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Malaysia to release, deport N. Korean in nerve agent probe
Published On: March 2, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia March 2: A North Korean man will be released from custody because of lack of evidence connecting him to the fatal nerve agent attack on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler, Malaysian officials said Thursday. In a major fallout from the assassination, Malaysia also announced it was scrapping visa-free travel for North Koreans.
7 dead as gunmen shoot at Sri Lanka prison bus
Published On: February 27, 2017 04:32 PM NPT By: Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb 27: Media reports say seven people were killed when gunmen shot at a bus transporting prisoners to a court in southwest Sri Lanka.
'Moonlight' wins best picture Academy Award (photo feature)
Published On: February 27, 2017 11:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press
The coming-of-age drama "Moonlight" is the winner of the best picture Academy Award. The film won after the end of the awards ceremony was plunged into chaos after "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the best picture winner.
Muhammad Ali's son asked, 'Are you Muslim?' by border agents
Published On: February 26, 2017 01:19 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Muhammad Ali's son, who bears the boxing great's name, was detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion in what amounted to unconstitutional profiling, a family friend said Saturday.
Australia beats India by 333 runs with 2 days to spare
Published On: February 25, 2017 05:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PUNE, India, Feb 25: Australia won the first cricket test against India by a massive 333 runs on Saturday with two days to spare, ending the hosts' 20-match unbeaten streak at home.
South Africa crushes New Zealand by 159 runs in 3rd ODI
Published On: February 25, 2017 05:07 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb 25: Milestone innings from Quinton de Kock and A.B. de Villiers and superb bowling from Andile Phehlukwayo and Dwaine Pretorius lifted South Africa to a 159-run win over New Zealand in the third one-day cricket international on Saturday and a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Somalia's new president appoints prime minister
Published On: February 23, 2017 08:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb 23: Somalia's new President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Thursday appointed a political newcomer as the prime minister, shortly before departing to Saudi Arabia for his first foreign trip since his election.
3 Indian soldiers, Kashmir woman killed during rebel attack
Published On: February 23, 2017 03:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SRINAGAR, India, Feb 23: Three Indian soldiers and a woman were killed after rebels ambushed soldiers in the disputed region of Kashmir, police said on Thursday.
7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
Published On: February 23, 2017 01:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Feb 23: For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.
Family believes Vietnamese suspect in Kim's death was duped
Published On: February 21, 2017 06:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NGHIA BINH, Feb 21: The family of a Vietnamese woman identified as a suspect in the death of the half brother of North Korea's ruler confirmed Tuesday that she is their relative, but said they believe she didn't knowingly participate in the killing.
North Korean envoy blasts Malaysians, calls for joint probe
Published On: February 20, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20: North Korea's top envoy in Kuala Lumpur on Monday denounced Malaysia's investigation into the apparent killing of the exiled half brother of North Korea's ruler, calling it politically motivated and demanding a joint probe into the death.
Afghan official: IS kills 17 Afghan Army soldiers in east
Published On: February 17, 2017 06:41 PM NPT By: Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb 17: An Afghan official says the Islamic State group launched an attack on Afghan security posts killing 17 soldiers.
Sri Lanka wins 1st T20 match over Australia by 5 wickets
Published On: February 17, 2017 06:38 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb 17: Chamara Kapugedera's last-ball boundary gave Sri Lanka a five-wicket win over Australia in their opening Twenty20 match Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Madrid upset Napoli as Zidane want his players to fire all cylinders in 2nd leg
Published On: February 16, 2017 04:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MADRID, Feb 16: The Real Madrid players kept their cool despite conceding a stunning early goal in the Champions League, producing an outstanding performance that kept the defending champions on track for a seventh straight appearance in the quarterfinals.
Bayern Munich routs Arsenal to put foot in quarterfinals
Published On: February 16, 2017 04:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MUNICH, Feb 16: Bayern Munich answered its critics with a comprehensive 5-1 rout of Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League clash to move a step closer to the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
China bird flu: 79 deaths in January alone, highest in a single month since 2013
Published On: February 16, 2017 02:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press
An outbreak of H7N9 bird flu in China killed 79 people in January, the most in a single month in at least three years, the country’s national health authority said.
Benfica edges Dortmund 1-0 in last 16 of Champions League
Published On: February 15, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LISBON, Feb 15: Borussia Dortmund squandered chance after chance, including a second-half penalty, before slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Benfica in their first leg match of the Champions League's Round of 16 on Tuesday.
PSG gives Barcelona some major payback with 4-0 thumping
Published On: February 15, 2017 05:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, Feb 15: Two years after being humiliated by Barcelona in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain turned the tables on the five-time champions with a relentless display of skill, energy and determination.
Slain brother was complicated part of North Korean dynasty
Published On: February 15, 2017 04:07 PM NPT By: Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb 15: A failed attempt to sneak into Japan to visit Disneyland in 2001 may have doomed the leadership dreams of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's elder brother, who was assassinated this week in an airport in Malaysia.
India launches more than 100 satellites into orbit
Published On: February 15, 2017 02:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Feb 15: India's space agency said it successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit Wednesday aboard a single rocket.
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