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Scrappy Swedes edge Swiss 1-0 to reach quarter-finals
Published On: July 3, 2018 09:44 PM NPT By: Reuters
ST PETERSBURG, July 3: A deflected shot from Emil Forsberg gave Sweden a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a scrappy round of 16 match on Tuesday, sending the Swedes through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years.
Upsets and tears, Asia makes an impact but little progress at World Cup
Published On: July 3, 2018 05:52 PM NPT By: Reuters
KAZAN, July 3: South Korea hammered the Germans, and Japan very nearly did the same to Belgium, but Asia’s representatives are once again heading home before the business end of the World Cup gets going.
U.S. pressure to stop Iranian oil may effect regional exports
Published On: July 3, 2018 02:53 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, July 3: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said regional oil exports may be threatened if the United States tries to pressure its allies to stop buying Iranian crude oil, the official presidential website reported on Tuesday.
Belgium fight back from two down to beat Japan 3-2 in added time
Published On: July 3, 2018 01:47 AM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, July 3: Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.
Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to reach quarter-finals
Published On: July 2, 2018 09:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
SAMARA, July 2: Brazil roared in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar shone with a goal and an assist that dumped the central Americans out at the last 16 stage for the seventh straight occasion.
Brazil can underestimate buoyant Mexico at own peril (preview)
Published On: July 2, 2018 06:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
SAMARA, July 2: There are not many teams in world football who boast an even moderately successful record against five-time World Cup winners Brazil but in recent years Mexico has proved it has what it takes to upstage the yellow-shirted powerhouse.
Croatia win penalty shootout to reach quarter-finals
Published On: July 2, 2018 02:33 AM NPT By: Reuters
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2: Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Sunday after the round of 16 clash finished deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Russia stuns Spain 4-3 on penalties to reach World Cup quarters
Published On: July 1, 2018 10:47 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, July 1: Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties thanks to two saves by their goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev on Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals and send thousands of ecstatic Russians to the streets to celebrate.
At least 40 killed in bus accident in northern India
Published On: July 1, 2018 03:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 1: At least 40 people were killed when a packed bus spun off a slippery road and fell into a deep ravine in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand on Sunday, police said.
Eleven people killed in India's capital, police probe link to gang war
Published On: July 1, 2018 12:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 1: Eleven members of a family were found dead in India’s capital on Sunday, most of them hanging from the ceiling of their home, blindfolded and hands tied behind the back, in a part of the city that was the scene of a gang war just two weeks ago.
Uganda telecom operators to start charging social media tax
Published On: July 1, 2018 11:49 AM NPT By: Reuters
KAMPALA, July 1: Uganda’s major telecom operators, including the local division of South Africa’s MTN Group, said they will ask customers to pay a new government tax on social media accounts before they can access them.
Saudi king said will boost oil output if needed: White House
Published On: July 1, 2018 09:37 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON/RIYADH, July 1: The leader of Saudi Arabia promised President Donald Trump that he can boost oil production if needed and the country has 2 million barrels per day of spare capacity available, the White House said on Saturday.
Protesters across U.S. call on Trump to reunite immigrant families
Published On: July 1, 2018 07:18 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 1: Tens of thousands of protesters marched in cities across the United States on Saturday to demand the Trump administration reverse an immigration crackdown that has separated children from parents at the U.S-Mexico border and led to plans for military-run detention camps.
Brilliant Cavani brace fires Uruguay into last eight
Published On: July 1, 2018 01:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
SOCHI, July 1: Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored a stunning brace to lead the South Americans to a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.
Messi’s last chance for national glory slips away in Kazan
Published On: June 30, 2018 11:12 PM NPT By: Reuters
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 30: Lionel Messi’s last chance to add a major international title to a glittering array of personal achievements and trophies at club level almost certainly disappeared with Argentina’s elimination from the World Cup on Saturday.
Mbappe double leads France past Argentina in 4-3 thriller
Published On: June 30, 2018 09:39 PM NPT By: Reuters
KAZAN, June 30: Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four minutes to send a youthful France charging into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday that sent Lionel Messi’s team home.
Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban
Published On: June 30, 2018 02:17 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, June 30: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani declared a formal end to his government’s ceasefire with the Taliban on Saturday but called on the insurgents to agree to full peace talks following a three-day truce during this month’s Eid holiday.
U.S. government says it will detain migrant children with parents
Published On: June 30, 2018 08:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, June 30: The U.S. government said in a court filing on Friday that it has the right to detain children and parents caught crossing the U.S. border illegally for the duration of their immigration proceedings.
Portugal much more than just Ronaldo, says Santos
Published On: June 30, 2018 06:56 AM NPT By: Reuters
RUSSIA, June 30: Portugal coach Fernando Santos once again stressed the importance of his other 22 players around main man Cristiano Ronaldo as they prepare to face Uruguay in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday.
South Korea to tighten asylum laws as hundreds of Yemenis arrive
Published On: June 29, 2018 03:41 PM NPT By: Reuters
SOUTH KOREA, June 29: South Korea will tighten laws governing the arrival of refugees, the Justice Ministry said on Friday, after a rapid rise in the number of Yemeni asylum seekers sparked anti-refugee sentiment in the racially homogeneous country.
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