In a 2019 indictment, the US Treasury said Tinkov owed around $249 million on his earnings. &nbsp;

On Friday, in the settlement announced, he had to pay more than double to cover accrued interest and penalties. &nbsp;

Last year, the US Justice Department had sought his extradition from Britain to face the charges. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid tax dues and fines of around $509 million. On October 1, he had pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013.

Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid tax dues and fines of around $509 million. On October 1, he had pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013. To settle US charges of tax evasion, the banking and investment tycoon was required to pay fine, the US Justice Department said on Friday. Russian-born Tinkov is the founder of Tinkoff Credit Services or popular online Tinkoff Bank and the owner of the professional Tinkoff Cycling Team. Also Read: US woman who assisted Bali 'suitcase' murder released from jail The 53-year-old Tinkov became a US citizen in 1996, said the Justice Department. In 2013, he took Tinkoff Credit public on the London Stock Exchange. His holding in it was valued over $1.1 billion. Just three days after the IPO, Tinkov sought to renounce US citizenship at the US embassy in Moscow. Tinkov submitted documents saying the tycoon only had $300,000 in assets when he reported his full wealth which was required in the citizenship renunciation process and paid taxes on it. Also Read: UK decries France's seizure of fishing boat as post-Brexit row deepens In a 2019 indictment, the US Treasury said Tinkov owed around $249 million on his earnings. On Friday, in the settlement announced, he had to pay more than double to cover accrued interest and penalties. Last year, the US Justice Department had sought his extradition from Britain to face the charges. (With inputs from agencies)

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Russian billionaire paying $500 million&nbsp;to settle US charges of tax evasion to&nbsp;Prince Andrew asking US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;President&nbsp;Joe Biden telling French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy' in&nbsp;AUKUS deal, and&nbsp;Taliban pushing to unlock Afghan billions abroad.

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Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid around $509 million in the back taxes and fine to settle US charges of tax evasion. On October 1, Tinkov pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013.&nbsp;

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Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. In August, Virginia Giuffre sued Andrew, claiming he sexually assaulted her over 20 years ago when she was 17 and a minor under the US state law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the United States was "clumsy" in securing the submarines deal (AUKUS pact), which was signed last month between the UK, US and Australia that deprived France of billions.

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According to a court document, Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him on Friday. &nbsp;

In the filing, Andrew "respectfully moves to dismiss plaintiff Virginia Giuffre's complaint", said the Duke of York’s attorneys. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In August, Giuffre sued Andrew, claiming he sexually assaulted her over 20 years ago when she was 17 and a minor under the US state law. &nbsp;

The 61-year-old Andrew has not been criminally charged. He has repeatedly and strenuously denied the allegations.&nbsp;

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Last month, Queen Elizabeth II's second son accepted he was served legal papers in the case. He was also instructed to respond to the lawsuit by October 29. &nbsp;

The lawyers of Andrew asked a Manhattan district court to dismiss the case "for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted." &nbsp;

They also asked that 38-year-old Giuffre to alternatively "provide a more definitive statement of her allegations." &nbsp;

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"Prince Andrew respectfully requests the court hold oral argument on his motion," said the statement. &nbsp;

Andrew sexually abused Giuffre at the London home of socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, alleges complainant. &nbsp;

He also assaulted her at the New York home of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and at Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands, she said. &nbsp;

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According to a court document, Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him on Friday. In the filing, Andrew "respectfully moves to dismiss plaintiff Virginia Giuffre's complaint", said the Duke of York’s attorneys.

According to a court document, Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him on Friday. In the filing, Andrew "respectfully moves to dismiss plaintiff Virginia Giuffre's complaint", said the Duke of York’s attorneys. In August, Giuffre sued Andrew, claiming he sexually assaulted her over 20 years ago when she was 17 and a minor under the US state law. The 61-year-old Andrew has not been criminally charged. He has repeatedly and strenuously denied the allegations. Also Read: To settle US charges of tax evasion, Russian billionaire pays $500 million Last month, Queen Elizabeth II's second son accepted he was served legal papers in the case. He was also instructed to respond to the lawsuit by October 29. The lawyers of Andrew asked a Manhattan district court to dismiss the case "for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted." They also asked that 38-year-old Giuffre to alternatively "provide a more definitive statement of her allegations." Also Read: UK decries France's seizure of fishing boat as post-Brexit row deepens "Prince Andrew respectfully requests the court hold oral argument on his motion," said the statement. Andrew sexually abused Giuffre at the London home of socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, alleges complainant. He also assaulted her at the New York home of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and at Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands, she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Prince Andrew asks US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit

A fierce debate has started between human rights activists and the Catholic church in Bolivia. The topic is the fate of an 11-year-old girl, who became pregnant after being raped by a family member. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Religious groups seek to force her to complete the pregnancy and give birth while the human rights activists want just the opposite.. &nbsp;

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After being repeatedly raped and suffering other sexual abuse by the father of her stepfather, the girl was impregnated in Yapacaní town in eastern Santa Cruz region, Bolivia. &nbsp;

As her parents used to work in La Paz, the girl was living with her sisters and 61-year-old step-grandfather, who is now in jail for the crime. &nbsp;

Bolivia has one of highest levels of inter-familiar sexual violence and abuse in Latin America. Some activists call it a culture of rape.

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After religious groups contacted the victim’s mother and persuaded her to oppose the termination of the pregnancy, the intervention of the Catholic Church is being questioned severely. This move has prompted legal action by the Bolivian human rights ombudsman’s office. &nbsp;

Ana Paola García, executive director, La Casa de la Mujer, a Bolivian women’s rights NGO, said, “The girl didn’t even know what it meant to be pregnant; she told her cousin that she felt something moving inside her tummy. Her cousin told her mother – the girl’s aunt – who reported it to the police.” &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A fierce debate has started between human rights activists and the Catholic church in Bolivia. The topic is the fate of an 11-year-old girl, who became pregnant after being raped by a family member.

A fierce debate has started between human rights activists and the Catholic church in Bolivia. The topic is the fate of an 11-year-old girl, who became pregnant after being raped by a family member. Religious groups seek to force her to complete the pregnancy and give birth while the human rights activists want just the opposite.. Also Read: Male students at UK universities admit to rape and sexual assault, research reveals After being repeatedly raped and suffering other sexual abuse by the father of her stepfather, the girl was impregnated in Yapacaní town in eastern Santa Cruz region, Bolivia. As her parents used to work in La Paz, the girl was living with her sisters and 61-year-old step-grandfather, who is now in jail for the crime. Bolivia has one of highest levels of inter-familiar sexual violence and abuse in Latin America. Some activists call it a culture of rape. Also Read: Couple sentenced to 10 months jail for 'oral sex' pic outside Mexico cathedral After religious groups contacted the victim’s mother and persuaded her to oppose the termination of the pregnancy, the intervention of the Catholic Church is being questioned severely. This move has prompted legal action by the Bolivian human rights ombudsman’s office. Ana Paola García, executive director, La Casa de la Mujer, a Bolivian women’s rights NGO, said, “The girl didn’t even know what it meant to be pregnant; she told her cousin that she felt something moving inside her tummy. Her cousin told her mother – the girl’s aunt – who reported it to the police.” (With inputs from agencies)

Fierce abortion debate begins as 11-year-old Bolivian girl raped by family member becomes pregnant

Doctors have advised Britain's Queen Elizabeth to take rest for at least the next two weeks. The 95-year-old monarch is avoiding official visits and only undertaking light duties at this time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. &nbsp;

The world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch seems to be determined to appear at the annual Remembrance Sunday service. It commemorates the nation's war dead in central London on November 14, the palace said. &nbsp;

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The queen of 15 other realms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Elizabeth has been resting at her Windsor Castle since she stayed overnight in hospital last week. She had undergone "preliminary investigations" for an unspecified ailment, which is not related to Covid. &nbsp;

She is also not going to address world leaders in-person next week at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow. &nbsp;

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After the latest advice, the queen will no longer attend a major event on November 13 at the Royal Albert Hall hosted by a British military charity. But the queen had a "firm intention" to be present at the main national service of remembrance for veterans on November 14, the palace said. &nbsp;

The queen is in good spirits and have recorded a video address for the delegates of COP26 on Friday. Further rest was a "sensible precaution", a palace source said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Doctors have advised Britain's Queen Elizabeth to take rest for at least the next two weeks. The 95-year-old monarch is avoiding official visits and only undertaking light duties at this time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Doctors have advised Britain's Queen Elizabeth to take rest for at least the next two weeks. The 95-year-old monarch is avoiding official visits and only undertaking light duties at this time, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch seems to be determined to appear at the annual Remembrance Sunday service. It commemorates the nation's war dead in central London on November 14, the palace said. Also Read: Cop26: Delegate applications for six Afghans rejected days before event The queen of 15 other realms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Elizabeth has been resting at her Windsor Castle since she stayed overnight in hospital last week. She had undergone "preliminary investigations" for an unspecified ailment, which is not related to Covid. She is also not going to address world leaders in-person next week at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow. Also Read: UK PM Johnson seeks to calm fears over Queen Elizabeth's health After the latest advice, the queen will no longer attend a major event on November 13 at the Royal Albert Hall hosted by a British military charity. But the queen had a "firm intention" to be present at the main national service of remembrance for veterans on November 14, the palace said. The queen is in good spirits and have recorded a video address for the delegates of COP26 on Friday. Further rest was a "sensible precaution", a palace source said. (With inputs from agencies)

Doctors advise two more weeks’ rest to 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth   

With more than a quarter of workers at some important agencies still unvaccinated, it seems New York City will have to brace for potential shortages in its sanitation, police and fire departments.&nbsp;The development comes as the deadline for government’s directive for all city workers to get the Covid shot is on Friday. &nbsp;

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has warned that up to 20 per cent of fire companies and ambulances could be out of commission on Monday. In an apparent protest by sanitation workers, the garbage is already piling up in corners of the city.

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The vaccine mandate is the right thing to do and the city can get through any disruptions, said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday.&nbsp;“My job is to keep people safe — my employees and 8.8 million people. And until we defeat Covid, people are not safe. If we don’t stop Covid, New Yorkers will die. We must, must stop Covid, and that must, must include our public employees. In fact, they need to lead the way,” Blasio told reporters. &nbsp;

When mayor spoke, around a thousand city workers and vaccine opponents were protesting outside his home at Gracie Mansion.

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“On November 1, there’s going to be a crisis in this city. This is a crisis that is orchestrated by the mayor. People’s lives are at stake,” said Uniformed Firefighters Association president Andrew Ansbro. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Ordered by de Blasio earlier this month, the vaccine mandate will take effect at 5 pm on Friday. From Monday morning, workers, who have not received their first shot, will be barred from working and will not get paid until they can show proof of having received at least one shot. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With more than a quarter of workers at some important agencies still unvaccinated, it seems New York City will have to brace for potential shortages in its sanitation, police and fire departments.

With more than a quarter of workers at some important agencies still unvaccinated, it seems New York City will have to brace for potential shortages in its sanitation, police and fire departments. The development comes as the deadline for government’s directive for all city workers to get the Covid shot is on Friday. The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has warned that up to 20 per cent of fire companies and ambulances could be out of commission on Monday. In an apparent protest by sanitation workers, the garbage is already piling up in corners of the city. Also Read | Covid: Needle-free vaccine patches coming soon, say researchers and makers The vaccine mandate is the right thing to do and the city can get through any disruptions, said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday. “My job is to keep people safe — my employees and 8.8 million people. And until we defeat Covid, people are not safe. If we don’t stop Covid, New Yorkers will die. We must, must stop Covid, and that must, must include our public employees. In fact, they need to lead the way,” Blasio told reporters. When mayor spoke, around a thousand city workers and vaccine opponents were protesting outside his home at Gracie Mansion. Also Read: Closed under Covid lockdown, Auckland tops Lonely Planet’s list of cities to visit in 2022 “On November 1, there’s going to be a crisis in this city. This is a crisis that is orchestrated by the mayor. People’s lives are at stake,” said Uniformed Firefighters Association president Andrew Ansbro. Ordered by de Blasio earlier this month, the vaccine mandate will take effect at 5 pm on Friday. From Monday morning, workers, who have not received their first shot, will be barred from working and will not get paid until they can show proof of having received at least one shot. (With inputs from agencies)

As vaccine mandate deadline looms, New York City braces for worker shortage

In what is the first COVID-19 shot for young children in the United States, the health regulator of the country authorised the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years on Friday. &nbsp;

The move looks to make the vaccine available to 28 million children in the US. Several of them are back in school for in-person learning. &nbsp;

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The decision comes as a panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted overwhelmingly to recommend the authorisation on Tuesday. &nbsp;

To consider recommendations on how the vaccine should be used in the age group, an advisory panel to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scheduled to meet next week. The CDC director will have the final say. &nbsp;

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Till now, only a handful other countries, including China, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates, have cleared Covid vaccines for children in this age group. &nbsp;

A 10-microgram dose of Pfizer's vaccine in young children, which is lower than the 30 micrograms in the usual vaccine for children above the age of 12 and older, has been authorised by the FDA. &nbsp;

The vaccine showed 90.7% efficacy against coronavirus in a clinical trial of children aged 5 to 11, said Pfizer and BioNTech. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what is the first COVID-19 shot for young children in the United States, the health regulator of the country authorised the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years on Friday.

In what is the first COVID-19 shot for young children in the United States, the health regulator of the country authorised the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years on Friday. The move looks to make the vaccine available to 28 million children in the US. Several of them are back in school for in-person learning. Also Read: As vaccine mandate deadline looms, New York City braces for workers’ shortage The decision comes as a panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted overwhelmingly to recommend the authorisation on Tuesday. To consider recommendations on how the vaccine should be used in the age group, an advisory panel to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scheduled to meet next week. The CDC director will have the final say. Also Read: Closed under Covid lockdown, Auckland tops Lonely Planet’s list of cities to visit in 2022 Till now, only a handful other countries, including China, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates, have cleared Covid vaccines for children in this age group. A 10-microgram dose of Pfizer's vaccine in young children, which is lower than the 30 micrograms in the usual vaccine for children above the age of 12 and older, has been authorised by the FDA. The vaccine showed 90.7% efficacy against coronavirus in a clinical trial of children aged 5 to 11, said Pfizer and BioNTech. (With inputs from agencies)

First Covid shot authorised by FDA in US for kids aged 5 to 11 years

Auckland has taken the top spot in Lonely Planet’s “best cities to visit” rankings for 2022.&nbsp;The development seems to have generated some amusement in New Zealand as the city is currently under lockdown. At the centre of a Covid outbreak, the city is off-limits to the whole world. &nbsp;

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The announcement seems to have brought a smile of sorts on several faces in New Zealand as netizens posted some intriguing comments on social media. &nbsp; &nbsp;

At present, anyone, who attempts to visit the locked-down city now, may get slapped with a hefty fine or prison term.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It is kind of a lonely planet in lockdown level 3,” a user wrote on social media. While another person responded, “Probably means the rest of the world is in a really bad place.” &nbsp;

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The Lonely Planet seems to be optimistic that at some stage next year, the city will get reopened to tourists. &nbsp;

In a press release, Auckland mayor Phil Goff said that the ranking “will give a real boost to Auckland’s tourism and hospitality sectors as they start to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns and borders reopen”. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Auckland has taken the top spot in Lonely Planet’s “best cities to visit” rankings for 2022. The development seems to have generated some amusement in New Zealand as the city is currently under lockdown.

Auckland has taken the top spot in Lonely Planet’s “best cities to visit” rankings for 2022. The development seems to have generated some amusement in New Zealand as the city is currently under lockdown. At the centre of a Covid outbreak, the city is off-limits to the whole world. Also Read: We may never know how COVID-19 originated, say US intelligence officials The announcement seems to have brought a smile of sorts on several faces in New Zealand as netizens posted some intriguing comments on social media. At present, anyone, who attempts to visit the locked-down city now, may get slapped with a hefty fine or prison term. “It is kind of a lonely planet in lockdown level 3,” a user wrote on social media. While another person responded, “Probably means the rest of the world is in a really bad place.” Also Read: Tonga reports its first-ever COVID-19 case, PM urges people to prepare for potential lockdown The Lonely Planet seems to be optimistic that at some stage next year, the city will get reopened to tourists. In a press release, Auckland mayor Phil Goff said that the ranking “will give a real boost to Auckland’s tourism and hospitality sectors as they start to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns and borders reopen”. (With inputs from agencies)

Closed under Covid lockdown, Auckland tops Lonely Planet’s list of cities to visit in 2022

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