Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:55:19 GMT
Amit Shah expresses anguish over Nagaland killings, conveys condolences to families
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed anguish over the reported killings in Nagaland's Mon district by security forces.
Conveying his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the "unfortunate incident", Shah said that a high-level SIT constituted by the state government to probe into the matter will ensure that justice is brought to bereaved families.
"A...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:37:17 GMT
Nagaland Chief minister condemns 'killing of civilians', announces SIT probe
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], December 5 (ANI): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district of the state.
In a tweet this morning, the chief minister informed about the "unfortunate incident" that led to the "killing of civilians" in the village while appealing for calm.
"The unfortunate incident leadi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:07:37 GMT
Brazil's Rio Cancels New Year Celebration as Pandemic Continues
SAO PAULO - The mayor of Rio de Janeiro canceled New Year's Eve celebrations after Brazil confirmed the first known cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Latin America's biggest country.Eduardo Paes tweeted on Saturday that he would follow the recommendations of Rio de Janeiro state to cancel the celebrations, despite the city's own view to the contrary.'We respect science,' Paes tweeted, saying the...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:14:07 GMT
Biden's promising what he cant deliver at his democracy summit
US President Joe Biden is hosting the political equivalent of a child's secret treehouse, warning off the growing number of nations opposed to his foreign policy as he rolls out the red carpet for DC-approved ?democracies? only.The Biden administration has rolled out the red carpet for invitees to his administration's 'democracy summit' from 100-plus countries, declaring that "democracy doesn't ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:07:47 GMT
Thousands Block Roads Across Serbia in anti-Government Protest
BELGRADE - Thousands of people blocked roads across Serbia in an anti-government demonstration targeting two new laws that environmentalists say will let foreign companies exploit local resources.Serbia's government has offered mining rights to two companies, China's Zijin copper miner and Rio Tinto. Green activists say the projects will pollute land and water in the Balkan nation.The protest is a headach...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:06:35 GMT
Xi's remarks on strengthening cooperation between China, LAC countries
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the third Ministers' Meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (China-CELAC Forum) via video link on Friday, calling for addi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:06:25 GMT
China-CELAC cooperation to help build community with shared future
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Experts from many countries spoke highly of Chinese President Xi Jinping's video speech for the third Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (China-C...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 14:45:10 GMT
'Anti-Environment' Laws Trigger New Protests In Serbia
BELGRADE/NOVI SAD -- Hundreds of demonstrators are gathering in Belgrade and other cities and town across Serbia to protest against new legal amendments they contend favor private companies to the detriment of citizens and the environment.This is the second Saturday in a row in which citizens are taking to the streets against recent government moves to lower the referendum threshold and allow for swift expropria...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:13:03 GMT
Russian champions Zenit melt hearts with viral dog gesture
Russian football giants Zenit St. Petersburg have won praise for a kind-hearted gesture after players took to the pitch while carrying dogs from local animal shelters.Facing Russian Premier League rivals Rostov at the Gazprom Arena on Friday night, Zenit stars were seen cuddling their furry friends as they lined up for kick-off.In a particularly tender moment, Russian forward Artem Dzyuba...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:55:51 GMT
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio meets Rajnath Singh
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Saturday.
Taking to Twitter, Rio tweeted, "Called on Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. We had a fruitful discussion on several matters, including Ciethu airport. I am grateful to him for his constant support for Nagaland."Earlier, on December 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had ex...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:18:49 GMT
National Team training improved my game in Senior Women's NFC: Sandhiya Ranganathan
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): One of the promising forwards to have played in the Senior Indian Women's National Team in recent years, Sandhiya Ranganathan, is currently showcasing her talents in the Senior Women's National Football Championship 2021-22 in Kerala.
Sandhiya hails from Tamil Nadu and she is currently representing her state in the Senior Women's NFC this season, where she has netted 12 goals in the gr...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 08:18:29 GMT
Ahead of Putin's visit, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov to arrive in India tomorrow
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit India on December 5-6 and will participate in the 22 ministerial dialogue between the two nations, ahead of Russian President Vladamir Putin's visit to the country.
"Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit India on 5-6 December. During his visit, he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:55:24 GMT
Russia, India to hold meeting of inter-governmental commission on military-technical cooperation on December 6
Moscow [Russia], December 4 (ANI): Russia and India will hold a meeting of the inter-governmental commission on military-technical cooperation on December 6, Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said on Friday.
"The inter-governmental commission on military-technical cooperation will convene for its session on December 6. Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu is the commission's co-chairman on Russia's behalf. Military...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:40:07 GMT
Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Purdue holds off Iowa
Jaden Ivey scored a game-high 19 points and Trevion Williams recorded 13 points and 18 rebounds as No. 2 Purdue topped Iowa 77-70 on Friday night in West Lafayette, Ind., in the Big Ten opener for both schools.
Purdue (8-0, 1-0 Big Ten) remained unbeaten while sending Iowa (7-1, 0-1) to its firstloss of the season. Patrick McCaffery paced the Hawkeyes with 15 points, while Tony Perkins (14) and Kris Murray (12) followed ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 04:18:19 GMT
Russia, India to sign 10 bilateral agreements including semi-confidential ones, says Russian Presidential aide
Moscow [Russia], December 4 (ANI): Russia and India will sign 10 bilateral agreements in various areas including some semi-confidential ones following the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov.
"About 10 bilateral agreements will be signed, which are quite important and include some semi-confidential ones," TASS quoted Ushakov as...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:40:26 GMT
No. 7 Texas rides big second half to top UT Rio Grande Valley
Christian Bishop scored 17 points off the bench as No. 7 Texas rode a dominating early-second half surge to swamp visiting Texas-Rio Grande Valley 88-58 on Friday in Austin, Texas, to win their fifth straight game.
The Longhorns (6-1) were up by just five points at halftime but came out like a tornado in the first 10 minutes of the second half, forging 13-4 and 17-0 runs to establish a 75-45 advantage. The Vaqueros made ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 02:18:14 GMT
Single-engine plane crashes in Paraguay leaving 3 people dead
Asuncion [Paraguay], December 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Three people have died as a result of a crash of a Cessna 185 single-engine plane in northwestern Paraguay, media reported.
According to the Ultima Hora newspaper, two victims are US citizens while one more woman has not been identified yet.
Causes of the incident remain unknown. (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:14:00 GMT
Biden is promising what he cant deliver at democracy summit
US President Joe Biden is hosting the political equivalent of a child's secret treehouse, warning off the growing number of nations opposed to his foreign policy as he rolls out the red carpet for DC-approved ?democracies? only.The Biden administration has rolled out the red carpet for invitees to his administration's 'democracy summit' from 100-plus countries, declaring that "democracy doesn't ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:19:19 GMT
China's football dreams: From boom to bust
With the Chinese Super League finally set to return in less than a fortnight, the top flight in the world's most populous country is in crisis and far from the expectations that were once held.Four months since being paused, the CSL, founded in 2004, kicks off again on December 12 with a whimper.Across a 24-day period, 64 matches of rounds 15 to 22 will be played.As with most delay...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:37:21 GMT
'Earth Anthem' penned by Indian diplomat Abhay K, translated into Somali
Mogadishu [Somalia], December 3 (ANI): 'Earth Anthem', penned in 2008 by Indian poet and diplomat Abhay K, has been translated into Somali by the Somali Academy of Science and Arts.
According to a statement, Earth Anthem (song) has been translated into over 140 languages so far. It was penned by Abhay K in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia and released at the Indian Council of Cultural Relation, New Delhi in 2013 on the occa...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:41:15 GMT
How plankton helped create the Earth's mountains 2 billion years ago
A world without the great mountain ranges - the Himalayas, the Alps, the Rockies, the Andes - is unimaginable, but th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:18:36 GMT
India, Paraguay hold third Foreign Office Consultations, review bilateral ties
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): India and Paraguay held the third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at Asuncion on December 1 and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations.
The Indian delegation was led by Riva Ganguly Das, Secretary (East) and the Paraguayan side was represented by Vice Ministers of Paraguay Marcelo Scappiniand Raul Cano Ricciardi.
"Both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire gamut of the...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:18:36 GMT
India foresees 'very intensive' engagement during Putin's visit next week
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Ahead of the Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit next week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that India foresees a "very intensive" engagement culminating with the Summit.
Putin will arrive in New Delhi on December 6 for the annual India-Russia summit. This will be the first in-person meeting of the Russian President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:55:51 GMT
India lose lead and match against Venezuela by 1-2
Manaus [Brazil], December 2 (ANI): India put in a hard-fought performance but ended up with a 1-2 loss against Venezuela in their final game of the Torneio Internacional de Futebol Feminino at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil on Thursday, December 2, 2021.
Forward Dangmei Grace put India in front with a first-half header but Venezuela came out all guns blazing in the second half and claimed the win thanks to goals ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:55:11 GMT
Number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil rises by 11,413 to over 22.1 mln
Brasilia [Brazil], December 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 11,413 to 22,105,872 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Wednesday.
According to the ministry, the death toll has risen by 283 to 614,964 people within the same period of time.
More than 21.33 million patients have recovered since the start of the outbreak.
A day earlier, the co...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:37:32 GMT
Injured Spurs defender Cristian Romero ruled out until early 2022
London [UK], December 1 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur FC head coach Antonio Conte on Wednesday confirmed that Cristian Romero will be out until early next year with a hamstring injury.
The central defender picked up the problem in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil on November 16. "It's not good news," Antonio told the club's official website after training on Wednesday.
The north London-based team is set for a Pre...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:37:33 GMT
"Facts": Cristiano Ronaldo on fan post denouncing Lionel Messi and Ballon d'Or award
Manchester [UK], December 1 (ANI): Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday agreed with a fan post on Instagram that slammed Lionel Messi for stealing the Ballon d'Or from him and Robert Lewandowski.
The 65th France Football Ballon d'Or was awarded to Lionel Messi on Monday. Winning the prestigious award for a record-extending seventh time.
The title crowns an exceptional year for the Albiceleste captain, who...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:56:00 GMT
CollegeDekho closes Series B funding round with USD 35 million
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): CollegeDekho, India's largest college admissions and higher education services platform, closes its Series B funding with Disrupt ADQ and QIC coming on board recently. The USD 35 million (INR 260 crore) round has been led by Winter Capital, ETS Strategic Capital - the private equity investments arm of ETS (creator of the TOEFLreg;tests and GREreg;General Test), Calega...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:13:13 GMT
US U-turns on rebels terrorist status after 20 years
The US has formally removed the Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) from its list of foreign terrorist organizations, just after the fifth anniversary of the peace deal between the rebel group and the Colombian government.In a statement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that "The Department of State is revoking the designations of the Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) as ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:05:17 GMT
US Removes Colombia's FARC From its List of Foreign Terrorist Groups
The United States has removed a former Colombian Marxist rebel group from a list of foreign terrorist organizations.Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Tuesday the move came five years after a U.S.-Colombia agreement "formally dissolved and disarmed" the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC."It no longer exists as a unified organization that engages in terrorism or terro...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:18:44 GMT
US revokes terrorist designation for Colombia's FARC: Blinken
Washington [US], November 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has removed its designation of Colombia's FARC rebel group as a foreign terrorist organization, but designated the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - People's Army (FARC-EP) and Segunda Marquetalia as well as their respective leaders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Tuesday.
"The Department of State is revoking the designations of...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:39:41 GMT
Who's in? Who's out? The ethics of COVID-19 travel rules
Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant dubbed a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization, has prompted new travel restrictions in many nations. Although little is known about omicron...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:13:06 GMT
Over 100 fashion brands tied to deforestation
Brands like LVMH, Prada, H&M, Zara, Adidas, and Nike have connections to tanneries and other companies involved in the production of leather and leather goods that contribute to Amazon deforestation, a report has found.In a study ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:37:37 GMT
Need to be more confident as a unit, says Indian women's football team head coach
Manaus [Brazil], November 30 (ANI): Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby said the side needs to be more confident with the ball while building their attacks in their next match against Venezuela here in Manaus.
India are currently participating in the Torneio Internacional de Futebol Feminino in Manaus, where they have already played hosts Brazil (1-6) and Chile (0-3) at the Arena da Amazonia.
Ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:55:42 GMT
UN chief calls for nuclear weapons-free Middle East
New York [US], November 30 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on all Middle East States to transform the vision of a region with no nuclear weapons, or other weapons of mass destruction, into a working reality.
Antonio Guterres was speaking in New York at the second session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction....[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Kofi Cockburn, Illini dump Irish in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Kofi Cockburn scored 28 points Monday as Illinois topped Notre Dame 82-72 in a Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup at Champaign, Ill.
Cockburn, coming off a career-high, 38-point effort Friday in the Illini's win over Texas Rio Grande Valley, was dominant again in this one. He made 11 of 16 shots against the Fighting Irish and is shooting 75.6 percent (34 of 45) from the field over his past three games.
Alfonso Plummer chippe...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:09:24 GMT
Hero Argentina Operations Get Boost - Xpulse 200, Hunk 160R Launched
Hero MotoCorp with Gilera Motors Argentina has stepped up operations in the country. With this, a flagship dealership has been inaugurated in Buenos Aires. This is part of breathing in new tempo into boosting Hero MotoCorp‘s presence in Argentina.Revitalisation efforts get off to a fresh start through a partnership with Gilera Motors. The latter is a leading Argentinian name in the motor vehicle sector, an...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:16:09 GMT
PSG striker Messi wins Ballon d'Or for seventh time
Lionel Messi claimed the men's Ballon d'Or prize for the seventh time after a turbulent year, admitting that winning the Copa America with Argentina might have been the determining factor in clinching the award.34-year-old Messi pipped much-fancied rivals like Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema to take the award in a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday.Despite his tearful goodbye from Barcelona and h...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:05:13 GMT
Pick Six: Another big day in store for Foster Moreau
Levi Edwards 1. More MoreauAs expected, Foster Moreau is the next man up this Sunday.Darren Waller has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game with a back/knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys. If Waller indeed doesn't play, it shouldn't hinder the Raiders' pass attack. Moreau and Derek Carr have established a good chemistry with one another, connecting for 10 touchdowns across t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:03:13 GMT
Wake Up Washington | How one throw gave Heinicke a confidence boost
Zach Selby A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team, presented by Death Wish Coffee.Death Wish Coffee is also offering fans the chance at winning two tickets to ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 06:03:09 GMT
Top 10 Quotes | Confidence is key to Washington's momentum
Zach Selby The Washington Football Team will try to extend its win streak to four in a row with a Week 13 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Here are some of the top quotes from the week, presented by GEICO.Ron Rivera on creating turnovers with Raiders Derek Carr:"Well, probably the biggest thing as you're asking is we've got to get pressure on the quarterback. We can't allow a...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:25:08 GMT
News & Notes: Ravens Maintain Big Respect for Big Ben
Clifton Brown The Ravens have battled Ben Roethlisberger 28 times, and they still respect his ability to hurt them.There's plenty of speculation that the 39-year-old Roethlisberger is playing his final season, but he remains a central figure in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry. He doesn't move as well as he did 10 years ago, and he's getting rid of the football quicker than he did during his prime, when he oft...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Dec. 5. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,371,760 U.S. 49,051,140 India 34,624,360 Brazil 22,138,247 Britain 10,479,955 Russia 9,598,283 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:30:02 GMT
1st LD Writethru: India's northeast firing death toll rises to 13
NEW DELHI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in firing in India's northeastern state of Nagaland has risen to 13, officials confirmed on Sunday. Many others were injured in the incident which took place late Saturday night in the state's Mon district. The identity of the assailants and their objective of killing the persons has not been known yet. Officials said a high-level Special Investigation T...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 04:30:01 GMT
6 killed in firing in northeastern India
NEW DELHI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and many injured in an incident of firing in India's northeastern state of Nagaland, confirmed the state's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday night in the state's Mon district, and the death toll is feared to rise, said media reports. "The unfortunate incident leading to killing of civilians at Oting, Mo...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:30:01 GMT
Ex-Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo leaves Palmeiras
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Former Juventus midfielder Felipe Melo has parted ways with Palmeiras, a week after helping the Brazilian giants to their second consecutive Copa Libertadores title. In a statement, the Sao Paulo club said it opted not to renew the 38-year-old's existing contract, which is due to expire on December 31. "[Felipe's] departure does not mark the end of his career at Palmeira...[read more]
Published: Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Dec. 5
BEIJING, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Dec. 5. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,314,905 U.S. 49,048,650 India 34,624,360 Brazil 22,138,247 Britain 10,479,955 Russia 9,598,283 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:18:27 GMT
Chinese FM puts forward proposals on China-CELAC cooperation
HANGZHOU, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday chaired the third Ministers' Meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (China-CELAC Forum) and put forward proposals on China-CELAC cooperation. Noting the achievements of China-CELAC cooperation since the second ministers' meeting, Wang said LAC countries are welcome to play a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:06:54 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Dec. 4
BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Dec. 4. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,108,084 U.S. 48,995,441 India 34,624,360 Brazil 22,129,409 Britain 10,438,401 Russia 9,598,283 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Dec. 4
BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Dec. 4. Country Confirmed Cases World 265,009,819 U.S. 48,990,135 India 34,624,360 Brazil 22,129,409 Britain 10,438,381 Russia 9,598,283 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 4
BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Dec. 4. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,924,275 U.S. 48,990,127 India 34,615,757 Brazil 22,129,409 Britain 10,438,381 Russia 9,565,909 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:18:02 GMT
Ecuador sees gold rush at Junior Pan American Games
CALI, Colombia Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador won both the men's and women's 200m sprint events on Friday as the South American country posted its best daily gold medal haul of the Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia. Anderson Marquinez triumphed in the men's competition with a time of 20.51 seconds while Gabriela Suarez clinched the women's title in 22.96 seconds at the Pascual Guerrero stadium. Ecua...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:18:02 GMT
Brazilian Serie A: Paranaense ease relegation fears
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Athletico Paranaense eased their relegation fears with a 1-0 home win over Cuiaba in Brazil's Serie A championship on Friday. Pedro Neves struck the winning goal in the 58th minute as the hosts secured their 13th win of the campaign. Paranaense, winners of this year's Copa Sudamericana - South America's equivalent of the Europa League - are now five points clear of the r...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 04:30:02 GMT
Havana's film festival opens amid COVID-19 pandemic
HAVANA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The second phase of the 42nd International Festival of New Latin American Cinema kicked off in the Cuban capital of Havana on Friday, after being postponed in March 2021 due to surging coronavirus infections. Without the traditional snaking lines outside movie theaters, the event runs through Dec. 12 under mask mandates and physical distancing guidelines. This year's showcase fe...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:55:02 GMT
Panama, Peru to play January friendly
PANAMA CITY, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Panama and Peru will meet in an international friendly next month as both teams prepare to resume their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns. The clash will be played on January 16 at Estadio Nacional in Peruvian capital Lima and will have a 4pm kickoff, according to a statement published on the Panamanian football federation's official website on Friday. Panama, who ar...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:55:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Dec. 4
BEIJING, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Dec. 4. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,784,868 U.S. 48,969,702 India 34,615,757 Brazil 22,129,409 Britain 10,438,296 Russia 9,565,909 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:18:05 GMT
Xi calls for adding momentum to cooperation between China, LAC countries
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the third Ministers' Meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (China-CELAC Forum) via video link on Friday, calling for adding momentum to cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. Xi said over the last seven years since the establishment of the China-CELAC Forum, the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:05:33 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Dec. 3
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Dec. 3. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,395,908 U.S. 48,833,058 India 34,615,757 Brazil 22,118,782 Britain 10,387,320 Russia 9,565,909 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:18:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Dec. 3
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Dec. 3. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,304,501 U.S. 48,832,268 India 34,615,757 Brazil 22,118,782 Britain 10,387,320 Russia 9,565,909 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:44:01 GMT
Olympic champions Mills and McIntyre named female World Sailor of the Year
LONDON, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Olympic gold medalists Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre, both from Great Britain, have been named female 2021 Rolex World Sailor of the Year while Australia's Tom Slingsby won the men's award. Mills and McIntyre, who claimed gold in Tokyo in the 470 class, received 37% of the votes. The gold in Tokyo was Mills's second following her victory from Rio 2016 with her new partner. Mc...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:30:02 GMT
Colombia shines on Day 6 of Youth Pan American Games
CALI, Colombia, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Colombia climbed to the top of the Junor Pan American Games medal table here on Thursday with triumphs in athletics, baseball, and speed-skating. The host nation's seven gold medals for the day included four speed-skating victories as Gabriela Rueda, Juan Mantilla, Valeria Rodriguez and Salomon Carballo won the 10,000m women's, 10,000m men's, one lap women's and one lap men's e...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:30:01 GMT
Naturalized players could miss CSL remainder over salary issues
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese men's team is reportedly worried about their naturalized players' fitness as they could possibly choose to skip the remainder of the Chinese Super League season. All the four naturalized players of the Chinese team are from Guangzhou FC. As the Guangzhou club, hit by financial crisis, cannot pay their players' salaries, their naturalized players could refuse to play for th...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 3
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Dec. 3. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,202,450 U.S. 48,832,228 India 34,606,541 Brazil 22,118,782 Britain 10,387,200 Russia 9,533,593 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:55:01 GMT
Atletico Mineiro win first Brazilian Serie A title in 50 years
SALVADOR, Brazil, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Mineiro clinched their first Brazilian Serie A title in 50 years on Thursday after recovering from a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 victory at Bahia. After a goalless first half, Luiz Otavio and Gilberto appeared to end any hope of an Atletico victory at the Fonte Nova Arena when they scored twice in quick succession. Hulk reduced the deficit with a 73rd-min...[read more]
Published: Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:55:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Dec. 3
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Dec. 3. Country Confirmed Cases World 264,099,245 U.S. 48,808,581 India 34,606,541 Brazil 22,118,782 Britain 10,386,910 Russia 9,533,593 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:44:09 GMT
Brazil's capital confirms two cases of coronavirus variant Omicron
BRASILIA, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's capital Brasilia on Thursday confirmed the presence of two cases of the new coronavirus variant Omicron, raising the country's total number of Omicron cases to five, including three previously detected in Sao Paulo. The governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha, confirmed that one case involved a passenger who arrived in Brazil from South Africa, was tested for the nov...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:05:50 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Dec. 2
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Dec. 2. Country Confirmed Cases World 263,714,675 U.S. 48,696,370 India 34,606,541 Brazil 22,105,872 Britain 10,333,715 Russia 9,533,593 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Dec. 2
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Dec. 2. Country Confirmed Cases World 263,601,780 U.S. 48,692,582 India 34,606,541 Brazil 22,105,872 Britain 10,333,672 Russia 9,533,593 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:30:02 GMT
Cuba claims 10 gold medals at Junior Pan American Games
CALI, Colombia, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Cuba rose to fifth in the Junior Pan American Games medal table on Wednesday following a series of dominant displays in combat sports. The Caribbean nation clinched four victories each in Greco-Roman wrestling and boxing as well as triumphing in the women's 800m and men's long jump. Recipients of the gold medals were Daily Cooper (women's 800m), Maikel Vidal (men's long ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 2
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Dec. 2. Country Confirmed Cases World 263,500,930 U.S. 48,692,483 India 34,596,776 Brazil 22,105,872 Britain 10,333,672 Russia 9,500,836 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:44:01 GMT
AC Milan bounces back by dominating Shevchenko's Genoa in Serie A
ROME, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan bounced back from two consecutive Serie A defeats by beating Geona 3-0 away on Wednesday with a Zlatan Ibrahimovic's free-kick and a Junior Messias's brace. It was a special game for Genoa's head coach Andriy Shevchenko, as the Ukrainian faced his old club for the first time after he took the Grifone job. Milan was dealt a blow in the opening minutes, as Simon Kjaer picke...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:05:02 GMT
Chilean midfielder Araos joins Mexico's Necaxa
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chilean midfielder Angelo Araos has joined Necaxa from Brazil's Corinthians, the Mexican club said on Wednesday. The 24-year-old, who has been capped once for Chile's national team, will be available for the start of the Liga MX Clausura season in January. "Angelo Araos will join the Aguascalientes team on a permanent deal for the Clausura 2022 tournament," Necaxa said in a...[read more]
Published: Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Dec. 2
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Dec. 2. Country Confirmed Cases World 263,408,080 U.S. 48,685,278 India 34,596,776 Brazil 22,105,872 Britain 10,333,442 Russia 9,500,836 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:44:01 GMT
Brazil reports third case of coronavirus variant Omicron
SAO PAULO, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazil on Wednesday reported its third case of COVID-19 variant Omicron, after a Brazilian national who arrived from eastern Africa over the weekend tested positive. Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state said in a statement that the case "involves a passenger from Ethiopia who landed at Guarulhos (airport) last Saturday and tested positive for COVID-19." Brazil, which has the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:05:46 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Dec. 1
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, Dec. 1. Country Confirmed Cases World 263,016,577 U.S. 48,562,325 India 34,596,776 Brazil 22,094,459 Britain 10,285,906 Russia 9,500,836 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:55:01 GMT
Xinhua Headlines: Solidarity in need as Omicron spread puts world on edge
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant, is whipping up winds of uncertainty around the world, as it makes its way to more countries and regions. As many governments have tightened restrictions and imposed new travel bans, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread of Omicron. "Blunt, blanket measures" are "not ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Dec. 1
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1000 GMT, Dec. 1. Country Confirmed Cases World 262,901,023 U.S. 48,557,723 India 34,596,776 Brazil 22,094,459 Britain 10,285,745 Russia 9,500,836 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:44:02 GMT
Puerto Rico wins triple gold at Junior Pan American Games
CALI, Colombia Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Puerto Rico clinched gold medals in both the men's and women's bowling events at the Junior Pan American Games here on Tuesday. Edgar Burgos took the men's gold by beating Costa Rica's Javier Conejo in the final while Taishaye Naranjo defeated Colombia's Sara Duque in the women's decider. Puerto Rico also claimed gold in the women's long jump as Paola Andrea Fernandez fe...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Dec. 1
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0500 GMT, Dec. 1. Country Confirmed Cases World 262,797,494 U.S. 48,554,890 India 34,587,822 Brazil 22,094,459 Britain 10,285,745 Russia 9,468,640 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:55:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0200 GMT, Dec. 1
BEIJING, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0200 GMT, Dec. 1. Country Confirmed Cases World 262,720,061 U.S. 48,540,540 India 34,587,822 Brazil 22,094,459 Britain 10,285,447 Russia 9,468,640 Turkey 8,...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:18:30 GMT
Brazil reports first cases of Omicron variant
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Brazil became on Tuesday the first Latin American country to report cases of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. According to the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, the country's first two cases involve a couple, both of whom tested positive for the new variant. The man arrived in Sao Paulo from South Africa on Nov. 23 and his wife had not traveled. Th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:05:01 GMT
Argentine Jose Pekerman takes charge of Venezuela
CARACAS, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Argentine manager Jose Pekerman has been appointed head coach of Venezuela's national team after agreeing to a five-year contract, the South American country's football federation said on Tuesday. The 72-year-old replaces Leonardo Gonzalez, who had been in charge on an interim basis following the August departure of Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro. "We are going to start with ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:55:08 GMT
In one year, 13.8 mln more people in LatAm suffering from hunger: UN study
SANTIAGO, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The number of people suffering from hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rose by 13.8 million in 2020, or by 2 percentage points, to reach 59.7 million people, according to a United Nations study released Tuesday in Santiago, Chile. The report titled "Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2021: Statistics and Trends" shows regional hunger is at its highest leve...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:44:02 GMT
Junior Pan American Games: Mexico rises to top of medal table
CALI, Colombia, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Mexico climbed to the top of the Junior Pan American Games medal table with six golds across four sports on Monday. The haul included two triumphs in track cycling, two in squash and one each in gymnastics and weightlifting. Mexico ended the fourth day of competition with 28 gold, 41 silver and 20 bronze medals, ahead of second-placed Brazil, which has 28 gold, 20 silve...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:30:02 GMT
Flamengo sack manager Renato Gaucho
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo have sacked manager Renato Gaucho after the club's loss to Brazilian rivals Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. Renato led the club to 25 wins, eight draws and five defeats following his appointment in July. "Flamenco announces that after talks between both parties, coach Renato Gaucho is no longer in charge of the first team," the Rio de Janeiro club twe...[read more]
Published: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Nov. 30
BEIJING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 0000 GMT, Nov. 30. Country Confirmed Cases World 262,055,552 U.S. 48,415,599 India 34,580,832 Brazil 22,084,749 Britain 10,244,616 Russia 9,436,650 Turkey ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:24:07 GMT
President of Brazil, Nahyan bin Mubarak witness Brazil's National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 16th November, 2021 (WAM) -- Brazil presented an impressive line-up of cultural and entertainment activities to mark its Expo 2020 National Day during the visit by the country's President Jair Bolsonaro.
The Brazilian President was welcomed by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolera...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:50:09 GMT
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Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:13:55 GMT
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Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:12:23 GMT
Bitcoin Falls 20 Percent as El Salvador Buys 150 Coins in Dip
Bitcoin Falls 20 Percent as El Salvador Buys 150 Coins in Dip Newsweek El Salvador Buys The Dip As Bitcoin Drops Below 43K Benzinga El Salvador Buys the Dip: Purchased Another 150 BTC Worth $7.3 Million CryptoPotato A Bitcoin City in El Salvador inspired by ancient Greeks? Heres a reality check. NBC News El Salvador to Build Cryptocurrency-Fueled 'Bitcoin City' TIME View Full Coverage on Google News...[read more]
Published: Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:25:43 GMT
Comeback of Brazilian tourism gives boost to Central Floridas economy
Comeback of Brazilian tourism gives boost to Central Floridas economy WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando...[read more]