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Fire hits Guatemala children's shelter, killing at least 22
Published On: March 9, 2017 10:15 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SAN JOSE PINULA, GUATEMALA, March 9: A fire swept through the female section of a crowded children's shelter near Guatemala City early Wednesday and officials said at least 22 girls died and dozens more were injured.
Michigan teen gets 3D-printed shoes for large feet
Published On: March 8, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
A Michigan Center 19-year-old, who was previously in the Guinness Book of World Records for world’s tallest teenager, has finally found an affordable pair of shoes that fit his size-28 feet.
Fitbit tracks your steps; now it wants to chart your sleep, too
Published On: March 8, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Fitbit, whose devices encourage people to walk 10,000 steps each day, now wants to put them to sleep as well.
Real Madrid could do with some improvement despite victory
Published On: March 8, 2017 07:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NAPLES, March 8: Even after reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the seventh straight season, Real Madrid could do with a little improvement.
Attack on military hospital in Afghan capital kills 30
Published On: March 8, 2017 07:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, March 8: Gunmen wearing white lab coats stormed a military hospital in Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
UN chief in Somalia on emergency visit to focus on famine
Published On: March 7, 2017 03:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia, March 7: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Somalia's new President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed in Mogadishu Tuesday to start of what he calls an emergency visit to Somalia to highlight the country's famine crisis.
India wins 2nd test by 75 runs, levels series vs Australia
Published On: March 7, 2017 03:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BANGALORE, India, March 7: Ravichandran Ashwin's 25th five-wicket haul and a cracked and uneven pitch propelled India to a series-leveling, 75-run win on Tuesday, when Australia's batting lineup capitulated chasing a victory target of 188 in the second test.
China warns US, Korea of 'consequences' for missile system
Published On: March 7, 2017 02:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea, March 7: China has said it will take unspecified measures against a U.S. missile system being deployed in S. Korea, and warned that Washington and Seoul will bear the consequences.
N. Korea, Malaysia ban each other's citizens from leaving
Published On: March 7, 2017 12:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 7: North Korea said Tuesday it was banning Malaysians from leaving the country as its bitter diplomatic battle with Malaysia escalated dramatically over the poisoning death of Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean leader's estranged half brother.
Trump signs new anti-terror travel ban without new fanfare
Published On: March 7, 2017 08:11 AM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, March 7: Without fanfare, President Donald Trump signed a scaled-back version of his controversial ban on many foreign travelers Monday, hoping to avoid a new round of lawsuits and outrage while fulfilling a central campaign promise. His order still bars new visas for people from six Muslim-majority countries and temporarily shuts down America's refugee program.
NKorea: US-SKorea exercises leading to 'nuclear disaster'
Published On: March 7, 2017 08:01 AM NPT By: Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS, March 7: North Korea warned Monday that U.S.-South Korean military exercises, which it called "the most undisguised nuclear war maneuvers," are driving the Korean Peninsula and northeast Asia toward "nuclear disaster."
Sevilla held by Alaves, loses ground to Barcelona and Madrid
Published On: March 7, 2017 07:51 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MADRID, March 7: Sevilla couldn't manage more than a 1-1 draw at Alaves on Monday, seeing its title chances take a hit in the Spanish league after both Barcelona and Real Madrid won their weekend games.
Seoul: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean
Published On: March 6, 2017 03:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea, March 6: North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in waters that Japan claims as its exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal.
Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phones, cites no evidence
Published On: March 5, 2017 08:47 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PALM BEACH, Florida, March 5: President Donald Trump on Saturday accused former President Barack Obama of tapping his telephones during last year's election, lodging a startling allegation of abuse of power without evidence or explanation.
Messi, Barca send warning to PSG that 4 goals aren't enough
Published On: March 5, 2017 08:21 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BARCELONA, Spain, Mrch 4: Lionel Messi and Neymar scored three spectacular goals to keep Barcelona atop the Spanish league after routing Celta Vigo 5-0 on Saturday.
China sets 2017 growth target of '6.5 percent or higher'
Published On: March 5, 2017 08:05 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, March 5: China's top economic official on Sunday set this year's growth target at about 6.5 percent, down from last year's 6.7 percent expansion as Beijing tries to build a consumer-driven economy and reduce reliance on trade and investment.
Rule change could make Abe longest-serving leader in Japan
Published On: March 5, 2017 07:58 AM NPT By: Associated Press
TOKYO, March 5:Japan's ruling party is expected to approve a change in party rules Sunday that could pave the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to become the country's longest-serving leader in the post-World War II era.
Arnold Schwarzenegger opens up about affair, Trump feud
Published On: March 4, 2017 06:53 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, March 4: Arnold Schwarzenegger says he doesn't dwell on the affair that cost him his marriage to Maria Shriver and is focused on having a great relationship with his kids.
Football lawmakers mull tennis-style penalty shootout pattern
Published On: March 4, 2017 02:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, March 4: Football's lawmakers are looking to make penalty shootouts even more unpredictable by adopting the format used for tiebreakers in tennis.
Interpol: $5.1 million of illegal wildlife and timber seized
Published On: March 4, 2017 01:02 PM NPT By: Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS, March 4: Interpol says a three-week operation to tackle the illegal trade in wildlife and timber in 43 countries has led to the seizure of $5.1 million worth of illicit products from wild cats to seahorses and the jailing of almost 90 people.
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