COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Imports and Exports Control has issued an extraordinary gazette subjecting the imports of 367 non-essential goods to a permit-based system.The respective notification will be released shortly.

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World leaders push to nominate Zelensky for Nobel Peace Prize, despite missed deadline

UKRAINE - A group of European leaders is fighting to allow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite the Nobel Committee’s expired deadline.In a letter, dated March 11, the politicians called on the committee to re-open and reconsider the 2022 nomination rules for the honor."Brave Ukrainian men and women are fighting to preserve democracy and self-government," the letter read. "From the defiance democratically elected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the man with tears in his eyes saying goodbye to his family to fight for his country, people all over Ukraine are rising up to resist the forces of authoritarianism.

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House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair

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Testing requirement changes, looming price hikes have trips booking fast: travel agent

Canada will scrap pre-arrival COVID-19 testing rule for vaccinated travellers April 1 “There’s a lot of quotes, a lot of inquiries. But physically getting people to committing to booking, especially groups, we’ve had a lot of that in the last couple of days,” Jamieson told Global News.It’s not the only factor at play.

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Police investigating 2 non-fatal shootings Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a pair of broad daylight shootings that happened within minute of each other Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia.Officers were called to the 6000 block of Lansdowne Avenue around 3:50 p.m. for reports of gunfire. A 31-year-old man was found shot four times, including once in the side.

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Mother, father grandfather charged in connection with death of infant in Bensalem

Felicity Westmoreland, Daniel Scott Howarth, and Donna Westmoreland. (Bensalem Township Police) BENSALEM, Pa. - Authorities in Bucks County have announced charges against three family members after they say an infant died from exposure to fentanyl. Back on Jan.

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Sebastian Vettel out of F1 opener with Covid and replaced for Bahrain Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel has been ruled out of the 2022 Formula One opener after testing positive for Covid-19.The Aston Martin driver will be replaced by reserve driver Nico Hulkenburg for the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. Hulkenburg will take fellow German Vettel's seat from first practice on Friday and will be racing for the first time since the 2020 Eifel GP on Sunday.McLaren's Daniel Ricciardo also tested positive ahead of the first race of the season, causing him to miss the pre-season testing last week.

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Police: Man shot and killed Wednesday night in Hunting Park

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man was shot to death Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood. Officer from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 700 block of Luzerne Street around 6:30 p.m.

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Firefighters battling large brush fire in Gloucester County, no injuries reported

A brush fire in National Park, New Jersey consumed several acres on Wednesday afternoon. NATIONAL PARK, N.J. - Firefighters battled a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon in Gloucester County that torched several acres.Crews from several departments were called to Crozier Avenue around 5 p.m.

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Philadelphia's Work to Ride program to bring polo classic to Fairmount Park

FAIRMOUNT - Philadelphia's Work to Ride program is bringing world-famous polo champions to Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The program, known for giving kids a new lease on life, hopes to attract thousands of visitors during Philadelphia's first polo classic on September 24 at Chamounix Stables.Nacho Figueras, the David Beckham of polo, will lend his talent to the event.

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Dylan O'Brien Cancels 'The Outfit' Press Opps After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Dylan O’Brien has cancelled the rest of his press plans for The Outfit.

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Scott Hall, WWE Hall of Famer, New World Order co-founder, taken off life support

FILE - Wrestler Scott Hall from "The Resurrection of Jake The Snake Roberts" poses for a portrait at the Village at the Lift Presented by McDonald's McCafe during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2015 in Park City, Utah.

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Star Health may not settle claims if you get admitted to a non-network hospital

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Covid-19 lockdown in China: iPhone supplier Foxconn halts operations in Shenzhen

Apple supplier Foxconn has suspended its operations in the tech hub, the company said Monday.

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Cut taxes on fuel, says Gammanpila while asking why SLPP is silent on price hike?

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Former Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila has called on the government to slash the taxes imposed on fuel and provide relief to the People.He told reporters on Monday (14) that the reason for the recent fuel price hike in Sri Lanka was not prompted by the rise in global oil prices.Gammanpila said that mismanagement of Sri Lanka’s reserves, as well as the forced controls on the rupee, was instrumental in causing the present crisis, including a fuel price hike.He further slammed the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, MP Sagara Kariyawasam for calling for his resignation when prices were increased earlier, but is mum when fuel prices were increased in a record hike.“During my tenure as the Energy Minister, I increased the prices of diesel by Rs. 7 as per the recommendations of the Prime Minister and President.

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Rising gas prices drive Canadians to bike-buying and public transit

Gas prices continue to hit record levels across the country and Canadians are feeling the effect.

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Philadelphia police offering $20K for information on suspects who fatally shot man in Hunting Park

Philadelphia police are searching for two offenders they believe are responsible for the shooting death of a man in Hunting Park on March 2. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is offering $20,000 for information on the fatal shooting of a man in Hunting Park in early March. On March 2, officers responded to the 1100 block of W.

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#PriceHikeSunday: Price of cement increased to Rs. 1,850/-

COLOMBO (News 1st); Cement prices have risen with Tokyo cement increasing the price of a 50 kg bag of cement by 350 rupees.Accordingly, the new price of a bag of cement will be Rs. 1,850.The price of a bag of cement remained at Rs.

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Saudi blogger Raif Badawi free after 10-year imprisonment, Quebec-based wife says

After 10 years in a Saudi prison, blogger and activist Raif Badawi has been released, says his wife Ensaf Haidar. But as Gloria Henriquez reports, hurdles remain for Badawi to be reunited with his wife and three children now living in Quebec.

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‘Buy now,’ say experts as flight fares expected to soar amid rising fuel costs

Fuel prices have continued to soar across the country over the past few weeks, impacting everyday lives of Canadians.

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Shark Tank India brand Alpino Health raises funds via revenue-based financing

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B.C. woman says process to bring Ukrainians to Canada is still complicated

A B.C. woman trying to get family members out of Poland says despite government assurances that Ukrainian refugees will be expedited, the process is still complicated and cumbersome. Rumina Daya reports.

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Uber adds fuel surcharge for drivers struggling with recent gas price hikes

LOS ANGELES - Rideshare drivers have been hit hard with the recent spike in gas prices and soon rideshare customers could be impacted as well. The recent surge in gas prices has prompted Uber to add a fuel surcharge in order to help drivers and couriers struggling with the recent financial burden. "Beginning Wednesday, March 16, consumers will pay a surcharge of either $0.45 or $0.55 on each Uber trip and either $0.35 or $0.45 on each Uber Eats order, depending on their location—with 100% of that money going directly to workers’ pockets," Uber wrote in a press release. "We know that prices have been going up across the economy, so we’ve done our best to help drivers and couriers without placing too much additional burden on consumers. Over the coming weeks, we plan to listen closely to feedback from consumers, couriers and drivers.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill to end concealed carry permit requirement

FILE - Official photo of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. (Office of the Governor of the state of Alabama) (Office of the Governor of the state of Alabama)MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.Alabama Gov.

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Price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 30/-

COLOMBO (News 1st); The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association announced that the price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 30/- with effect from midnight on Friday (11).Accordingly, the new price will be between Rs.

Medicine prices to increase by 29%; Approval given by Price Control Committee

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Medicines Price Control Committee had granted approval to increase the prices of medicines.State Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana told News 1st that the prices of medicines will be increased by 29%.

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#PriceHikeFriday : Here’s a list of the latest price increases

COLOMBO (News 1st); The price of multiple goods in Sri Lanka were increased with effect on Friday (10), after the government allowed the currency to float.Here’s a list of what was increased on #PriceHikeFriday:1. Fuel Prices:Lanka IOC raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 50/- and Rs.

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Price Hike: Rice Pack, Kottu & Short-eats prices increased

COLOMBO (News 1st); The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has said that the prices of rice packets, Kottu, and Short Eats will be increased from Friday (10)The Price of a rice packet will go up by Rs. 20/-, Kottu up by Rs.

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Canada’s defence chief warns Russia has reoccupied Arctic bases

Russia has reoccupied abandoned Cold War bases in its Far North.Speaking at a defence conference in Ottawa, Gen. Wayne Eyre said defending NATO’s northern flank “is a key area of concern” for the Canadian military.Eyre said the threat of a Russian incursion into Canada’s Arctic from the North is very low at the moment.

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Woman sues Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, alleges he is her biological father

FILE - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks over warm ups before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Dec. 02, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Americans joining Ukrainian forces eager to fight against Russia: ‘We’re going to straighten it out’

Ukraine as Russia wages war, and some U.S. citizens are ready to ship off to join the battle.Fox News correspondent Douglas Kennedy spoke with New Yorkers like former Marine Dennis Diaz who’s prepared to channel his military background in Iraq and Afghanistan."We’re going to go out there, and we’re going to straighten it out," he said. "There’s a lot of similarities between what we did in Iraq and Ukraine."Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released a plea last month, offering up citizenship to foreign fighters who are willing to defend Ukraine from Russian attacks.

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Lawmakers call to end gas taxes across US amid price surge

WASHINGTON (AP) - With gas prices at record highs across the U.S., an increasing number of governors and state lawmakers are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to provide relief to motorists who are facing the prospect of even higher pump prices as the country cuts off Russian oil imports.Proposals for a "gas tax holiday" to counter inflation had been moving slowly in Congress and state capitols before Russia invaded Ukraine, but they have gained momentum this week amid surging prices that averaged $4.25 a gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA.Republican legislative leaders in Michigan and Pennsylvania announced proposals Wednesday to suspend or reduce state gas taxes. That came after the Republican governor of Georgia and Democratic governor of California both called for relief from state gas taxes Tuesday, when President Joe Biden ordered a ban on Russian oil imports.Meanwhile, the Democratic governors of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin sent a joint letter to congressional leaders urging them to support legislation suspending the federal government's 18.4-cent-a-gallon gas tax through 2022.Critics of the proposals say there is no guarantee the savings would get passed on to consumers and worry that suspending gas taxes could hurt funding for road projects.

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Police investigating seven commercial burglaries throughout Philadelphia, Cheltenham

Philadelphia Police Cruiser PHILADELPHIA - Police say they have established a pattern based on the victims, descriptions of the offenders and methods used to commit the crimes. According to police, three men entered a business at 6200 N. Broad Street at 4:00 a.m.

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Gazette restricting imports of a series of non-essentials issued

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification restricting the imports of a series of non-essentials.The Department of Government Information said that the Sri Lankan Government decided to restrict imports for a short period to manage the present economic situation.In the first method, taxes will be imposed on selected imports.In the second method, it would be made mandatory to obtain permits for selected imports.In the third method, it would be made mandatory to obtain permits for selected imports, and such products will be subject to taxes.The import restriction gazette will be published by the government on Wednesday (9).

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Man badly hurt in Hunting Park street shooting driven to hospital, police say

A 39-year-old man was driven to the hospital after police say he was badly injured in a shooting in Hunting Park. PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man was driven to the hospital after he was badly hurt in a street shooting Tuesday night in Hunting Park. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 3900 block of North 9th Street for reports of a shooting.

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US gas price average hits $4.17, an all-time high, AAA says

banned Russian oil imports.Prices at the pump were rising long before Russia invaded Ukraine and have spiraled faster since the start of the war. The U.S.

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Point Roberts woos gas-price-weary Canadians with ‘no test’ status

As gas prices in Metro Vancouver soar past the two dollar per litre mark, Point Roberts is reminding people that they can go south for gas to that community much easier, because of its special status. Grace Ke reports.

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Health groups press for more wildlife SARS-CoV-2 tracking

In a joint statement today, three global health groups urged countries to prioritize monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, given growing concerns that continued spread could create virus reservoirs in animals.

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, experts predict higher food prices for Canadians

Ukraine, incited by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 24, prices aren’t expected to go down anytime soon, experts say.

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Broadway to maintain COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandate through April

many COVID-19 mandates starting Monday.“Our current guidance is through April 30, and we are scheduled to update that guidance on April 1,” Broadway League president Charlotte St. Martin said in a statement.

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CEB to consider limited power cuts, based on demand for electricity on Monday (7)

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board has announced a Power Cut Management schedule, in event the CEB in unable to meet the demand of electricity for Monday (7).

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Family speaks out after man’s remains found in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park

FAIRMOUNT - The family of the young man whose body was found burnt in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park near Kelly Drive held an emotional vigil Saturday night.It would have been Naasire Johnson's 21st birthday.Johnson was missing for several days before police say his body was discovered burning in Fairmount Park off Kelly Drive."I just want Justice," his grandmother Cynthia Johnson cried. "He didn’t deserve what they did to him.MORE HEADLINES:As the family came together to celebrate what would have been his 21st birthday, they are hopeful police will find the person responsible for committing such a heinous act."He started at community college in business administration, but his ultimate goal was to become a psychologist to help people," his godmother Rashonda Powers explained.

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Gas prices continue to hit new records. Here’s how to save at the pump

Gas prices are hitting highs that have never before been seen in Canada.

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Essential visiting only reintroduced at Scots hospital as Covid cases rise

Essential visiting only has been reintroduced at a Scots hospital due to rising coronavirus cases.

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US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts

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Hong Kong retail chains ration goods amid Covid surge

Two of Hong Kong's largest retail chains have started rationing some food and drug items to curb panic buying that has plagued the city over the past week amid fears of a citywide lockdown as Covid-19 cases soar.

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Canada imposes 35% tariffs on goods from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Thursday that Canada will become the first country to revoke Russia and Belarus’ status as a most-favoured-nation trade partner under law. This includes the imposition of 35 per cent tariffs on goods from both countries as Moscow’s war in Ukraine rages on.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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