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FILE - Free-range hens walking around. (Tim Graham/Getty Images)A man in China was sentenced to prison after he snuck onto his neighbor's property and scared 1,100 chickens to death.The man, identified only by his last name Gu, snuck onto his neighbor Zhong's chicken farm and used a flashlight to frighten the chickens, causing them to kill each other, China Daily reported.The light from the flashlight terrified the chickens, causing them to flee to a corner of the coop where they trampled over one another trying to get away.The incident came during a feud between the two neighbors that began in April 2022, when Gu cut down Zhong's trees without his permission, the outlet reported.

WEST READING, Pa. - A devastating explosion claimed the lives of seven innocent people after it leveled a historic chocolate factory, leaving a West Reading community to pick up the pieces in so many ways.Seven people were killed, and several others wounded in the powerful blast at the R.M Palmer Co. plant last month in West Reading, Pennsylvania, which is about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. One survivor was pulled from the rubble hours after the explosion rattled windows and shook houses.Rescue workers searched for days in the hopes of pulling more survivors to safety, but their heroic efforts came to a tragic end for several families.RELATED COVERAGE: West Reading explosion: 7 confirmed dead, all accounted for after blast rocks chocolate factoryNow, as a community tries to rebuild emotionally, the town is doing the same physically. West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag announced that a demolition project will begin Wednesday at the site of the deadly blast, where debris and parts of the factory still remain.The demolition will remove the north-facing wall from Building 1, which officials say is in danger of collapse. RELATED COVERAGE: West Reading community joins together to support families, first responders following devastating explosionA crane was delivered to the site Tuesday, which temporarily closed Penn Avenue.

The president and CEO, as well as the entire volunteer board of directors of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, resigned Tuesday in the wake of “pressure” following a media report detailing a $200,000 donation with alleged ties to Beijing.

MOSCOW - A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the sky and covering broad areas with ash.The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka's most active volcanoes, extended over 500 kilometers (more than 300 miles) northwest and engulfed several villages in grey volcanic dust.Officials closed the skies over the area to aircraft. Local authorities advised residents to stay indoors and shut schools in several affected communities.

Whole Foods store in San Franciscos Midmarket neighborhood. (Credit: Whole Foods) SAN FRANCISCO - Whole Foods is closing their flagship San Francisco store on Monday at the end of business hours. Whole Foods told KTVU that the store on Market Street at 8th is shutting down for the time being because of employee safety concerns.

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 18: Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes (L) arrives at federal court with her partner Billy Evans (R) on November 18, 2022 in San Jose, California. Holmes appeared in federal court for sentencing after being convicted SAN JOSE, Calif. - A judge ruled on Monday that Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes must surrender April 27 to serve her sentence for felony fraud, denying her request to stay home as she appeals her conviction. U.S.

Gordon Lightfoot is cancelling concerts.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Four Sri Lankan men who boarded a vessel anchored at the Colombo Port to illegally travel as stowaways were discovered when the vessel was passing through the Suez Canal.The men were handed over to Sri Lanka Police on Monday (10), and were remanded to the 18th of April by the Acting Magistrate of Galle Premaratne Thiranagama.Four Sri Lankan men had secretly boarded a Liberian Flagged vessel that was anchored at the Colombo Port, on the 24th of March.The vessel was heading to the United States of America, and the Sri Lankan stowaways were discovered when it was passing the Suez Canal.The Sri Lankan men were dressed as part of the ship's crew, when they were discovered. Following their discovery, the men were handed over to another vessel that passing by and was heading to China, so that they can be handed over to Sri Lankan authorities.The four men were handed over to Sri Lankan authorities in the seas of the Galle Harbour.The men were identified as residents from Mullaithivu, Chunnakkam, Kytes, and Weliwtithurai.The Department of Immigration and Emigration said that a special investigation was launched to determine how these men entered the Colombo Port, and the vessel.

The proposed Anti-Corruption Bill, which seeks to replace the Bribery Act (Chapter 26), the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No. 19 of 1994, and the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities law No.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - A criminal investigation is underway after police say a shooting took place at a Dunkin' Donuts in Cheltenham Township Tuesday morning.SkyFOX was live over the scene as a heavy police presence gathered around a taped off drive-thru.Police say the shooting happened outside the Dunkin' Donuts on Cheltenham Avenue in the Melrose Shopping Center.Residents are asked to avoid the area for the time being.This is a developing story.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's Board of Ethics is suing a super PAC affiliated with mayoral candidate Jeff Brown for campaign finance violations.The lawsuit claims the group "For a Better Philadelphia" coordinated with Brown to go above the city's campaign funding limits.With just about a month to go until the primary election on May 16, the board aims to stop any contributions by taking legal action.RELATED COVERAGE: Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Meet the CandidatesThey are also asking for $162,000 in civil penalties, according to the lawsuit.Brown's campaign has denied any wrongdoing.The Democratic candidate is set to take the stage Tuesday night along with six other candidates for FOX 29's Democratic Primary Debate at Temple University.

PHILADELPHIA - One vehicle went up in flames on two separate occasions after arson suspects targeted a car dealership on Roosevelt Boulevard last month.Police say the suspects set the car on fire once on March 28, then again on March 31.

LOUISVILLE, KY - APRIL 10: Community members gather at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church for a vigil following the mass shooting at the Old National Bank on April 10, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. A gunman opened fire inside the bank, killing four pe LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Tributes were growing Monday for the five people slain in a shooting at a Louisville bank, with friends sharing details of their lives and mourners gathering at vigils.Details were also emerging about some of the wounded, including a rookie officer who was just recently sworn in.Louisville’s former Mayor Greg Fischer said he’d known 63-year-old Tommy Elliott, one of those killed, for 40 years.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 29: A general view at dawn of the clubhouse with the skyline of the Dubai Marina behind during the delayed third round on Day Four of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club on Ja WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. spies caught Russian intelligence officers boasting that they had convinced the oil-rich United Arab Emirates "to work together against US and UK intelligence agencies," according to a purported American document posted online as part of a major U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A collective of over 100 organizations and individuals have written to the diplomatic missions in Colombo highlighting serious concerns with regard to the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act.They state that the ATA, which is intended to replace the Draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), is an even more serious threat to democracy in Sri Lanka.They demand that the Government withdraw this atrocious proposed law with immediate effect and repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act.A statement adds that the Government of Sri Lanka has disingenuously proposed a law with a far greater capacity to infringe the human rights of its citizens than the PTA. The ATA both retains and enhances PTA provisions that will shrink the space for active civilian participation in democracy, subject communities to intensive state surveillance, and militarize the State, thus intensifying the damage done by the PTA, it added.They urge the Sri Lankan Government to:1. Immediately withdraw the proposed Anti Terrorism Act gazetted on 17th March 2023.2.

DELAWARE COUNTY - A threat against a high school in Delaware County has prompted law enforcement to take action Tuesday morning.Students and staff are expected to see an increased police presence at Interboro High School, in addition to the school resource officer.Police say a threat was made against the high school in Prospect Park on Instagram Monday night."The writer claims that he plans on harming students and staff members on today’s date," Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said in a Facebook post.MORE HEADLINES:While officials say they don't believe the threat is credible, they are taking necessary precautions."Someone wanted attention when they posted this, and now they definitely have ours," Madonna said.

Global food priecs may have eased following the UN’s Black Sea Grain Initiative, but they continue to rule above the levels seen before the Russia-Ukraine war and the covid outbreak, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a recent report. This assume significance for India as it is witnessing a sharp surge in food prices, including those of milk. Inflation in the food basket in February was at 5.95%, up from 5.94% in January.

COLOMBO (News1st): The Government Analyst is to conduct a site examination at the logding used by the Russian woman who was recently found dead in the Kolapu Oya in Hikkaduwa.The cause of the deat is yet to be determine, Sri Lanka Police said.Her remains are placed at the morgue of the Karapitiya Hospital in Galle, and the post morterm examination cannot be conducted until a relative arrives, Police added.The nude body of the Russian woman was found floating in the Kolapu Oya close to the hotel she was staying at. 

There will be fears for one of Weatherfield's most-loved residents next week as Roy Cropper's health takes a scary turn. New Coronation Street spoilers have revealed that the cafe owner will reveal he's been struggling with chest pains and breathlessness before being supported at the hospital by Evelyn Plummer.

India reports 5,676 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, with the number of cases doubling every 4-5 days. The XBB.1.16 variant is responsible for the current surge but is said to be milder, and Indians have hybrid immunity due to vaccination and natural exposure. The health ministry urges people to complete their vaccination doses and follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection.

US President Joe Biden has officially ended the Covid national health emergency that for more than three years underpinned extraordinary efforts to provide care for a country where more than a million people died from the disease.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has requested the President to review the Anti-Terrorism Bill, and introduce a bill that does not violate the principles of democracy.SLPP General Secretary Attorney Sagara Kariyawasam told reporters on Tuesday (11) that as a party, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna would never agree to any bill or legislation that curtails the people's fundamental right to expression.He also said the SLPP will also not agree to any bill or legislation that would do away with the rights of the people to secure their fundamental rights.Attorney Sagara Kariyawasam said the definition of terrorism as mentioned in the Anti-Terrorism Bill should be subject to certain limitations, and restrictions.He said that if the bill defines every single act of dissent as terrorism, that bill is not one that is suitable for a democratic society.The SLPP General Secretary said that based on the views expressed in the media, it appears that the Justice Minister who is moving the bill also is not confident about the said piece of legislation.He said a request was made from the President to review the bill, and appoint a committee of experts to study the matter, and introduce a bill that does not violate the principles of democracy.He said when a government is introducing a bill, the government should definitely place its confidence in the piece of legislation, and in the absence of such confidence, there is no necessity to introduce such legislation. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Elections Commission says that the Local Government Election cannot be held on the 25th of April 2023.It noted that a date for the election will be decided based on a court order, or based on the provision of funds.Sri Lanka's Election Commission met on Tuesday (11) to decide on the Local Government Election 2023.On Monday (10) State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Janaka Wakkumbura said that it would be difficult to conduct the Local Government Election on the 25th of April.Speaking to reporters following a meeting between the Election Commission and the Prime Minister, he said that the Election Commission will announce the date of the election before the 25th of April. 

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Railways received the report of its Head Guard over an incident where the Samudra Devi Train engine detached from the rest of the compartments in Kalutara on Sunday (9).A Senior Official at Sri Lanka Railways said that the Head Guard in his report had noted that an issue with regard to the engine detaching from the compartments was NOT observed.He added that the Head Guard in his report had also noted that he did not have a clear understanding over the issue. Recent Incidents:The Galle to Maradana, Samudradevi Train engine detached from the compartments in Kalutara North on Sunday (9).Railway operations along several routes were hampered in recent days due to accidents and derailments.Operation along the Batticaloa route was hampered on Sunday (9) after two wild elephants were run down by the Trincomalee to Fort, Colombo night mail train between the Gal-Oya and Palugswewa Railway Stations. The Colombo to Trincomalee train operations have been restricted to Kekirawa.On Saturday (8) operations along the Up-country route were hampered after a tree fell onto the tracks between Haputhale and Idalgashinna.16 people were injured when a train derailed on Friday (7) in Agbopura, Trincomalee.The Colombo to Trincomalee bound train operations were restricted to Gal-OyaOn the 6th of April, operations along the Up-Country railway line were hampered after a train plying from Fort, Colombo to Badulla derailed in Thalawakele.On the 2nd of April, operations along the northern route came to a standstill after the night mail train from Anuradhapura to Fort, Colombo derailed in Mahawa.Following this derailment, operations along the northern route were limited to Mahawa.K U Konthasinghe, the Chairman of the

COLOMBO (News 1st); A report prepared by the National Delimitation Committee was handed over to Prime Minister Dinesh GunawardenaThe Prime Minister's Media Unit said that the Chairman of the committee Mahinda Deshapriya handed over the report at the Prime Minister's office on Tuesday (11) morning.The National Delimitation committee was formed by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena last year via a gazette notification.The former chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya was appointed to head the 4 member committee. The primary objective of this committee was to ensure that the number of local government members are reduced from, 8000 to around 4000.   

Ukraine, rather than launching a probe of its own.Over the weekend, U.S. officials briefed allies and partners, including Canada, about the potential ramifications of the leak.Wesley Wark, a senior fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation, said Canadian officials will want to understand the seriousness of the incident and learn more about the specific information within the documents that pertains to Canada.“In that initial stage, there’s generally a lot of reluctance to share what is known about a counter-intelligence investigation with allies, even close allies,” he said.“I suspect the Canadian government is going to be watching anxiously from the sidelines as it waits for more information.” Read more: U.S.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena noted that a QR bases system will be introduced to replace train and bus tickets.The Minister said that the program is expected to be implemented in 2023.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Election Commission is expected to meet on Tuesday (11) to decide on the Local Government Election 2023.A senior spokesperson for the Election Commission told News 1st that a decision on whether the 2023 Local Government Election will take place or not, will most likely be reached at this meeting.Sri Lanka's Election Commission met with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Prime Minister's Office in Colombo.Recently, the Election Commission addressed a letter to the Prime Minister for a meeting with regard to the Local Government Election, and in response the Prime Minister had agreed to meet them on Monday (10).State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Janaka Wakkumbura said that it would be difficult to conduct the Local Government Election on the 25th of April.Speaking to reporters following a meeting between the Election Commission and the Prime Minister, he said that the Election Commission will announce the date of the election before the 25th of April.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has requested for a recommendation from the Election Commission to award the full salary instead of the basic salary for the Public Sector employees who submitted nominations to contest the Local Government Election.Sri Lanka's Election Commission is expected to meet on Tuesday (11) to decide on the Local Government Election 2023.A senior spokesperson for the Election Commission told News 1st that a decision on whether the 2023 Local Government Election will take place or not, will most likely be reached at this meeting.State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Janaka Wakkumbura said that it would be difficult to conduct the Local Government Election on the 25th of April.Speaking to reporters following a meeting between the Election Commission and the Prime Minister, he said that the Election Commission will announce the date of the election before the 25th of April.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Weligama Police arrested two men for stealing US $ 1,200/- from a Bangladesh traveler.Sri Lanka Police said the Bangladeshi woman was staying at a hotel in Mirissa, and during her stay the men had stolen her money.The suspects are from Denipitiya and Mirissa, and they will be produced to the Matara Magistrate's Court.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC requested the Colombo-based diplomatic corps to review their travel advisories imposed on Sri Lanka.He said that lifting the advisories would reflect the stability in the country which would further encourage tourist influx.Minister Ali Sabry convened a briefing on current developments in Sri Lanka for the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on Monday, 10 April 2023.The Minister thanked the international community for the support extended to Sri Lanka towards economic recovery and briefed on progress made in this regard. The Minister also highlighted initiatives taken by the government for reconciliation including the convening of the All-Party Conference by the President in December 2022 and January 2023 and the appointment of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Reconciliation chaired by the President. He also briefed on the government’s position on the 13th Amendment and the proposed counter-terrorism legislation. He provided an update on ongoing efforts to set up a Truth and Reconciliation mechanism, and thanked the Government of South Africa for facilitating a working visit in March to study the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayaka briefed on developments related to the government’s structural reform process in the context of IMF, World Bank and ADB programmes, and highlighted the measures taken, inter alia, towards debt sustainability, fiscal oversight, social protection for the vulnerable segments, good governance and addressing corruption.Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane outlined Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with the UN mechanisms including Sri Lanka’s recent participation in the 4th Cycle of the

An elderly couple has died after eating pufferfish meat in Malaysia — a seafood delicacy that can carry a deadly poison if not prepared correctly.

Covid in the past 24 hours in the country. Three each in Delhi Punjab and Rajasthan; Two in Kerala, and one each in Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, respectively. Yesterday Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed a mock drill for Covid -19 preparedness at RML hospital in Delhi.

Also Read: Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency The Covid-19 virus was declared a public health emergency by the health secretary of the Trump administration on 31 January 2020, whereas former US President Donald Trump declared it a national emergency in March of that year. President Joe Biden has broadened the use of emergency powers since he took office in January 2021. The national emergency response to covid has allowed the U.S.

₹225 per dose plus applicable GST. The move comes after a letter was written by Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Serum Institute of India (SII) to the Union health ministry on March 27, the sources said. As per an official source, Singh had reportedly stated in his letter to the ministry that Covovax, which has been approved by DCGI, WHO, and USFDA, is a world-class vaccine.

ATLANTIC CITY - Three years after the coronavirus pandemic erupted, Atlantic City's casinos are collectively struggling to get back to where they were before COVID-19 in terms of profitability.Figures released Monday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that the city's nine casinos collectively had a gross operating profit of $731.2 million in 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say two people, including a 5-year-old girl, are fighting for their lives after being stabbed inside a Philadelphia home on Monday night. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to a property on the 1800 block of North 20th Street for reports of a stabbing. Police found a 5-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman each suffering from multiple stab wounds in the living room of the residence, police said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe child was brought to St. Christopher's Hospital and the woman was taken to Temple University Hospital by police.

SEATTLE - Newly released charging documents further detail what may have led up to the disappearance of Leticia Martinez. The suspect arrested in connection to her disappearance has also been officially linked to her son's kidnapping, according to court documents.Martinez, 58, was last seen at a Seattle Mariners game on March 31 with 46-year-old Brett Gitchel.

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration formally determined Monday that a Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia on espionage charges has been "wrongfully detained."The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will take the lead on securing his release.Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination on Monday, saying he condemned the arrest and Russia’s repression of independent media."Today, Secretary Blinken made a determination that Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia," the department said in a statement.

EXETER TWP, Pa. - Two human femur bones that were found over two years ago have since been identified as a Pennsylvania man who went missing in 2015. Authorities in Berks County identified the partial remains as 21-year-old Anthony Rodriguez. Investigators say was last seen over eight years ago walking away from a landscaping job in Exeter. At a Monday press conference, officials said the bones were found 20-yards apart and were not covered or buried.

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 06: Democratic state Reps. Gloria Johnson (L) and Justin Jones embrace after a vote that expelled Jones from the governing body on April 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones was expelled after he, Johnson and Rep.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision "extraordinary and unprecedented."If allowed to stand, the order issued last week by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk could restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone as early as Friday, unsettling abortion providers less than a year after the reversal of Roe v.

A Mountie died early Monday morning in a collision that occurred in Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, according to the RCMP.

SAN FRANCISCO - The Twitter sign on the company's San Francisco headquarters was slightly revamped.The social media giant's head honcho, Elon Musk, had the "W" in the Twitter sign painted over in white to blend into the background color so that the name reads ‘Titter.’"Our landlord at SF HQ says we’re legally required to keep sign as Twitter & cannot remove "w", so we painted it background color. Problem solved!," a boisterous Musk tweeted on Sunday.He said in a follow-up tweet, "They tried to muffle our titter."Elon Musk is apologizing for a tweet last October that raised doubts about the attack on Paul Pelosi.It's not the first time, Musk has joked about calling Twitter by "titter."He previously created a Twitter poll, asking his followers if the company should be renamed, as pointed out by Forbes.

BURTON, Texas - We've all had this irrational fear of something getting out of our cars and attacking us (right?) but what would you do if you actually encountered it?RELATED: Baytown K-9 officer dies after suffering bite from venomous snakeFor Nicole Graham, who shared the video with FOX 26, it was a snake in her daughter's car engine. Removing it, however, was not an issue as she is seen using a ruler (with gloves on, of course) to safely remove it from the engine. Nicole Graham and her daughter Haylie had an interesting morning after finding a snake that made its way to her car's engine.

PHILADELPHIA - The Bucks County District Attorney's Office, police in Falls Township and law enforcement in Philadelphia are investigating the death of a 72-year-old woman found dead early Monday morning. Philadelphia police officers found the 72-year-old woman dead when responding to the 4300 block of Waln Street around 1 a.m. Monday.Investigators say the woman was struck several times by gunfire throughout the body, and pronounced dead on scene. MORE HEADLINES:According to the Bucks County DA's Office, the woman, later identified as Carol J.

File: E. Jean Carroll is seen outside State Supreme Court on March 4, 2020, in New York.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One of the officers injured in the Louisville bank mass shooting in Kentucky had only graduated from the police academy a little over a week before Monday’s tragic incident, according to the police chief. Officer Nickolas Wilt, 26, suffered a gunshot wound to the head while responding to the shooting and was recently let out of surgery in critical condition but stable, Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, said during a news conference Monday afternoon. "I just swore him in and his family was there to witness his journey to become a police officer," Gwinn-Villaroel said. Wilt had been sworn in on March 31. The next few days will be "important and very critical" for Wilt’s recovery, the chief added. Gwinn-Villaroel went on to commend the families for their demeanor during such a tragedy. "It’s one of the worst moments within any police chief’s tenure, being in this position," the chief continued.