WORLD
Italy bridge collapse: Genoa prepares for state funeral
Italy bridge collapse: Genoa prepares for state funeral
ITALY, Aug 18: Italian President Sergio Mattarella is due to preside over a state funeral for 18 of the victims of Tuesday's bridge collapse in Genoa.
Aug 18, 2018
SPORTS
A thousand dreams!
A thousand dreams!
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: More than a thousand teenagers from across Nepal reached the Velocity Arena in Kathmandu on August 13 with hopes and dreams to represent Nepal in the international arena. They appeared in the first phase of open audition to impress a host of former Nepal cricketers and current coa...
Aug 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Stormy Daniels drops out of UK reality show at last minute
Stormy Daniels drops out of UK reality show at last minute
LONDON (AP) — Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress and nemesis of U.S. President Donald Trump, has pulled out of a British reality-TV show at the last minute after a dispute with producers.
Daniels was due to take part in “Celebrity Big Brother,” which locks contestants in a house under constan...
Aug 18, 2018
POLITICS
NRNA proposes nine recommendations on Citizenship Bill
NRNA proposes nine recommendations on Citizenship Bill
LONDON, Aug 18: The Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has recommended nine suggestions on a bill that would help to amend the Nepal Citizenship Act, 2063. The bill has been tabled at the parliament by the government.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
Scientists downgrade alert level for Hawaii volcano
Scientists downgrade alert level for Hawaii volcano
HONOLULU, Aug 18: Slowing activity at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has prompted scientists on Friday to downgrade their alert level for the mountain.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
US takes away $230mn of Syria stabilization funding
US takes away $230mn of Syria stabilization funding
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 18: The US has ended funding for stabilization projects in Syria, as President Trump looks to withdraw from the long-running conflict. The move comes as allies step up their contributions.
Aug 18, 2018
WORLD
2 shot during South Florida high school football game
2 shot during South Florida high school football game
WELLINGTON, Aug 18: A high school football stadium was evacuated after gunshots rang out during a practice football game in South Florida on Friday night in what authorities say stemmed from an altercation between students.
Aug 18, 2018
SPORTS
Maradona backs Messi's decision on temporary leave
Maradona backs Messi's decision on temporary leave
"I would tell him to play in Europe, not to travel more and not to let himself be used any more," soccer star Diego Maradona said of Lionel Messi.
Aug 18, 2018
Lifestyle
Aretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
Aretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
NEW YORK, Aug 18: Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.
Aug 18, 2018
SPORTS
Asian games kicks off today
Asian games kicks off today
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The 2018 Asian Games kicks off today at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta of Indonesia. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is scheduled to inaugurate the 18th Asian Games at 6:15 pm Nepali standard time today.
Aug 18, 2018