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Actor McConaughey calls for gun legislation amid spurt in shooting cases

In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses in US attack

Federal authorities have linked more than three dozen people charged in the Capitol siege to the Proud Boys

Russia has returned 210 dead Mariupol defenders: Ukraine's intel agency

Ukraine's military intelligence agency says Russia has so far turned over the bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters killed in the battle for Mariupol.

Syrian, Russian air forces conduct joint drill over Syria amid Ukraine war

The air forces of Russia and Syria conducted a joint drill over the war-torn country, the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three months ago, Syria's Defense Ministry says

Ukraine facing sexual violence and trafficking crisis amid Russian war: UN

Sexual violence in Ukraine, especially against women and girls, remains prevalent and underreported, and the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country is turning into a human trafficking crisis

US VP Kamala Harris to headline dinner for South Carolina Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to South Carolina this week to headline a fund-raising dinner for Democrats in the state, which plays a key role in the presidential nominating process

Literary toast to 50th anniversary of John Travolta-starrer show 'Grease'

The story of the show's ro­cky beginnings into a pop culture juggernaut is told in the new oral history book Gre­a­se: Tell Me More, Tell Me More

Australia says China threatened plane over South China Sea

Australia said a Chinese fighter jet carried out dangerous maneuvers threatening the safety of one of its maritime surveillance planes over the South China Sea

US, S Korea fire ballistic missiles to match North Korea's launches

The US and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display

3 dead, 11 wounded in Philadelphia shooting as gun violence cases surge

Gunfire from several shooters killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in a popular Philadelphia entertainment district late Saturday night, authorities said.

NATO holds Baltic Sea naval exercise with Finland, Sweden, 14 other nations

NATO kicked off nearly a two-week US-led naval exercise on the Baltic Sea on Sunday with more than 7,000 sailors, airmen and marines from 16 nations, including Finland and Sweden.

FPIs outflow continues for 8th straight month; pull out nearly Rs 40,000-cr

Net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from equities reached at Rs 1.69 trillion so far in 2022.

UEFA says sorry to fans for Champions League final chaos in Paris

After initially blaming fans, UEFA apologized to them on Friday for the "frightening and distressing" chaos at the Champions League final

Take risk-assessment based approach to tackle Covid spike: Centre to TN

The state reported 659 new cases for the week ending June 3, 2022 accounting for 3.13% of the country's new cases

Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia's war against Ukraine

Electronic warfare technology targets communications, navigation and guidance systems to locate, blind and deceive the enemy and direct lethal blows

Landmark bill to limit cryptomining passes NY Legislature: Reports

The bill, touted by supporters as the first of its kind, now goes to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration

Data puts Turkey's annual inflation rate at 73.5%, at a 24-year high

Annual inflation in Turkey hit 73.5 per cent in May, the highest rate since 1998, according to official data released on Friday as a cost-of-living crisis in the country deepens.

NTPC, Vedanta and 14 others issued notices for delay in operating mines

While Vedanta and NTPC were issued notices for delays in production of three blocks each, Birla Corp Ltd and Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd were given show cause notices for two blocks each.

US House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings: Report

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to advance legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21

Ex-German chancellor Merkel slams war in Ukraine, hints at new role: Report

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed Russia's attack on Ukraine and suggested a possible return to the limelight in her first semi-public comments since leaving office