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Russian punk band 'Pussy Riot' says invaded pitch during World Cup final
Published On: July 15, 2018 10:34 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, July 15: Russian punk band ‘Pussy Riot’ claimed responsibility for a pitch invasion during the soccer World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday, after four people briefly interrupted the game.
Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar
Published On: July 15, 2018 05:39 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, July 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the tournament.
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record as suicide attacks surge
Published On: July 15, 2018 02:16 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, July 15: The number of civilians killed in Afghanistan reached a record in the first half of the year, despite last month’s ceasefire, with a surge in suicide attacks claimed by Islamic State, the United Nations said on Sunday.
Belgium beat England to secure third place finish
Published On: July 14, 2018 10:08 PM NPT By: Reuters
ST PETERSBURG, July 14: Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate’s side home with a second straight loss.
Former Napoli manager Sarri replaces Conte at Chelsea
Published On: July 14, 2018 06:31 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 14: Chelsea named former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as the new head coach on a three-year term on Saturday, a day after parting ways with another Italian manager Antonio Conte.
Netflix taken to court in India over portrayal of former PM
Published On: July 14, 2018 12:43 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 14: An Indian politician has taken streaming giant Netflix to court, asking that it delete “offensive scenes” and derogatory remarks about former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in its first Indian original series.
India's trade deficit widens to five-year high
Published On: July 14, 2018 10:49 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, July 14: India’s trade deficit widened to its highest in more than five years in June, the trade ministry said on Friday, driven largely by a surge in oil prices and a weaker rupee.
China floods wreak havoc, block roads and railways; more rain due
Published On: July 14, 2018 09:50 AM NPT By: Reuters
SHANGHAI, July 14: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are wreaking havoc across China, with floods along major rivers destroying bridges, blocking roads and railways and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate, state media reported on Saturday.
Argentina's Pitana to referee World Cup final
Published On: July 13, 2018 05:07 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, July 13: Experienced Argentine official Nestor Pitana will referee the World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday, an uncontroversial decision which rewards his authoritative performances in Russia.
U.S. ramps up trade row with China, threatens new tariffs
Published On: July 11, 2018 09:07 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, July 11: The Trump administration raised the stakes in its trade dispute with China on Tuesday, saying it would slap 10 percent tariffs on an extra $200 billion worth of Chinese imports.
All 13 rescued from flooded Thai cave - navy SEAL unit
Published On: July 10, 2018 05:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
CHIANG RAI, July 10: All 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped for more than two weeks deep inside a flood Thai cave have been rescued, a Thai navy SEAL unit said on Tuesday, a successful end to a perilous mission that has gripped the world.
Widow of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo leaves China for Germany
Published On: July 10, 2018 04:52 PM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING, July 10: Liu Xia, the widow of Chinese Nobel Peace Prize-winning political dissident Liu Xiaobo, left China for Germany on Tuesday, in news welcomed by rights groups who had long pressed for her release from what was effectively house arrest.
WhatsApp launches Indian media blitz to dispel fake news woes
Published On: July 10, 2018 01:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 10: Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp messaging platform on Tuesday published advertisements in key Indian newspapers to tackle the spread of misinformation, its first such effort to combat a flurry of fake messages that prompted mob lynchings.
Beers, burgers and TVs - World Cup spending helps UK retailers
Published On: July 10, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 10: The soccer World Cup prompted shoppers in Britain to spend more on beer, barbecues and big-screen televisions in June but the overall increase in sales slowed in a reminder of how wary many consumers remain, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Samsung opens world’s largest phone factory in India
Published On: July 10, 2018 09:24 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 9: Samsung Electronics has formally opened a new factory in India, which the South Korean tech group says is the world’s biggest mobile phone manufacturing plant, part of its plans to expand production in the world’s fastest growing major mobile phone market.
Belgium and France face off in mouth-watering semifinal
Published On: July 10, 2018 08:22 AM NPT By: Reuters
ST PETERSBURG, July 9: Roberto Martinez’s swashbuckling Belgium side heads into Tuesday’s semifinal with familiar foes France as the World Cup’s leading scorers, but its old rival has evolved as the tournament has progressed and will also be full of confidence.
South Africa charges Zuma's son with corruption: lawyer
Published On: July 9, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
JOHANNESBURG, July 9: Duduzane Zuma, the son of scandal-plagued former South African president Jacob Zuma, has been charged with corruption, his lawyer said on Monday.
Chemical weapons agency finds 'chlorinated' chemicals in Syria's Douma
Published On: July 9, 2018 11:11 AM NPT By: Reuters
THE HAGUE, July 9: A preliminary report by the world’s chemical weapons watchdog said “various chlorinated chemicals” were found at the site of an attack in Douma, Syria, in April that killed dozens of civilians and prompted air strikes by Britain, France and the United States, it said on Friday.
Myanmar court charges Reuters reporters under Official Secrets Act
Published On: July 9, 2018 10:34 AM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, July 9: A court in Myanmar on Monday charged two jailed Reuters journalists with obtaining secret state documents, moving the landmark press freedom case into its trial stage after six months of preliminary hearings.
Hierro cuts ties with Spanish federation after World Cup exit
Published On: July 8, 2018 06:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, July 8: Spain’s interim coach Fernando Hierro has cut his ties with the Spanish Football Federation following the team’s disastrous exit from the World Cup last week, the organisation said on Sunday.
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