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6.2-magnitude earthquake shakes western Turkey, Greek island
Published On: June 12, 2017 08:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ISTANBUL, June 12: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook western Turkey and the Greek island of Lesbos Monday, scaring residents and damaging buildings.
Fireworks, honors in Usain Bolt's farewell in Jamaica
Published On: June 12, 2017 08:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KINGSTON, June 12: World record holder Usain Bolt has bid farewell to the tracks of his native Jamaica, winning a 100-meter race amid fireworks and honors.
Unwanted by Chelsea, Diego Costa shines with Spain
Published On: June 12, 2017 07:47 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BARCELONA, June 12: Diego Costa isn't letting an uncertain future damage his current performances for Spain. The Chelsea striker scored what proved to be Spain's winner to secure a 2-1 victory at Macedonia on Sunday that kept it top of its 2018 World Cup qualifying group.
India reaches Champions Trophy semis after crushing SAfrica
Published On: June 12, 2017 07:39 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, June 12: India strolled into the Champions Trophy semifinals after routing South Africa for 191 at The Oval on Sunday.
Perfect 10: Nadal routs Wawrinka for record 10th French Open
Published On: June 12, 2017 05:51 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 12: As he sat in front of a TV to watch last year's French Open final, sidelined by an injured left wrist, Rafael Nadal had no way to know for sure, of course, that he would return to the height of his powers.
Perfect 10: Nadal tops Wawrinka for record 10th French Open
Published On: June 11, 2017 09:34 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 11: His clay-court prowess as unassailable as ever, Rafael Nadal won his record 10th French Open title by dominating 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in the final Sunday.
France’s Macron faces test in parliamentary elections
Published On: June 11, 2017 06:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 11: French voters are choosing lawmakers in the lower house of parliament on Sunday in a vote that is crucial for newly-elected president Emmanuel Macron.
England defeats Venezuela to win U20 World Cup
Published On: June 11, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SUWON, South Korea, June 11: A first-half goal from Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave England a 1-0 win over Venezuela in the 2017 Under-20 World Cup final at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Sunday and a first global title since 1966.
Gulf nations may let some Qataris stay amid diplomatic rift
Published On: June 11, 2017 05:09 PM NPT By: Associated Press
DOHA, June 11: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates signaled Sunday they may allow some Qataris to stay in their countries amid a diplomatic rift with the Gulf nation.
Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88
Published On: June 11, 2017 10:11 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, June 11: Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a campy 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his publicist Molly Schoneveld said Saturday.
Gadhafi's son released after more than 5 years of detention
Published On: June 11, 2017 10:04 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BENGHAZI, June 11: Seif al-Islam, the son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, has been released after more than five years in detention, his captors said on Saturday.
Unseeded, just 20, Ostapenko wins French Open for 1st title
Published On: June 11, 2017 09:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 11: Right from the start of the French Open final, Jelena Ostapenko made quite clear to anyone unfamiliar with her name, or her game, what she is all about.
Kane rescues England as hat tricks light up Euro qualifiers
Published On: June 11, 2017 09:17 AM NPT By: Associated Press
GLASGOW: While Harry Kane didn't contribute to the glut of hat tricks in European qualifying for the World Cup, the England striker grabbed a crucial equalizer in a chaotic finale against Scotland on Saturday.
US players thinking of 3 points in Mexico, not border wall
Published On: June 11, 2017 09:09 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MEXICO CITY, June 11: Getting three points, not heightened political tension between the United States and Mexico, is the focus of American players going into Sunday night's World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium.
Australia loses to England, out of Champions Trophy
Published On: June 11, 2017 09:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, June 11: Australia was eliminated from the Champions Trophy by its fiercest cricketing rival as Ben Stokes smashed a career-best 102 not out in England's rain-affected 40-run win at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Pentagon: 3 US soldiers killed, 1 wounded in Afghanistan
Published On: June 11, 2017 08:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, June 11: Three U.S. soldiers were killed and another was wounded Saturday in eastern Afghanistan, the Pentagon said.
3 former champs lose in African Cup qualifying final round
Published On: June 11, 2017 08:27 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Three former champions lost at home at the start of the final round of qualifying for the 2019 African Cup of Nations on Saturday, with Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Zambia all slipping up.
Clinging on to her job, Britain's May appoints new ministers
Published On: June 10, 2017 03:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, June 10: Beleaguered British Prime Minister Theresa May was working to fill out the ranks of her minority government Saturday after an election that proved disastrous for her Conservative Party and complicating for Britain's exit from the European Union.
French new president Macron seeks parliament majority
Published On: June 10, 2017 03:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 10: One month after President Emmanuel Macron’s arrival in power, French voters must now choose lawmakers in parliamentary elections starting Sunday that may dramatically reshape the political landscape.
13 Philippine marines killed in fighting with militants
Published On: June 10, 2017 02:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ILIGAN, Philippines, June 10: Thirteen Philippine marines were killed in fierce fighting with Muslim militants who have laid siege to southern Marawi city for nearly a month in the biggest single-day loss for government forces, the military said Saturday.
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