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Volcano eruption in Aleutian Islands sparks aviation alert
Published On: December 21, 2016 11:24 AM NPT By: Associated Press
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has issued its highest level of alert for aviation after what it says was a brief eruption of a volcano on the Aleutian Islands on Tuesday.
Indonesia police: 3 suspected militants killed, bombs found
Published On: December 21, 2016 10:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec 21: Indonesian police said they killed three suspected militants in a raid Wednesday on the outskirts of Jakarta and found several bombs which they are trying to defuse.
At soaring rate, Nepalis seeking jobs abroad come home dead
Published On: December 21, 2016 10:22 AM NPT By: Associated Press
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 21: A tiny young woman crouches just outside the airport, crying softly into her thin shawl. It's cold, but her sleeping toddler is warm in her arms.
Massive fireworks market blast kills at least 26 in Mexico
Published On: December 21, 2016 07:55 AM NPT By: Associated Press
TULTEPEC, Mexico, Dec 21: A powerful chain-reaction explosion ripped through Mexico's best-known fireworks market on the northern outskirts of the capital Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, injuring scores more and sending a huge plume of charcoal-gray smoke billowing into the sky.
Invoking Syria, policeman kills Russian ambassador to Turkey
Published On: December 19, 2016 11:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey, DEC 19: A Turkish policeman fatally shot Russia's ambassador to Turkey on Monday in front of a shocked gathering at a photo exhibit and then, pacing near the body of his victim, appeared to condemn Russia's military role in Syria, shouting: "Don't forget Aleppo! Don't forget Syria!"
101-year-old UK man jailed for earlier child sex offenses
Published On: December 19, 2016 06:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Dec 19: A 101-year-old confessed sex offender has been jailed for 13 years for crimes committed against young children in the 1970s and 1980s.
With English coach and players, Bournemouth hits new highs
Published On: December 19, 2016 07:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Dec 19: Eddie Howe's reputation as one of English soccer's brightest coaches was already soaring when the Bournemouth manager's credentials were further championed in an unusual public arena.
Julia Roberts to make the leap to TV in new limited series
Published On: December 19, 2016 12:55 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Things are about to get very different for Julia Roberts, as the longtime film star transitions to television in a new limited series based on Maria Semple’s novel ‘Today Will Be Different’.
Ronaldo hat trick leads Real Madrid to Club World Cup title
Published On: December 18, 2016 06:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec 18: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick on Sunday as European champions Real Madrid beat Japanese side Kashima Antlers 4-2 to win the Club World Cup and extend their unbeaten run to 37 games.
Indonesian C-130 military plane crashes in Papua, killing 13
Published On: December 18, 2016 10:36 AM NPT By: Associated Press
INDONESIA, Dec 18: An Indonesian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed Sunday in the easternmost province of Papua, killing all 13 people on board.
Ibrahimovic, Costa light up misty day in EPL
Published On: December 18, 2016 07:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Dec 18: As fog engulfed English stadiums, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Diego Costa illuminated the Premier League on Saturday.
Miss World contestant challenges China on organ-harvesting
Published On: December 15, 2016 03:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Dec 15: Miss Canada will be vying for more than the winner's tiara when she competes in the annual Miss World pageant in Washington this weekend. Anastasia Lin wants to tell a global TV audience about the evil of organ-harvesting.
European clubs call on FIFA not to expand 32-team World Cup
Published On: December 15, 2016 03:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press
GENEVA, Dec 15: FIFA has found a difficult opponent to President Gianni Infantino's plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams.
Perfect 10: Fabregas earns Chelsea 10th straight win in EPL
Published On: December 15, 2016 09:39 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MANCHESTER, Dec 15: Used sparingly by Chelsea during its long run of victories, Cesc Fabregas is providing significant reminders of his enduring value to the English Premier League leaders.
Yahoo suffers world's biggest hack affecting 1 billion users
Published On: December 15, 2016 09:32 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Yahoo has discovered a 3-year-old security breach that enabled a hacker to compromise more than 1 billion user accounts, breaking the company's own humiliating record for the biggest security breach in history.
Arsenal caves in at Everton, misses out on top spot in EPL
Published On: December 14, 2016 08:31 AM NPT By: Associated Press
ENGLAND, Dec 14: With the tackles flying in and the noise levels ramping up inside Goodison Park, Arsenal's players faced a huge test of their Premier League title credentials in the final minutes of a tight game against Everton.
Defensive concerns mounting for Guardiola's City
Published On: December 13, 2016 05:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MANCHESTER, Dec 13: During Manchester City's offseason of heavy spending, Pep Guardiola prioritized improving his midfield and wide areas rather than upgrading the team's defensive unit.
Ballon d'Or: Ronaldo voted best in the world for 4th time
Published On: December 13, 2016 06:51 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MADRID, Dec 13; After giving a European Championship title to Portugal and another Champions League trophy to Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo ends 2016 with something just for himself — his fourth world player of the year award.
Thousands evacuated as cyclone nears southern India
Published On: December 12, 2016 02:56 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Authorities in southern India evacuated thousands of people from low-lying areas Monday after weather experts issued a cyclone warning.
Chinese newspaper calls Trump naive after Taiwan comments
Published On: December 12, 2016 02:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, Dec 12: An official Chinese newspaper called Donald Trump "as ignorant as a child" on Monday after the president-elect again suggested that he was reconsidering how America deals with Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in the relationship between the U.S. and China.
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