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China’s zero covid policy has resulted in the oppression of the masses and hit their manufacturing sector hard, as lockdowns tighten. With some 15,000 new covid cases reported on a daily basis, the Chinese Government has imposed lockdowns on its two major cities of Shanghai and Beijing. Both Shanghai and Beijing are two major production […]
- China at a crossroads: Confronting COVID limitations (Category: Breaking News)
- China reports first Covid deaths in six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid Zero takes a toll on Shanghaians’ mental health (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada joins list of countries imposing COVID rules on China arrivals (Category: Breaking News)
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been named Austria boss. Rangnick will still take on his consultancy role with United as planned at the end of this season. “I’m really looking forward to playing my part in helping United become a real force again,” he said. The 63-year-old German has signed a two-year deal […]
- Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels ‘betrayed” by Manchester United (Category: Breaking News)
- Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte set for all-British heavyweight world-title showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- England forward leaving World Cup squad after family home break-in (Category: Breaking News)
The US defence department has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of acting with “depravity” in his invasion of Ukraine. Spokesman John Kirby became visibly emotional as he asked how anyone “moral” could justify the atrocities committed by Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was still open to peace talks with Mr Putin. […]
- Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May (Category: Breaking News)
- Putin warns against foreign intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- Every bridge leading to key Ukraine city destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s finance minister has told the BBC he has no choice but to hike the country s sales tax as it faces its worst-ever economic crisis.
Two British volunteers providing humanitarian assistance in Ukraine have been captured by the Russian military, an aid organisation has said. The non-profit Presidium Network said the men were detained at a checkpoint near the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine on Monday. The Foreign Office is said to be urgently seeking more information. On Thursday, […]
- EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout (Category: Breaking News)
- Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May (Category: Breaking News)
- EU awards Ukraine and Moldova candidate status (Category: Breaking News)
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed he is “done” with boxing. The 33-year-old British fighter had hinted at retiring after the sixth-round knockout of Dillian Whyte in front of 94,000 fans at Wembley on Saturday to retain his title. Speaking to Piers Morgan’s TalkTV show on Wednesday, Fury said he was deciding to leave boxing […]
- Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte set for all-British heavyweight world-title showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- Tommy Fury beats Jake Paul by split decision (Category: Breaking News)
- Former UFC champion signs PFL contract (Category: Breaking News)
- Serena Williams hints at retirement after US Open (Category: Breaking News)
Any country trying to intervene in the Ukraine war will face a “lightning-fast” response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned. “We have all the tools no-one can boast of… we will use them if necessary”, he said, in what is seen as a reference to ballistic missiles and nuclear arms. Ukraine’s allies have stepped up […]
- Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May (Category: Breaking News)
- US accuses Russia of depravity and brutality (Category: Breaking News)
- EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout (Category: Breaking News)
- Every bridge leading to key Ukraine city destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
AC Milan returned to the top of Serie A with a dramatic injury-time victory over Lazio. The Rossoneri were caught napping after four minutes as Ciro Immobile stole in for his 26th goal of the season. Olivier Giroud levelled straight after half-time and Milan’s pressure paid off when sub Zlatan Ibrahimovic set up Sandro Tonali […]
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- France defender Lucas Hernandez out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar beaten by Ecuador as dream turns into nightmare (Category: Breaking News)
Emmanuel Macron has won five more years as France’s president after a convincing victory over rival Marine Le Pen, who nevertheless secured the far right’s highest share of the vote yet. He won by 58.55% to 41.45%, a greater margin than expected. The centrist leader told jubilant supporters at the foot of the Eiffel Tower […]
- Macron and Le Pen trade taunts as campaigning ends (Category: Breaking News)
- Macron loses majority as French vote fragments (Category: Breaking News)
- French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting in US (Category: Breaking News)
A tourist boat is missing off the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, the country’s coast guard says. Authorities lost contact with the vessel, which had 26 people on board, after it sent a distress signal saying it was taking on water at 13:15 local time (04:15 GMT) on Saturday. Four people have since been found […]
- Man charged with terrorism after deadly Oslo attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunman targets homeless people in Canada shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting in US (Category: Breaking News)
- China Covid app restricts residents after banking protests (Category: Breaking News)
WBC champion Tyson Fury produced a stunning one-punch stoppage in the sixth round to beat fellow Briton Dillian Whyte and then insisted he will retire from boxing. Fury dominated what was a scrappy bout and then unleashed a vicious right uppercut. Whyte, admirably, got to his feet within the count before staggering into the referee […]
- Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte set for all-British heavyweight world-title showdown (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- F1 chief does not expect female driver in next five years (Category: Breaking News)
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
Paris St-Germain confirmed a record-equalling 10th French title with four games to spare despite being held by 10-man Lens – but fans left early to celebrate outside the stadium without the players. Lionel Messi’s stunning curled strike looked set to seal victory in style for the hosts, who required only one point to clinch the […]
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- AC Milan return to the top of Serie A (Category: Breaking News)
- Emma Raducanu loses in Cincinnati (Category: Breaking News)
- Ajinkya Rahane returns to India squad for final against Australia (Category: Breaking News)
On Saturday night, Wembley Stadium will host one of the biggest all-British heavyweight dust-ups in history. WBC and Ring Magazine champion Tyson Fury will look to strengthen his status as the best fighter in the division. Challenger Dillian Whyte will aim to shock the boxing world. Hype for the clash has only really amped up […]
- Fury says he is ‘done’ with boxing (Category: Breaking News)
- Tyson Fury retains WBC title at Wembley and vows to retire (Category: Breaking News)
- Former UFC champion signs PFL contract (Category: Breaking News)
- Jenson Button signs three-race Nascar deal (Category: Breaking News)
The two candidates fighting for the French presidency have launched bitter attacks on each other in a final bid to win over millions of undecided voters before Sunday’s election. Centrist Emmanuel Macron is aiming to become the first sitting president to win a second term for 20 years. He said Marine Le Pen’s far right […]
- Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France (Category: Breaking News)
- Macron loses majority as French vote fragments (Category: Breaking News)
- French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left (Category: Breaking News)
- Man charged with terrorism after deadly Oslo attack (Category: Breaking News)
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- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
Indian workers in factories supplying the supermarket chains Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and the fashion brand Ralph Lauren, told the BBC they are being subjected to exploitative conditions. Women working at a Ralph Lauren supplier said they had been forced to stay overnight
- Trafficking Charge (Category: Business)
- India is to build 5,000 housing units for Estate Workers. (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian worker's death exposes job racket in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships to Sri Lanka's plantation children (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
Indian workers in factories supplying the supermarket chains Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and the fashion brand Ralph Lauren, told the BBC they are being subjected to exploitative conditions. Women working at a Ralph Lauren supplier said they had been forced to stay overnight
- Trafficking Charge (Category: Business)
- India is to build 5,000 housing units for Estate Workers. (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian worker's death exposes job racket in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships to Sri Lanka's plantation children (Category: Breaking News)
US President-elect Joe Biden has won the state of Georgia, the BBC projects, the first Democratic candidate to do so since 1992. The win solidifies Mr Biden’s victory, giving him a total of 306 votes in the electoral college, the system the US uses to choose its president. President Donald
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
Indian workers in factories supplying the supermarket chains Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and the fashion brand Ralph Lauren, told the BBC they are being subjected to exploitative conditions. Women working at a Ralph Lauren supplier said they had been forced to stay overnight
- Trafficking Charge (Category: Business)
- India is to build 5,000 housing units for Estate Workers. (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian worker's death exposes job racket in SL (Category: Breaking News)
- India offers scholarships to Sri Lanka's plantation children (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
- Unreasonable ‘Covid-Cremation Policy’: Potentially Deadly Payback Would Be Enormous! (Category: Breaking News)
US President-elect Joe Biden has won the state of Georgia, the BBC projects, the first Democratic candidate to do so since 1992. The win solidifies Mr Biden’s victory, giving him a total of 306 votes in the electoral college, the system the US uses to choose its president. President Donald
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
US President-elect Joe Biden has won the state of Georgia, the BBC projects, the first Democratic candidate to do so since 1992. The win solidifies Mr Biden’s victory, giving him a total of 306 votes in the electoral college, the system the US uses to choose its president. President Donald
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
US President-elect Joe Biden has won the state of Georgia, the BBC projects, the first Democratic candidate to do so since 1992. The win solidifies Mr Biden’s victory, giving him a total of 306 votes in the electoral college, the system the US uses to choose its president. President Donald
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden takes Georgia to solidify US election victory (Category: Breaking News)
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