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At least 42 injured in rail accident in Uttar Pradesh

Published On: August 23, 2017 05:09 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, August 23:  A passenger express train derailed after hitting a truck in northern India on Wednesday, injuring 42 people, some critically, in the country's fifth major rail accident in the past year.

Liverpool boss Klopp says has no problems with Coutinho

Published On: August 23, 2017 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

LIVERPOOL, August 23: Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has said he has no problems with Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho and is ready to welcome the Brazilian back into the squad after he recovers from illness and injury.

Ronaldo loses appeal against five-match ban

Published On: August 23, 2017 11:57 AM NPT By: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo will have to serve his five-match ban for pushing a referee after the Spanish sports court (TAD) rejected Real Madrid's appeal against the length of the suspension, Spanish media reported on Tuesday citing court officials.

Ferrari renews racing agreement with Kimi Raikkonen

Published On: August 22, 2017 04:58 PM NPT By: Reuters

MILAN, August 22: Ferrari's Formula One team has renewed its technical and racing agreement with Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Martial tips Man United team mate Pogba to win Ballon d'Or soon

Published On: August 22, 2017 04:31 PM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, August 22: Manchester United's Paul Pogba is the world's best midfield player and has the potential to win the Ballon d'Or in the next five years, the Frenchman's club and national team mate Anthony Martial has said.

Iran says can produce highly enriched uranium in days if U.S. quits deal

Published On: August 22, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 22: Iran can resume production of highly enriched uranium within five days if the nuclear deal it struck with world powers in 2015 is revoked, Iran's atomic chief was quoted by state media as saying on Tuesday.

Agar set for recall as Australia hint at twin spin for Mirpur

Published On: August 22, 2017 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

DHAKA, August 22: Ashton Agar looks set to play his first cricket test in four years against Bangladesh on Sunday after coach Darren Lehmann suggested Australia would go with two spinners for the series opener in Mirpur.

Pakistan set to host World XI next month

Published On: August 22, 2017 04:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

PUNJAB, August 22: After playing most of their home games in the United Arab Emirates due to security concerns over the last eight years, Pakistan hope hosting a series against a World XI next month will help cement the return of international cricket to the country.

Jerry Lewis, king of low-brow comedy, dies at 91

Published On: August 22, 2017 11:36 AM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, August 22: Jerry Lewis, the high prince of low-brow comedy on stage and in film as well as a fund-raising powerhouse with his annual Labor Day telethon, died on Sunday at the age of 91, his family said.

'Hitman's Bodyguard' Tops, 'Logan Lucky' Misfires

Published On: August 22, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, August 22: Without a superhero movie or new studio sequel in play, this weekend provided an opening for two smaller films to shine. But as the weekend draws to a close, one is beaming brighter than the other.

Guardiola left frustrated after City's missed chances

Published On: August 22, 2017 08:39 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANCHESTER, August 22: It was a familiar tale for Manchester City -- waves of attacks, relentless pressure but missed chances meant Pep Guardiola's side needed an 82nd minute equaliser from Raheem Sterling to earn a 1-1 draw at home to Everton.

Deulofeu stars for Barca

Published On: August 22, 2017 07:41 AM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, August 22: Barcelona got off to a winning start in La Liga on Sunday, beating Real Betis 2-0 in a subdued atmosphere at the Nou Camp after the deadly attacks in the Catalan capital.

Comedian, civil rights activist Dick Gregory dies at 84

Published On: August 21, 2017 10:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, August 21: Dick Gregory, an American comedian who lambasted racism and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement after becoming one of the first black comics to perform for white audiences, died on Saturday at age 84, his son said.

Alonso double for Chelsea spoils Spurs' Wembley opener

Published On: August 21, 2017 07:33 AM NPT By: Reuters

WEMBLEY, August 21: Two goals from Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in the first-ever Premier League game at Wembley Stadium.

Nadal returns to Brisbane to open 2018 season

Published On: August 20, 2017 01:04 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, August 20: Rafael Nadal, who will return to the top of the world rankings for the first time in three years on Monday, announced on Sunday that he would be opening his 18th season as a professional at the Brisbane International in January.

Taylor goes blank on social media, sending fans into frenzy

Published On: August 20, 2017 11:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, August 20: Taylor Swift, one of the most popular celebrities on social media, wiped all her accounts on Friday, sending fans into a frenzy over whether the pop singer had been hacked, was preparing to launch a new album, or was about to reinvent herself.

Nadal sets up Kyrgios quarter-final in Cincinnati

Published On: August 19, 2017 10:27 AM NPT By: Reuters

CINCINNATI, August 19: Top-seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal defeated fellow countryman Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets on Friday to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Australian Nick Kyrgios.

Finnish police 'quite certain' about attacker's identity - local media

Published On: August 19, 2017 07:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

TURKU, August 19:  Finnish police raided an apartment in eastern Turku and said it was "quite certain" it had identified the attacker who killed two people and wounded eight during a stabbing rampage on Friday, local media reported.

England win toss and bat in their first day-night test

Published On: August 17, 2017 07:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 17: English cricket took a plunge into the future -- and also into the unknown -- on Thursday as it launched into its first day-night test match against the West Indies at Edgbaston.

Pakistan's Malala 'excited' after winning place at Oxford University

Published On: August 17, 2017 06:23 PM NPT By: Reuters

BIRMINGHAM, August 17:  Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, said on Thursday she was "excited" after winning a place to study at Oxford University.