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Pepe, Portugal's key defender, doubtful for Wales semi

Published On: July 6, 2016 03:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LYON, France, July 6: Portugal will hold its breath until the last minute hoping its best player at the European Championship will be fit for its semifinal showdown against Wales. No, Cristiano Ronaldo isn't the cause for concern.

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in prison for murder

Published On: July 6, 2016 02:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PRETORIA, South Africa, July 6: Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Morris' 2 goals lead Sounders past West Ham United 3-0

Published On: July 6, 2016 02:21 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SEATTLE , July 6: Rookie forward Jordan Morris came off the bench to score two second-half goals and the Seattle Sounders beat West Ham United of the English Premier League in an international exhibition game on Tuesday night 3-0.

Martino steps down as Argentina national team coach

Published On: July 6, 2016 02:13 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, July 6: Gerardo Martino has resigned as Argentina's national team coach, citing the financial chaos enveloping the Argentine Football Association and lack of preparedness for the upcoming Olympics.

Suicide bombing kills 10 near Aden airport in southern Yemen

Published On: July 6, 2016 01:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press

SANAA, Yemen, July 6: Yemeni officials say a suicide car bombing has targeted a security compound near the international airport in the southern city of Aden, killing at least 10 people.

Iraq: Death toll from weekend Baghdad attack reaches 175

Published On: July 5, 2016 03:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BAGHDAD, July 5: As Iraqis mourned in shock and disbelief, more dead bodies were recovered Tuesday from the site of a massive Islamic State suicide bombing this weekend in central Baghdad, bringing the death toll to 175, officials said.

India's Modi adds Cabinet ministers, some from lower castes

Published On: July 5, 2016 02:56 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, July 5: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expanded his Cabinet by inducting 19 new ministers, several of them from lower castes, as he completed two years in office.

Welcome to Jupiter: NASA spacecraft reaches giant planet

Published On: July 5, 2016 02:40 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif, July 5: Braving intense radiation, a NASA spacecraft reached Jupiter on Monday after a five-year voyage to begin exploring the king of the planets.

Nepal investigating Indian couple's Everest summit claim

Published On: July 4, 2016 07:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KATHMANDU, July 4: Nepal's mountaineering authorities are investigating a climbing claim by an Indian couple who are accused of altering photographs of themselves on the summit of Mount Everest, an official said Monday.

Ronaldo vs. Bale: Portugal plays Wales in Euro 2016 semis

Published On: July 4, 2016 07:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LYON, July 4: When Portugal and Wales face off for a spot in the final of the European Championship, two players will be expected to rise far above the rest.

Del Bosque steps down as Spain coach after Euro 2016 exit

Published On: July 4, 2016 07:06 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MADRID, July 4: Vicente del Bosque has confirmed he is stepping down as Spain's coach following its failed attempt to retain its European Championship crown.

Striker Giroud says France want revenge on Germany

Published On: July 4, 2016 04:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, July 4: France striker Olivier Giroud said his team is keen for a revenge against rivals Germany after setting up a semi-final clash with the reigning world champions with a thrilling 5-2 victory over Iceland in the European football championship quarter-finals.

Iraq: Death toll from IS-claimed bombing climbs to 149

Published On: July 4, 2016 03:48 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BAGHDAD, July 4:  Iraqi authorities on Monday raised the death toll to 149 from Sunday's devastating truck bombing at a bustling Baghdad commercial street as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered new security measures in the country's capital.

How Rolling Stone's rape story became its 'Worst Nightmare'

Published On: July 4, 2016 12:57 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Richmond, United States, July 4: Rolling Stone magazine published a story in November 2014 describing in chilling detail a student's account of being brutally raped by seven men at the University of Virginia. Several days later the magazine's editors received an email from the reporter with the subject line "our worst nightmare."

Plane makes emergency landing in Sydney after hitting bird

Published On: July 4, 2016 11:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SYDNEY, July 4:  A United Airlines flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport on Monday after striking a bird, an airline official said.

Suicide attack carried out near US diplomatic site in Saudi

Published On: July 4, 2016 10:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press

DUBAI, (United Arab Emirates), July 4: A suicide bomber carried out an attack early Monday near a U.S. diplomatic site in the western Saudi city of Jiddah, according to the Interior Ministry.

France beats Iceland 5-2, setting up semifinal with Germany

Published On: July 4, 2016 07:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France, July 4: The Icelandic thunderclap roar proved no match for the sheer talent of France as the hosts finally showed their title credentials at the European Championship on Sunday.

5 Iceland players to watch against France

Published On: July 3, 2016 05:04 PM NPT By: Associated Press

Iceland is facing France in a European Championship quarterfinal on Sunday. Here are five Iceland players to watch:

5 France players to watch against Iceland

Published On: July 3, 2016 04:47 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, July3: France is facing Iceland in a European Championship quarterfinal on Sunday.

Iraqi officials: 83 people killed in 2 bombings in Baghdad

Published On: July 3, 2016 02:16 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BAGHDAD, July 3: At least 83 people have been killed and 176 wounded in two separate bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Sunday morning, Iraqi officials said.