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‘The Simpsons’ seemingly predicted the Capitol Hill siege in a 1996 episode


January 9, 2021

Fans are getting freaked out once again after The Simpsons seemingly predicted the Capitol Hill riots in an unearthed episode. The animated series that started almost 31 years ago, is infamous for making accurate predictions of major events even before they happen. And this time, an unearthed episode from 1996, titled The Day the Violence Died, showed an angry mob inciting violence at …

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Matt Czuchry drops a hint about ‘Gilmore Girls’ returning in the future


January 9, 2021

American actor Matt Czuchry has sent all Gilmore Girls fans in a tizzy after teasing about a major secret. However, the actor appears to have his lips sealed as he refused to give away the answer to one of the most-discussed questions since the classic show’s revival ended on a cliffhanger: Who is the father of Rory Gilmore’s baby? During a chat …

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‘Ertugrul’ star Engin Altan Duzyatan’s stunning photos with wife, ‘little sis’ wins hearts


January 9, 2021

Leading Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who essays titular role in historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, shared lovely photos with wife and sister-in-law from an outing and the adorable snaps have won the hearts of the fans. Engin Altan shared a sweet photo with sister-in-law Aslisah Alkoclar in his Instagram story and captioned it, “Mululuklar little sis.” He also posted a loved-up …

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PM launches Special Technology Zones Authority


January 9, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that information technology was a revolutionary sector that needed to be exploited by companies in the country to meet the demands of the contemporary world. Addressing the launching ceremony of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) here, he said that only those companies gained during coronavirus pandemic that adapted to IT well …

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Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement


January 9, 2021

Twitter banned President Donald Trump’s account Friday, citing “the risk of further incitement of violence.” “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” the company said in a blog post on Friday. The White House did not immediately comment. Twitter …

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House Speaker Pelosi says spoke to top US army general about restraining Trump


January 9, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to the top US military commander on Friday about taking precautions to ensure that Republican President Donald Trump cannot initiate hostilities or order a nuclear strike in his remaining 12 days in office. Pelosi said in a letter to Democratic lawmakers that she spoke to Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of …

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Trump won’t attend ceremony; Biden happy


January 9, 2021

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday he would not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan 20, undercutting his own message a day earlier that he would work to ensure a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power to his successor. Trump offered no clues for how he would spend his final hours in office, and would be the …

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Five nations call upon Iran to ‘deliver justice’ on downed plane


January 9, 2021

COPENHAGEN: The countries whose citizens were killed when Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner said on Friday they want the country to deliver justice and make sure it makes full reparations to the families of the victims and affected countries. In a joint statement marking the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crash, Ukraine, France, Canada, …

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North Korea’s Kim calls US ‘our biggest enemy’ in challenge to Biden


January 9, 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more advanced nuclear weapons and said the United States is “our biggest enemy,” state media said on Saturday, presenting a stark challenge to President-elect Joe Biden just days before he takes office. Washington’s hostile policies would not change regardless of who occupies the White House but dropping those policies would be key …

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