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Putin: New sanctions will 'complicate' Russia-US ties

Published On: June 17, 2017 05:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MOSCOW, June 17:  Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that new U.S. sanctions on Russia will damage ties between the two countries.

Egyptian court sentences 31 to death in prosecutor's case

Published On: June 17, 2017 05:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

CAIRO, June 17: An Egyptian criminal court has sentenced to death 31 Islamists for their part in the June 2015 assassination of the country's top prosecutor, Hisham Barakat.

Syrian army declares 2-day combat cessation in southern city

Published On: June 17, 2017 04:01 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIRUT, June 18:  The Syrian military announced Saturday the cessation of all combat operations in the southern city of Daraa for 48 hours in support of national reconciliation after days of violence in the area where the country's crisis began six years ago.

BAT-SIGNAL LIGHTS UP LOS ANGELES

Published On: June 17, 2017 12:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Los Angeles became Gotham City Thursday night as the Bat-Signal glowed at City Hall in honor of late Batman actor Adam West.

Queen, Prince William visit tower fire area

Published On: June 16, 2017 04:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 16: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William have arrived at a west London site where community groups have gathered supplies for those affected by the tower fire disaster.

Russia making progress on racism before World Cup - report

Published On: June 15, 2017 04:12 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MOSCOW, June 15:  Russia has made progress fighting soccer racism ahead of next year’s World Cup, but players, coaches and fans still risk abuse, a new report says.

India wins toss, will bowl 1st against Bangladesh

Published On: June 15, 2017 03:59 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, England, June 15:  India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal match at Edgbaston on Thursday.

South Korea fires head coach Stielike after loss to Qatar

Published On: June 15, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SEOUL, June 15: Uli Stielike has been fired as South Korea's head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying.

India set to be unchanged for Champions Trophy semifinals

Published On: June 15, 2017 12:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, June 15: India is set to use an unchanged team for the Champions Trophy semifinal match against Bangladesh after what captain Virat Kohli called a "complete performance" in the winner-take-all group game against South Africa.

Pakistan thrashes England to reach CT final for 1st time

Published On: June 15, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CARDIFF, June 15: Pakistan thrashed England by eight wickets with 12.5 overs to spare at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday to reach the final of the Champions Trophy for the first time.

Top House GOP leader shot at congressional baseball practice

Published On: June 14, 2017 07:07 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, June 14:  A top House Republican, Steve Scalise of Louisiana, was shot by a rifle-wielding gunman Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice just outside of Washington.

6 killed, dozens injured in massive London high-rise blaze

Published On: June 14, 2017 04:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 14: A deadly night-time fire raced through a 24-story apartment tower in London early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more. Some desperate residents threw their children from high windows, hoping someone on the ground would catch them.

Unknown number killed in massive London high-rise blaze

Published On: June 14, 2017 03:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 14: Fire swept through a high-rise apartment building in west London early Wednesday, killing an unknown number of people and sending more than 50 people to area hospitals.

Pakistan wins toss, will bowl 1st against England

Published On: June 14, 2017 03:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press

CARDIFF, Wales, June 14:  Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against England on Wednesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals at Sophia Gardens.

Destruction, debris mar Bangladesh mudslide rescue; 140 dead

Published On: June 14, 2017 02:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 14:  Rescuers struggled on Wednesday to reach villages hit by massive landslides that have killed at least 140 people while also burying roads and cutting power in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.

Magnitude 6.9 quake reported near Tajumulco, Guatemala

Published On: June 14, 2017 02:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 14: The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.9 earthquake reported 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of Tajumulco, Guatemala.

Dembele scores winner as 10-man France beats England 3-2

Published On: June 14, 2017 11:08 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, June 14: Winger Ousmane Dembele scored the winner as 10-man France overcame a red card for Raphael Varane early in the second half to beat England 3-2 in a pulsating friendly on Tuesday.

Firefighters battle massive blaze in London high-rise

Published On: June 14, 2017 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 14: Firefighters battled a massive fire in a 27-floor high-rise apartment building in west London for several hours Wednesday.

Costa Rica tops Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying

Published On: June 14, 2017 10:14 AM NPT By: Associated Press

Francisco Calvo and Bryan Ruiz both scored to lead Costa Rica past Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Tillerson: North Korea releases US college student

Published On: June 13, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, June 13: North Korea has released Otto Warmbier, an American college student who was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday.