Author: Mariangela Pinto

A teenager saved after throwing herself into the Sangone river following an argument with her parents Italy

A teenager saved after throwing herself into the Sangone river following an argument with her parents

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Quick Summary – Key Takeaways A teenager in Nichelino threw herself into the Sangone river, in Turin after an argument with her parents. Fortunately, police and firefighters intervened and saved her. She jumped from the Europa bridge, but the raised water level softened her fall. The girl was taken to the hospital and is now in a stable condition. News Report A dramatic incident unfolded in Nichelino, near Turin, as a teenager threw herself into…

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Danti (IV) reluctantly withdraws from running for the European Parliament Italy

Danti (IV) reluctantly withdraws from running for the European Parliament

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Quick Summary – Key Takeaways Nicola Danti, MEP for Italia Viva, had prepared campaign materials and worked hard preparing to secure a new mandate in Strasbourg, running for the European Parliament. However, he ultimately decided not to run for re-election, ending his political career. News Report Running for the European Parliament Unfortunately, his hopes were dashed as he did not make the cut in the European elections. Despite his efforts in campaigning, Danti fell short…

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Pakistani army: Accidental explosion at arms factory kills 3 Pakistan

Pakistani army: Accidental explosion at arms factory kills 3

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Pakistan’s Army say the blast at a plant of Pakistan Ordnance Factories was accidental A large explosion at Pakistan’s key weapons-producing factory late on Thursday killed at least three employees and wounded two, the military and local authorities said. The army said the blast was an accident. According to the army’s statement, the blast took place at one of the plants of the Pakistan Ordnance Factories, located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the…

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Sudan to hand former leader Omar al-Bashir, other officials to ICC World News

Sudan to hand former leader Omar al-Bashir, other officials to ICC

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Sudan will hand longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court along with other officials wanted over the Darfur conflict, Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi said on Wednesday. The “cabinet decided to hand over wanted officials to the ICC,” Mahdi was quoted as saying by state media. Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for three decades before being deposed amid popular protests in 2019, faces charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against…

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Dubai: Expired residency visas of some expats automatically extended until Dec 9 Covid-19

Dubai: Expired residency visas of some expats automatically extended until Dec 9

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Many residents whose visas had expired have been granted the automatic visa renewal. Some expatriates in Dubai, whose residency visas expired while they were stranded abroad amid Covid-19 travel restrictions, have been granted automatic visa extensions until December 9, 2021, Khaleej Times reported on Wednesday. Several residents whose visas expired after the United Arab Emirates imposed a suspension on inbound travelers from several countries, including India, got their visas automatically renewed for three months, including…

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