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Ukraine, Russia trade blame for nuclear plant shelling amid global alarm

Published On: August 9, 2022 07:06 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 9: Kyiv and Moscow traded blame on Monday for the weekend shelling of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex amid international alarm that their battle for control of the plant could trigger catastrophe.

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Box office: 'Bullet Train' arrives with so-so $30.1 million debut, 'Easter Sunday' stumbles

Published On: August 8, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

"Bullet Train," a John Wick-ian romp with Brad Pitt in the aisle seat, arrived in theaters with a $30.1 million opening weekend. That's enough to top the domestic box office chart, but it's only a so-so result given "Bullet Train's" $90 million price tag and Pitt's star power. The Sony Pictures release will need to maintain its momentum in the coming weeks as it tries to break even or turn a profit.

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Hollywood couple Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson split, media reports say

Published On: August 7, 2022 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and "Saturday Night Live" comedian Pete Davidson have ended their romance after nine months of dating, media outlets reported on Friday.

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Taiwan says Chinese warplanes and ships conduct attack simulation exercise

Published On: August 7, 2022 07:18 AM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI, Aug 7: Taiwan officials said Chinese aircraft and warships rehearsed an attack on the island on Saturday, part of Beijing's retaliation for a visit there by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi that has also included a halt in talks with the United States on issues including defence and climate change.

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U.S. calls China's military action over Taiwan unjustified, Beijing sanctioning Pelosi

Published On: August 5, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI, Aug 5: China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island.

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Lady Gaga appears to confirm casting in 'Joker' sequel

Published On: August 5, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Pop star and actress Lady Gaga appeared to confirm her casting in the upcoming motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker" on Thursday by posting a musical teaser on Twitter.

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Airlines cancel, reroute flights during Chinese military drills near Taiwan

Published On: August 5, 2022 07:35 AM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, Aug 5: Some airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others using nearby airspace that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

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China begins huge live-fire drills around Taiwan; Taipei says 'illegitimate, irresponsible'

Published On: August 4, 2022 01:41 PM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI, Aug 4: China launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan on Thursday, a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as its sovereign territory.

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Joaquin Phoenix to return to big screen as Joker in 2024 sequel

Published On: August 4, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

A motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller "Joker," based on one of the world's best known comic book villains, is set for release in theaters on Oct. 4, 2024, a spokesperson for film distributor Warner Bros said on Wednesday.

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With eye on Russia, U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO

Published On: August 4, 2022 07:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Aug 4: The U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Little-known modified Hellfire missiles likely killed al Qaeda's Zawahiri

Published On: August 3, 2022 07:09 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Aug 3: Two Hellfire missiles fired from a drone killed the leader of al Qaeda, causing surprisingly little damage beyond the target, suggesting they may be a version of the missile shrouded in secrecy and used by the United States to avoid non-combatant casualties.

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Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - source

Published On: August 2, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI, Aug 2: U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive in Taipei later on Tuesday, people briefed on the matter said, as several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait, a source told Reuters.

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South Korea develops nanotech tattoo as health monitoring device

Published On: August 2, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

South Koreans may soon be able to carry a device inside their own bodies in the form of a bespoke tattoo that automatically alerts them to potential health problems, if a science team's project bears fruit.

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Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in U.S. strike in Afghanistan

Published On: August 2, 2022 06:47 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Aug 2: The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden said on Monday, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.

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K-pop's BTS may still be able to perform while doing military service - minister

Published On: August 1, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

K-pop boy band BTS might still be able to perform overseas while serving in the military, South Korea's defence minister said on Monday, as the country debates shortening mandatory military service for K-pop stars to three weeks from about two years.

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Box Office: 'DC League of Super-Pets' Debuts in First Place With Soft $23 Million

Published On: August 1, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

"DC League of Super-Pets," an animated adventure about the four-legged friends of superheroes, opened in first place at the domestic box office with $23 million from 4,313 theaters.

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Russian strikes kill Ukrainian grain tycoon; drone hits Russian naval base

Published On: August 1, 2022 07:46 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, August 1: Russian missiles pounded the southern Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv on Sunday, killing the owner of a major grain exporter, while a drone strike on Russia's Black Sea naval base in Sevastopol was launched from within the city in a "terrorist attack," a Russian lawmaker said.

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Netflix sues creators of alleged 'Bridgerton' knockoff

Published On: July 31, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) on Friday sued the creators of an alleged unauthorized musical stage production of its popular period drama "Bridgerton," accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knockoff on TikTok.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region

Published On: July 31, 2022 07:03 AM NPT By: Reuters

KYIV, July 31: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday his government was ordering the mandatory evacuation of people in the eastern Donetsk region, scene of fierce fighting with Russia.

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Indonesia, U.S. to hold military exercise amid heightened Indo-Pacific tensions

Published On: July 30, 2022 07:12 AM NPT By: Reuters

JAKARTA, July 30: Some 4,000 soldiers mostly from Indonesia and the United States will conduct a joint military exercise next week that underscores "the importance we place on a free and open Indo-Pacific region," a senior U.S. military official said on Friday.

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