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“From the appointment of pro-life judges and federal workers, to cutting taxpayer funding for abortions here and abroad, to calling for an end to late-term abortions, President Trump and his administration have been consistent champions for life and their support for the March for Life has been unwavering,” Mancini said. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump to become first US president to attend March for Life anti-abortion rally

“City buses, subways, ferries and long-distance coaches, as well as flights and trains for outgoing passengers will be suspended starting from 10 am Thursday until further notice,” read a statement issued by Wuhan’s headquarters in view of prevent and treating pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Wuhan, city at core of China’s coronavirus outbreak, under lockdown

A hoax fire alarm alert at Singapore’s Changi Control Tower, necessitating its evacuation led to a large-scale flight disruption here on Thursday with fifty departing ones getting delayed and nine arriving ones diverted. The control tower was evacuated after a fire suppression system was activated, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). … [Read more...] about 50 flights delayed after hoax fire alarm alert at Singapore airport

Asked about the transport shutdown, he added: “By having a strong action not only will they control the outbreak in their country but they will also minimise the chances of this outbreak spreading internationally.” Hundreds of people have been infected with the virus in China and 17 have died since the first case was detected in Wuhan on December 31 and authorities have already urged visitors to steer clear of the city. … [Read more...] about China virus city Wuhan in transport shutdown as WHO extends talks

A couple of days before the India versus Afghanistan match in Hampshire at the 2019 World Cup, news trickled in that Shikhar Dhawan was out of the competition with a thumb fracture and would have to go back to India. Dhawan had scored a brilliant hundred against Australia and fate couldn’t be as cruel to take him out of the competition. As the team was busy practicing, Dhawan stood alone outside the dressing room looking at his teammates. His expression was one of helplessness and resignation. He was in fine fettle and yet he wouldn’t be able to play a further part in such an important tournament. As his teammates hugged him to wish him well, it seemed sport was the most unfair thing of all. ‘Why me?’ is the natural question to ask in such a situation. Feeling depressed is a natural thing to happen. But that’s what an elite sportsperson can’t afford to do. He is also an entertainer and his emotions aren’t to be shown in public. He has to say … [Read more...] about View: It’s tough to be Shikhar Dhawan