Al-Qaeda calls for assassination of top diplomats after far-right protesters burn Quran
It follows a number of incidents of the Islamic scripture being burnt in two countries – sparking outrage in the Muslim world
Day: August 13, 2023
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia pageant over sexual assault claims
Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants allege they were asked to strip for ‘a body check for scars and cellulite’The global organiser of the Miss Universe beauty pageant has cut ties with its franchise in Indonesia days after several contestants alleg…
Judge Finally Clears Way for Apple’s $500 Million iPhone Throttling Settlement
“Owners of some older iPhone models are expected to receive about $65 each,” reports SiliconValley.com, “after a judge cleared the way for payments in a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of secretly throttling phone performance.”
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Attack on Iranian shrine kills at least four and injures several more as cops arrest one man
AN attack on a shrine in Iran has killed at least four and left several others injured.
The incident happened at the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern city of Shiraz on Sunday.
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Authorities in Indonesia’s ultra-conservative Aceh province have ordered men and women not immediately related or married to stay apart in vehicles and public places
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Saharan Dust continues to keep Tropics quiet
Fox 13 Meteorologist Tony Sadiku says the Tropics are expected to stay quiet over the next seven days due to Saharan Dust. While it has been a quiet hurricane season, it is far from over. Tony says 80 percent of storms develop during August and beyond.
Physicians spreading awareness about AED’s
As kids return to school and youth sports ramp up, Emergency medicine physicians are spreading awareness about AEDs.
Lionel Richie concert cancelled
Lionel Richie and Earth Wind & Fire canceled their sold-out Madison Square Garden show Saturday due to poor weather conditions.
Man shot during child’s birthday party
Houston police say an argument between two neighbors during a child’s birthday party ended in a shooting.