<p>US President Joe Biden said that US forces had eliminated Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, a leader of ISIS in a raid in Syria. The raid was carried out under his direction, Biden said in a statement. He said that all Americans returned safely from the operation.</p>

<p>"Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi—the leader of ISIS. All Americans have returned safely from the operation. I will deliver remarks to the American people later this morning. May God protect our troops," Biden said in the statement.</p>

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<p>Reports of the operation were doing rounds in media before the official statement from the president. It was initially thought that an Al Qaeda terrorist was the target.&nbsp;It has been reported that At least 13 people, including six children and four women were killed in the clashes. &nbsp;The raid targetted a house in the Atmeh area near the Turkish border.</p>

<p>After the initial reports, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby had confirmed that such a raid had taken place. Biden's statement was released after this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"US Special Operations forces under the control of US&nbsp;Central Command conducted a counter-terrorism mission this evening in northwest Syria. The mission was successful," Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in the statement earlier.</p>

<p>A US official said that "at the beginning of the operation the terrorist target exploded a bomb that killed him and members of his own family, including women and children."</p>

<p>&nbsp;“We all remember the gut wrenching stories, mass slaughters that wiped out entire villages, thousands of women and young girls sold into slavery, rape used a weapon of war,” and that “this horrible terrorist leader is no more,” Biden said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden said that US forces had eliminated Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, a leader of ISIS in a raid in Syria. The raid was carried out under his direction, Biden said in a statement.

US President Joe Biden said that US forces had eliminated Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, a leader of ISIS in a raid in Syria. The raid was carried out under his direction, Biden said in a statement. He said that all Americans returned safely from the operation. "Last night at my direction, U.S. military forces in the northwest Syria successfully undertook a counterterrorism operation to protect the American people and our Allies, and make the world a safer place. Thanks to the skill and bravery of our Armed Forces, we have taken off the battlefield Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi—the leader of ISIS. All Americans have returned safely from the operation. I will deliver remarks to the American people later this morning. May God protect our troops," Biden said in the statement. × Reports of the operation were doing rounds in media before the official statement from the president. It was initially thought that an Al Qaeda terrorist was the target. It has been reported that At least 13 people, including six children and four women were killed in the clashes. The raid targetted a house in the Atmeh area near the Turkish border. After the initial reports, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby had confirmed that such a raid had taken place. Biden's statement was released after this. "US Special Operations forces under the control of US Central Command conducted a counter-terrorism mission this evening in northwest Syria. The mission was successful," Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said in the statement earlier. A US official said that "at the beginning of the operation the terrorist target exploded a bomb that killed him and members of his own family, including women and children." “We all remember the gut wrenching stories, mass slaughters that wiped out entire villages, thousands of women and young girls sold into slavery, rape used a weapon of war,” and that “this horrible terrorist leader is no more,” Biden said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed on Thursday (February 3) that Budget 2022 was not a populist exercise and the government had stability of the economy in mind and not&nbsp;electoral gains. She was speaking with WION's Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. Sitharaman present the union budget in Indian parliament on February 1.</p>

<p>India is entering the election season with state elections taking place in five states. The list includes Uttar Pradesh which is the most populous state in the country and commands great political might. Governments all over the world are viewed to be taking populist measures when elections are around the corner but Sitharaman stresses that this was not the case with Union Budget 2022.</p>

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<p>She said that the government focussed on long-term stability of the Indian economy. She said that Indian government was committed to develop the nation and create more jobs. She emphasised that the government was leaving no stone unturned to help poor Indians.</p>

<p>One of the major provisions in the budget was the government's decision to tax cryptocurrency gains. When she presented the budget in parliament, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a decision to tax gains from cryptocurrency investments at 30 per cent.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/decoding-how-rbis-digital-rupee-will-impact-the-indian-economy-449859">Decoding how RBI’s Digital Rupee will impact the Indian economy</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking on the issue, Sitharaman said that cryptocurrency should be inclusive and that government backing was necessary for every currency to function transparently. She further said that explanations around cryptocurrencies should be crystal clear.</p>

<p>Admitting that making a union budget in pandemic era was challenge, she thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of the country for their co-operation. Sitharaman said that the PM was very active and had&nbsp;been taking note of situation across sectors of the economy&nbsp;</p>

<p>Government often received criticism from Opposition parties who say that it favours the rich but the finance minister strongly refuted these allegations and said that budget provisions had welfare of people in middle-class and poorer sections of the society in mind. She said that PM Modi himself had stressed that it was government's duty to look after the poor.</p>


India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed on Thursday (February 3) that Budget 2022 was not a populist exercise and the government had stability of the economy in mind and not electoral gains.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed on Thursday (February 3) that Budget 2022 was not a populist exercise and the government had stability of the economy in mind and not electoral gains. She was speaking with WION's Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. Sitharaman present the union budget in Indian parliament on February 1. India is entering the election season with state elections taking place in five states. The list includes Uttar Pradesh which is the most populous state in the country and commands great political might. Governments all over the world are viewed to be taking populist measures when elections are around the corner but Sitharaman stresses that this was not the case with Union Budget 2022. × She said that the government focussed on long-term stability of the Indian economy. She said that Indian government was committed to develop the nation and create more jobs. She emphasised that the government was leaving no stone unturned to help poor Indians. One of the major provisions in the budget was the government's decision to tax cryptocurrency gains. When she presented the budget in parliament, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a decision to tax gains from cryptocurrency investments at 30 per cent. Also Read | Decoding how RBI’s Digital Rupee will impact the Indian economy Speaking on the issue, Sitharaman said that cryptocurrency should be inclusive and that government backing was necessary for every currency to function transparently. She further said that explanations around cryptocurrencies should be crystal clear. Admitting that making a union budget in pandemic era was challenge, she thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of the country for their co-operation. Sitharaman said that the PM was very active and had been taking note of situation across sectors of the economy Government often received criticism from Opposition parties who say that it favours the rich but the finance minister strongly refuted these allegations and said that budget provisions had welfare of people in middle-class and poorer sections of the society in mind. She said that PM Modi himself had stressed that it was government's duty to look after the poor.

India Union Budget 2022 was not made with elections in mind: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

<p>We all know that a direct impact from an asteroid brought about end of dinosaurs who ruled the planet millions of years ago. Humanity, fortunately, has not suffered such a globe-spanning fate but if researchers are to be believed, we have already got a taste of what such an event can bring about.</p>

<p>This celestial event took place about 1500 years ago. It was not an asteroid but a comet that is being thought to have brought an end to a local culture in the eastern USA. The near-Earth comet literally sent debris towards Earth which caused widespread fires in area spanning 9200 square miles.</p>

<p>Researchers are studying reasons behind decline of Hopewell Cuture in eastern USA. Though war and climate factors have been considered as reasons, they think that blast from the near-Earth comet may have played a huge role.</p>

<p>Researchers found unusual amounts of Iridium and Platinum at 11 Hopewell archaeological sites. These elements are tell-tale signs of meteorite fragments. A charcoal layer in sediments of the ground indicates a period of intense heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team of researchers comprising those from University of Cincinnati hypothesizes that the near-Earth comet may have sent the debris and may have caused a massive airburst that had profound effect on the existence of these tribes.</p>

<p>The hypothesis of a near-Earth comet is given strength by folk tales from that period that have been passed down orally to present day.</p>

<p>Tales in some tribes talk of a giant serpent slithering across the sky. A comet with a distinct tail may well have appeared as a serpent to members of the tribe who did not have a word for comet. Tales in few other tribes talk of a 'sky panther' having the power to tear down forests, probably a reference to widespread fires caused by the air blast.</p>

<p>Researchers maintain that more study was required to come to a definite conclusion but cultural and archaeological indications surely point towards a fascinating episode when humanity 'interacted' with the sky.</p>


We all know that a direct impact from an asteroid brought about end of dinosaurs who ruled the planet millions of years ago. Humanity, fortunately, has not suffered such a globe-spanning fate but if researchers are to be believed, we have already got a taste of what such an event can bring about.

We all know that a direct impact from an asteroid brought about end of dinosaurs who ruled the planet millions of years ago. Humanity, fortunately, has not suffered such a globe-spanning fate but if researchers are to be believed, we have already got a taste of what such an event can bring about. This celestial event took place about 1500 years ago. It was not an asteroid but a comet that is being thought to have brought an end to a local culture in the eastern USA. The near-Earth comet literally sent debris towards Earth which caused widespread fires in area spanning 9200 square miles. Researchers are studying reasons behind decline of Hopewell Cuture in eastern USA. Though war and climate factors have been considered as reasons, they think that blast from the near-Earth comet may have played a huge role. Researchers found unusual amounts of Iridium and Platinum at 11 Hopewell archaeological sites. These elements are tell-tale signs of meteorite fragments. A charcoal layer in sediments of the ground indicates a period of intense heat. The team of researchers comprising those from University of Cincinnati hypothesizes that the near-Earth comet may have sent the debris and may have caused a massive airburst that had profound effect on the existence of these tribes. The hypothesis of a near-Earth comet is given strength by folk tales from that period that have been passed down orally to present day. Tales in some tribes talk of a giant serpent slithering across the sky. A comet with a distinct tail may well have appeared as a serpent to members of the tribe who did not have a word for comet. Tales in few other tribes talk of a 'sky panther' having the power to tear down forests, probably a reference to widespread fires caused by the air blast. Researchers maintain that more study was required to come to a definite conclusion but cultural and archaeological indications surely point towards a fascinating episode when humanity 'interacted' with the sky.

Blast from a near-Earth comet may literally have destroyed this culture

<p>The oil spill due to a pipeline burst in Ecuador's Amazon region has resulted in leakage of almost 6,300 barrels of oil, as per information from company that owns the conduit. Oil spill has taken place in an environmental reserve.</p>

<p>The firm OCP said it had "collected and reinjected 5,300 barrels of crude into the system" since the accident on Friday when heavy rains caused a boulder to fall on the pipeline in a mountainous region.</p>

<p>OCP said the recovered oil amounted to 84 percent of the total that leaked, which would mean around 6,300 barrels.<br />
The oil was collected in large basins deployed as an emergency measure when there is a leak.</p>

<p>OCP president Jorge Vugdelija said in a statement that the company was using people and machines to "collect traces of crude found in the river."</p>

<p>Around 21,000 square meters of the Cayambe-Coca nature reserve has been affected by the leak.</p>

<p>Crude flowed into the Coca river, one of the largest in Ecuador's part of the Amazon and which serves as a water source for many riverbank communities, including indigenous ones.</p>

<p>"We demand to know... what will be the process of delivering water and food to the communities. It's clear that the river water cannot be used or drunk," the National Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadoran Amazon said on Twitter.</p>

<p>The Cayambe-Coca national park is 4,000 square kilometers (1,544 square miles) of mountains and rainforest in the Amazon basin sitting between 600 and 5,790 meters (1,970 to 19,000 feet) above sea level.</p>

<p>Heavy rains at the end of last week caused landslides and rock falls in the area of Piedra Fina, where the pipeline lies, in the eastern Napo province.</p>

<p>The 485-kilometer-long pipeline straddles four provinces all the way to the Pacific coast in the west, transporting 160,000 barrels of oil a day from wells in the jungle.</p>

<p>In May 2020 a mudslide damaged pipelines in the same area, resulting in 15,000 barrels of oil polluting three Amazon basin rivers, affecting several riverside communities.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The oil spill due to a pipeline burst in Ecuador's Amazon region has resulted in leakage of almost 6,300 barrels of oil, as per information from company that owns the conduit.

The oil spill due to a pipeline burst in Ecuador's Amazon region has resulted in leakage of almost 6,300 barrels of oil, as per information from company that owns the conduit. Oil spill has taken place in an environmental reserve. The firm OCP said it had "collected and reinjected 5,300 barrels of crude into the system" since the accident on Friday when heavy rains caused a boulder to fall on the pipeline in a mountainous region. OCP said the recovered oil amounted to 84 percent of the total that leaked, which would mean around 6,300 barrels. The oil was collected in large basins deployed as an emergency measure when there is a leak. OCP president Jorge Vugdelija said in a statement that the company was using people and machines to "collect traces of crude found in the river." Around 21,000 square meters of the Cayambe-Coca nature reserve has been affected by the leak. Crude flowed into the Coca river, one of the largest in Ecuador's part of the Amazon and which serves as a water source for many riverbank communities, including indigenous ones. "We demand to know... what will be the process of delivering water and food to the communities. It's clear that the river water cannot be used or drunk," the National Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadoran Amazon said on Twitter. The Cayambe-Coca national park is 4,000 square kilometers (1,544 square miles) of mountains and rainforest in the Amazon basin sitting between 600 and 5,790 meters (1,970 to 19,000 feet) above sea level. Heavy rains at the end of last week caused landslides and rock falls in the area of Piedra Fina, where the pipeline lies, in the eastern Napo province. The 485-kilometer-long pipeline straddles four provinces all the way to the Pacific coast in the west, transporting 160,000 barrels of oil a day from wells in the jungle. In May 2020 a mudslide damaged pipelines in the same area, resulting in 15,000 barrels of oil polluting three Amazon basin rivers, affecting several riverside communities. (With inputs from agencies)

Ecuador: Amazon oil spill measured to 6300 barrels of leakage

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