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'Three Billboards' wins big as Golden Globes power through sex scandal

Published On: January 8, 2018 12:37 PM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, Jan 8: Dark drama “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” was the big winner with four Golden Globes awards on Sunday on a night marked by scathing jokes about sexual harassment and passionate odes to those breaking their silence.

Real fall 16 points behind Barca after draw with Celta

Published On: January 8, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Jan 8: Real Madrid’s faltering title defence continued as they were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday which saw them fall 16 points behind runaway leaders Barcelona, who beat Levante 3-0 to stay nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Late goals give Man United 2-0 win over Derby

Published On: January 6, 2018 07:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, Jan 6: Late goals by in-form Jesse Lingard and fit-again striker Romelu Lukaku helped Manchester United to reach the FA Cup fourth round as they ground out a 2-0 home win over Championship (second-tier) side Derby County on Friday.

Indian or not? Muslims fret amid drive against illegal immigrants

Published On: January 4, 2018 02:34 PM NPT By: Reuters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which came to power in Assam in the April, 2016 elections, vowed during the campaign to act against illegal Muslim immigrants from neighboring Bangladesh. But rights activists say the drive is also targeting Muslims who are Indian citizens.

Bellerin earns Arsenal 2-2 draw in Chelsea derby classic

Published On: January 4, 2018 07:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

ARSENAL 2 CHELSEA 2

Klavan gives Liverpool last-gasp victory, United beat Everton

Published On: January 2, 2018 07:16 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 2: Liverpool defender Ragnar Klavan’s 94th-minute header snatched a 2-1 victory at Burnley on Monday as the visitors coped without the injured Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho and made up ground on their rivals near the top of the Premier League.

Controversial penalty earns West Brom draw with Arsenal

Published On: January 1, 2018 08:17 AM NPT By: Reuters

Jan 1, 2018: WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1 ARSENAL 1

Salah fires Liverpool to victory, Chelsea close gap at top

Published On: December 31, 2017 08:31 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 31: Mohamed Salah took his goal tally to 23 in all competitions with a second-half double to help Liverpool come from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday.

International -China ban on ivory sales begins Sunday, aims to curb elephant poaching

Published On: December 29, 2017 09:44 PM NPT By: Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A ban on ivory sales in China, the world's largest importer and end user of elephant tusks, takes effect on Sunday with wildlife activists calling it a vital step to reducing the slaughter of the endangered animals.

Twelve dead in New York City apartment fire - mayor

Published On: December 29, 2017 10:05 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Dec 29: Twelve people were killed, including an infant, and four were critically injured on Thursday in a fire in an apartment building in New York City’s borough of the Bronx, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Forty-four Venezuelan activists released from prison: rights group

Published On: December 27, 2017 11:54 AM NPT By: Reuters

CARACAS, Dec 27: Venezuelan authorities have so far released 44 opponents of the socialist government from prison over Christmas, but scores more remain in prison, a rights group said on Tuesday.

Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message

Published On: December 26, 2017 10:20 AM NPT By: Reuters

VATICAN CITY, Dec 26: Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Monday to call for a negotiated two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after U.S. President Donald Trump stoked regional tensions with his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Lukaku proves he can offer more than just goals for United

Published On: December 25, 2017 07:11 AM NPT By: Reuters

Dec 25: Manchester United have created fewer chances than Southampton in the Premier League this season, but after Romelu Lukaku’s performance as a creator against Leicester City, Jose Mourinho may have found a new way for United to stay in the title race.

North Korea says new U.N. sanctions an act of war

Published On: December 24, 2017 02:16 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING, Dec 24: The latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against the country, North Korea’s foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.

Barcelona pile more misery on Real Madrid with 3-0 'Clasico' win

Published On: December 24, 2017 08:04 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Dec 24: Barcelona exploited a lacklustre Real Madrid to win the ‘Clasico’ 3-0 on Saturday as goals from Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Aleix Vidal gave the Catalans a 3-0 win and moved them 14 points clear of their biggest rivals in La Liga.

China punishes over 8,000 people for misuse of government funds

Published On: December 23, 2017 12:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

SHANGHAI, Dec 23: China has punished 8,123 people for committing fiscal violations after an audit of how the government’s 2016 central budget was spent revealed multiple problems, the Xinhua state news agency reported.

Arsenal and Liverpool share spoils in six-goal thriller

Published On: December 23, 2017 09:36 AM NPT By: Reuters

Arsenal produced a stunning fightback after a woeful first-half display to overturn a two-goal deficit against Liverpool but were denied an improbable victory as Roberto Firmino salvaged a 3-3 draw for the visitors on Friday.

Man United knocked out by Bristol City in League Cup shock

Published On: December 21, 2017 07:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Dec 21: Bristol City, from English football’s second-tier, pulled off a sensation in the League Cup quarter-finals as they knocked out the holders Manchester United 2-1 amid late and wholly improbable drama at their Ashton Gate home on Wednesday.

Myanmar blocks U.N. rights investigator just before visit

Published On: December 20, 2017 02:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, Dec 20: Myanmar has told the U.N. independent investigator into human rights in the country that it will not cooperate with her or grant her access to the country for the rest of her tenure, she said in a statement on Wednesday.

Manchester City to offer Guardiola long-term deal - reports

Published On: December 18, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: Reuters

Dec 18: Manchester City will hold talks with manager Pep Guardiola at the end of the season about extending his three-year deal, British media reported on Sunday.