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Can U.S. defend against North Korea missiles? Not everyone agrees

Published On: July 6, 2017 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, July 6: Not everybody asserts as confidently as the Pentagon that the U.S. military can defend the United States from the growing threat posed by North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile capability.

North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action

Published On: July 5, 2017 06:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons.

Brazil midfielder Gustavo leaves Wolfsburg for Marseille

Published On: July 4, 2017 06:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Brazil defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo has joined France's Olympique Marseille with immediate effect after four years at VfL Wolfsburg, the clubs said on Tuesday.

Germany's Ginter leaves Dortmund for Gladbach

Published On: July 4, 2017 04:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

Germany international Matthias Ginter has agreed to join Borussia Moenchengladbach from Borussia Dortmund, pending a medical later on Tuesday, the Bundesliga clubs said.

Everton outstrip Europe's heaviest spenders

Published On: July 3, 2017 06:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

Everton, once known as England's Bank of England club, are returning to their high-spending ways by becoming Europe's heaviest spenders in the transfer window.

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Aston Villa

Published On: July 3, 2017 05:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner said on Monday.

Holder leads West Indies to ODI win over India

Published On: July 3, 2017 05:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

ANTIGUA, July 3: West Indies captain Jason Holder took five wickets as they beat India by 11 runs in a low-scoring one-day international on Sunday.

Blatter plans to visit football World Cup in Russia

Published On: July 2, 2017 05:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will travel to Russia when the country hosts the football World Cup in 2018, he told Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick.

Russian minister angrily denies doping allegations

Published On: July 2, 2017 04:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko reacted angrily to a question about doping on Saturday and sarcastically offered to perform a Russian dance if the media stopped asking him about the topic.

Fred warns Chile and Germany - A lot can happen in a year

Published On: July 1, 2017 07:40 PM NPT By: Reuters

Brazilian striker Fred has warned Chile and Germany that victory in Sunday's Confederations Cup is no guarantee of success in the World Cup a year from now.

Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later

Published On: July 1, 2017 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican senators in a tweet on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new plan to replace it, muddying the waters as congressional leaders struggle for consensus on healthcare legislation.

Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later

Published On: July 1, 2017 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, July 1: U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican senators in a tweet on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new plan to replace it, muddying the waters as congressional leaders struggle for consensus on healthcare legislation.

Bournemouth sign Ake from Chelsea for club record fee

Published On: June 30, 2017 06:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Bournemouth have signed Netherlands defender Nathan Ake from Premier League champions Chelsea for an undisclosed club record fee, the south coast club confirmed on Friday.

Zidane's son Enzo leaves Real Madrid for Alaves

Published On: June 30, 2017 06:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's 22-year-old son Enzo has left the European champions to join Alaves.

Former England midfielder Parker retires

Published On: June 29, 2017 05:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Former England and Fulham midfielder Scott Parker has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.

Bolt holds on to win 100 metres at final Golden Spike

Published On: June 29, 2017 07:53 AM NPT By: Reuters

OSTRAVA, June 29: Usain Bolt overcame a slow start to win the 100 meters at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting on Wednesday as he gears up for a final world championships in London this summer.

Qatar says FIFA report vindicates integrity of 2022 bid

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizers have welcomed a long-awaited FIFA report on the race to host the tournament, saying the conclusions represented "a vindication of the integrity" of Doha's bid.

Defender Alves confirms Juve exit

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Defender Dani Alves has confirmed that he has left Serie A champions Juventus after one season in Italy, with Manchester City the most likely destination for the Brazilian, according to media reports.

Chile gear up for tough Confed Cup semi-final against Portugal

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Hosts Russia face struggle to improve ahead of World Cup

Published On: June 28, 2017 08:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

Russia's early Confederations Cup exit has sparked a wave of concern among fans as the 2018 World Cup hosts scramble to avoid another embarrassment at next year's finals.