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Over 412 million adult-website credentials hacked

Published On: November 16, 2016 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

Login credentials for over 412 million users of adult websites run by California-based FriendFinder Networks Inc. were compromised last month in the largest hack of 2016, according to breach notification website LeakedSource.com.

Spain fight back to snatch draw with England

Published On: November 16, 2016 09:02 AM NPT By: Reuters

Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday.

Messi magic puts Argentina back on World Cup track

Published On: November 16, 2016 08:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA, Nov 16: A Lionel Messi masterclass, netting a brilliant free kick before laying on two more goals, put Argentina's World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a resounding 3-0 win over Colombia on Tuesday.

Google moves to restrict ads on fake news sites

Published On: November 15, 2016 12:23 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15: Alphabet Inc's Google said on Monday it is working on a policy change to prevent websites that misrepresent content from using its AdSense advertising network, a move aimed at halting the spread of "fake news" and other types of misinformation on the internet.

Thousands of students carry protests against Trump into second week

Published On: November 15, 2016 12:16 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15: Demonstrations protesting the U.S. presidential election victory of Republican Donald Trump entered their second week on Monday, with thousands of students chanting phrases like "Not My President" after walking out of classes across the country.

Trump will get wake-up call when he takes office, Obama says

Published On: November 15, 2016 11:13 AM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Nov 15: President-elect Donald Trump is in for a quick wake-up call and will have to adjust his temperament when he confronts the realities of his new job on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama said on Monday.

Pakistan says seven soldiers killed by Indian shelling

Published On: November 14, 2016 06:56 PM NPT By: Reuters

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed by Indian shelling across the frontier in the disputed Kashmir region overnight, Pakistan's military said on Monday, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours simmer.

Zuckerberg again rejects claims of Facebook impact on U.S. election

Published On: November 14, 2016 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Nov 14: Facebook Inc chief executive Mark Zuckerberg again rejected the idea that the social network affected the U.S. presidential election, saying late Saturday it is "extremely unlikely" news hoaxes changed the outcome.

In phone call, China's Xi tells Trump cooperation is only choice

Published On: November 14, 2016 04:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/WASHINGTON, Nov 14: Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that cooperation was the only choice for relations between the world's two largest economies, with Trump saying the two had established a "clear sense of mutual respect".

Defiant Kohli denies England win in opening India test

Published On: November 13, 2016 06:52 PM NPT By: Reuters

RAJKOT, INDIA, Nov 13: India captain Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on a defiant 49 in a tense final session to deny England victory and claim a draw in the opening test of the five-match series on Sunday.

Tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes

Published On: November 13, 2016 06:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

WELLINGTON, Nov 13: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck central New Zealand just after midnight (1102 GMT Sunday), the U.S. Geological Survey said, generating a tsunami that hit the northeast coast of the South Island.

Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar

Published On: November 13, 2016 03:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES. Nov 13: When Jackie Chan saw an Oscar at Sylvester Stallone's house 23 years ago, he said that was the moment he decided he wanted one.

Clinton blames FBI's Comey for her defeat in call with donors

Published On: November 13, 2016 09:51 AM NPT By: Reuters

Hillary Clinton blamed FBI director James Comey for her stunning defeat in Tuesday's presidential election in a conference call with her top campaign funders on Saturday, according to two participants who were on the call.

At least 25 killed after blast at shrine in southwestern Pakistan

Published On: November 12, 2016 10:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

QUETTA, PAKISTAN, Nov 12: An explosion at a Muslim shrine in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens of others, local officials said.

Australia's batting in crisis, says coach Lehmann

Published On: November 12, 2016 06:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

Coach Darren Lehmann has voiced concern about Australia's batting lineup after a catastrophic display in which the hosts were bowled out for 85 by South Africa on the first day of the second test in Hobart on Saturday.

Anger rising in India as banks slow to dispense cash to millions

Published On: November 12, 2016 06:02 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Anger rose across India on Saturday as banks struggled to dispense cash after the government withdrew large denomination notes in a shock move aimed at uncovering billions of dollars of unaccounted wealth hidden from the taxman.

Anti-Trump protesters gather for third night, one shot in Portland

Published On: November 12, 2016 05:54 PM NPT By: Reuters

MIAMI, Nov 12: Thousands of protesters took their frustrations over Donald Trump's election as the next U.S. president onto the streets on Friday and into Saturday in several cities, including Portland, Oregon, where one protester was shot.

Zuckerberg again rejects claims of Facebook impact on U.S. election

Published On: November 12, 2016 09:49 AM NPT By: Reuters

Facebook Inc chief executive Mark Zuckerberg again rejected the idea that the social network affected the U.S. presidential election, saying late Saturday it is "extremely unlikely" news hoaxes changed the outcome.

Actor Brad Pitt cleared of child abuse allegations

Published On: November 10, 2016 04:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

LOS ANGELES, Nov 9: Film star Brad Pitt has been cleared of abuse allegations in a child welfare investigation and has asked a court to grant him shared custody of his six children with his estranged wife, actress Angelina Jolie, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Thousands of anti-Trump protests take to streets of U.S. cities

Published On: November 10, 2016 12:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

Demonstrators marched in cities across the United States on Wednesday to protest against Republican Donald Trump's surprise presidential election win, blasting his controversial campaign rhetoric about immigrants, Muslims and other groups.