COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chief of International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva urged for large creditor nations such as China to show leadership and move rapidly to enable debt relief to countries such as Sri Lanka.Speaking to CNBC during her visit India, the IMF Chief said that about 25% of emerging market economies in distress, and Sri Lanka has been such a case for a long time.

Pointing out that over 60% of low-income countries are at distress due to this, and even middle-income countries with strong fundamentals have fallen into a dire situation.

What happened to these countries was that the frequency of shocks they faced increased, the IMF Chief said; "shock, upon shock, upon shock.

Even countries with strong fundamentals, are becoming vulnerable," she said.Therefore, the lesson which should be learned is prudent fiscal policies, sound buffers and building resilience to shocks, Georgieva said.Referring to countries such as Malawi, IMF Chief Georgieva said that the country is experiencing a food shortage, a fuel shortage, and a debt crisis, which makes the entry of IMF even harder. "My message to the creditors, especially large creditors such sa China; 57% of loans to low-income countries is from China, or the private sector, which is even a bigger creditor, is that you have done a needy job to provide financial resources for growth, that is not necessarily bad.

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Uncertainty over 22A; Disagreements within SLPP

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A parliamentary debate seeking the 22nd Amendment to Sri Lanka‘s Constitution is scheduled to be held on October 6th and 7th, however, uncertainty looms over this debate.Now the debate on the bill can be stalled due to opposing views within the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna is uncertain about the adoption of the 22nd amendment, however, the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice that met on Tuesday (4) had agreed to debate the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.The Communications Department of the Sri Lankan Parliament quoted Sri Lanka's Justice Minister as saying that the 22nd Amendment will be a more progressive one that goes beyond the 19th Amendment to the constitution.The Minister of Justice had called for a meeting of the ruling party again on Wednesday (5), and none of the members of the ruling party confirmed that the draft will be submitted to the parliament tomorrow.The SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam stated that the reinstatement of the 19th amendment poses a threat of anarchy and separatism and pointed out that the people are not seeking a constitutional amendment at this time.MP Dilan Perera of the Freedom People's Congress stated that at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice, the Justice Minister noted that many SLPP MPs are of the view that the four-and-a-half-year period for the dissolution of Parliament must not be changed. "If this matter was presented to the Supreme Court, the court would definitely say that it needs to be passed by a special majority or at a people's referendum.

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Fuel distribution back on track; TU halts strike

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Petroleum Distributors Association said that it decided to call off the trade union action, and place orders for fuel from Wednesday (5).Kapila Naotunna, the Secretary of the Petroleum Distributors Association said this decision was reached after a solution was provided by the subject minister regarding their concerns. The Petroleum Distributors Association stepped away from placing orders for fuel from Tuesday (4) morning.This was in protest against the decision taken by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to recover the 45% discounts awarded to Distributors.As the Petroleum Distributors Association stepped away from placing orders for fuel, long queues were seen leading to filling stations across Sri Lanka.Although the Petroleum Distributors Association suspended their trade union action, fuel queues were witnessed at many areas on Wednesday (5) morning.

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Ex-England rugby star Steve Thompson's health battles - neck injuries to dementia

Steve Thompson's documentary called Head On: Rugby, Dementia and Me will air on BBC Two tonight (October 5) and the former rugby star will go into detail about his dementia diagnosis and how he struggles to remember some of his finest sporting moments.The former rugby union player played in the position of hooker for Northampton Saints and England during his career, and he was once England's most-capped hooker.However, his dementia diagnosis has caused the rugby star to lose his memory of his sporting achievements, including his MBE and 2003 World Cup win.But when was Steve Thompson diagnosed with dementia and what other health battles has he faced?Here's everything you need to know:Steve was initially forced to quit rugby in 2007 after picking up a neck injury during a match against Biarritz for Northampton.The rugby star went on to receive a second opinion from doctors about the injury, and he then returned to rugby a short while later.However, Steve's sporting career ended for good in 2011 after he endured a second neck injury, causing him to experience numbness and dizziness after hitting a scrum machine.The injury came just two days before his debut with the London Wasps.The rugby player attempted to carry on training despite the injury and played for an hour in the 14-12 win at Worcester, which was his only game for the club and his last in professional rugby.He told the BBC: I went to the specialist and he advised me it isn't safe to carry on playing."It just went. I was gutted.

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Purdue University student killed in dorm room, roommate arrested: officials

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University student was killed in his dorm room and his roommate was arrested Wednesday morning, school officials announced.The victim's roommate called police to report the incident and was taken into custody as the suspect in the death, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said in a statement.WXIN reported the homicide took place in McCutcheon Hall and the victim was Varun Manish Chheda, 20, from Indianapolis.Officials have given no information regarding the cause of death.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOX 32 YOUTUBE CHANNEL"As Purdue's president, but even more so as a parent myself, I assure you that the safety and security of our students is the single highest priority on our campus," Daniels said. "Purdue is an extraordinarily safe place on any given day, and compared with cities of Purdue’s population (approximately 60,000 in all), we experience a tiny fraction of violent and property crime that occurs elsewhere.Such statistics are of no consolation on a day like this.

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North Carolina woman arrested for allegedly attempting to castrate 5-year-old stepson

Bracey Renee Byrd, 33, was arrested and faces several charges after allegedly trying to castrate her 5-year-old stepson, according to authorities. (Wilson Police Department) A North Carolina woman was arrested and faces several charges after allegedly trying to castrate her 5-year-old stepson, according to authorities.Bracey Renee Byrd, 33, was arrested Friday and charged with attempted murder, felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury, malicious castration, first-degree kidnapping and three counts of felony child abuse with physical injury.The woman was taken to jail and given a $2 million secured bond, FOX 8 reported.An investigation into the alleged abuse came after the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office received a referral on July 29 from the Wilson County Department of Social Services about possible child abuse.

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Video: Deadly moment 3 suspects fire 36 shots at teen sitting on steps in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Three suspects are wanted by police after they allegedly opened fire on a 19-year-old, leaving him for dead last month.The teen was sitting on the steps of a home on the 600 block of 13th Street when police say he was ambushed by three male suspects on September 26.Surveillance footage captured the moment about 36 shots were reportedly fired as the teen sat in broad daylight, killing him. MORE HEADLINES:Police say the suspects then fled in a dark-colored Nissan Altima with tinted windows, possible driver-side damage and a missing rear hubcap on the driver's side. A fourth person was reportedly driving the car.The same vehicle is being sought in connection to a shooting that left an 8-year-old girl with a graze wound four days earlier.Another 46 shots were fired in this shooting that struck a 23-year-old in the leg.

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Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen fuel split rumors as they both hire divorce attorneys: reports

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen attend the UCLA IoES honors Barbra Streisand and Gisele Bundchen at the 2019 Hollywood for Science Gala on February 21, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Tom Brady's rep responded to reports that the 7 time-Super Bowl champion and his wife, former supermodel Gisele Bündchen, have hired divorce attorneys. A representative for Brady had no comment when reached by Fox News Digital about the reports.Per Page Six, both Brady and Bündchen have hired attorneys and are figuring out how to separate their accumulated assets."I don’t think there will be any coming back now," a source told the outlet.

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Kirstie Allsopp blasts Channel 5 for still having Covid rules: 'No end to this insanity!'

@Channel5 have different Covid rules to @Channel4. “There is no end to the insanity of the protocols which continue to dominate this industry #genuinemadness."She was joined by her followers and fans, who echoed her sentiments and shared how surprised they were that the virus regulations were still in place. @MerrynSW wrote: “They still have Covid rules?!”Kirstie responded, saying: “So many, you can’t imagine.”@Nickinickster penned: “There shouldn't be any Covid rules anymore.”@Sebserlo wrote: “They still have Covid rules?! How odd!”@Mooanddrew said: “Why do they have any Covid rules at all? They do know that we are just on a level 2. “If, and that is a big if, Covid flares back up, they will not have any additional measures to put into place, except closing altogether.”Kirstie frequently updates her followers on the latest going-ons in her life via Twitter. She took to the opinion-sharing platform late last week to explain how she spotted actor Hugh Grant at the airport, and considered retiring from television as a result. Kirstie penned: "Just saw Hugh Grant at Heathrow. “He looked a good 10 years younger than me, and I bet he’s at least 10 years older, I may have to give up TV."Twitter users flocked to comment on the post, as @gerbil granny commented: "Liked your tweet - but feel the need to clarify that I would NOT like it if you gave up TV!"@Emma Chewter wrote: "You look great, your knowledge, experience and your great sense of humour are far more important for your senior TV career."@Daisygolightly agreed: "Don't even think about it! You keep me sane and optimistic. I'm off work with a hospital procedure at the moment and your shows on catch up are what keeps me going.

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Police release new images, video of suspects wanted in deadly ambush shooting near Roxborough HS

PHILADELPHIA - Police have released new surveillance video and images of suspects wanted in connection with a deadly ambush shooting near Roxborough High School last week. The shooting left one teenager dead and four others injured on the 300 block of Fairway Terrance on the afternoon of September 27. Police say responding officers found four teens, including two 14-year-olds, suffering from gunshot wounds. One 14-year-old was grazed and treated at the scene.

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Biden to meet with DeSantis in Florida as he surveys Hurricane Ian damage

President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need.Hurricane Ian has resulted in at least 84 people confirmed dead, including 75 in Florida, as hundreds of thousands of people wait for power to be restored. Biden planned to meet Wednesday with residents and small business owners in Fort Myers, Florida, and to thank government officials providing emergency aid and removing debris.With the midterm elections just a month away, the crisis had the potential to bring together political rivals in common cause at least for a time.

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Police release body cam video, 911 calls from massive fight at Brandywine High School football game

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A large fight erupted at a high school football game last month that ended with four girls being detained and criminally charged.On Tuesday, police released new body cam footage and 911 from the night of the fight outside a football game at Brandywine High School in New Castle on September 16.911 calls captured the chaos of the night, with one caller telling dispatch, "There's fighting everywhere, everywhere, all four corners of the field."Screams could be heard in the background as he told 911 to get police on site "immediately."Body cam footage then showed the moments four different officers responded to the fight.MORE HEADLINES:Officers could be seen trying to break up a fight that broke out involving multiple girls as crowds of people surrounded them.Police say one of the girls nearly struck a female officer, who then pulled the girl to the ground.Four girls were seen being detained at the scene.

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Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer

The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building appeared to be mostly empty April 27, 2020 in the Federal Triangle section of Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Time is running out for the millions of Americans who requested a tax deadline extension earlier this year to file their 2021 income returns without a financial penalty. The roughly 19 million taxpayers who asked for an extension earlier this year now face an Oct.

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Private tutor sentenced for contempt of court

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday (5) sentenced a private tutor convicted of contempt of court, and for also threatening Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe PC in court.He was sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment suspended for 05 years.The bench comprising of Justices Prithi Padman Surasena, Mahinda Samayawardena and Kumuduni Wickramasinghe imposed a fine of Rs.

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People are not asking for a constitutional amendment: Sagara K.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Sagara Kariyawasam said that the SLPP will not support the proposed 22nd constitutional amendment if it is the 19th amendment being restored for the needs of a single person.If the 19th amendment is being reinstated for the needs of a single person, it creates a questionable situation, Kariyawasam said, adding that there is suspicion whether some parties aim to lead the country to an anarchic situation by bringing forward the relevant amendment.He further alleged that bringing the 19th amendment would only give rise to separatism within the nation."At this time, people are not asking for a constitutional amendment, so if they are bringing this forward to satisfy the needs of someone else, I think there will be a big public uprising against this move," he added.

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Naval officer removed from position over alleged misconduct while deployed to Europe

Canadian minesweeper deployed to Europe was relieved of her duties over an allegation of “inappropriate conduct of a sexualized nature.”The Department of National Defence announced the move in a statement this afternoon, saying the incident is alleged to have occurred during a port visit in Lisbon, Portugal.The department did not reveal more details or the officer’s name.

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Appeal Court issues summons on Sanath Nishantha

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (5) issued summons on State Minister Sanath Nishantha, requesting him to submit reasons for him to not to be punished with regard to contempt of court allegations, on 13th October 2022.The Appellate Court issued summons after considering a petition submitted by the Sri Lanka Judicial Service Officers Association.Nishantha was issued a summons by the Appellate Court bench consisting of Justices Nishanka Bandula Karunaratne and R.

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Pay TV, & telecommunication service prices revised

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The charges for Telecommunication and Pay TV services have been revised effective Wednesday (5) in lieu of the recovery of the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5% introduced by the SSCL Act, No 25 of 2022.Visit the following links for details from your service provider.Dialog – Mobitel –https://www.mobitel.lk/Price-Revisions-October-2022 Airtel – https://www.airtel.lk/price-change/ Hutch –

Video: Police release new surveillance images of suspects wanted in deadly ambush near Roxborough HS

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department has released new surveillance images showing the suspects wanted in a deadly ambush near Roxborough High School last week. This comes one day after police released the name and image of a teenage suspect wanted in connection with the deadly shooting, which left one football player dead and four other teens injured on the 300 block of Fairway Terrace on the afternoon of September 27. PREVIOUS: Teen wanted for murder in deadly ambush shooting near Roxborough High School, police sayPolice say they found four teens, including two 14-year-olds, suffering from gunshot wounds. One 14-year-old had a graze wound and was treated at the scene. The second 14-year-old, identified as Nicolas Elizalde, was struck in the chest.

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Verlander, bullpen keep Phillies hitless until 9th in 10-0 win

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 04: Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh (16) watches the pitch in the top of the fifth inning during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros on October 4, 2022 at Minute Maid Park in Hous HOUSTON - After capping his magnificent comeback season with another stellar start Tuesday night, Justin Verlander was too busy looking ahead to reflect too much on what he's accomplished already."I wouldn’t be who I am or in this position now if I just was happy with where I finish the regular season. ...

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Monty Python's Flying Circus stars now - BBC row, health battle and tragic death at 48

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Police: More than 10 shots fired in West Philadelphia shooting that left woman hospitalized

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning. According to police, the shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m.Responding officers from the 19th District were called to the 5300 block of Girard Avenue and found a woman lying on the sidewalk on the 600 block of North Peach Street, police say. The woman was bleeding heavily from a gunshot wound to the thigh, Chief Inspector Scott Small said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say police took her to a Presbyterian Hospital, where she is in critical condition and undergoing surgery. Small says the woman is considered a Jane Doe and believed to be in her early 30s. According to investigators, 10 spent shell casings were found on the sidewalk and front of a residence on Girard Avenue. Police say investigators believe someone fired the 10 shots southbound from Girard Avenue onto Peach Street. This is a developing story.

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Sri Lanka to issue fuel pass for foreign travelers

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka is planning on introducing a Fuel Pass for foreign travelers visiting Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka's Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando says that a new scheme to issue a Fuel pass for foreign travelers visiting Sri Lanka will be in effect from Wednesday (5)He said the Tourism Ministery will speak to Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and issue a new fuel pass system for tourists."This means that they can refuel from any filling station, the tap and go system is what we are launching," the Minister told Parliament on Wednesday (5).

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Jeewan steps down from National Council

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Secretary of the Ceylon Worker's Congress, Parlimentarian Jeevan Thondaman has stepped down from the National Council.The Speaker says that M. Rameshwaram the Chairman of the Ceylon Worker's Congress has been appointed as his replacement. The Speaker also announced that MP Patali Champika Ranawaka was also included into the National Council.The resolution proposed by the Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to constitute the Parliamentary Committee called 'National Council' was passed in Parliament recently.The 'National Council’ is constituted to represent all the parties representing the Ninth Parliament from the recognized political parties of Sri Lanka.Presenting this proposal to Parliament on 20th September, the Prime Minister explained the authority and general responsibilities of the 'National Council'.One of them is the determine the general priorities of Parliament to guide the formulation of short, medium, and long-term national policies.Another responsibility is to agree on short-term and medium-term common minimum programs related to economic stabilization.It is also tasked with organizing special meetings with the Ministers of the Cabinet, the National Council, the Chairperson of Special Committees and Youth Observers of Youth Organizations.The 'National Council' also has the power to summon reports from the Sectoral Oversight Committees, the Committee on Public Finance, the Committee on Public Accounts, the Committee on Public Enterprises and any committee that controls the Public finance.The National Council will consist of the Hon.

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Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers

FILE-Image of a Goodwill store and donation center. (Photo by Reading Eagle: Tim Leedy/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images) NEW YORK - Thrifters who flock to Goodwill stores will now be able to do some serious treasure hunting online as well.The Goodwill Industries International Inc., the 120-year-old non-profit organization that operates 3,300 stores in the U.S., and Canada, has launched an online business as part of a newly incorporated venture called GoodwillFinds.

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Officials: Body found inside North Philadelphia building believed to be vacant after crews put out fire

PHILADELPHIA - An investigation is underway after a fire in North Philadelphia turned deadly. Officials say fire crews responded to the 2600 block of North 16th Street shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to authorities, firefighters got the fire under control in about 20 minutes and later discovered a body inside. The structure was believed to have been vacant when the fire broke out. This is a developing story.

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Amid fall in COVID cases, Delhi to dismantle last Covid care centres

₹500 fine on masks in the city As the cases of coronavirus continue to fall in the national capital, Delhi Authorities have allowed to dismantle the last three Covid care centres in the city and focus on constant vigilance against coronavirus. The Delhi LG has given the final nod to the decision of dismantling the Covid care centres erected on the properties of Radha Soami Satsang, Chhattarpur, Swan Kirpal, Burari, and Sant Nirankari, Burari and vacate their land. The decision came in the meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority held on 22 September.

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Scottish covid inquiry thrown into chaos as top lawyers resign just months after launch

A public inquiry into Scotland's handling of the covid pandemic was thrown into chaos last night after it was revealed four members of its legal team had quit.

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India reports 2,468 new covid cases in last 24 hours

States have been asked to continue monitoring incoming international travelers, undertake constant genome sequencing and step-up vaccination. NEW DELHI: India reported 2,468 new covid cases in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said in an update on Wednesday.

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9th May Violence: Transferred OICs allowed to appeal

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Police OICs who were transferred following the 9th May violence have been allowed to file appeals against the transfers.23 Police OICs were transferred following the 9th May violence that broke out.Public Security Secretary S.

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UNHRC : Core Group produces 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Core Group at the United Nations Human Rights Council has produced a 19-point resolution on Sri Lanka.This is a draft resolution and it has received the support of thirty other countries Albania,* Australia,* Austria,* Belgium,* Bosnia and Herzegovina,* Bulgaria,* Canada,* Croatia,* Cyprus,* Czechia,* Denmark,* Estonia,* Finland, Germany, Greece,* Iceland,* Ireland,* Italy,* Latvia,* Liechtenstein,* Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta,* Montenegro,* Netherlands, New Zealand,* North Macedonia,* Norway,* Portugal,* Romania,* Slovakia,* Slovenia,* Sweden,* Switzerland,* United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America.The draft resolution noting with appreciation the work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights towards the promotion and protection of human rights and truth, justice, reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka, has made the following 19-points.1.Welcomes the oral update presented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council at its forty-ninth session and the report of Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights presented to the Council at its current session;2.Also welcomes the engagement of the Government of Sri Lanka with the Office of the High Commissioner and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, encourages the continuation of such engagement and dialogue, and calls upon Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations made by the Office and to give due consideration to the recommendations made by the special procedures;3.Expresses concern at the human rights impact of the economic crisis, including as a result of increased food insecurity,

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A suspected serial killer is hunting in California. Here’s what we know so far

A potential serial killer may be on the loose in central California, according to local police who are investigating six shooting deaths that appear to be connected. All of the men who died were ambushed alone in the dark and police are baffled as to why they were targeted.

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Stocks or bonds? Here’s where to park your money as recession fears ratchet up

Almost a quarter of Canadian investors said in a recent survey that they’re thinking of cashing out their stock investments after a rough year for the markets and rumblings of a possible recession. But experts are cautioning against rash decision-making in the heart of a downturn.

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India detects 2,468 new Covid cases, 17 deaths in a day

Covid-19: The death toll climbed to 5,28,733 with 17 more fatalities, which included nine deaths reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated. India recorded 2,468 new coronavirus infections, raising the tally to 4,46,01,934, while the active cases declined to 33,318, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka central bank to hold rates as inflation worries persist

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka's central bank is likely to maintain interest rates on Thursday in an effort to get a grip on inflation which has remained stubbornly high despite a sharp contraction in the crisis-hit economy.Nine out of 14 economists and analysts polled by Reuters said they expect rates to remain unchanged as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) waits for the effects of its earlier hikes to filter through to the economy and for inflation to stabilise as the economy cools."The pace of inflation appears to be slowing but it is also largely cost push inflation caused by depreciation and global commodity prices, which a rate hike would have limited impact on," said Dimantha Mathew, head of research for Colombo-based investment firm First Capital.The CBSL has raised rates by a record 950 basis points this year to battle high inflation which is adding to the country's economic woes.However, inflation has remained high, hitting a record peak of 68.9% in September with food inflation climbing to 93.7%.Sri Lanka's economy shrank 8.4% in the quarter through June from a year ago in one of the steepest declines seen in a three-month period, amid fertilizer and fuel shortages.

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Covid-19: No more ₹500 fine on Delhiites for not wearing masks in public places

₹500 after the it saw rise in Covid cases. As Covid cases fall in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has decided to stop levying the ₹500 fine for not wearing masks in public places. Services of health care workers hired on contract in Covid hospitals extended till the end of the year, the order stated.

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Kanchana thanks Harsha for the coal tender probe

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera thanked SJB MP, Dr. Harsha De Silva, for calling for an investigation into the tender that was called for the procurement of coal for the Norochcholai Power Plant.The Minister said that the COPF in its report on the investigation into Coal Procurement has said that Auditor General preliminarily observes that a fair & sufficient time was not accommodated to suitable bidders & thereby has deviated from the Procurement guidelines.The Minister added that the Auditor General's observations said certain limitations on their investigation & unavailability of information in a short time."Officials of the procurement committee has been notified of the observations & recommendations & will respond accordingly," tweeted the Minister.Kanchana Wijesekera said that it would be appropriate for the Committee on Public Finance to consider responses of the officials in this regard & direct to be fully investigated by a suitable authority.Sri Lanka's Auditor General has reported that the tender to procure coal for the Norochcholai Power Plant from 2022 to 2025 did not follow the approved procurement process.Dr.

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6th Edition of Gammadda Door to Door underway in three districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 6th Phase of the Gammadda Door-to-Door program commenced on Wednesday (5) morning centering three district.The Gammadda Door to Door program is joined by the University of Peradeniya as well. The 6th edition of the Gammadda Door to Door program is currently underway in the Jaffna, Matale, and Kalutara Districts.Gammadda is well known among all Sri Lankans, young and old, as the people's force that brings about a new beginning for the villages and towns of Sri Lanka.Gammadda implements these projects by identifying the real needs of the local population.The needs of the people were identified following an extensive and streamlined study of the findings in the Gammadda Door to Door program that was implemented five times before along with the University of Peradeniya.The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Economic Crisis have forced the people of Sri Lanka to undergo various hardships.Gammadda is ready once again to identify the socio-economic issues of the people of Sri Lanka.

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Philadelphia community meets to discuss gun violence after shooting left girl injured

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia community gathered Tuesday to discuss ways to address increased gun violence nearly two weeks after a young girl was struck by stay gunfire.8-year-old Skyla was grazed in the head by a bullet when police say an ambush shooting erupted on the 1500 block of North 13th Street. Deputy Commissioner John Stanford told reporters that a vehicle with multiple shooters inside ambushed another car that was driving by, unleashing nearly 50 shots. Skyla was near the front door of a home when she was grazed in the head by stray gunfire, according to police. In doorbell footage provided by a neighbor, a police officer is seen running out of the home with the injured girl and immediately takes her to the hospital.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESTemple alerted its campus on Twitter about the shooting investigation and urged people to avoid the area.

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Eagles star players visit West Philadelphia Panthers youth football team and cheerleaders

PHILADELPHIA - With many kids falling victim to gun violence in the city, the Philadelphia Eagles are stepping up and serving as role models for the city's youth. Youth football players and cheerleaders of the West Philadelphia Panthers, packed the gym at Shepard Rec Center on Tuesday night for a surprise from some of the Eagles star players and SWOOP. In August, multiple shots were fired outside the Shepard Rec Center, leaving five people injured.

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Police: Man dead, another injured after an auto accident resulted in a shootout in North Philadelphia

Police say they are investigating a double shooting that killed one man after a shootout erupted after a three-car accident in North Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured after a car accident turned into a deadly shootout during rush hour in North Philadelphia on Tuesday.At around 5:06 p.m., police say they responded to the 3600 block of Broad Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police say they located a 33-year-old man lying in the northbound lanes of Broad Street, suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his chest. Police picked up the victim and took him to Temple Hospital where they say he was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m.While investigating the scene, police say they also located a 38-year-old man who was suffering a gunshot wound to the leg.

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Irish man makes history rowing from New York to Ireland

GALWAY, Ireland - Damian Browne made history as the first person to go from New York City to Galway, Ireland, by rowing. The former professional rugby player was greeted with a hero's welcome on October 4. The Irish Times reported Browne cannot swim, but he left Chelsea Piers in Manhattan on June 14. It took more than 3,000 miles to reach Ireland which he did on Tuesday. RELATED: Record pumpkin in New York weighs 2,554 poundsVideo posted to Instagram showed Browne rowing through some rough waters in Galway Bay. Browne said he went for the achievement to fundraise for Project Empower.

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Stockton serial killer blamed for 6 deaths, including 1 in Oakland: police

STOCKTON, Calif. - Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in Northern California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year, police said.Authorities last week announced that five men in Stockton had been slain in recent months, ambushed and shot to death alone in the dark. Late Monday, police said two additional cases last year — a man’s death in Oakland and the non-fatal shooting of a woman in Stockton — had been tied to those killings."It definitely meets the definition of a serial killer," said Stockton Police Officer Joseph Silva.

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Fearing death, praying for a miracle: Sanibel Island woman survives Ian's historic wrath

Hurricane Ian lashed out in a fury on Sanibel Island last week was to let her kids know she survived one of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike Florida. Now, it will be a tale to tell generations about the harrowing ordeal she lived through.The mother of four from coastal New Jersey had experienced tropical storms but never a hurricane like this.For 20 years, Regan taught a middle school gym class in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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COVID-19: Westmount vaccination clinic to reopen this week, MLHU says

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Westmount Shopping Centre will reopen this week to give Londoners more opportunities to get a booster shot.The clinic, which previously operated at the mall in July, will reopen on Thursday, offering any dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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Weather Authority: Chilly, rainy Tuesday to lead to sunshine and warmer temps by end of week

PHILADELPHIA - Meteorologist Kathy Orr went down to the Jersey Shore to check out the flooding and beach erosion after four days of battering waves. Luckily, forecasters say they are expecting the rain to slow down for the rest of the week. After a cold and rainy Tuesday, overnight temperatures will remain in the 40s and 50s. Scattered showers are expected on Wednesday, which forecasters are calling the "transition day," as the sun will break through the clouds, leading to a mild and dry Thursday. By the end of the week, temperatures will creep back up in to the 60s and 70s, giving the Lehigh Valley a break from lower-than-normal temperatures. A fall front will move through over the weekend as crisp and cool weather is expected, along with sunny skies. SEVEN-DAY FORECASTWEDNESDAY: Leftover showers.

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Philadelphia superintendent announces findings after 100-day listening tour

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia School Districts' new superintendent announced the conclusion of a 100-day Listening and Learning Tour in which he discovered five new members to the district's executive team. The tour, which reflects conversations with over 2,700 students, families, and staff members, was made to help tackle one of the most important concerns that the district faces: the well-being and safety of its students. Dr.

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Florida mayor accused of hitting man in face with rake during Hurricane Ian cleanup

INDIALANTIC, Fla. - The mayor of a Florida town was arrested after police said he hit another man in the face with a rake while they were cleaning up a park in Brevard County after Hurricane Ian. David Berkman, 59, is facing a misdemeanor battery charge.According to an affidavit from the Indialantic Police Department, the victim – Melvyn Chang – and Berkman were both in Orlando Park in Indialantic on Friday assisting with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Ian spread debris across the area. Police said Chang was sitting on a picnic table recording Berkman after Berkman allegedly made several comments about "kicking his a**," the affidavit stated. MORE NEWS: Florida deputy, 21, shot and killed while serving warrant in Polk City, sheriff saysThe report went on to say that "after several minutes the defendant walked up and shoved a leaf rake with a plastic end into the face of the victim causing the rake to hit the victims phone and his face."The victim reportedly captured the incident on his cellphone. No other information has been released about the incident.

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Utah college student claims being drugged, sexually assaulted at fraternity house

University of Utah (Credit: University of Utah) SALT LAKE CITY - The Pi Kappa Alpa fraternity at the University of Utah is under investigation after a student claimed to have been drugged and sexually assault at the fraternity’s off-campus home. According to a campus alert that was sent Monday, campus police said they were notified of a sexual assault that occurred at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house on September 29. The victim, a student, reported going to the house with friends. "The victim remembers feeling sick, nauseous, and as if they had been drugged," police said in the alert.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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