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Apple announces iPhone 7 launch date

Published On: August 30, 2016 04:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 30: Apple is expected to show off a new iPhone next week when the company holds its fall product launch event in San Francisco.

Kerry in India for strategic, commercial talks

Published On: August 30, 2016 03:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, Aug 30: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in India for strategic and commercial talks being held against the backdrop of rising tensions in the disputed region of Kashmir, long a flashpoint between India and rival Pakistan.

Survivors of insurgency fear crimes will go unpunished

Published On: August 30, 2016 02:36 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug 30: The image of the teacher's body tied to a tree and riddled with bullets still haunts his son 14 years later. Communist militants allegedly dragged the Nepalese man from the class he was teaching and then killed him for refusing to give part of his salary to fund their bloody rebellion.

Oops! Bieber not back on Instagram after a 2-week break

Published On: August 30, 2016 02:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, Aug 30: False alarm! Justin Bieber hasn't actually returned to Instagram.

Southampton signs Morocco forward Boufal from Lille

Published On: August 29, 2016 05:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Aug 29: Southampton has broken its club record for a transfer fee to sign Morocco forward Sofiane Boufal from Lille.

South Korea says no plans to introduce nuclear submarines

Published On: August 29, 2016 04:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SEOUL, Aug 29: South Korea's Defense Ministry said Monday it has no plans to introduce nuclear-powered submarines, despite calls by lawmakers to do so following a recent test of a submarine-launched missile by rival North Korea.

Rooney back as forward for England after midfield experiment

Published On: August 29, 2016 03:47 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WATFORD, England, Aug 29: Wayne Rooney will revert to playing as a deep-lying forward for England under new coach Sam Allardyce but must wait until Tuesday to see if he is still captain.

Beyonce storms Video Music Awards, Rihanna gets lifetime award

Published On: August 29, 2016 03:34 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug 29: Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards show was all about performances that got the sweat dripping, the muscles ripping and the adrenaline pumping. Here are the top moments from Sunday's show:

Rakitic scores to give Barcelona 1-0 win at Bilbao

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:42 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BARCELONA, Aug 29: Ivan Rakitic scored in the first half to help Barcelona win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday for a second straight victory at the start of the Spanish league season.

City beats West Ham 3-1 to keep pace with United, Chelsea

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:25 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MANCHESTER, Aug 29:  Manchester City kept pace with likely title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea by beating West Ham 3-1 on Sunday for a third straight victory in the early stages of the English Premier League season.

Middlesbrough stays unbeaten after 0-0 draw at West Brom

Published On: August 29, 2016 07:21 AM NPT By: Associated Press

WEST BROMWICH, Aug 29: Middlesbrough maintained its unbeaten start to life back in the English Premier League by drawing 0-0 with West Bromwich Albion in a match of few clear-cut opportunities at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Ex-Manchester City manager Pellegrini takes charge at Hebei

Published On: August 28, 2016 04:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, Aug 28: Former Real Madrid and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has taken over as head coach of Hebei China Fortune in the China Super League.

Pakistan says 4 militants behind 2009 cricket attack killed

Published On: August 28, 2016 04:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LAHORE, Pakistan, Aug 28: Pakistani officials say four Islamic extremists allegedly involved in a 2009 attack on the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team have been killed in a shootout with police.

Italy probes to see if criminal negligence raised quake toll

Published On: August 28, 2016 04:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press

AMATRICE, Italy, Aug 28: Bulldozers with huge claws and other heavy equipment rolled through Italy's quake-devastated town of Amatrice on Sunday, pulling down dangerously overhanging ledges and clearing rubble as investigators tried to figure out if negligence in enforcing building codes added to the quake's high death toll.

Kroos lifts Real Madrid to win, Atletico stumbles again

Published On: August 28, 2016 12:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BARCELONA, Aug 28: Toni Kroos' late score ensured Real Madrid won its home opener over a feisty Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid stumbled in a second straight round of the Spanish league.

Rashford scores late, extends United's perfect start

Published On: August 28, 2016 06:46 AM NPT By: Associated Press

HULL, Aug 28: Substitute Marcus Rashford scored in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win at Hull and a third straight victory to open the English Premier League on Saturday.

Sanchez inspires Arsenal to 3-1 win at Watford

Published On: August 27, 2016 10:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WATFORD, England, Aug 27: Alexis Sanchez scored one goal, set up another and also earned a penalty as Arsenal used a dominant first-half display to beat Watford 3-1 for its first win of the Premier League season on Saturday.

Leicester beats Swansea 2-1 for 1st win of title defense

Published On: August 27, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LEICESTER, England, Aug 27: Leicester earned the first win of its Premier League title defense, beating Swansea 2-1 thanks to goals by star striker Jamie Vardy and captain Wes Morgan on Saturday.

Chelsea continues perfect start to Premier League

Published On: August 27, 2016 09:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Aug 27: Chelsea continued its perfect start to the English Premier League under new manager Antonio Conte, beating Burnley 3-0 on Saturday.

Tottenham strikes back for 1-1 draw with Liverpool

Published On: August 27, 2016 08:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON , Aug 27: Liverpool drew 1-1 with Tottenham in its third straight away game to open the Premier League season after conceding a second-half equalizer by Danny Rose on Saturday.