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U.S. gun lobby slams anti-gun 'elites' after Florida school massacre
Published On: February 23, 2018 05:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 23: The head of the National Rifle Association lashed out at gun control advocates on Thursday, saying Democratic elites are politicizing the latest mass school shooting in the United States to try to erode constitutionally guaranteed gun rights.
U.S. students protest gun laws, Trump considers arming teachers
Published On: February 22, 2018 10:04 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Feb 22: Students galvanized by the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school confronted lawmakers on Wednesday with demands to restrict sales of assault rifles, while President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers as a way to stop more U.S. rampages.
UK jobless rate rises unexpectedly, wage growth steady
Published On: February 21, 2018 03:54 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 21: Britain’s unemployment rate rose unexpectedly for the first time in almost two years in the three months to December, official data showed on Wednesday.
Relax and invest, Saudi prince tells investors after corruption crackdown
Published On: February 20, 2018 04:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
RIYADH, Feb 20: Three months after Saudi Arabia detained scores of people in a crackdown on corruption, its rulers are trying to reassure investors that the kingdom remains open for business.
'Three Billboards' leads the pack at politically edged BAFTA awards
Published On: February 19, 2018 04:31 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 19: Dark comedy “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” was the biggest winner at the BAFTA Film Awards, held in London on Sunday, an event which saw the campaign for women’s rights in the entertainment industry take center stage.
Russian team in shock over games doping scandal
Published On: February 19, 2018 04:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
GANGNEUNG, Feb 19: Russian athletes and sports officials voiced disbelief on Monday that one of their Winter Games medallists was being investigated for suspected doping, a scandal that could imperil Russia’s efforts to regain full Olympic status.
Oxfam says Haiti director admitted using prostitutes
Published On: February 19, 2018 03:47 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 19: Oxfam’s country director in Haiti admitted to using prostitutes at his residence during a relief mission before resigning in 2011, according to an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct released by the charity on Monday.
Students plan protests, Washington march, to demand gun control after mass shooting
Published On: February 19, 2018 11:45 AM NPT By: Reuters
FLORIDA, Feb 19: Stunned by the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history, students mobilized across the country on Sunday to organize rallies and a national walkout in support of stronger gun laws, challenging politicians they say have failed to protect them.
All 66 passengers, crew believed dead after plane crashes in central Iran
Published On: February 18, 2018 03:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
DUBAI, Feb 18: All 66 passengers and crew aboard a plane that crashed in central Iran on Sunday were believed to have been killed, state media reported.
Pakistan court sentences child killer, rapist to death
Published On: February 17, 2018 03:36 PM NPT By: Reuters
LAHORE, Feb 17: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday sentenced a suspected serial killer to death for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl, a prosecutor said.
Telltale internet message may have foreshadowed Florida school massacre
Published On: February 16, 2018 09:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
FLORIDA, Feb 16: The 19-year-old man accused of shooting 17 people to death at a Florida high school legally purchased the assault rifle used in the killings and may have foreshadowed the attack in a social media comment investigated by the FBI last year, authorities said on Thursday.
Ronaldo double helps Real to 3-1 win over PSG
Published On: February 15, 2018 11:17 AM NPT By: Reuters
MADRID, Feb 15: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 on Wednesday, with the holders roaring back to life in the Champions League last-16 first leg tie after a dismal domestic campaign.
Chelsea beat West Brom to move back into top four
Published On: February 13, 2018 11:27 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 13: Two goals from Belgian wizard Eden Hazard and another by Victor Moses earned Chelsea a 3-0 home win over struggling West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday, easing pressure on coach Antonio Conte following two defeats for the champions.
Seoul seeks communication, lower military tension ahead of possible North Korea summit
Published On: February 12, 2018 10:54 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, Feb 12: South Korea said on Monday it will try to arrange more reunions for families divided by the Korean War and seek to lower military tensions with North Korea as the first steps towards establishing grounds for a rare summit between the two Koreas.
Liverpool canter to 2-0 victory at Southampton
Published On: February 12, 2018 08:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
Feb 12: After the agonies of last week, Liverpool closed to within two points of second-placed Manchester United with a comfortable 2-0 victory at relegation-haunted Southampton on Sunday.
Myanmar says soldiers, police facing action over village killings
Published On: February 11, 2018 03:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
MYANMAR, Feb 11: Action will be taken against 10 members of Myanmar’s security forces in connection with the killing of captured Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine state, a government spokesman said on Sunday, adding it was not related to a Reuters report on the incident.
Brilliant Aguero scores four to lift City 16 points clear
Published On: February 11, 2018 07:52 AM NPT By: Reuters
Feb 11: Sergio Aguero scored four goals as Manchester City extended their Premier League lead to 16 points with a 5-1 rout of Leicester City on Saturday.
Israel launches attacks in Syria after F-16 crashes
Published On: February 10, 2018 03:21 PM NPT By: Reuters
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Feb 10: Israel said it launched air strikes against air defences and Iranian targets in Syria on Saturday and the Syrian army claimed to have hit an Israeli F-16 that crashed in northern Israel in a major escalation of tension.
Pyeongchang Games organizers probe possible cyberattack
Published On: February 10, 2018 10:44 AM NPT By: Reuters
PYEONGCHANG, Feb 10: Pyeongchang Olympics organizers were looking into a disruption of non-critical systems on the day of the opening ceremony but could not yet confirm if it was a cyberattack, Games spokesman Sung Baik-you said on Saturday.
Former Ireland midfielder Miller dies aged 36
Published On: February 10, 2018 08:17 AM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, Feb 10: Former Ireland international Liam Miller has died at the age of 36 after suffering with cancer.
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