Replacement plane for Air India flight lands in San Francisco after being diverted to Russia
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
NEW DELHI (AP) — A replacement plane for an Air India flight diverted to Russia because of an engine problem has landed in San Francisco, carrying all passengers and crew.The original Boeing 777, which left New Delhi carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, landed at Magadan airport in Siberia in Russia’s far east on Tuesday. The plane had “developed a technical issue with one of its engines,” Air India said.The replacement plane arrived in San Francisco at 12:07 a.m. Thursday local time, the airline said in a statement.In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said fewer than 50 American citizens were on the plane and the department was not aware of any of them reaching out to the U.S. Embassy in Russia or other diplomatic posts.Passenger Girvaan Singh Kahma, 16, who was traveling with his uncle and brother, said they were barred from leaving the hostel in Magadan and were unable to use their credit cards because of sanctions over Russia’s war on Ukra...Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes, vow to cooperate in defending palm oil industry
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and Indonesia signed agreements Thursday that ended longstanding maritime border disputes and vowed to bolster cooperation to fight “highly detrimental discriminatory” measures against palm oil.Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the signing of two landmark treaties on the delimitation of the nations’ territorial seas in parts of the Straits of Malacca and the Sulawesi Sea. Other signed pacts included plans to improve border crossings, strengthen border trade and promote investment.“After 18 years of negotiations … praise be to God, it has finally been resolved,” Widodo told a joint news conference, in reference to the sea treaties. Widodo arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday accompanied by his wife and Cabinet ministers after a short visit to Singapore. His two-day visit reciprocates Anwar’s trip to Indonesia in January, shortly after Anwar took office. In a joint statement ...Indian wrestlers demanding arrest of sports official for sexual abuse suspend protests
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
NEW DELHI (AP) — Elite wrestlers who are demanding the resignation and arrest of India’s wrestling federation president for allegedly sexually harassing young athletes have suspended their protests after the country’s sports minister promised a swift investigation. The protesting wrestlers have been staging a protest in the center of New Delhi for months seeking the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has denied the allegations.They met with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday. Thakur said the police would file charges by June 15, and that the wrestlers had assured him they would not hold any protests until then.India’s federal government has also promised to hold elections for the top positions in the wrestling federation by the end of this month. Singh continues to head the federation.Two Olympic medalists, Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, are part of the protests and have threatened to hand back their medals if no action is...After dam bursts, IAEA says Zaporizhzhia's cooling pond must be safeguarded
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has enough water to cool its reactors for "several months" from a pond located above the reservoir of a nearby dam that has broken, the UN atomic watchdog said on Tuesday (6 June), calling for the pond to be spared.The major Soviet-era dam near the Russian-held nuclear plant in southern Ukraine was breached on Tuesday, unleashing flood waters across the war zone in what both Ukraine and Russia said was an intentional attack by the other's forces.The dam's reservoir provided water used for the essential cooling of the six reactors at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant as well as of spent fuel and emergency diesel generators that have had to be used repeatedly when external power fails."There are a number of alternative sources of water. A main one is the large cooling pond next to the site that by design is kept above the height of the reservoir," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement issued in respons...Single-family home sells in San Jose for $2.5 million
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
6089 Crestoak Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 6000 block of Crestoak Court in San Jose was sold on May 26, 2023. The $2,450,000 purchase price works out to $1,022 per square foot. The house, built in 1972, has an interior space of 2,398 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and one parking space. It sits on an 8,325-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Duet Court, San Jose, in April 2023, a 2,437-square-foot home was sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $903. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,265-square-foot home on the 6100 block of Strelow Court in San Jose sold in August 2022, for $1,975,000, a price per square foot of $872. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 1,673-square-foot home on Castello Drive in San Jose sold for $1,725,000, a price per square foot of $1,031. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Chicago visits Los Angeles following Ogwumike’s 22-point showing
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
Chicago Sky (5-3, 2-3 Eastern Conference) at Los Angeles Sparks (3-3, 3-3 Western Conference)Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles plays the Chicago Sky after Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points in the Los Angeles Sparks’ 66-63 loss to the Seattle Storm.Los Angeles went 7-11 at home last season while going 13-23 overall. The Sparks averaged 8.6 steals, 3.9 blocks and 13.8 turnovers per game last season.Chicago finished 12-6 on the road and 26-10 overall a season ago. The Sky gave up 81.3 points per game while committing 16.2 fouls last season.INJURIES: Sparks: Jasmine Thomas: out (knee), Katie Lou Samuelson: out (personal).Sky: Ruthy Hebard: out (personal), Isabelle Harrison: out (knee), Rebekah Gardner: out (foot), Morgan Bertsch: out (ankle).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceDallas plays Phoenix in conference matchup
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
Phoenix Mercury (1-3, 1-3 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (3-3, 3-0 Western Conference)Arlington, Texas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays Dallas in Western Conference action Friday.Dallas went 8-10 in Western Conference action and 8-10 at home during the 2022-23 season. The Wings gave up 82.8 points per game while committing 18.8 fouls last season.Phoenix finished 15-21 overall and 7-11 in Western Conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Mercury averaged 81.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 84.1 last season.INJURIES: Wings: Lou Lopez Senechal: out (knee), Diamond DeShields: out (knee).Mercury: Skylar Diggins-Smith: out (personal).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceCómo pedir el voto por correo para las elecciones generales de España del 23J: fechas y requisitos
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
(CNN Español) –– Las elecciones generales del 23 de julio serán las primeras que se celebren en plena época veraniega, momento en que muchos españoles optan por tomarse un merecido descanso y salir de viaje.Ante este escenario, algunos analistas creen que se podría disparar el número de solicitudes de voto por correo, dado que muchas personas no se encontrarían en su domicilio habitual. Si ese es tu caso, aquí te contamos cómo puedes solicitar el voto por correo.¿Quién ganó y quién perdió en las elecciones municipales y autonómicas de España?Eso sí, recuerda que si solicitas el voto por correo y la solicitud es aceptada ya no podrás votar de manera presencial.Proceso y plazosEl voto por correo se puede solicitar hasta el 13 de julio, tanto de forma presencial en cualquiera de las 2.389 oficinas de Correos en España, como de forma telemática en su web oficial. En ambos procesos se necesitará presentar el carné de identidad en el momento de la solicitud, aunque en el caso de solicitar...Seattle plays Washington after Loyd’s 25-point game
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
Washington Mystics (3-3, 2-2 Eastern Conference) at Seattle Storm (1-4, 1-3 Western Conference)Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle hosts the Washington Mystics after Jewell Loyd scored 25 points in the Seattle Storm’s 66-63 win over the Los Angeles Sparks.Seattle finished 22-14 overall with a 13-5 record at home during the 2022-23 season. The Storm averaged 82.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 78.4 last season.Washington finished 10-8 on the road and 22-14 overall a season ago. The Mystics averaged 80.2 points per game last season, 14.0 on free throws and 22.8 from 3-point range.INJURIES: Storm: None listed.Mystics: Myisha Hines-Allen: out (knee).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceParker leads Atlanta against New York after 25-point showing
Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:50:00 GMT
New York Liberty (4-2, 3-2 Eastern Conference) at Atlanta Dream (2-3, 1-1 Eastern Conference)College Park, Georgia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hosts the New York Liberty after Cheyenne Parker scored 25 points in the Atlanta Dream’s 92-87 loss to the Las Vegas Aces.Atlanta went 14-22 overall and 5-13 in Eastern Conference play a season ago. The Dream averaged 17.6 assists per game on 28.8 made field goals last season.New York went 16-20 overall and 10-8 in Eastern Conference action during the 2022-23 season. The Liberty averaged 79.6 points per game last season, 31.4 in the paint, 13.4 off of turnovers and 7.9 on fast breaks.INJURIES: Dream: Aari McDonald: out (torn labrum), Danielle Robinson: out (knee).Liberty: None listed.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.SourceLatest news
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