A major fire has broken out in the South African parliament building in Cape Town.Firefighters present at the building as large flames and a huge column of smoke were seen at around 05:30 GMT on Sunday.“The roof has caught fire and the National Assembly building is also on fire,” a spokesman for the city’s emergency services told AFP news agency, requesting reinforcements at the scene.“The fire is not under control and cracks in the walls of the building have been reported,” he added.There was no indication of what may have started the fire.According to local media outlet News24, 36 firefighters are at the scene and authorities have called for additional resources as they try to contain the blaze. .

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Shortage of staff due to COVID-19 affecting Winnipeg Transit, fire paramedic services, says mayor

Winnipeg’s mayor says that the city of Winnipeg is facing staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, including transit and the city’s fire paramedic services.Mayor Brian Bowman and head of the Emergency Services Unit, Jason Shaw, made the announcement Thursday.“We are not immune to the service effects with COVID-19,” said Bowman, adding the city has been able to handle staffing challenges over the past few weeks so far.Shaw said there are currently 351 active cases of COVID-19 among city staff, including 76 in transit and 85 in the fire paramedic services.“Winnipeg transit is using spare operators,” said Shaw, but said that transit has had to cancel some routes. People should check daily to see if their route is running.”Fire paramedic services are being redeployed, said Shaw, and so far has not impacted response times.“Operational planning and decisions are being made in consultation with our medical director and shared health,” he said.“We continue to get updates from provincial health officials.

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Schoolboy ‘almost went blind’ after extremely rare side effect of Covid caused eye to swell

A nine-year-old boy almost went blind after an extremely rare side effect of coronavirus caused his eye to swell up.

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Tissa Kutti’s INTEL comments sparks political controversy

COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi’s comments on Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha’s removal from office have sparked a political controversy.SLPP MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi on Wednesday (5) said that Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha was sacked from office after analyzing state intelligence reports.“We have the State Intelligence Service. The intel can relate to the government, national security, alternative governments, and even the political atmosphere,” he told a press conference in Colombo adding that Susil Premajayantha was sacked as a result of such intelligence efforts.“It wasn’t just the statement he made at Delkanda pola.

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NCIS and Chicago Fire pause production after spike in COVID-19 cases due to omicron variant

The TV shows NCIS and Chicago Fire have both paused production amid personnel on each series testing positive for COVID-19.Insiders told Deadline Wednesday that production was halted on the CBS procedural drama NCIS due to the prevalence of a positive test of those in the show's Zone A, which includes cast members and crew they interact with.A cast member on the show is believed to had tested positive, the insider told the outlet. The latest: The TV shows NCIS and Chicago Fire have both paused production amid personnel on each series testing positive for COVID-19.

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Susil sacked based on intelligence reports – SLPPs Tissa Kutti Arachchi

COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi on Wednesday (5) said that Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha was sacked from office after analyzing state intelligence reports.“We have the State Intelligence Service. The intel can relate to the government, national security, alternative governments, and even the political atmosphere,” he told a press conference in Colombo adding that Susil Premajayantha was sacked as a result of such intelligence efforts.“It wasn’t just the statement he made at Delkanda pola.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon to issue update on state of pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs in the Scottish Parliament on any possible change to the coronavirus self-isolation period as opposition parties call for the 10-day rule to be adjusted.

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Seth Meyers tests positive for breakthrough case of COVID-19 and cancels show for the week

This week's remaining episodes of Late Night with Seth Meyers have been scrapped after the host tested positive for COVID-19, Meyers revealed in a tweet on Tuesday.Seth, 48, shared the unfortunate news with fans but added that the 'good news' was that he felt fine, which he credited to the vaccine and a booster shot.He hosted an original broadcast on Monday but NBC has canceled the remaining four shows scheduled from Tuesday to Friday.

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Concerns rise as Sask. students return to class while out-of-province peers stay home

Unlike every other province that has delayed in-class learning amid surging COVID-19 cases, students in Saskatchewan are heading back to class from the Christmas break on schedule.

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‘Ready to return to legal profession’ – Susil packs up & leaves State Ministry

COLOMBO (News 1st): Former State Minister Sunil Premajayantha who was stripped of his portfolio by the President says he will be returning to his legal profession.He said it is via the media that he was made aware that he was sacked by the President, adding that no prior notification was given,“Recently when I was at the market, a media person asked me about the price of goods.

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Susil Premajayatha stripped of State Minister portfolio – PMD

COLOMBO (News 1st); The State Minister portfolios of Susil Premajayantha have been removed with immediate effect, by the powers vested with the President, said the President’s Media Division.Susil Premajayantha was the State Minister of Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning Promotion.

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Unvaccinated couple die from Covid-19 on the same day leaving behind four children

An unvaccinated couple died on the same day after catching Covid-19, leaving behind four devastated children.

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X-Press Pearl : Debris removal commences

COLOMBO (News 1st); A salvage operation in underway to remove the X-Press Pearl wreck and the debris that settled in the ocean floor, said Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority.Florida-based salvor Resolve Marine has mapped out the debris spread and has identified 180 target locations, from where the debris will be removed.According to MEPA, the debris will be brought ashore and will be moved to a temporary facility in Wattala.The debris removal process will be monitored 24/7 by MEPA officials from the MMA Prestige vessel.Shanghai Salvage, a division of China’s Ministry of Transport, won the contract to remove the wreck of the sunken container ship X-Press Pearl from waters off the coast of Sri Lanka.The Singapore-flagged

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Charlotte Crosby forced to cancel NYE plans as she catches Covid

CHARLOTTE Crosby was left devastated after she was forced to cancel her NYE plans after testing positive for Covid. The Geordie Shore star, 31, spent NYE alone and abandoned all plans after she took a lateral flow test yesterday.

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Sweet Success: Craig’s Cookies enjoys 400% growth in last 2 years

It’s a story about a struggling theatre actor who, when things got tough, made cookies – and then shared them with Toronto. In part two of “Small Business: Pandemic Success Stories,” our Melanie Zettler meets up with the owner of “Craig’s Cookies” to find out how a sweet treat became a pandemic sensation.

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Woman Posts TikTok Of 5-Hour Self-Isolation In Airplane Bathroom After COVID Test Mid-Flight

A Michigan teacher suddenly began feeling sick in the middle of a flight from Chicago to Reykjavík, Iceland last week, and so she took the precaution of taking a rapid COVID test on the plane.

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Four naval personnel recognized by IMO for their bravery at sea

COLOMBO (News 1st); Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented certificates of commendation under the ‘IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea – 2021’ to 04 naval personnel, during a special ceremony held at the Auditorium of Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee recently. The certificates of commendation were issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) taking into account the bravery of these individuals.Established in 1948, IMO is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.

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News Releases from Department of Health | DOH revises state’s isolation & quarantine policy

If COVID-19 positive regardless of vaccination statusIf exposed to COVID-19Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even mild symptoms, should stay home from work, school and other activities. Those with symptoms who have not been tested should be tested as soon as possible.“We are adopting the CDC recommendations as one part of our effort to blunt the current very rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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B.C. restaurants temporarily close due to lack of symptom free staff

During one of the busiest times of the year, B.C. restaurants are temporarily shutting their doors because they don’t have enough staff free of COVID-19 symptoms.

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Bus fares increased from 5th January; Minimum fare Rs. 17/-

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Private Bus Owners Association on Wednesday (29) said that it decided to increase bus fares with effect from the 5th of January 2022.Accordingly, the minimum bus fare will be Rs.

Danniella Westbrook furious and forced to spend Christmas alone after catching Covid and ‘anti-vax’ daughter has it too

DANNIELLA Westbrook has revealed she was forced to spend Christmas alone after catching Covid. The 48-year-old took to Instagram to share a heavily filtered snap of herself, telling her followers: "I hate Covid." She added: "So I had to isolate away from my kids and family this Christmas." And Danniella's 'anti-vax' daughter Jodie Jenkins has also caught the virus - for the second time.

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Military will continue to support the people in the North, says Sri Lanka’s Army Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st); In the post-war era, the military will continue to support the people in the north to rebuild their livelihoods and work hand-in-hand with the communities, said the Army Commander on Wednesday (29).General Shavendra Silva visited Jaffna to share seasonal compliments and show his care for North-based fellow tri-service troops, engaged in duty roles, away from their loved ones in families.Addressing a representative group of peninsula-based All Ranks, General Shavendra Silva at first paid a glowing tribute to the memory of all fallen Tri-Service War Heroes during the humanitarian operations and wished differently able and wounded War Heroes, still under recuperation, be well and a speedy recovery.In appreciating great

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'Am I the only person?' Sharon Stone, 63, questions possible odd side effect of Covid jab

Instagram and Twitter to ask about a possible side effect she has noticed after getting the Covid vaccine.Sharon quizzed her followers on the situation, asking if they have had a change in "armpit odour" after getting their vaccinations.Sharon posted the comment to her Instagram story, as well as her Twitter.She penned in view of her 223,600 followers: "Am I the only person who is experiencing an armpit odour change w vaccines?" (sic)Many took to the comments to share their potential side effects after getting the vaccine.Paulckelly42 said: "I've had 3 jabs now and I've not experienced that or heard anyone else say they have."Felt c***py for a couple of days with the first 2 and a sore arm with the booster.

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Quebec to allow some COVID-19 infected health workers to stay on job

New developments with the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers are climbing like never before. Today, Quebec set a new record for infections with over 12,000 in just 24 hours.

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Forth Valley health chief issues Hogmanay jab push as 70 per cent get booster

A drive to get locals boosted with a third Covid vaccine dose ahead of Hogmanay has led to almost 70 per cent being triple jabbed in Stirling.

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B.C. teachers fear return to class could turn into superspreader event

With students in our province set to return to classes next week, teachers are worried about schools hosting potential superspreader events and the union is calling for in-person learning to be delayed until at least Jan. 10.

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Japan agrees to launch a military hotline with China in 2022

COLOMBO(News 1st); Japan has agreed to establish a military hotline with china Next year during virtual talks held between both nations, and expressed serious concern about China allegedly ramping up its military activity in waters around the Senkaku islands, under Japan’s rule, Japan’s defense minister Nobuo Kishi stated.Kishi held a video call with Wei Fenghe his Chinese counterpart on Monday(27), where the Japanese defense chief stressed the significance of stability in the Taiwan strait, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno stated.Beijing would protect China’s territorial integrity, marine rights and interests amid tensions over the Senkaku Islands, the Chinese Defence Minister said Japan insists on the sovereignty of the

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Police to issue licences for outdoor concerts

COLOMBO (News 1st); The IGP has instructed Police to issue licenses for outdoor musical events organized in line with health guidelines.The Police Media Spokesperson, SSP Nihal Thalduwa stated that all Police stations will issue the relevant licences accordingly.

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Report in bus fare hike to be handed over by NTC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The report prepared regarding the increase in bus fares is scheduled to be handed over to the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday (28).The Director of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Nilan Miranda stated that this report was prepared considering several factors, including the increase in fuel prices.He added that it has been recommended to increase the minimum bus fare under the present circumstances.Meanwhile, State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama said that bus fares will be increased from Wednesday (29) after considering this report.

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Railway Station Masters to meet with State Minister Dilum Amunugama

COLOMBO (News 1st): A discussion will be held on Tuesday (Dec. 28), between the members of the Railway Station Masters Association who are currently engaged in a trade union action, and State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments, Dilum Amunugama.President of the Railway Station Masters Association, Sumedha Somarathna said they expect a definite solution to the cited issues, during today’s discussion.The Railway Station Masters decided to further extend the ongoing trade union action, after previous discussions to resolve the matter failed, and accordingly, they withdraw from the transportation of fuel, cement, and wheat flour with effect from Monday (27) evening.Railway Station Masters launched this trade union action

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Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more

FILE - A U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 Individual Income Tax form for the 2019 tax year is arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on March 20, 2020.

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EXCLUSIVE: Fiancée of man shot 9 times discusses Christmas Eve road rage shooting in Katy

KATY, Texas - The fiancée of a man who was shot nine times on Christmas Eve spoke exclusively with FOX 26.Gabriela Granero says the road rage shooting happened as she and her 26-year-old fiancé Anthony Hipp were trying to make a right turn at Westgreen and I-10 in Katy, the night of Christmas Eve.FOR THE LATEST NEWS UPDATES, DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 NEWS APP"Right as we came to the red light the car behind us started honking like crazy.

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Mother and daughter fatally shot on Christmas Day, police searching for husband as person of interest

DETROIT (FOX 2) - 57-year-old Elaine Fizer and her 13-year-old daughter, Daunya, were fatally shot in their own home on Christmas Day.The family was visiting the home for Christmas on the 18000 block of Prevost St when they made the tragic discovery."Christmas will never be the same," said the family.Elaine was Daunya's adoptive mother.

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Elizabeth Holmes jury begins week two of deliberations

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Former Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes arrives for court at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building September 17, 2021 in San Jose, California.

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Pa. Lottery ticket worth $130K sold in Lehigh County

COPLAY, Pa. - A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt ticket has won $130,000. The winning ticket was sold for the Thursday, Dec. 23 drawing and matched all five balls drawn.

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Man shot during carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man was shot overnight during a carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia.It happened just before 1 a.m. on the 7800 block of Greenway Avenue. Police say the victim was shot in the shoulder and his car was stolen.

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Edward O. Wilson, pioneering Harvard biologist, dies at 92

FILE - Harvard University Professor E.O. Wilson in his office at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Kerry Katona worries fans as she says she's "getting worse, not better" a week after catching Covid

Reality star Kerry Katona has sparked concerns with an update to fans on her battle against Covid-19 after struggling with the virus over Christmas.

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Tardy covid vaccine makers under fire for trials in developing nations

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Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana best performers in health; UP fast catching up: report

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Kerala, TN, Telangana best performers in health; UP fast catching up: report

Healthy States Progressive India’ report released on Monday, Kerala emerged as the best performer in terms of overall performance for the fourth consecutive round. Uttar Pradesh ranked at the bottom among 19 large states in the 2018-19 report, however, topped in the latest report— for 2019-20-- in terms of incremental performance.

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Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead

the National Weather Service — which added that a "wintry mixture" was also expected to move into portions of the Northeast throughout the day. The NWS’ Storm Prediction Center said significant snowfall will continue for portions of West Coast mountain ranges and the Intermountain West, while parts of the West Coast will see record cold temperatures. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are expected to receive another 1 to 2 feet of snow, with totals up to 3 feet in the highest elevations, forecasters said.Several feet of snow was expected to fall in the highest elevations through Wednesday.

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Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of Seal Team 6, dies on Christmas Day

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Jean-Marc Vallée, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club' and more, dies at 58

FILE - Jean-Marc Vallée attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.

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Owner of overcrowded Bangladeshi ferry arrested

COLOMBO(News 1st);Hum Jalal Sheikh, the owner of the overcrowded ferry in Bangladesh that caught fire mid river on Friday(24) was arrested by the Bangladeshi Police on Monday(27).The tragic incident claimed 39 lives and left many injured, investigators attributed the death toll to a disregard for safety.The majority of the victims were burned to death, while others drowned in the freezing waters while attempting to flee.The vessel lacked sufficient fire extinguishers and buoys to deal with a big mid-river mishap, Marine police officer Mahbubur Rahman stated.Survivors claimed that the driver of the ferry kept the vessel moving for almost an hour after the blaze broke out in the engine room, if the ferry had been anchored immediately many

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Train passengers travel for free as Union Strike costs Department Rs. 5 Mn per day

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan train passengers once again on Monday (27) received an opportunity to travel for free, as Station Masters continued their strike action for the fourth consecutive day.Sri Lanka Railways said that the strike cost the department Rs.

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South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90. People around the world pay their respects to the man whose tireless work helped dismantle the brutal apartheid regime.

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Kerala best state on health parameters, UP worst: NITI Aayog rankings

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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