Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast
www.cnn.com Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast… Read More
The $500 billion beauty industry's 'green' ambitions are a patchwork at best. And they're falling short
www.cnn.com The escalating climate crisis is shifting many people’s purchasing patterns and this extends to the $500 billion dollar global beauty industry which is grappling with a range of sustainability challenges across product manufacturing, packaging and disposal.… Read More
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
www.cnn.com A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.… Read More
Britain's pound is beating every other major currency this year
www.cnn.com The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by former Prime Minister Liz Truss. Now, it’s enjoying a comeback.… Read More
Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia
www.cnn.com A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports.… Read More
This boiled bag of offal is banned in the US. In Scotland it's a fine-dining treat
www.cnn.com Anthony Bourdain loved haggis. But even the late, great American chef, writer and television host recognized that Scotland’s national dish, with its “sinister sheep parts” wrapped in a shroud of mystery and half-invented history, could be a hard sell.… Read More
HSBC's top execs face tense shareholders calling for a breakup
www.cnn.com HSBC’s top brass defended their strategy Monday to frustrated shareholders in the lender’s largest market, as Europe’s biggest bank continued to face calls to be split up.… Read More
'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line
www.cnn.com A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN’s David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.… Read More
French minister under fire for Playboy magazine cover
www.cnn.com French government minister Marlene Schiappa has come under fire from members of her own party after appearing on the front cover of Playboy magazine.… Read More
Some fans whistle as Lionel Messi's name is announced as Paris Saint-Germain's season hits new low
www.cnn.com Paris Saint-Germain’s miserable season went from bad to worse on Sunday as the team suffered a second straight home defeat with a 1-0 loss to Lyon.… Read More
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Hello ! I am Richard Y. Lim
Upon migration to Medina, the direction of the Qibla continued to be Jerusalem, although it was then physically impossible for one to also face the Ka’ba, as Medina is north of Makkah.
