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14 Nepalis killed, five injured in Taliban suicide bombing in Kabul

Published On: June 20, 2016 10:28 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 20: At least 14 Nepalis were killed and five injured early Monday morning when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted the minibus they were traveling in in the Afghan capital, a statement from Afghanistan's Interior Affairs Ministry said.

Ronaldo striving to rediscover scoring touch after 22 misses

Published On: June 20, 2016 08:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, June 20: When you're as big a presence as Cristiano Ronaldo, it's hard to hide in the shadows when it starts going awry on the field. Ronaldo rarely does.

Switzerland celebrates 1st appearance in knockout stage

Published On: June 20, 2016 06:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LILLE, France, June 20: Switzerland didn't need to win its last Group A match against France at the European Championship to have a reason to celebrate.

Murray beats Raonic to claim 5th Queen's Club title

Published On: June 20, 2016 06:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 20: Britain's Andy Murray claimed a record fifth title at Queen's Club on Sunday as the top-seeded defending champion recovered from a set and 3-0 down to beat Milos Raonic 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3.

Swiss follow France to last 16, Albania upsets Romania

Published On: June 20, 2016 06:20 AM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, June 20: France and Switzerland settled for a 0-0 draw that suited both sides, while Albania staked its claim to a place in the last 16 of the European Championship by eliminating Romania in a 1-0 victory on Sunday.

Ripped shirts, a burst ball as France draws 0-0 with Swiss

Published On: June 20, 2016 06:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

LILLE, France, June 20:Though teams often swap shirts with their opponents after a game, Switzerland's players were forced to change their own ones several times in an eventful 0-0 draw with France at the European Championship on Sunday.

Floods, landslides kill 24 people in Indonesia

Published On: June 19, 2016 12:54 PM NPT By: Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 19: An Indonesian official says 24 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in central Java and many others remain missing.

Egyptian court sentences 2 Al-Jazeera employees to death

Published On: June 19, 2016 11:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CAIRO, June 19: An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced six people, including two Al-Jazeera employees, to death for allegedly passing documents related to national security to Qatar and the Doha-based TV network during the rule of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.

Chile routs Mexico, defending champions advance to semis

Published On: June 19, 2016 10:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, June 19:  Eduardo Vargas scored four goals, Edson Puch added two, and defending champion Chile thoroughly dismantled Mexico

Singer on Mexican 'The Voice' dies in Chicago after shooting

Published On: June 19, 2016 09:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

CHICAGO, June 19: A Chicago singer who appeared on the Mexican version of "The Voice" in 2011 has died after he was shot in an ambush while celebrating his birthday with friends.

Messi starts, Argentina beats Venezuela 4-1

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 19: Lionel Messi scored and added two assists in his first Copa America start this year to lead Argentina over Venezuela 4-1 on Saturday night and into a semifinal against the host United States.

Lukaku strikes twice to help Belgium beat Ireland 3-0

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:35 AM NPT By: Associated Press

BORDEAUX, France, June 18: After a poor start to the European Championship, Belgium began living up to its promise on Saturday with a resounding 3-0 victory over Ireland.

Hungary salvages 1-1 draw with Iceland amid crowd trouble

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:25 AM NPT By: Associated Press

MARSEILLE, France, June 18: There are good draws and there are bad draws. Iceland has had one of each.

Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal held by Austria

Published On: June 19, 2016 07:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, June 19: A record breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo, but one he'll want to quickly forget. The Portugal captain certainly won't want a copy of the selfie taken by an intrepid fan, who evaded security to dart onto the Parc des Princes field after Saturday's 0-0 draw with Austria at the European Championship.

Election victories bolster scandal-tainted Malaysian leader

Published On: June 19, 2016 06:10 AM NPT By: Associated Press

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 19: The party of Malaysia's scandal-tainted Prime Minister Najib Razak has won two parliamentary by-elections in a landslide, further strengthening his rule despite corruption allegations.

Egyptian court sentences 2 Al-Jazeera employees to death

Published On: June 18, 2016 05:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press

CAIRO, June 18: An Egyptian court has sentenced six people, including two Al-Jazeera employees, to death for allegedly passing documents related to national security to Qatar and the Doha-based TV network during the rule of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi.

UEFA charges Croatia soccer body for fan disorder, racism

Published On: June 18, 2016 05:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press

PARIS, June 18: UEFA formally opened a disciplinary case against the Croatian soccer federation on Saturday for racism and fan disorder at a European Championship match.

3 International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan

Published On: June 18, 2016 04:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

MOSCOW, June 18: An International Space Station crew including an American, a Briton and a Russian landed safely Saturday in the sun-drenched steppes of Kazakhstan.

Accused killer of UK lawmaker makes defiant court statement

Published On: June 18, 2016 03:50 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, June 18: The accused killer of British lawmaker Jo Cox has given his name as "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain" in his first court appearance.

Colombia beats Peru 4-2 on PKs to reach Copa America semis

Published On: June 18, 2016 08:34 AM NPT By: Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 18: David Ospina dived to his left, and Peru's Miguel Trauco sent his penalty kick down the middle, a yard above the ground. The 27-year-old Colombian goalkeeper kicked out his trailing right leg, and booted the ball away to give Colombia an advantage in the shootout.