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Drug lord, escape artist 'El Chapo' convicted by U.S. jury
Published On: February 13, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK, Feb 13: The world’s most infamous cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who rose from poverty in rural Mexico to amass billions of dollars, was found guilty in a U.S. court on Tuesday of smuggling tons of drugs to the United States over a violent, colorful, decades-long career.
Top U.S. officials arrive in China for trade talks as deadline looms
Published On: February 12, 2019 07:37 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING: Top U.S. officials arrived in the Chinese capital on Tuesday ahead of high-level trade talks as the world’s two largest economies attempt to hammer out a deal ahead of a March 1 deadline and avoid another escalation of tariffs.
Marvel to make four animated superhero series for Hulu
Published On: February 12, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
Walt Disney Co’s Marvel superhero studio will produce four new adult-oriented animated series for the Hulu streaming service, Hulu said on Monday. Disney is reserving new programming for its own online platforms as the company works to transform into digital entertainment.
Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years to join Juventus
Published On: February 12, 2019 08:15 AM NPT By: Reuters
MILAN, Feb 12: Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is leaving the club after 11 seasons to join Juventus, the Serie A club said on Monday as it confirmed the Welshman had signed a four-year contract.
George Clooney's 'Catch-22' reflects on 'insanity' of war
Published On: February 12, 2019 08:03 AM NPT By: Reuters
George Clooney, who returns to TV for the first time in 20 years with an adaptation of the classic novel “Catch-22,” said on Monday the Hulu series set in World War II aims to tell a timeless story about the “insanity” of war.
Climate change seen as top threat, but US power a growing worry: Poll
Published On: February 11, 2019 10:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
BERLIN: Climate change is the top security concern in a poll conducted by the Washington-based Pew Research Center, followed by Islamist terrorism and cyber attacks while respondents in a growing number of countries are worried about the power and influence of the United States.
Bahrain reaffirms right to pursue legal action against refugee footballer
Published On: February 11, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 11: Bahrain said it has taken note of a “halt of legal proceedings” against refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, who was released from a Thai jail on Monday after Bahraini authorities abandoned their bid to seek his extradition.
Actor Jonah Hill debuts as director with 90s skating film
Published On: February 11, 2019 11:14 AM NPT By: Reuters
Famous for the “bro comedies” of his early career, now actor Jonah Hill wants to challenge traditional concepts of masculinity with his directorial debut film about a group of troubled young skaters in 1990s Los Angeles.
Chris Cornell's children honor late father as he wins third Grammy
Published On: February 11, 2019 08:27 AM NPT By: Reuters
Two of Chris Cornell’s children accepted his third Grammy award on his behalf on Sunday, more than a year after the grunge rocker died.
Man City hit Chelsea for six as Aguero grabs hat-trick
Published On: February 11, 2019 07:47 AM NPT By: Reuters
MANCHESTER, Feb 11: Manchester City’s on-fire striker Sergio Aguero struck his second hat-trick in a week as the champions ruthlessly destroyed woeful Chelsea in a 6-0 win at The Etihad on Sunday to return to the top of the Premier League.
Madrid demonstrators reject government's Catalonia policy
Published On: February 10, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, Feb 10: Tens of thousands of people waving Spain’s red-and-yellow flag demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday to oppose any concessions by the government to Catalan pro-independence parties and to call for early elections.
Cardi B goes for first Grammy win; Ariana Grande, Drake among no-shows
Published On: February 10, 2019 06:11 PM NPT By: Reuters
R&B singer Alicia Keys hosts a female-flavored Grammy Awards show on Sunday featuring performances by Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton, but which risks being overshadowed by the absence of some of music’s most influential stars.
Yemeni conjoined twins die without treatment abroad
Published On: February 10, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 10: Conjoined twin boys born in Yemen who were in urgent need of treatment abroad died on Saturday, the health ministry in Houthi-controled Yemen said overnight.
Fatal fire exposes poor conditions for young Brazilians
Published On: February 10, 2019 04:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
SAO PAULO, Feb 10: The deaths of 10 teenagers in a fire at Brazil’s Flamengo soccer club highlighted the precarious conditions many youngsters face as they chase the dream of becoming professional footballers.
Party that nominated Thai princess for PM faces ban after king's rebuke
Published On: February 10, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
BANGKOK, Feb 10: The Thai political party that nominated a princess as its candidate for prime minister could be banned from a general election in March after an activist said on Sunday he would file a petition seeking its dissolution.
Yemeni conjoined twins die without treatment abroad
Published On: February 10, 2019 03:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 10: Conjoined twin boys born in Yemen who were in urgent need of treatment abroad died on Saturday, the health ministry in Houthi-controlled Yemen said overnight.
Venezuela shifts oil ventures' accounts to Russian bank - document, sources
Published On: February 10, 2019 11:25 AM NPT By: Reuters
CARACAS, Feb 10: Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA is telling customers of its joint ventures to deposit oil sales proceeds in an account recently opened at Russia’s Gazprombank AO, according to sources and an internal document seen by Reuters on Saturday.
Southampton fans face ban for Sala taunts
Published On: February 10, 2019 09:36 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 10: Two Southampton supporters could be banned from the club after taunting Cardiff City fans about the death of striker Emiliano Sala, Southampton said on Saturday.y.
Country singer Dolly Parton raises laughs at charity awards gala
Published On: February 9, 2019 07:58 PM NPT By: Reuters
Comedy played a large role in a night of all-star musical performances in Los Angeles to honor Parton for her music and philanthropy, hosted by country group Little Big Town.
Brick by Lego brick, teen builds his own prosthetic arm
Published On: February 9, 2019 05:41 PM NPT By: Reuters
David Aguilar has built himself a robotic prosthetic arm using Lego pieces after being born without a right forearm due to a rare genetic condition.
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