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Australian opposition concedes defeat in tight election
Published On: July 10, 2016 10:27 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SYDNEY, July 10: Australia's opposition leader conceded defeat on Sunday in a chaotic national election that has left Australia in a state of political paralysis for more than a week, while officials scramble to sort out who, if anyone, actually won the tight race.
Indian rapper targets US chemical giant in bid for damages
Published On: July 10, 2016 09:57 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, July 10: A South Indian rapper is targeting Dow Chemical with rhymes — demanding the U.S. company pay more in victims' compensation and environmental damages stemming from a horrific chemical gas leak that killed thousands of people and sickened countless others.
France determined to bring joy to nation with Euro 2016 win
Published On: July 10, 2016 09:26 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SAINT-DENIS, France, July 10: Eight months after a wave of attacks brought death to the streets of Paris, France's national team takes on Portugal in a European Championship final with more than just a silver trophy at stake.
15 killed, including 11 members of a family, in north Mexico
Published On: July 10, 2016 08:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico, July 10: A series of attacks by gunmen in the capital of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas left 15 people dead, including 11 members of one family who were shot while still in their beds, officials said Saturday.
Mario looks to avoid 2nd final loss with Portugal in a year
Published On: July 9, 2016 06:41 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, July 9: Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Carvalho have waited a dozen years to reach another final with Portugal. Some teammates will have a more recent Portuguese setback on their minds going into Sunday's European Championship final against France.
Indian troops kill top rebel in Kashmir
Published On: July 9, 2016 09:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SRINAGAR, (India), Indian government forces killed the top rebel commander in their part of the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, officials said, describing it as a major success against separatists.
Goalkeeper Petr Cech retires from international football
Published On: July 8, 2016 06:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PRAGUE, July 8: Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech says he is retiring from international football.
Liverpool says coach Klopp has signed long-term contract
Published On: July 8, 2016 06:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LIVERPOOL, July 8: Juergen Klopp signed a new "long-term" contract with Liverpool on Friday, just nine months after taking charge of the English Premier League club.
UEFA picks referee Clattenburg for France-Portugal final
Published On: July 8, 2016 02:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, July 8 : UEFA says English referee Mark Clattenburg will handle the European Championship final between France and Portugal on Sunday.
Iraqi officials: attack on Shiite shrine kills 37, wounds 62
Published On: July 8, 2016 01:52 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BAGHDAD, July 8: The death toll from an attack on a Shiite shrine north of Baghdad has risen to 37 overnight, with 62 people wounded, Iraqi officials said Friday.
India's Modi in South Africa for trade, remembering Gandhi
Published On: July 8, 2016 10:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG, July 8: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in South Africa today on the latest stop of a four-nation Africa tour to raise his country's economic profile on the continent.
5 officers’ dead, 6 hurt in Dallas protest shooting
Published On: July 8, 2016 10:09 AM NPT By: Associated Press
DALLAS July 8: Snipers opened fire on police officers in the heart of Dallas, killing five officers and injuring six others during protests over two recent fatal police shootings of black men, police said.
Griezmann's double gives France 2-0 win over World Champions
Published On: July 8, 2016 07:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MARSEILLE, France, July 8: France is heading back to soccer's elite, and Antoine Griezmann is the man leading the way.
Bangladesh blast, gunbattle kill 4 during Eid prayers
Published On: July 7, 2016 03:36 PM NPT By: Associated Press
NEW DELHI, July 7: Islamic extremists in Bangladesh hurled homemade bombs and engaged in a gun battle with police guarding a large Eid prayer at the end of the holy Muslim month Thursday morning.
Heavy flooding in China leaves 181 dead or missing
Published On: July 7, 2016 03:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BEIJING, July 7: Water levels are starting to recede in central and eastern China Thursday following a week of heavy downpours that broke levees, flooded cities and villages, halted public transportation, and left at least 181 people dead or missing.
Italy extracts 217 bodies from hull of sunken migrant ship
Published On: July 7, 2016 02:44 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ROME, July 7: Italian navy officials say they have recovered 217 bodies from the hull of a migrant ship that sank off Libya last year in a tragedy that sparked the EU to beef up Mediterranean rescue operations.
Portugal reach Euro Final as Wales' fairy tale ends
Published On: July 7, 2016 07:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LYON, France, July 7: Cristiano Ronaldo had just propelled Portugal into another European Championship final when he made for Gareth Bale, shared a long conversation with his Real Madrid teammate and gave him a sympathetic hug.
Trump: Saddam killed terrorists 'so good'
Published On: July 6, 2016 06:39 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RALEIGH, July 6: Trump, who frequently criticizes U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, is praising Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's ruthlessness.
Imperfect Portugal plots another escape vs. Wales in semi
Published On: July 6, 2016 06:10 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LYON, July 6: Don't let Cristiano Ronaldo's devilish grin and chiseled torso fool you. Portugal is the undisputed ugly duckling of the four teams left standing at the European Championship.
Messi given 21 months for tax fraud, won't go to prison
Published On: July 6, 2016 04:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press
A Barcelona court has given Lionel Messi and his father suspended sentences of 21 months in prison for tax fraud.
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