Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:40:09 GMT
Thunder Predator's entire roster departs organization
A disappointing result at The International 10 led to major turnover for the Thunder Predator, whose entire roster left the organization and began looking for a new sponsor for 2022.
The team Twitter account made the announcement Saturday, saying in part, "In common agreement, our players will remain together as a team, but not with us."
The Thunder Predator were one of the first two teams eliminated from The Internatio...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:19:17 GMT
US probing possible cases of 'Havana Syndrome' among embassy staff in Bogota
Bogota [Colombia], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Washington has been secretly investigating possible cases of the so-called Havana Syndrome that allegedly affected some of the staff of the US Embassy in Colombia, El Tiempo newspaper reported on Saturday.
The buildings in the districts of El Nogal and Rosales in northern Bogota are part of a clandestine investigation that the US government has been conducting in Colombia for f...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:18:50 GMT
Blood Brown Sugar: The Ride of his Life by author L.A. Nolan, takes to the voyage of thriller fiction
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI/NewsVoir): A twisty thriller by L.A. Nolan will keep you turning the pages through the mood of adrenaline rush.
The book is a perfect blend of emotions and gripping suspense that shines a spotlight on the corruption and demoralization that affects the lives of the shadows of normal society.
Taking in the uncertainties of life, misfortune, tragedy, and crime the book BloodBrown Sugar is w...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:40:13 GMT
Rapids out to seal playoffs against still-hopeful Real Salt Lake
The Colorado Rapids can seal a second consecutive postseason appearance under coach Robin Fraser when they play a Real Salt Lake side fighting for its own playoff hopes on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah.
The third-place Rapids (14-5-9, 51 points) enter the weekend only a point back of second-place Sporting Kansas City, and in all likelihood already have earned enough points to reach the postseason.
But three more points ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:18:11 GMT
Brazil records 15,239 more COVID-19 cases
Brasilia [Brazil], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 15,239 to 21,627,476 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Friday.
According to the ministry, the death toll has risen by 570 to 602,669 people within the same period of time.
More than 20.77 million patients have recovered since the start of the outbreak.
A day earlier, the count...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:03:23 GMT
Blinken to visit Ecuador, Colombia to discuss Anti-Narcotics Cooperation
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ecuador and Colombia on October 19-21 to discuss a range of issues, including countering drug trafficking and tackling irregular migration, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday.
"In Quito on October 19, the Secretary will meet with President Guillermo Lasso and Foreign Minister Mauricio Montalvo to continue dis...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:37:22 GMT
Russia will soon begin supplies of EpiVacCorona vaccine to Venezuela
Moscow [Russia], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is planning to begin supplying the EpiVacCorona COVID-19 vaccine to Venezuela soon, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov said on Friday.
"Since the end of 2020, the Russian side has delivered 3,860,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine to Venezuela, about 60,000 packages of a drug against COVID-19. Venezuela's regulatory authorities have registered the Russian vaccines EpiVacCo...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:07 GMT
UK to call for end to global deforestation at COP 26: Reports
London [UK], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK will urge world leaders at the upcoming 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to pledge their commitment to stopping and reversing deforestation, a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, sources told the Guardian newspaper.
"Cop 26 puts a heavy emphasis on trees -- it's there as an equal part of 'coal, cars, cash and trees' because the prime minister person...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:27:16 GMT
Messi, Neymar along key South American players missing from PSG's clash with Anger
Paris [France], October 15 (ANI): Lionel Messi, Neymar, and several other key South American players are missing for the clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Angers on Friday.
PSG announced their squad for the Ligue 1 weekend game and a host of CONMEBOL players are missing from the squad for the clash at Parc des Princes.
Messi, along with Leandro Paredes and Angel Di Maria, is with Argentina for the World Cup Qual...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:37:34 GMT
Premier League: Alisson, Fabinho to miss Liverpool's clash against Watford
Liverpool [UK], October 15 (ANI): Goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash against Watford, coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.
"They have to. Because the last game they played in a red-list country was Colombia. Next Thursday at midnight it's 10 days. These are the rules. They could have flown into England, but that would have meant they would have to isolate from their fa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:18:41 GMT
India slips to 101st rank in Global Hunger Index 2021
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): India, with a score of 27.5, has slipped from the 94th to the 101st position out of 116 countries in the 2021 Global Hunger Index (GHI).
India is now behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal, stated the GHI report released on Thursday.
The report, prepared jointly by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe, mentioned the level of hunger ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:18:40 GMT
Better and ready to play: Pele following tumor surgery
Sao Paulo [Brazil], October 15 (ANI): Three-time FIFA World Cup winner Pele on Thursday stated he is feeling "better" and quipped that he can't wait to get back to playing the beautiful game.
Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, Pele has been in poor health in recent years and has had quite a few stints in the hospital.
"Thanks to God, I'm better, I'm even ready to play on Sunday," he joked, just ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:18:04 GMT
Brazilian President considers privatization of oil giant Petrobras
Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The largest state-owned Brazilian oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras), may be privatized, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday.
"I want to privatize Petrobras, yes, I do. I shall see together with the economic team what we can do," Bolsonaro told Novas de Paz radio.
The president's comments have already led to a more than 1% increase in the st...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:05:19 GMT
00Nation bench twin brothers HEN1, LUCAS1
Twin brothers Henrique "HEN1" Teles and Lucas "LUCAS1" Teles were both benched by 00Nation on Thursday.
The move comes after a disappointing performance at the IEM Fall North America Regional Major Ranking event, where the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team failed to qualify for the PGL Stockholm Major.
"After the recent RMR event we decided to place HEN1 and LUCAS1 on the bench," 00Nation posted on Twitter. "The rem...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:55:07 GMT
Team Liquid, Virtus.pro advance at Blast Premier Fall Showdown
Virtus.pro and Team Liquid recorded easy victories Thursday to advance to the Round of 8 in the single-elimination Blast Premier Fall Showdown.
Team Liquid swept 9z Team and Virtus.pro did the same to Movistar Riders. Liquid will meet VP on Saturday.
Every Liquid player finished with a positive kills-to-deaths differential, led by Brazilian Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo's plus-18, in their 16-3 win on Nuke and 16-6 decision o...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:18:51 GMT
I don't pay much attention to it: Chhetri on going past Pele in goal-scoring charts
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India football skipper Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said that he is not paying much attention to the fact of him going past Pele in goal-scoring charts in international football.
"Sadly, I did not have many footages of the great man Pele to watch. Whatever little that I could see, he was somebody who was very dynamic, very powerful because I am pretty sure you know the kind of challenges ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:18:37 GMT
Sportsradar highlights scale of match-fixing in sport over last 18 months
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): Sportradar Integrity Services, a global supplier of sport integrity solutions and partner to over 100 sports federations and leagues, has detected more than 1,100 suspicious sports matches since the start of the global pandemic in April 2020, with 655 of those matches detected in the first nine months of 2021.
In the last 18 months, Sportradar has utilised it's Universal Fra...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:03:12 GMT
Sunil Chhetri breaks Brazilian legend Pele's international goal record
Male [Maldives], October 14 (ANI): Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday broke legendary football player Pele's record during the match against the Maldives in the ongoing 2021 SAFF Championship.
Pele had scored 77 goals for Brazil and Chhetri went past the Brazilian superstar when he scored a goal in the 62nd minute in the match against the Maldives.
Chhetri further bettered his tally as he scored another one to have...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:19:07 GMT
USMNT rally past Costa Rica thanks to own goal
With its CONCACAF World Cup qualifying chances dimming, the U.S. men's national team rallied for a 2-1 victory in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday thanks to an own goal by Costa Rican backup goalkeeper Leonel Moreira in the 66th minute.
Keysher Fuller put Costa Rica ahead in the first minute before Sergino Dest got the equalizer in the 25th.
The U.S. (3-1-2, 11 points) entered the match in second place among the eight teams...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:19:02 GMT
Mindtree Reports Strong All-Round Performance in Q2 FY22
Bangalore, [India], October 13 (ANI/ PRNewswire):"We are pleased to report yet another outstanding quarter of all-round performance," said Debashis Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mindtree. "Our revenues in the second quarter were $350.1 million, up 12.7% sequentially and 34.1% year-over-year, which was our highest YoY growth for a quarter in a decade. We maintained EBITDA margin at 20.5% while ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:55:14 GMT
Nos. 2, 3, 4 seeds lose at Indian Wells
Numerous women's singles seeds were sent tumbling Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland, No. 3 Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and the No. 4 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine all lost their fourth-round matches in straight sets.
In addition, the player who knocked out top-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Monday, Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, was routed Tue...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:55:47 GMT
PM Modi condoles demise of Nagaland BJP leader Visasolie Lhoungu
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Nagaland Visasolie Lhoungu on Tuesday.
"Shri Visasolie Lhoungu was a hardworking and dedicated person who was passionate about the progress of Nagaland and the empowerment of the Naga people. He made noteworthy efforts to strengthen the BJP in the state. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:47:07 GMT
Danilo and Mbappe save PSG's blushes against Angers
Kylian Mbappe slotted home a late penalty to give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory over a stubborn Angers side on Friday night.PSG went into the clash at the Parc des Princes against Gerald Baticle's in-form side missing a phalanx of talent.Lionel Messi, Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Marquinhos and Leandro Paredes were all recovering after arriving in France on Thursday following appearances for their national...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:11 GMT
PSG boss Pochettino plays down absence of top South American stars
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino played down the loss of a clutch of South American stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar for the visit of Angers to the Parc des Princes on Friday night.The Argentine and Brazilian arrived back from 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, along with Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Keylor Navas."It's up to us to adapt," said Pochettino ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:03:15 GMT
Wake Up Washington: Final preparations for Week 6
Zach Selby 5A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Oct. 15, 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.-- The Washington Post's Sam Fortier writes about the growth of Was...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:03:13 GMT
Top 10 Quotes: Taylor Heinicke calls Patrick Mahomes "unbelievable"
Zach Selby The Washington Football Team will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for a Week 6 battle. Here are some of the top quotes from the week, presented by GEICO.Jack Del Rio on Sean Taylor:"Just an absolute force on the field. Great, great player. That's my memory of him. That's great that they're doing that. It's awesome. I drive into the game every day on Se...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:03:22 GMT
Washington vs. Chiefs preview: Prepping for a Super Bowl contender
Zach Selby The Washington Football Team is back at home for Week 6 against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's everything you need to know about the game, presented by Ticketmaster, presented by presented by Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the Washington Football Team.GAME INFORMATIONDate: Oct. 17Time:...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:44:01 GMT
Chinese youngsters look to challenge Olympic stars at gymnastics worlds
By sportswriter Wang Zijiang KITAKYUSHU, Japan, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- None of China's Olympic star gymnasts will compete at the World Championships but their young peers have set their sights on the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. Ye Zhennan, China's team manager, said that the 10 young athletes already have the capability to challenge the established stars like Japan's all-around Olympic champion Daiki Hashim...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (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, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,482,128 U.S. 44,916,462 India 34,067,719 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,870,529 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:44:12 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (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, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,388,040 U.S. 44,916,423 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,882 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:05:02 GMT
New Honduras boss Gomez upbeat despite 'difficult' World Cup task
TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Newly appointed Honduras manager Hernan Gomez has acknowledged that he faces a difficult task to secure place at next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 65-year-old Colombian officially took charge of Honduras on Friday, replacing Uruguayan Fabian Coito, who was sacked after a 2-0 home defeat to Jamaica two days earlier. "Unfortunately [we are] in a very difficult positio...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 17
BEIJING, Oct. 17 (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, Oct. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,386,379 U.S. 44,915,511 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,638,726 Britain 8,443,880 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:30:01 GMT
At least 6 dead, 1 missing after ship sinks in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least six people died and another one is missing after a ship sank in the Paraguay River in the central-western Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, local authorities reported on Saturday. The event occurred on Friday afternoon when a strong wind caused the sinking of the ship, which was carrying 21 people, mostly tourists, who had left Rio Verde in Goias state on Oct. 8....[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:44:01 GMT
Roundup: CBOT agricultural futures close mixed with bullish outlook
CHICAGO, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Performance of Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures was mixed in the past week as the October Crop Report and the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) were slightly bearish. But Chicago-based research company AgResource remains bullish on CBOT agricultural futures as worldwide demand keeps picking...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:18:50 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (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, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,218,264 U.S. 44,895,611 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,994 Russia 7,837,101 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:49:01 GMT
COVID-19 cases and internationals complicate life for Spurs coach Nuno
LONDON, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Tottenham coach Nuno Espiritu Santo has big problems ahead of Sunday's Premier League visit to Newcastle after it was confirmed that two players have tested positive for COVID-19 and will need to spend 10 days in quarantine. The two unnamed players are reported to have trained with the squad on Thursday, but subsequent tests showed them to have the virus and although they will be re-t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:49:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (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, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,115,275 U.S. 44,884,900 India 34,053,573 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:55:01 GMT
Colombian Hernan Gomez takes charge of Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Veteran Colombian manager Hernan Gomez has been appointed head coach of Honduras as the Central American nation seeks to salvage its faltering 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. The 65-year-old replaces Uruguayan Fabian Coito, who was sacked after a 2-0 home defeat to Jamaica on Wednesday. "[We] welcome the new head coach of the Honduran national team, the three-time Worl...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:30:01 GMT
China's Hubei sees foreign trade surge in first three quarters
WUHAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Central China's Hubei Province saw a 31.9-percent year-on-year growth in foreign trade in the first three quarters of 2021, according to Wuhan Customs. Hubei's import and export value totaled approximately 384 billion yuan (about 59.6 billion U.S. dollars) during the period. The figure contributed by the province's private sector reached 224.5 billion yuan, up 37.9 percent year ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (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, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,055,011 U.S. 44,884,868 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,983 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:05:02 GMT
Biennial World Cup would allow teams 'to dream': Infantino
CARACAS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Friday that a plan to stage the World Cup every two years would provide "a chance to dream" for countries and regions that have never won football's showpiece tournament. FIFA's member associations are set to vote on the proposal in December and, if approved, a radically revamped international calendar could be implemented as soon as 2025. ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 16
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (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, Oct. 16. Country Confirmed Cases World 240,017,638 U.S. 44,878,008 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,627,476 Britain 8,400,932 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:30:02 GMT
Italy's new flagship airline ITA starts operations
ROME, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Italy's new flagship air carrier ITA began operations Friday with an early-morning flight between the northern Italian financial capital of Milan and Bari, in the country's south, filling the gap left by 75-year-old carrier Alitalia that ceased operations the day before. A last-minute deal between ITA and Alitalia means the name of the venerable airline that has carried tens of millions...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:18:01 GMT
Malta to ease more restrictions as COVID-19 situation "under control"
VALLETTA, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- More restrictions will be lifted in Malta from Monday, Health Minister Chris Fearne has announced, since the COVID-19 situation in the country remains "under control." Seated events that are currently only accessible to those who have been vaccinated will see attendance limits increase from 100 to 300, the Health Minister announced at a press conference on Friday. Meanwhile, the obl...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:52 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (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, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,750,993 U.S. 44,770,874 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,609 Russia 7,804,750 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:05:02 GMT
Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 9
MADRID, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Football returns to LaLiga this weekend following the international break. Here are some things to look out for over the coming days. 1 One rule for some, one rule for others This weekend's games between Real Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao and Atletico Madrid and Granada have been postponed by LaLiga because the South American players at the Madrid clubs will arrive late and L...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (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, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,642,888 U.S. 44,768,043 India 34,037,592 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,596 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (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, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,591,277 U.S. 44,767,906 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,596 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:44:02 GMT
Eduardo Berizzo sacked as Paraguay head coach
ASUNCION, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Eduardo Berizzo was sacked as head coach of Paraguay's national team on Thursday after more than two and a half years in charge. The announcement came just hours after Paraguay suffered a 4-0 defeat away to Bolivia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier, a result that left the Guaranies eighth in the 10-team South American group. "We wish [Berizzo] success. In the coming days we will ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:44:02 GMT
CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Following are the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) 2022 World Cup qualifying standings after Thursday's matches (tabulated under games played, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, goal difference, points): 1 Brazil 11 10 1 0 26 4 22 31 2 Argentina 11 7 4 0 19 6 13 25 3 Ecuador 12 5 2 5 20 13 7 17 4 Colombia 12 3 7 2 16 16 0 16...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:44:02 GMT
CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying results
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of Thursday's South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) zone 2022 World Cup qualifiers (home teams listed first): Thursday, October 14 Bolivia 4 Paraguay 0 Colombia 0 Ecuador 0 Argentina 1 Peru 0 Chile 3 Venezuela 0 Brazil 4 Uruguay 1...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:05:02 GMT
Raphinha, Neymar lead Brazil to 4-1 win over Uruguay
MANAUS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Leeds United attacker Raphinha scored twice as Brazil edged closer to clinching a berth in next year's FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 win over Uruguay here on Thursday. Neymar opened the scoring in the 10th minute when he ran onto Fred's lofted pass and coolly slotted a shot past Fernando Muslera. Raphinha, who was making his first start for Brazil, then fired home from an acute ang...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:18:03 GMT
Martinez on target as Argentina beat Peru
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A first-half goal from Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 1-0 victory over Peru in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Thursday. Martinez sent a powerful header past goalkeeper Pedro Gallese on the stroke of halftime after Nahuel Molina's precise cross from the right-wing. The visitors emerged from the halftime break with renewed energy and they...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:05:01 GMT
Nigerian navy seizes 32.9 kg cocaine from vessel
LAGOS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian navy said on Thursday that 22 suspects were arrested with 32.9 kg of cocaine seized from a cargo ship departing from Brazil to Nigeria in a recent operation against drug trafficking. Bashir Mohammed, a Nigerian navy commander, told a news conference that the 22 suspects were arrested on a cargo ship by a joint team led by the Nigerian navy, following an intelligence report fro...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:55:01 GMT
Bolivia rout Paraguay to keep World Cup hopes alive
LA PAZ, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Bolivia kept alive their hopes of qualifying for their first World Cup in almost three decades with a 4-0 home victory over Paraguay here on Thursday. Rodrigo Ramallo gave the hosts an early lead before Moises Villarroel, Victor Abrego and Roberto Fernandez piled on second-half goals as Bolivia cruised to their second consecutive victory. The Verde have 12 points from as many g...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:55:01 GMT
Ecuador hold Colombia to goalless draw in WC qualifier
BARRANQUILLA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Everton defender Yerry Mina had a late goal ruled out for handball as Colombia had to settle for a goalless home draw with Ecuador in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Thursday. Mina appeared to break the deadlock in the 10th minute of stoppage time with a low shot during a scramble inside the penalty area following Juan Cuadrado's long throw-in. But Peruvian re...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (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, Oct. 15. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,564,107 U.S. 44,764,406 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,612,237 Britain 8,356,430 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:18:01 GMT
Chinese envoy calls on Colombian parties to advance peace process
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Thursday called on Colombian parties to build on the current momentum to advance the implementation of the five-year-old peace agreement. In the past five years, the peace agreement has been steadily implemented, the peace process continues to be advanced, and remarkable results have been achieved thanks to the concerted efforts of the government and all oth...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:05:09 GMT
Bus crash kills 6 in Colombia
BOGOTA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and more than a score injured after a bus plunged into a ravine about 150 meters deep in rural Chaparral, a town in central Colombia's Tolima department, Civil Defense confirmed Thursday. The director of Civil Defense in Tolima, Major Luis Fernando Velez, said Wednesday's crash occurred in a remote mountain region that made it difficult to reach the sit...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:18:01 GMT
2nd LD Writethru: U.S. returns to UN Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United States was on Thursday elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council, following its withdrawal in June 2018. In a vote at the UN General Assembly, the United States was elected along with 17 other countries for a three-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2022. The United States under the administration of Donald Trump withdrew from the Geneva-based Human Rights ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:17 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (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, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,328,894 U.S. 44,690,124 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,871 Russia 7,773,388 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:55:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (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, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,208,897 U.S. 44,683,145 India 34,020,730 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,851 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:49:01 GMT
Man United loanee Pereira shines as Flamengo keep pressure on leaders
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira scored with a spectacular free-kick as Flamengo clinched a 3-1 home win over Juventude in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday. The 25-year-old left goalkeeper Douglas Friedrich with no chance by dispatching a dipping 30-yard effort into the top-right corner. It was his third goal since joining Flamengo in late August and m...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:30:02 GMT
Rogerio Ceni returns to Sao Paulo as manager
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Former goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni was appointed manager of Sao Paulo for the second time on Wednesday, just hours after the departure of Hernan Crespo. Ceni agreed to a contract that runs until December 2022 and will be in the dugout for Sao Paulo's home clash against Ceara in Brazil's Serie A on Thursday," the club said on Twitter. The announcement came less than three ho...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:44:05 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (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, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,130,342 U.S. 44,683,014 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,851 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:18:02 GMT
Brazil defender Militao to miss WC qualifier against Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Central defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of Brazil's home 2022 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay because of a hamstring tear, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday. The 23-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of Brazil's goalless draw with Colombia in Barranquilla on Sunday. In a statement on its official website, the CBF said...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:44:01 GMT
Sao Paulo parts ways with Hernan Crespo
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Serie A club Sao Paulo sacked manager Hernan Crespo on Wednesday after just eight months in the role. The decision came two days after the six-time league champions drew 0-0 at Cuiaba, a result that left them 13th in the 20-team Serie A standings. "Sao Paulo Football Club informs that Hernan Crespo leaves the technical command of the team this Wednesday. The d...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (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, Oct. 14. Country Confirmed Cases World 239,105,723 U.S. 44,678,199 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,597,949 Britain 8,311,654 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:05:25 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (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, Oct. 13. Country Confirmed Cases World 238,871,505 U.S. 44,577,802 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,590,097 Britain 8,270,208 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:44:01 GMT
Chinese, Chilean FMs talk over phone on ties, cooperation
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Chilean Foreign Minister Andres Allamand over bilateral ties and cooperation. Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with New China, one of the first countries to publicly support the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (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, Oct. 13. Country Confirmed Cases World 238,795,989 U.S. 44,570,588 India 34,001,743 Brazil 21,590,097 Britain 8,270,183 Russia 7,742,899 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:30:01 GMT
Colombia see World Cup qualifier against Ecuador as final
BARRANQUILLA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Colombia will treat their home World Cup qualifier against Ecuador like a final as they seek to tighten their grip on a berth in football's showpiece tournament, winger Juan Cuadrado said on Tuesday. Colombia are currently fifth in the 10-team South American zone standings and can leapfrog third-placed Ecuador with a victory at Barranquilla's Estadio Metropolitano on Thursday....[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:05:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (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, Oct. 13. Country Confirmed Cases World 238,688,934 U.S. 44,562,257 India 33,985,920 Brazil 21,590,097 Britain 8,270,182 Russia 7,714,973 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:05:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (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, Oct. 13. Country Confirmed Cases World 238,644,850 U.S. 44,549,276 India 33,985,920 Brazil 21,590,097 Britain 8,270,022 Russia 7,714,973 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:18:01 GMT
Chinese envoy calls for support to countries in search for peace
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for support to developing countries in search for peace in their efforts to maintain national unity, achieve inclusive development, and to stand up to foreign interference. Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made the appeal at an open debate of the Security Council on diversity, state-building and the search for...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:06:01 GMT
Araujo injury a possible major setback for Barca
MADRID, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona's injury problems got worse on Tuesday with the news that Uruguayan central defender Ronald Araujo has suffered a muscle injury that could sideline him for three key games. Araujo was substituted during Uruguay's World Cup qualifying game against Argentina on Sunday with a hamstring injury, with the Barcelona website confirming that he "has suffered an injury to his right...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:05:14 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Oct. 12
BEIJING, Oct. 12 (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, Oct. 12. Country Confirmed Cases World 238,421,217 U.S. 44,461,752 India 33,985,920 Brazil 21,582,738 Britain 8,232,354 Russia 7,714,973 Turkey 7...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:24:06 GMT
Wildfires in Brazil's Amazon are decimating jaguars
Photo: Pixabay/IanZAIn Brazil's Amazon region jaguars are becoming increasingly beleaguered and need protecting if their populations are to remain robust. Yet between August 2016 and December 2019 alone more than 1,400 of the majestic predators were killed or displaced from increasing deforestatio and wildfires.This stark warning comes from the conservationist group Panthera, which assessed the status of ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:38:00 GMT
El Salvador tries volcanoes to power bitcoin mining - wtol.com
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:44:20 GMT
El Salvador has made bitcoin legal tender why? - Geographical Magazine
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:43:32 GMT
El Salvador Court to Probe Government's Bitcoin Buys - Crypto Briefing
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:42:41 GMT
El Salvador will play a friendly match with Bolivia in the United States
El Salvador will play a friendly match with Bolivia in the United States thedailyguardian.net...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:09:40 GMT
Yoka's lawyer calls for Rio 2016 boxing 'cheats' to be penalised - France 24
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:56:01 GMT
Declassified documents show Australia assisted CIA in coup against Chiles Salvador Allende
Former Liberal PM Billy McMahon approved spy agency request to conduct covert operations in Chile, a move later overturned by Gough Whitlam Australias covert overseas spy agency, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, opened a base in Santiago to assist in the US Central Intelligence Agencys destabilisation of the Chilean government ahead of the bloody military coup against Salvador Allendes socialist government 48 y...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:57:24 GMT
US expresses concern over El Salvador vote to remove judges - Associated Press
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 21:57:22 GMT