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Manchester United sink Liverpool, unsavoury scenes at West Ham

Published On: March 11, 2018 10:50 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 11: Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United beat their arch-rivals Liverpool 2-1 in a highly-charged derby on Saturday to consolidate second place in the Premier League table.

Over hotpot and soju, Kim 'joked about himself'

Published On: March 9, 2018 08:59 PM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, March 9:  North Korea's Kim Jong Un joked about his image in international media while serving South Korean officials local spirits and cold noodles during their unprecedented visit to Pyongyang this week, two South Korean government sources said.

Arsenal give Wenger respite, Atletico cruise to victory

Published On: March 9, 2018 08:35 AM NPT By: Reuters

ZURICH, March 9: Arsenal turned the form book upside down and gave manager Arsene Wenger much-needed respite with a shock 2-0 win away to AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday.

Asian shares find solace in hopes of smaller Trump tariff

Published On: March 8, 2018 11:42 AM NPT By: Reuters

TOKYO, March 8: Asian shares found relief on Thursday as fears about a global trade war amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to introduce protectionist tariffs were tempered by signs the move could include carve-outs for key partners.

Manchester City ease through despite rare home loss to Basel

Published On: March 8, 2018 11:36 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, March 8: Manchester City advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals despite suffering their first home loss in over a year, going through 5-2 on aggregate after a 2-1 defeat by Swiss champions Basel on Wednesday.

Serena ready for long-awaited return at Indian Wells

Published On: March 6, 2018 04:14 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Mar 6: Serena Williams believes now is the “perfect time” to return to the WTA Tour in order to gauge her progress ahead of the year’s remaining grand slam tournaments.

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after Buddhist-Muslim clash

Published On: March 6, 2018 03:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, Mar 6: Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency for 10 days to rein in the spread of communal violence, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after Buddhists and Muslims clashed in the Indian Ocean island’s central district of Kandy.

Late Matic strike gives United win in five-goal Palace thriller

Published On: March 6, 2018 10:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, March 6: Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic volleyed a stunning added-time winner as they fought back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Selhurst Park and climbed to second place in the Premier League on Monday.

Magnitude 6.0 aftershock rattles quake-hit PNG highlands as toll rises

Published On: March 5, 2018 01:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Mar 5: Strong aftershocks rocked Papua New Guinea’s remote and rugged highlands on Monday, as the death toll climbed to 55 from a 7.5-magnitude earthquake a week ago, and is expected to rise further.

China to cut more coal, steel output to defend ‘blue skies’

Published On: March 5, 2018 12:16 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING, Mar 5: China’s state planner pledged on Monday to cut more steel and coal production capacity this year, putting the country on track to beat its long-term targets, as Beijing reinforced its vow to beat smog and make “skies blue again”.

U.N. points to likely war crimes in Syria's Ghouta

Published On: March 3, 2018 10:34 AM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, March 3: Syrian government air strikes on the besieged Syrian enclave of eastern Ghouta and shelling from the rebel-held zone into Damascus probably constitute war crimes and must be prosecuted, the top U.N. human rights official said on Friday.

UNICEF says aid convoy for 180,000 Syrians could go on Sunday

Published On: March 2, 2018 03:52 PM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, Mar 2: Syria’s government may allow an aid convoy with supplies for 180,000 people to go to the town of Douma in the besieged enclave of eastern Ghouta on Sunday, the Middle East director of the U.N. children’s agency UNICEF said on Friday.

PSG's Neymar to undergo surgery in Brazil - club

Published On: March 1, 2018 04:22 PM NPT By: Reuters

PARIS, Mar 1:  Paris St Germain forward Neymar will undergo surgery in Brazil this week after he suffered a fractured metatarsal and a sprained ankle, the French club said on Wednesday.

Syrian government forces gain ground in Ghouta, militants shell Army

Published On: February 28, 2018 02:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIRUT, Feb 28:Syrian government forces and allied militias gained ground on Wednesday in clashes with rebels in eastern Ghouta near Damascus as fighting raged despite a Russian ceasefire plan, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.

Buffon says will accept offer to play again for Italy

Published On: February 27, 2018 04:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

MILAN, Feb 27: Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is prepared to go back on his decision to retire from international football if he is picked for the friendlies against England and Argentina next month.

Britain may join U.S. strikes against Syria if chemical weapon use proven

Published On: February 27, 2018 03:32 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Feb 27: Britain would consider joining U.S. military strikes against the Syrian government if there is evidence chemical weapons are being used against civilians, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.

PSG's Neymar suffers fractured metatarsal

Published On: February 27, 2018 08:08 AM NPT By: Reuters

PARIS, Feb 27: Paris St-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar suffered a fractured metatarsal and a sprained ankle during Sunday’s Ligue 1 win over their arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille.

'Hell on earth' in Syria's eastern Ghouta must end: Guterres

Published On: February 26, 2018 06:21 PM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, Feb 26: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for warring sides to implement a 30-day ceasefire across Syria, in line with an appeal by major powers at the weekend.

Chlorine gas symptoms reported in eastern Ghouta, Syria

Published On: February 26, 2018 02:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

Feb 26: Several people suffered symptoms consistent with exposure to chlorine gas inSyria's rebel-held eastern Ghouta on Sunday and one child was killed, local health authorities said.

Manchester City thrash Arsenal to win League Cup final

Published On: February 26, 2018 06:19 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Feb 26: Pep Guardiola claimed his maiden English silverware as his side thrashed Arsenal 3-0 in the League Cup final with Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva all on target in a disappointingly one-sided showpiece on Sunday.