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Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry dies in helicopter crash

Published On: September 10, 2017 08:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, Sept 10: Singer Troy Gentry, of country music group Montgomery Gentry, died in a helicopter crash in New Jersey on Friday, the band’s website said. The singer was 50.

"Five Foot Two' explores Gaga's vulnerable side

Published On: September 10, 2017 08:27 AM NPT By: Reuters

TORONTO, Sept 10: In ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two’, director Chris Moukarbel captures the artist hidden behind the outrageous costumes, revealing a woman unafraid to express her vulnerabilities and exercise her agency.

UN to deploy 250 Nepali guards in Libya

Published On: September 9, 2017 04:46 PM NPT By: Reuters

ROME, Sept 8: The United Nations is preparing to deploy up to 250 Nepalese guards to Libya to protect its base in the capital as part of a plan to return its operations to the country, the head of the organization’s mission there said on Friday.

Hurricane Irma strengthens, tears into Cuba's northern coast

Published On: September 9, 2017 04:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

HAVANA, September 9: Hurricane Irma walloped Cuba’s northern coast on Saturday as a Category 5 storm, as millions of Florida residents were ordered to evacuate after the storm killed 21 people in the eastern Caribbean and left catastrophic destruction in its wake.

Federer's U.S. Open quest ended by big-hearted Del Potro

Published On: September 7, 2017 02:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, September 7: Roger Federer’s hopes of claiming a record-extending 20th grand slam title ended on Wednesday when he was beaten 7-5 3-6 7-6(8) 6-4 by Juan Martin del Potro in a thrilling U.S. Open quarter-final.

Deadly Irma pounds Caribbean, takes aim for Florida

Published On: September 7, 2017 01:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAN JUAN, September 7: Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, killed eight people and plunged Puerto Rico into darkness on Thursday as it swept through Caribbean islands while aiming for Florida.

Philippine president's son denies links to $125-million drug shipment

Published On: September 7, 2017 11:54 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANILA, Sept 7: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s son on Thursday told a Senate inquiry he had no links to a seized shipment of $125 million worth of narcotics from China, dismissing as “baseless” the allegations of his involvement in the drugs trade.

Fire at building in India's Mumbai kills at least six

Published On: September 7, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Sept 7: A blaze in a building under construction in a suburb of the Indian city of Mumbai killed at least six people, most of them laborers, and injured nearly a dozen, fire and police officials said on Thursday.

Cities around the world

Published On: September 7, 2017 11:05 AM NPT By: Reuters

GERMANY, Sept 7: Using almost 4,000 metric tonnes of sand, 19 sculptors have built a 55ft tower featuring a number of famous landmarks to claim the world record for tallest sandcastle.

Prince Harry and I are in love :Meghan

Published On: September 7, 2017 09:42 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Sept 7: US actress Meghan Markle, the girlfriend of Britain’s Prince Harry, has said they are in love and happy together, in her first frank comments about their relationship since they became a couple last year.

Journalists, activists protest murder of Gauri Lankesh

Published On: September 6, 2017 04:44 PM NPT By: Reuters

BENGALURU, September 6:  Indian journalists and rights activists protested on Wednesday against the murder of an outspoken publisher of a weekly tabloid amid growing concerns about freedom of the press at a time of rising nationalism and intolerance of dissent.

IOC prepares for 2024-28 Games vote with result foretold

Published On: September 6, 2017 03:24 PM NPT By: Reuters

LIMA, September 6: When the International Olympic Committee’s 100-plus members sit down next week in Lima to vote on the hosts of the 2024 and the 2028 Olympics, it will be a rare case of the result long known.

Williams still grabbing her opportunities at U.S. Open

Published On: September 6, 2017 02:13 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, September 6: Now 37 and in the twilight of a sparkling career, the opportunities Venus Williams lives for are not supposed to come around as often as they once did.

Film on rivalry of tennis greats Borg and McEnroe premiers in Stockholm

Published On: September 6, 2017 08:49 AM NPT By: Reuters

STOCKHOLM, Sept 6: The film ‘Borg McEnroe’, which traces the fierce rivalry between tennis greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe on and off the court, premiered in Swedish capital Stockholm on Monday.

‘Thriller' was made because Michael Jackson wanted to be a monster

Published On: September 6, 2017 08:36 AM NPT By: Reuters

VENICE, Sept 5: Music video ‘Thriller’ was not the product of a brilliant idea but was made because pop star Michael Jackson wanted to be a monster, director John Landis said at the Venice film festival on Monday.

Facebook takes the next step to monetize WhatsApp: WSJ

Published On: September 6, 2017 08:16 AM NPT By: Reuters

Facebook Inc is gearing up to make money from WhatsApp, the messaging service used by more than a billion people every day, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Federer and Nadal move within sight of landmark meeting

Published On: September 5, 2017 02:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, September 5: Roger Federer crushed Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 6-2 7-5 to ease into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open and remain on a collision course for a semi-final showdown with Rafa Nadal.

Walter Becker, Steely Dan's jazz-loving co-founder, dead at 67

Published On: September 5, 2017 09:31 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Sept 5: Walter Becker, co-founder of the influential jazz-rock band Steely Dan, died on Sunday at age 67, according to his website, which did not disclose the cause of death.

U.S. says North Korea 'begging for war'

Published On: September 5, 2017 09:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, September 5: The United States accused North Korea’s trading partners on Monday of aiding its nuclear ambitions and said Pyongyang was “begging for war” after the North’s powerful nuclear test on Sunday and signs that further missile launches were on the way.

Lil Wayne suffers seizures, is hospitalized

Published On: September 5, 2017 09:28 AM NPT By: Reuters

CHICAGO, Sept 5: Grammy-winning rap star Lil Wayne was taken to hospital on Sunday after suffering a seizure and being found unconscious in his Chicago hotel room, TMZ said on its web site.