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Brazil sends 9,000 soldiers to Rio amid security crisis
Published On: February 15, 2017 02:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 15: Brazilian President Michel Temer issued a decree on Tuesday to deploy 9,000 soldiers in Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area until Feb. 22, one week before Carnaval ends. That's almost half the troops used during last year's Olympic Games.
United and Spurs resume Europa League with renewed interest
Published On: February 14, 2017 05:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Feb 14: The Europa League is often viewed as an unwanted distraction by English Premier League managers as they chase a more prestigious Champions League place.
PSG-Barcelona highlights last 16 of Champions League
Published On: February 14, 2017 05:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MADRID, Feb 14: The knockout stage of the Champions League begins today with Barcelona looking to extend its successful record against Paris Saint-Germain, and defending champion Real Madrid trying to confirm its favoritism over Napoli.
Pakistan mourns 13 killed in Lahore suicide bombing
Published On: February 14, 2017 02:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 14: Markets and businesses were closed across much of Pakistan's Punjab province Tuesday in mourning for 13 people killed in a suicide bombing claimed by a breakaway Taliban faction, police said.
7 people treated, 8 cars burn in Disneyland parking fire
Published On: February 14, 2017 12:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ANAHEIM, Calif, Feb 14: A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure Monday that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation, authorities said.
8 dead, 3 missing after central China coal mine blast
Published On: February 14, 2017 11:41 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, Feb 14: A coal mine explosion Tuesday in central China has left eight people dead and three injured, state media reported.
Adele sweeps Grammys Awards with 5 wins, while Bowie wins 4
Published On: February 13, 2017 11:11 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Feb 13: Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers reunite for Grammy honor
Published On: February 12, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Tom Petty got his band the Heartbreakers back together for a high-class gig to launch Grammy weekend.
North Korea reportedly test fires missile, challenging US
Published On: February 12, 2017 11:33 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PYONGYANG, North Korea, Feb 12: North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year and an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, who stood with the Japanese leader as Shinzo Abe called the move "absolutely intolerable."
Bangladesh in trouble on day 3 against India
Published On: February 11, 2017 02:03 PM NPT By: Associated Press
HYDERABAD, India, Feb 11: Faced with a mountainous task after India's massive first innings, Bangladesh struggled to 125-4 at lunch on day three of the one-off cricket test in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Swiss bank faces claim of $325M in alleged embezzlement case
Published On: February 10, 2017 06:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press
GENEVA, Feb 10: Swiss bank Julius Baer says it is facing a claim of 306 million euros ($325 million) for allegedly not preventing the embezzlement of assets from a foreign corporation.
9 killed when US sub hit Japanese fishing ship remembered
Published On: February 10, 2017 01:37 PM NPT By: Associated Press
HONOLULU, Feb 10: Families and friends of nine people killed when a U.S. Navy submarine accidentally rammed into a Japanese fishing ship off Hawaii 16 years ago remembered their loved ones at a ceremony Thursday.
Indonesia disaster agency says 12 killed in Bali landslides
Published On: February 10, 2017 11:34 AM NPT By: Associated Press
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb 10: Twelve people including young children were killed in landslides on the tourist island of Bali that wiped out several homes, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said Friday.
UEFA to ask FIFA for 16 places at expanded 2026 World Cup
Published On: February 9, 2017 06:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NYON, Feb 9: UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says Europe will formally ask FIFA for at least 16 places in the expanded 48-team World Cup.
'Mini-Mourinho' breathing new life into struggling Hull
Published On: February 9, 2017 06:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MANCHESTER, Feb 9: It seemed Marco Silva had taken on a near-impossible job when he was hired as manager of Hull at the start of January.
Twitter broadens its campaign against hate and abuse
Published On: February 8, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Twitter announced Tuesday that it is expanding efforts to protect its users from abuse and harassment, the latest milestone in a broader, growing corporate campaign to crack down on online hate.
Facebook takes search warrant challenge to top court
Published On: February 7, 2017 01:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y, Feb 7: Facebook is heading to New York state's highest court to challenge search warrants seeking information from user accounts.
Strong 5.6 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of Colombia
Published On: February 7, 2017 12:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BOGOTA, Colombia, Feb 7: A shallow, 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled residents of Colombia's largest city on Monday, leading office workers to evacuate buildings and forcing the city's airport to temporarily close.
Police: Naked man steals taxi, drives through posh park
Published On: February 7, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 7: Police say a naked man stole a taxi and recklessly drove through a crowded park in a posh section of Philadelphia.
Doctor removes 130-pound tumor from Mississippi man
Published On: February 7, 2017 10:44 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Feb 7: A California doctor removed a 130-pound tumor from a Mississippi man who had been told by other physicians that he was just fat.
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