Health

World Cup: Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to quarterfinals

World Cup: Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to quarterfinals

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans. After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the…

Chakwal CCD incident: Victim's father alleges robbers did not fire, police forced him to sign blank paper

Dawn

Chakwal CCD incident: Victim's father alleges robbers did not fire, police forced him to sign blank paper

CHAKWAL: A new twist has emerged in the killing of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed as her father claimed that the robbers did not resort to shooting; rather, the incident occurred due to direct firing by a cop of the Crime Control Department…

Dawn

Singapore man admits raping 71-year-old woman with dementia

Singapore man admits raping 71-year-old woman with dementia

SINGAPORE – A woman’s good deed to help a 71-year-old widow with severe dementia find her way home took a nefarious turn later on when her husband repeatedly molested and raped the elderly woman. Mohamad Zakir Jaafar was caught after one…

Marcoleta remains hospitalized, unfit to travel — PNP

Marcoleta remains hospitalized, unfit to travel — PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is facing plunder charges over P75 million in allegedly undeclared campaign funds, remains under observation at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital while awaiting the…

'Like daughter to me': Shiv Sena neta denies hitting woman doctor, blames 'camera angle'

Times of India

'Like daughter to me': Shiv Sena neta denies hitting woman doctor, blames 'camera angle'

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre expressed regret over a physical altercation at a civic hospital. He denied assaulting a female doctor, attributing footage to camera angles. Mhatre stated he tapped the doctor's hand, considering her…

Times of India

RNZ

Concerns about Dunedin's Wakari Hospital raised before human rights issues uncovered

Health NZ says district inspectors had visited the facility more than the legal requirement of twice a year.

RNZ

PCSO expands patient transport fleet in Mindanao with 44 vehicles

PCSO expands patient transport fleet in Mindanao with 44 vehicles

MANILA, Philippines — The first lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, led the turnover on Tuesday of 44 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to local government units in Mindanao at the Libertad Sports…

CNA

More offenders in Singapore getting counselling and mental health support before sentencing

The State Courts are partnering community organisations to expand rehabilitation efforts for offenders even before sentencing, using early intervention to tackle the root causes of crime and reduce reoffending.

CNA

Fugitive prisoner with alleged links to bikie gang arrested in rural Darwin

ABC News

Fugitive prisoner with alleged links to bikie gang arrested in rural Darwin

Northern Territory police officers have arrested Isaac Thompson, 26, in Darwin River, more than 48 hours after he escaped custody during a medical transfer.

ABC News

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