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IOC urges India isolation after Pakistani athletes denied visas
Published On: February 22, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The International Olympic Committee have suspended all Indian applications to host future events and urged international sports federations not to stage competitions in the country after two Pakistanis were denied visas to compete in New Delhi.
Nike stumbles into social media storm after basketball star's shoe splits
Published On: February 22, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Feb 22: A Nike Inc sneaker worn by a college basketball superstar split in half less than a minute into a highly anticipated game between Duke University and North Carolina, prompting an outcry on social media as the company sought to figure out what caused the problem.
Oil prices fall as U.S. crude output hits record 12 million bpd
Published On: February 22, 2019 10:19 AM NPT By: Reuters
SINGAPORE, Feb 22: Oil prices fell on Friday after the United States reported its crude output hit a record 12 million barrels per day (bpd), undermining efforts by Middle East-dominated producer club OPEC to withhold supply and tighten global markets.
U.S. to leave 200 American peacekeepers in Syria after pullout
Published On: February 22, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 22: The United States will leave “a small peacekeeping group” of 200 American troops in Syria for a period of time after a U.S. pullout, the White House said on Thursday, as President Donald Trump pulled back from a complete withdrawal.
The 1975, DJ Harris triumph at UK BRIT music Awards; Pink honored
Published On: February 21, 2019 01:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
Pop rock band The 1975 and DJ Calvin Harris were the main winners at the BRIT Awards on Wednesday, each scooping two prizes at Britain’s annual pop music honors.
Google fails to disclose microphone in Nest Secure
Published On: February 21, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
Feb 21: Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it had made an “error” in not disclosing that its Nest Secure home security system had a built-in microphone in its devices.
Johnson & Johnson receives federal subpoenas related to baby powder litigation
Published On: February 21, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
Feb 21: Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has received subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to litigation involving alleged asbestos contamination in its signature Baby Powder product line.
U.S., China sketch outlines of deal to end trade war : sources
Published On: February 21, 2019 10:37 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 21: The United States and China have started to outline commitments in principle on the stickiest issues in their trade dispute, marking the most significant progress yet toward ending a seven-month trade war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
UPDATE: Bangladesh building fire kills at least 70, toll could rise further
Published On: February 21, 2019 08:22 AM NPT By: Reuters
DHAKA, Feb 21: The death toll from a fire in a centuries-old area of the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, jumped dramatically to 56 people on Thursday, a fire official said, and could keep climbing as fire fighters combed the wreckage of the destroyed building.
We'll target USA if Washington deploys missiles in Europe, warns Putin
Published On: February 20, 2019 04:43 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, Feb 20: Russia will respond to any deployment of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe by targeting not only the countries where those missiles are stationed, but the United States itself, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Saudi prince sees 'useful returns' from expected $100 billion investment in India
Published On: February 20, 2019 04:22 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday he saw investment opportunities of more than $100 billion in India over the next two years as he began his first official visit amid tensions between arch foes India and Pakistan.
ICC expects India-Pakistan game to go through despite tensions
Published On: February 20, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
The International Cricket Council is confident the June 16, World Cup match between Indian and Pakistan will go ahead despite last week's attack claimed by Pakistan-based militants on Indian forces in disputed Kashmir, chief executive David Richardson has said.
North Korea's Kim to travel to Vietnam by train, summit at Government Guesthouse: sources
Published On: February 20, 2019 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
HANOI, Feb 20: Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next week with President Donald Trump, two sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning told Reuters on Wednesday.
China urges U.S. to respect its right to develop, prosper
Published On: February 20, 2019 12:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING, Feb 20: The United States should respect China’s right to develop and become prosperous, the Chinese government’s top diplomat told a visiting U.S. delegation, reiterating that the country’s doors to the outside world would open wider.
Microsoft expands political security service to 12 European countries
Published On: February 20, 2019 11:39 AM NPT By: Reuters
Feb 20: Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it will offer its cyber security service Account Guard to 12 new markets in Europe including Germany, France and Spain, to close security gaps and protect customers in political space from hacking.
India's Modi breaks protocol to welcome Saudi's crown prince
Published On: February 20, 2019 11:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke with government protocol to personally welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to New Delhi on Tuesday.
Oil near 2019 highs amid OPEC cuts, U.S. sanctions
Published On: February 20, 2019 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
SINGAPORE. Feb 20: Oil prices were around 2019 highs on Wednesday, propped up by supply cuts led by producer club OPEC and by U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuela.
Teenager who joined IS group in Syria to lose UK citizenship
Published On: February 20, 2019 10:32 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 20: Shamima Begum, a teenager who left London when she was aged 15 to join Islamic State in Syria, has had her British citizenship revoked, according to a letter sent to her family published by ITV News on Tuesday.
UAE Armed Forces sign defense contracts worth $140.17 million with international firms
Published On: February 19, 2019 05:41 PM NPT By: Reuters
ABU DHABI, Feb 19: The United Arab Emirates’ armed forces signed 514.8 million dirham ($140.17 million) defense contracts with international firms on Tuesday at the IDEX military exhibition, spokesman Brigadier General Mohammed al-Hassani said.
Mongolia suspends KFC outlets after hundreds show food poisoning symptoms
Published On: February 19, 2019 01:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
ULAANBAATAR, Feb 19: Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to conduct an inquiry, as 42 people were hospitalized and hundreds showed food poisoning symptoms after eating at one of the outlets of the fast-food chain.
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