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A stray bullet can unleash a spell of horrors. This holds true for a recent incident where a British man, who was lying in bed during a trip to the US city of Atlanta, died after getting hit by a stray bullet in the early hours of Friday. &nbsp;

The 31-year-old astrophysicist from Surrey, Dr Matthew Willson, was shot when a weapon was discharged by a group of people in a neighbouring block of flats in the suburb of Brookhaven. &nbsp;

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After multiple shots were fired, some residents called emergency services at around 2 am, as per reports. &nbsp;

Willson was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound on the head, the police said. His death is being probed as a homicide. In the incident, no arrests have been made till now.&nbsp;

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The astrophysicist belongs to Chertsey and seems to have flown to the US to visit girlfriend in Georgia.

The victim looks to have got hit by a single bullet, which passed through the bedroom wall as he slept in the bed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Police believes it to be a random act, which involved individuals participating in reckless discharge of firearms, reported local TV. &nbsp;

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Sgt Jacob Kissel from Brookhaven police told WSB-TV, “This was a senseless act – this was an innocent victim. She and her boyfriend were lying in bed. He was here visiting from England. He was visiting a loved one. He had just flown in to the Atlanta area.” &nbsp;

“We lean on the public to understand that this is a tragic event, and we hope that they may come forward with any information they may have,” Kissel added. &nbsp;

Kate Easingwood, his sister, posted a tribute to him on Instagram and said, “The world is so unfair.” &nbsp;

A Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We are supporting family of a British man following his death in the US, and are in contact with US authorities.” &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A stray bullet can unleash a spell of horrors. This holds true for a recent incident where a British man, who was lying in bed during a trip to the US city of Atlanta, died after getting hit by a stray bullet in the early hours of Friday.

A stray bullet can unleash a spell of horrors. This holds true for a recent incident where a British man, who was lying in bed during a trip to the US city of Atlanta, died after getting hit by a stray bullet in the early hours of Friday. The 31-year-old astrophysicist from Surrey, Dr Matthew Willson, was shot when a weapon was discharged by a group of people in a neighbouring block of flats in the suburb of Brookhaven. Also Read: In notebook, Brian Laundrie took responsibility for Gabby Petito’s death in US, says FBI After multiple shots were fired, some residents called emergency services at around 2 am, as per reports. Willson was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound on the head, the police said. His death is being probed as a homicide. In the incident, no arrests have been made till now. Just spoke with girlfriend of the man killed in bed by a stray bullet in Brookhaven. "I was just trying to keep him there, talking to him," she said. "If he closed his eyes, shaking him, until they opened again...I can't fathom it." She needs the public's help. @ 6pm pic.twitter.com/38qKgrYpgv — Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) January 21, 2022 × The astrophysicist belongs to Chertsey and seems to have flown to the US to visit girlfriend in Georgia. The victim looks to have got hit by a single bullet, which passed through the bedroom wall as he slept in the bed. Police believes it to be a random act, which involved individuals participating in reckless discharge of firearms, reported local TV. Also Read: To restore internet, Elon Musk offers to send Starlink terminals to volcano-hit Tonga. See what happens next Sgt Jacob Kissel from Brookhaven police told WSB-TV, “This was a senseless act – this was an innocent victim. She and her boyfriend were lying in bed. He was here visiting from England. He was visiting a loved one. He had just flown in to the Atlanta area.” “We lean on the public to understand that this is a tragic event, and we hope that they may come forward with any information they may have,” Kissel added. Kate Easingwood, his sister, posted a tribute to him on Instagram and said, “The world is so unfair.” A Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We are supporting family of a British man following his death in the US, and are in contact with US authorities.” (With inputs from agencies)

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In August last year as NATO forces retreated from Afghanistan at an unprecedented pace, a massive hall of sophisticated weaponry was left behind. These US arms that were left abandoned in Afghanistan have made their way to India where they are being used by local terrorists.

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A report by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko, which was declassified earlier this week implies that months before US President Joe Biden announced the US troops'&nbsp;withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, Washington's watchdog had warned that the Afghan air force would collapse without American aid and training.&nbsp;

SIGAR analysed Washington’s spending and progress in Afghanistan since 2008. It has also released certain reports that highlighted corruption, Afghan and US leadership failings. It also offered recommendations on where and how to improve.

A report which was submitted to the US Department of Defense in January 2021, highlights that the American authorities were alerted that the Afghan air force did not have the capabilities to survive after US withdrawal.&nbsp;It further highlights US' failure to train Afghan staff.

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The inspector general’s office while speaking to the Associated Press said that it is not every day that SIGAR reports are classified but when they are, a declassified version is issued by the Pentagon in under two months. The office further said that it is not aware why the Defense Department took more than a year before declassifying this particular report.

As per the new report, between 2010 and 2019, the US spent $8.5 billion “to support and develop” the Afghan air force and its elite unit, the Special Mission Wing. However, it further warns that both are ill-prepared.&nbsp;

It also warns against removing the hundreds of US contractors who maintained the aircraft fleet.

Sopko said that even as the US Department of Defense recognised the Afghan air force’s progress “in combat operation capabilities, pilot and ground crew proficiency, as well as air-to-ground integration," they continued “to struggle with human capital limitations, leadership challenges, aircraft misuse, and a dependence on contractor logistic support.”

It remains unclear whether the report was submitted in the final days of the Trump administration or whether US President Joe Biden had taken office by then.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A report by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko, which was declassified earlier this week implies that months before US President Joe Biden announced the US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, Washington's watchdog had warned that the Afghan air force would collapse without American aid and training.

A report by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko, which was declassified earlier this week implies that months before US President Joe Biden announced the US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan last year, Washington's watchdog had warned that the Afghan air force would collapse without American aid and training. SIGAR analysed Washington’s spending and progress in Afghanistan since 2008. It has also released certain reports that highlighted corruption, Afghan and US leadership failings. It also offered recommendations on where and how to improve. A report which was submitted to the US Department of Defense in January 2021, highlights that the American authorities were alerted that the Afghan air force did not have the capabilities to survive after US withdrawal. It further highlights US' failure to train Afghan staff. Also read | Over 500,000 jobs lost in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, women worst hit The inspector general’s office while speaking to the Associated Press said that it is not every day that SIGAR reports are classified but when they are, a declassified version is issued by the Pentagon in under two months. The office further said that it is not aware why the Defense Department took more than a year before declassifying this particular report. As per the new report, between 2010 and 2019, the US spent $8.5 billion “to support and develop” the Afghan air force and its elite unit, the Special Mission Wing. However, it further warns that both are ill-prepared. It also warns against removing the hundreds of US contractors who maintained the aircraft fleet. Sopko said that even as the US Department of Defense recognised the Afghan air force’s progress “in combat operation capabilities, pilot and ground crew proficiency, as well as air-to-ground integration," they continued “to struggle with human capital limitations, leadership challenges, aircraft misuse, and a dependence on contractor logistic support.” It remains unclear whether the report was submitted in the final days of the Trump administration or whether US President Joe Biden had taken office by then. (With inputs from agencies)

Watchdog had warned of Afghan force collapse way before US pullout

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Nature has several tricks up its sleeves. It can surprise you any moment. Well, one such occasion came recently when dozens of bizarre sand sculptures were witnessed near Lake Michigan in the United States. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Well, what’s special is that these 'sand hoodoos', which dotted the shoreline, were formed due to a combination of strong wind, frozen moisture in sand and erosion. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The name 'sand hoodoos' comes from the naturally formed, thin rock spires, normally found in canyons. &nbsp;

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These sculptures were up to 15 inches tall. They came up in the area, which is about 82 miles from Grand Rapids. &nbsp;

The life of sand hoodoos is short-lived as they collapse within hours when the weather warms throughout the day. &nbsp;

The visitors of the Lake Michigan beach near St Joseph, Michigan were in for a treat on witnessing the rare sight.

"It was like a different planet. I've never seen anything like them and I spend a lot of time there,” Terri Abbott told Fox Weather. &nbsp;

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Abbott had witnessed them in Tescornia Park in the southwestern Michigan city. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"I imagine what happened is that the sand is frozen. Then we had a big storm roll through a couple weeks ago with strong winds. The wind blew along the beach and blasted out the areas that were a little less frozen," said Alan Arbogast, Geology Chairman, Michigan State University. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Nature has several tricks up its sleeves. It can surprise you any moment. Well, one such occasion came recently when dozens of bizarre sand sculptures were witnessed near Lake Michigan in the United States.

Nature has several tricks up its sleeves. It can surprise you any moment. Well, one such occasion came recently when dozens of bizarre sand sculptures were witnessed near Lake Michigan in the United States. Well, what’s special is that these 'sand hoodoos', which dotted the shoreline, were formed due to a combination of strong wind, frozen moisture in sand and erosion. The name 'sand hoodoos' comes from the naturally formed, thin rock spires, normally found in canyons. Also Read: Plan to ‘dim sun rays’ gets thumbs down from experts. Here is why These sculptures were up to 15 inches tall. They came up in the area, which is about 82 miles from Grand Rapids. The life of sand hoodoos is short-lived as they collapse within hours when the weather warms throughout the day. The visitors of the Lake Michigan beach near St Joseph, Michigan were in for a treat on witnessing the rare sight. "It was like a different planet. I've never seen anything like them and I spend a lot of time there,” Terri Abbott told Fox Weather. Also Read: US researchers inch closer to 'Kick and Kill’ hidden HIV-infected cells, but how does it work? Abbott had witnessed them in Tescornia Park in the southwestern Michigan city. "I imagine what happened is that the sand is frozen. Then we had a big storm roll through a couple weeks ago with strong winds. The wind blew along the beach and blasted out the areas that were a little less frozen," said Alan Arbogast, Geology Chairman, Michigan State University. (With inputs from agencies)

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Germany has declined to join allies such as the US and UK in shipping weapons to Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says weapons exports to Ukraine aren't a good idea right now.

Germany refuses to supply weapons to Ukraine

The much-awaited meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is underway in Geneva over Ukraine border crisis.

Lavrov and Blinken meet underway in Geneva, leaders discuss Ukraine border crisis

US Secy of State Antony Blinken and the Russian FM Sergei Lavrov have landed in Geneva. The two leaders will meet today in a bid to defuse tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose the "peaceful path" on Ukraine as he visited Kyiv on Wednesday.

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New Mexico has asked National Guard members and state employees to volunteer as substitute teachers. This is being done to keep schools and daycare centres open amid a surge in Covid cases.&nbsp;

According to a report by Reuters, nearly 60 schools in New Mexico have switched to remote learning since the winter break. Also, 75 child daycare centres have partially or completely closed as most of the staff members tested positive for Covid.&nbsp;

According to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, guard members who help in teaching will get their usual pay. Also, they will be considered on administrative leave.

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New Mexico Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus, in a statement, said, "We've heard from multiple districts that a lack of substitute teachers is among the most critical staffing issues right now."

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will send military medical teams to six states — New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Michigan, and New Mexico—to assist hospitals swamped by COVID-19.

The deployments were disclosed by Biden while describing new efforts the administration is making to combat an outbreak of diseases caused by the omicron variety.&nbsp;

Since Thanksgiving, the US has deployed around 800 military and emergency workers, according to Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

New Mexico has asked National Guard members and state employees to volunteer as substitute teachers. This is being done to keep schools and daycare centres open amid a surge in Covid cases.

New Mexico has asked National Guard members and state employees to volunteer as substitute teachers. This is being done to keep schools and daycare centres open amid a surge in Covid cases. According to a report by Reuters, nearly 60 schools in New Mexico have switched to remote learning since the winter break. Also, 75 child daycare centres have partially or completely closed as most of the staff members tested positive for Covid. According to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, guard members who help in teaching will get their usual pay. Also, they will be considered on administrative leave. Also read | Biden deploys military medical teams to hospitals in six states New Mexico Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus, in a statement, said, "We've heard from multiple districts that a lack of substitute teachers is among the most critical staffing issues right now." Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden announced that the federal government will send military medical teams to six states — New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Michigan, and New Mexico—to assist hospitals swamped by COVID-19. The deployments were disclosed by Biden while describing new efforts the administration is making to combat an outbreak of diseases caused by the omicron variety. Since Thanksgiving, the US has deployed around 800 military and emergency workers, according to Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

New Mexico: National guard members asked to volunteer as substitute teachers

The United States appears to be emerging from its latest Covid-19 wave driven by the Omicron variant.

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Major international airlines have resumed normal service to the United States after a slew of cancellations on Wednesday over fears of the 5G rollout.

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American president Joe Biden has held a formal press briefing marking his very first year in office. Speaking of the country's fight against covid-19, president Biden said that the United States is now in a better place to fight the virus than it was when he had become president exactly a year ago but Biden has also admitted that more could have of course been done earlier to try and boost the covid-19 testing when the omicron variant emerged.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Berlin for crisis talks on Ukraine. During a major speech he said that the US and its allies are seeking a diplomatic path to de-escalate tensions caused by Russia across Ukraine border.

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The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists.&nbsp;

Six foreign terrorists were recently killed in Jammu and Kashmir by security forces in different operations, all of them were carrying US-made M4 carbine rifles.&nbsp;

In a video released by a terror group named People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), several terrorists can be seen using M249 automatic rifles 509 tactical guns, M1911 pistols and M4 carbine rifles. All these weapons are being used by the American army as well.&nbsp;

It is believed that the leftover arms and ammunition are being sold openly by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The terror groups from Pakistan are buying these weapons and ammunition from the Taliban and sending them across the border to Kashmir Valley.&nbsp; 
Some of the ammunitions like M4 carbine rifles have been recovered by forces in recent operations.&nbsp;

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The Defence analyst in India had always predicted that the arms and ammunition will fall into the hands of terror groups operating from Pakistan. According to security forces, there are around 85 foreign terrorists in the Kashmir valley. These foreign terrorists have been carrying American assault rifles.&nbsp;

The security forces also believe that these rifles, pistols, grenades etc are being sent from across the border with the help of drones.&nbsp;

Many such instances were foiled by the security forces on the border.&nbsp;

The sophisticated weaponry is a new and big challenge for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley. And in response to this, Jammu and Kashmir police will be the first police force in the country to get US-made Sig Sauer 716 Rifles and Sig Sauer MPX 9MM pistols.&nbsp;

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists.

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists. Six foreign terrorists were recently killed in Jammu and Kashmir by security forces in different operations, all of them were carrying US-made M4 carbine rifles. In a video released by a terror group named People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), several terrorists can be seen using M249 automatic rifles 509 tactical guns, M1911 pistols and M4 carbine rifles. All these weapons are being used by the American army as well. It is believed that the leftover arms and ammunition are being sold openly by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The terror groups from Pakistan are buying these weapons and ammunition from the Taliban and sending them across the border to Kashmir Valley. Some of the ammunitions like M4 carbine rifles have been recovered by forces in recent operations. Also read | Kashmir Willow bats have now entered international markets The Defence analyst in India had always predicted that the arms and ammunition will fall into the hands of terror groups operating from Pakistan. According to security forces, there are around 85 foreign terrorists in the Kashmir valley. These foreign terrorists have been carrying American assault rifles. The security forces also believe that these rifles, pistols, grenades etc are being sent from across the border with the help of drones. Many such instances were foiled by the security forces on the border. The sophisticated weaponry is a new and big challenge for the security forces in the Kashmir Valley. And in response to this, Jammu and Kashmir police will be the first police force in the country to get US-made Sig Sauer 716 Rifles and Sig Sauer MPX 9MM pistols.

US army weapon left in Afghanistan makes its way to Kashmir; Terror group releases video

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