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Pelosi's husband gets 5-day jail, probation for drink driving
Paul Pelosi, 82, won't serve any additional jail time after already serving two days and receiving conduct credit for two other days, Napa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Solga was quoted as saying by dpa news agency. In lieu of serving the remaining day in jail, the court ordered that he complete the day through the court work programme, Pelosi's attorney said.
Canadian PM announces new sanctions against Russia
In a press release on the Prime Minister's website, Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada is imposing new measures on 62 close associates of the Russian government and a defence sector entity, Xinhua news agency reported. Among the individuals sanctioned are high-ranking Russian government officials, including Russian federal governors and regional heads, their family members, and senior officials of currently sanctioned defence sector entities, according to the press release.
Turkey says Greece 'harassed' Turkish jets during NATO mission
The Greek fighter jets put Turkish F-16s "under a radar lock" above the eastern Mediterranean during a NATO mission, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the semi-official Anadolu Agency. The Turkish side gave a "necessary response" and the Greek planes left the region, said Anadolu.
Indian-American woman swept away by floods found dead
Jetal Agnihotri's body was found late Monday in the Virgin River in the Zion National Park ending a search by 170 people, he said. Confirming her death, her brother told CBS network affiliate station KUTV, "She is gone". "Our deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Jetal Agnihotri", Park superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh said. The 29-year-old PhD student at the University of Arizona studying hydrology and atmospheric sciences went missing on Friday when she was hiking with a group at the park in Utah State and the flash flood engulfed them.
Donald Trump's problems pile up as his team seems to be losing grip
Trump is reportedly having a hard time retaining the "best people" to represent him as he faces multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation, but the latest move from Trump left everyone wondering if his team is even awake at the wheel, media reports said.
Pakistani diplomats slammed for sexual abuse, human trafficking in Europe
Had all gone well, Bhutto would have been in Europe at a time when Pakistani diplomats are making news across the continent for sexual harassment as well as human trafficking. And, it is not just the diplomats, even Pakistani nationals in Europe are trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. Last week Mirza Salman Babar Baig, Pakistan's consul general in Barcelona, was recalled from Spain and suspended over sexual harassment charges.
Must establish 'writ of law' against 'power hungry' Imran: Zardari
During a meeting with PPP ministers and leaders in Karachi, Zardari, who has returned to the country after a few days' stay in Dubai, criticised former Prime Minister Khan for targeting the Pakistan Army and judiciary, Express Tribune reported. "This man is criticising our army every day, while in reality officers and soldiers of the same army are sacrificing their lives in the war against terrorists in two provinces," Zardari said.
Global rights body says it has credible reports of abuses of authority in Pakistan
In a tweet, the IHRF said: "We have received credible reports of abuses of authority in #Pakistan????. We are setting up a working group on this issue. We are currently gathering accurate information about what happened. We welcome any evidence and reliable news." The development comes at a time when reports of abuse on some politicians and journalists have emerged in the country, The Express Tribune reported.
NASA gives nod for uncrewed Moon mission launch on August 29
The 'Flight Readiness Review' for NASA's Artemis I mission has concluded, and teams are now proceeding toward a two-hour launch window that opens at 8:33 a.m. EDT (6 p.m. India time) on August 29 from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B in Florida, NASA said in a statement late on Monday.
Sri Lanka President directed to ensure Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return
Following the three-month long street violence over the economic crisis that led to the acute shortages of food, fuel, electricity and cooking gas, Rajapaksa announced his resignation on July 9 and fled the country on July 13. He first went to the Maldives and then to Singapore. On the request of the Sri Lankan government, Rajapaksa and his wife were allowed to enter Thailand where he currently resides.
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