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(CNN) __ Far more interested in stunts than story, "Extraction" is a simple-minded action vehicle for Chris Hemsworth that should benefit from providing a theatrical-style adrenaline rush when the spigot for such fare has closed. Basically, Netflix is serving up an old-fashioned B movie, at a moment when the A-list blockbusters have been postponed. The "Thor" star reunites with "Avengers" directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who produced the film, with Joe writing the script. Sam Hargrave, a second-unit director and stuntman on the "Avengers" movies (he doubled for Chris Evans), also makes his feature directing debut, which explains the emphasis on visceral thrills and can-you-top-this stunts. The centerpiece of that is a bracing action sequence shot as one continuous scene, which would be more impressive, frankly, if "1917" hadn't done the whole thing longer and better. Still, if the goal is to show off a bit in terms of tec...

The US is monitoring intelligence that North Korea's leader,  Kim Jong Un , is in grave danger after a surgery, according to a US official with direct knowledge. Kim  recently missed the celebration  of his grandfather's birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being. He had been seen four days before that at a government meeting. Another US official told CNN Monday that the concerns about Kim's health are credible but the severity is hard to assess. Daily NK, an online newspaper based in South Korea that focuses on North Korea, reports that Kim reportedly received a cardiovascular system procedure on April 12. Kim received the cardiovascular system procedure because of "excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork," according to the news site, and is now receiving treatment in a villa in Hyangsan County following his procedure. After assessing that Kim's condition had improved, most of the medical team treating him returned ...

(Reuters) - Families across Canada struggled on Monday to come to grips with the deadliest shooting rampage in the country’s history, in which the victims included a veteran police officer, a teacher and a nurse. Constable Heidi Stevenson had spent about 23 years as an officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and was a participant in the annual Musical Ride. She was among at least 19 people killed, including the gunman, in the weekend massacre in the Atlantic province of Nova Scotia. Stevenson had grown up in Nova Scotia, said Brian Sauve, president of the National Police Association, and left behind her husband, Dean, who is a high school teacher, and two children, a girl and a boy aged 10 and 13. She had “an infectious personality, a fantastic smile, was full of life, loved what she did,” Sauve told Reuters. On Monday, over 150 police and members of the community gathered for a somber procession as Stevenson’s body left the office of the province’s chief medical ...

ISLAMABAD, Apr 21(APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan was apprised that the corona virus infection testing capacity in the country would reach 20,000 per day by the end of current month, whereas at present more than 8,000    corona virus  tests were being carried out on daily basis. The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review the measures to contain the corona virus infection (COVID-19) and the latest situation in the country. The meeting was attended by federal ministers, including Hammad Azhar, Asad Umar, Makhdoom Khusru Bakhtiar and Syed Fakhar Imam, Special Assistant to the PM (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza, SAPM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, SAPM on national Security Dr Moeed Yousaf, Focal Person on Corona Dr Faisal Sultan, National Disaster Management Authority Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal and other senior officials, PM Office Media Wing in a press release said. Addressing the participants, the prime minister said the government was strivi...

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil prices recovered on Tuesday to trade in positive territory after sinking below $0 for the first time ever, but international benchmark Brent dipped as  dema nd for crude oil slumps amid the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices for May delivery was up $39.00 in thin trade at $1.37 a barrel by 0356 GMT after settling down at a discount of $37.63 a barrel in the previous session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more-active June contract rose 96 cents, or 4.7%, to $21.39 a barrel of  crude oil prices   . Global benchmark Brent  crude oil prices   for June delivery was down 20 cents, or 0.8%, at $25.37 per barrel. “Demand destruction from COVID-19 will see a slower than expected reopening of the U.S. economy,” said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at broker OANDA, predicting a weak period for  crude oil prices  . “The WTI crude June contract was able to h...

A post claiming British PM Boris Johnson did not have the coronavirus has been shared on social media.  The post, which was originally written as satire but since has been shared in a way that has led some social media users to react in anger, claims two doctors who treated Johnson at St Thomas’ hospital in London said his condition was “contrived”.   “‘He had the most pathetic, contrived cough I have heard in all my years of practise! I’d’ve sent him home with a packet of Lockets and bottle of Calcough Children’s Syrup’ - Knott. ‘If he had Covid-19 then I’m not a doctor!” - Pullin,” the post reads.   Johnson first entered hospital on April 5 after suffering from the symptoms of COVID-19 for more than a week. He spent a week in hospital, including three nights in intensive care, before being discharged on April 12.  The clai...