Monday, November 4th, 2024
Six dead after volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): At least six people died after a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times overnight, officials said Monday, raising the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on the popular tourist island of Flores, spewed a tower of ash and lava on nearby villages that were forced to evacuate. “According to our coordination with the local authorities, six fatalities have been confirmed,” Abdul Muhari, spokesman of the country’s disaster management agency said Monday in an interview onRead More
Appeal begins for Vietnam death row tycoon
Ho Chi Minh City, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): The appeal of a Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death for fraud totalling $27 billion began on Monday after she pleaded for a more “lenient and humane” sentence. Property developer Truong My Lan, 68, was convicted earlier this year of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) — which prosecutors said she controlled — and given the death sentence in one of the biggest corruption cases in history. Tens of thousands of people who had invested their savings in theRead More
‘Race that stops a nation’: Buckaroo, Vauban favourites for Melbourne Cup
Melbourne, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): Buckaroo and Vauban head into Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup as joint favourites in Australia’s “race that stops a nation”, where there will be a record four women jockeys. First run in 1861, the punishing 3,200-metre (two-mile) handicap at Flemington is regarded as the ultimate test of stamina and staying power. With Aus$8 million (US$5.25 million) at stake, the winner of the 24-strong field will bank Aus$4.4 million and instantly become a household name in Australia, where the race is a cultural institution. CarryingRead More
Motorcyclist killed in road accident
MUZAFFARGARH, Nov 04 (APP): A motorcyclist died in a road mishap on Patafi chowk DG Khan road,here on Monday. According to rescue officials,Amir Aziz(40) was riding a bike,when an unidentified vehicle hit his two wheeler near Patafi chowk DG Khan road.As a result,he died on the spot. The driver allegedly managed to escape from the incident,he added. Further investigation was underway.
Marseille edge past Nantes to rise to second in Ligue 1
Paris, Nov 4 (AFP/APP): Marseille climbed into second place in Ligue 1 on Sunday as Jonathan Rowe and Mason Greenwood provided just enough spark to inspire a 2-1 win at Nantes. Marseille overtook Monaco, who suffered a shock home loss to struggling Angers on Saturday. Both clubs are on 20 points after 10 games, six behind reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, who squeezed past Lens on Saturday. In Nantes, the visitors made hard work of their victory against a slumping opponent. Marseille had the ball for almost 75Read More
US Fed to debate rate cut in shadow of presidential election
Washington, Nov 4 (AFP/APP):The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates again this week, while votes are being counted in one of the closest-fought presidential races in decades. Opinion polls show Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump in a dead heat ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. The Fed’s two-day rate meeting begins on Wednesday, and is expected to result in a quarter percentage-point rate cut the following day. The United States has remained a bright spot in the global economy thisRead More