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Iranian film ‘A Man of Integrity’ wins ‘Certain Regard’ competition at Cannes
Published On: May 28, 2017 11:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
A movie by an Iranian who was arrested for his work in Iran won the ‘Un Certain Regard’ competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, bolstering the country’s filmmakers’ reputation for defying the censors to make high-quality films.
Kerber's nightmare season hits new low with French Open pummelling
Published On: May 28, 2017 07:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
PARIS, May 28: World number one Angelique Kerber's nightmare season hit a new low on Sunday when she was dumped out of the French Open 6-2 6-2 by 40th-ranked Ekaterina Makarova.
G7 leaders divided on climate change, closer on trade issues
Published On: May 28, 2017 05:36 AM NPT By: Reuters
TAORMINA, May 28: Under pressure from Group of Seven allies, U.S. President Donald Trump backed a pledge to fight protectionism on Saturday, but refused to endorse a global climate change accord, saying he needed more time to decide.
Exclusive: Trump son-in-law had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy - sources
Published On: May 27, 2017 11:22 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, May 27: U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, had at least three previously undisclosed contacts with the Russian ambassador to the United States during and after the 2016 presidential campaign, seven current and former U.S. officials told Reuters.
Bidding for Beckham: Football star among lots at Cannes AIDS auction
Published On: May 26, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
CAP D’ANTIBES, France Fancy drinks overlooking the Mediterranean followed by dinner with Leonardo DiCaprio and entertainment by Diana Ross?
May to confront Trump as UK police stop sharing attack information with U.S
Published On: May 25, 2017 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday she would tell U.S. President Donald Trump that intelligence shared between their two countries had to remain secure after leaks to U.S. media about the Manchester attack.
United outclass Ajax to win Europa League on emotional night
Published On: May 25, 2017 09:25 AM NPT By: Reuters
STOCKHOLM, May 25: Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal in each half as their team comfortably outclassed Ajax Amsterdam to win an emotional Europa League final 2-0 and qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.
Wearable tech latest must-have for China’s proud pet owners
Published On: May 24, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
Electronic device makers such as Hong Kong-listed SUGA (0912.HK) and other start-ups are looking to cash-in on a boom in China in so-called pet wearable’s, like smart collars, leashes and feeders.
Trump tax reforms could push Israeli tech companies to the US
Published On: May 24, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Reuters
US President Donald Trump’s plans for sharp cuts to corporate taxes will lead Israeli technology companies, a lynchpin of Israel’s economy, to consider shifting their domicile to the United States, industry and accountancy executives say.
Barcelona football player Messi loses appeal in tax fraud trial
Published On: May 24, 2017 08:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
BARCELONA, May 24: Spain's Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by Barcelona football star Lionel Messi and stood by a Catalan regional court's 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud, court documents showed.
Former James Bond actor Roger Moore dies aged 89: family
Published On: May 23, 2017 07:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
British actor Roger Moore, who won international fame playing secret agent James Bond, died on Tuesday aged 89, his family said on the actor's official Twitter account.
Suicide bomber kills at least 22, including children, at Ariana Grande concert in Britain (update)
Published On: May 23, 2017 04:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
MANCHESTER, May 23: At least 22 people, including some children, were killed and 59 were wounded when a suicide bomber struck as thousands of fans streamed out of a concert by U.S. singer Ariana Grande in the English city of Manchester on Monday.
Trump, in Israel, says he has new reasons to hope for Middle East peace
Published On: May 22, 2017 06:27 PM NPT By: Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump said in Israel on Monday he came away from a weekend visit to Saudi Arabia with new reasons for hope that peace and stability could be achieved in the Middle East.
American climber dies on Everest, Indian missing
Published On: May 21, 2017 08:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
KATHMANDU, May 21: An American climber on Mount Everest died on Sunday, officials said, the third death on the world's highest mountain in the past month and raising safety concerns for climbers.
North Korea says U.S. has to roll back 'hostile policy' before talks
Published On: May 20, 2017 07:59 AM NPT By: Reuters
NEWYORK, May 20: North Korea's deputy U.N. envoy said on Friday the United States needed to roll back its "hostile policy" toward the country before there could be talks as Washington raised concern that Pyongyang could be producing a chemical used in a nerve agent.
Three into two won't go in Champions League race
Published On: May 18, 2017 06:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
With the title and relegation issues decided, three teams will scrap for the two remaining Champions League places on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.
Chinese state media says US should take some blame for cyber attack
Published On: May 17, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
Chinese state media on Wednesday criticized the United States for hindering efforts to stop global cyber threats in the wake of the WannaCry ‘ransom ware’ attack that has infected more than 300,000 computers worldwide in recent days.
Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family
Published On: May 17, 2017 02:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
TOKYO, May 17: Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported, heating up debate on the ever-shrinking royal family since she must become a commoner after marriage.
Sharapova denied French Open wildcard
Published On: May 16, 2017 11:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
Twice former champion Maria Sharapova was surprisingly denied a wildcard into the French Open on Tuesday -- ending intense speculation about her place in the claycourt slam since she returned from a 15-month doping ban.
North Korea fires missile: South Korea military
Published On: May 14, 2017 06:17 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, May 14: North Korea fired on Sunday a ballistic missile from a region near its west coast that flew 700 kilometers (430 miles), South Korea's military said, days after a new leader took office in the South pledging to engage in dialogue with Pyongyang.
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