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Liverpool crush sorry West Ham, Burnley flying high

Published On: November 5, 2017 10:11 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Nov 5: Liverpool cranked up the pressure on West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic with a 4-1 win at the London Stadium, while Burnley’s remarkable start to the Premier League season continued thanks to a 1-0 victory at Southampton on Saturday.

Disabled Indians use apps, chat groups to find love, navigate life

Published On: November 4, 2017 01:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI (Reuters), Nov 4: Disabled Indians are finding love and tips for everyday life on mobile apps and chat groups, as technology helps level the field for a community that is often stigmatized and ignored.

Afghanistan moves to block WhatsApp, Telegram messaging services

Published On: November 4, 2017 01:41 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan’s telecoms regulator wrote to internet service providers this week ordering them to block the messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram but it was not immediately clear whether they had complied.

U.S. bomber drills aggravate North Korea ahead of Trump's Asia visit

Published On: November 3, 2017 10:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) Nov 3- Two U.S. strategic bombers conducted drills over South Korea on Thursday, the U.S. Air Force said, raising tensions with North Korea just days before President Donald Trump visits the region seeking to shut down Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

Chelsea v Manchester United: Fans' view

Published On: November 2, 2017 03:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Nov 2: Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for his second Premier League visit since taking the reins at Manchester United.

Rare, hidden portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots revealed

Published On: November 2, 2017 10:21 AM NPT By: Reuters

EDINBURGH, Nov 2: A rare, unfinished portrait believed to be of Mary, Queen of Scots has been found underneath another 16th-century painting after an X-ray revealed a ghostly likeness of the executed queen.

After Mexico quakes, Day of the Dead parade honors rescuers

Published On: October 31, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: Reuters

MEXICO, Oct 31: Dancing devils, towering skeletons and altars festooned with marigolds made their way down Mexico City’s main thoroughfare on Saturday to commemorate Day of the Dead in a country still mourning nearly 500 people killed in earthquakes last month.

West Indies batsman Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Published On: October 30, 2017 05:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Oct 30: West Indies batsman Chris Gayle won a defamation case against an Australian media company in the New South Wales Supreme Court on Monday over an alleged incident during the 2015 World Cup.

Carbon dioxide levels grew at record pace in 2016, U.N. says

Published On: October 30, 2017 05:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

GENEVA, Oct 30: The amount of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere grew at record rate in 2016 to a level not seen for millions of years, potentially fuelling a 20-meter rise in sea levels and adding 3 degrees to temperatures, the United Nations said on Monday.

Hundreds of thousands march for unified Spain

Published On: October 30, 2017 12:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Oct 30: Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona’s streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority that has watched as regional political leaders push for Catalan independence.

The Usual Suspects, American Beauty actor Kevin Spacey declares life as a gay man

Published On: October 30, 2017 12:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Oct 30: After years of refusing to address rumors about his sexuality, Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey said on Sunday he has chosen to live his life as a gay man.

Purple reigns at London exhibition charting Prince’s career

Published On: October 30, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 30: Paisley, pop hits and of course purple are coming to London’s O2 arena in a new exhibition of personal memorabilia of the late singer Prince.  ‘My Name is Prince,’ features over 200 items including customized guitars, award statuettes, notepads of handwritten lyrics and elaborate costumes that featured in his music videos and feature films.

Australia captain Jedinak returns for Villa

Published On: October 30, 2017 08:31 AM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Oct 30: Australia captain Mile Jedinak has raised hopes he might be fit to play in next month’s World Cup playoff against Honduras after making his long-awaited return for Aston Villa in the English Championship on Sunday.

Hero Pakistan bus driver happy to welcome back Sri Lanka

Published On: October 29, 2017 12:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

LAHORE, Oct 29: Meher Mohammad Khalil, a Pakistani bus driver who held his nerve under gunfire to guide the Sri Lankan team to safety during an attack in 2009, is thrilled that international cricket is finally returning to Lahore.

Taiwan president arrives in Hawaii despite Chinese objections

Published On: October 29, 2017 10:36 AM NPT By: Reuters

HONOLULU (Reuters) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen landed in Honolulu on Saturday en route to the island’s diplomatic allies among Pacific nations and set off for a visit to a Pearl Harbor memorial, despite strong objections to the visit from China.

Britain’s Merlin to open $350 million Legoland in New York

Published On: October 29, 2017 09:58 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Oct 29: A third North American Legoland theme park celebrating the distinctive multi-colored toy bricks is to be built in New York in a $350 million investment by Britain’s Merlin Entertainments, the company said on Thursday.

Man City surge on, United sink Spurs to stay second

Published On: October 29, 2017 09:39 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Oct 29: Manchester City maintained their charge towards the Premier League title with a 3-2 win at West Bromwich Albion as Manchester United kept within five points of their neighbours with a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

Foden brace helps England clinch maiden Under-17 World Cup

Published On: October 29, 2017 09:27 AM NPT By: Reuters

Oct 29: Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden struck twice as England came from behind to thrash European champions Spain 5-2 and clinch their maiden Under-17 World Cup title in Kolkata, India on Saturday.

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Published On: October 27, 2017 09:06 PM NPT By: Reuters

The motion passed in the regional parliament in Barcelona -- which was boycotted by opposition parties -- said Catalonia constituted an independent, sovereign and social democratic state. It called on other countries and institutions to recognise it.

Swiss great Hingis announces retirement

Published On: October 27, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

SINGAPORE, Oct 27: Swiss great Martina Hingis has announced she will retire from tennis at the end of this week’s WTA Finals, where the 37-year-old multiple grand slam champion is playing in the doubles tournament alongside Taiwan’s Chan Yung-jan.