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Euro 2016: Italy beats Sweden, advances to 2nd round
Published On: June 18, 2016 07:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
TOULOUSE, France, June 18: Eder’s late goal gave Italy a 1-0 win over Sweden on Friday and a spot in the round of 16 at the European Championship as Italy’s defence once again stood tall.
Hong Kong protesters decry Beijing's detention of bookseller
Published On: June 17, 2016 01:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press
HONG KONG, June 17: Hong Kong pro-democracy groups rallied Friday against China's tightening grip on the semiautonomous city following electrifying revelations by a bookseller who spoke out about his months-long detention in the mainland.
USA beats Ecuador 2-1 in Copa America quarterfinals
Published On: June 17, 2016 10:06 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SEATTLE, June 17: Clint Dempsey scored for the third straight game on a first-half header and set up Gyasi Zardes for a tap-in goal midway through the second half, boosting the United States into the Copa America semifinals with a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Thursday night.
Atletico Madrid signs Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan
Published On: June 17, 2016 09:07 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MADRID, June 17: Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Benfica to sign Argentina midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.
Ukraine 'outraged' by UN chief's remarks on Russia
Published On: June 17, 2016 08:43 AM NPT By: Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS, June 17: Ukraine's U.N. ambassador said Thursday he is "completely outraged" by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's comments in a prepared speech saying Russia has a critical role to play in ending the conflict in his country.
Subdued Germany held by Poland
Published On: June 17, 2016 07:50 AM NPT By: Associated Press
SAINT-DENIS, June 16: Germany and Poland played out the first goalless draw of the European Championship on Thursday in a dour match at the Stade de France.
England beats Wales 2-1 at Euro 2016
Published On: June 16, 2016 08:58 PM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 16: Daniel Sturridge scored an injury-time winner as England came from behind to beat Wales 2-1 at the European Championship.
Late goals see France progress
Published On: June 16, 2016 07:30 AM NPT By: Associated Press
MARSEILLE, June 16: Dimitri Payet scored yet another impressive goal as France left it late once again, overcoming a spirited Albania 2-0 to become the first team to advance to the knockout stages of the European Championship on Wednesday.
Switzerland closes in on next round after draw with Romania
Published On: June 16, 2016 07:27 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PARIS, June 15: Switzerland closed in on a spot in the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time with a 1-1 draw against Romania on Wednesday.
UN assembly elects Israel as committee chair for first time
Published On: June 14, 2016 11:53 AM NPT By: Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS, June 14: The U.N. General Assembly elected Israel to chair one of its six major committees for the first time on Monday, a decision denounced by the Palestinians and Arab nations.
US calls on UN members to protect LGBT people from attack
Published On: June 14, 2016 11:33 AM NPT By: Associated Press
The United States on Monday called on all 193 members of the United Nations to not only condemn the terrorism that resulted in the mass killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Florida over the weekend, but also to protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from such attacks.
All bodies removed from club in worst mass shooting in US
Published On: June 13, 2016 06:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla, June 13: The last of the bodies were slowly removed late Sunday from a popular Orlando gay club after a gunman sprayed the helpless crowd with bullets, killing 49 people and devastating a city famous for family-friendly theme parks.
City releases names, ages of 21 nightclub shooting victims
Published On: June 13, 2016 01:44 PM NPT By: Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla., June 13: The City of Orlando has released names and ages of victims of the nightclub shooting whose next of kin have been contacted.
Poland beats Northern Ireland 1-0 to record first Euros win
Published On: June 13, 2016 07:08 AM NPT By: Associated Press
NICE, France, June 13: Poland showed it's more than just one man. In a strong team performance on Sunday, Poland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 to secure its first ever win in the European Championships
Florida nightclub shooting: Around 20 killed, 42 injured
Published On: June 12, 2016 05:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press
FLORIDA, June 12: Police say approximately 20 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 42 were wounded. Orlando Police Chief John Mina says authorities have not determined an exact number of people killed, but that "approximately 20" have died.
Bale proves the difference as Wales beats Slovakia 2-1
Published On: June 12, 2016 08:16 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BORDEAUX, FRANCE, June 12: Two weeks on from winning the Champions League for the second time in three seasons with Real Madrid, Gareth Bale played a pivotal role as Wales made a triumphant return to a major competition following a 58-year absence. It was Bale who put Wales ahead in the 10th minute with a curling free kick and who was the driving force behind much of his team's attacking intent in its 2-1 victory on Saturday against Slovakia in a Group B match at the European Championship. His coach Chris Coleman was fulsome in his praise of the 26-year-old.
US reaches Copa America quarters with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Published On: June 12, 2016 08:02 AM NPT By: Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA, June 12: The United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa America, getting a first-half goal from Clint Dempsey and surviving DeAndre Yedlin's early second-half ejection to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday night. Dempsey scored his 51st international goal in the 27th minute, but the Americans' defense was upended just three minutes into the second half.
'The Voice' singer Christina Grimmie dies after shooting
Published On: June 11, 2016 02:49 PM NPT By: Associated Press
June 11: A gunman opened fire at a Florida concert venue as singer Christina Grimmie signed autographs for fans after a show, killing the onetime star of "The Voice" before shooting and killing himself, officials said Saturday.
Bangladesh detains 1,600 suspected radicals to end attacks
Published On: June 11, 2016 12:27 PM NPT By: Associated Press
DHAKA, Bangladesh, June 11: Authorities have rounded up about 1,600 suspected petty criminals, including some believed to be Islamist radicals, in a nationwide crackdown aimed at halting a wave of brutal attacks on minorities and activists in Bangladesh.
'Ali! Ali!': The Greatest is laid to rest in his hometown
Published On: June 11, 2016 08:51 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 11: The Greatest was laid to rest in his hometown Friday after an all-day send-off that was a lot like Muhammad Ali himself — serious at times, but also exuberant, bracingly political, and funny. Ali made one final journey through the city he adored via a fist-pumping funeral procession through the streets of Louisville.
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