Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:29:09 GMT
Polish legal ruling stokes fears of 'Polexit'
WARSAW, Poland: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has set an unprecedented challenge to one of the European Union's (EU) core legal principles, which has escalated his government's dispute with Brussels and caused fears of a "Polexit."Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, ruled late last week that key articles of one of the EU's primary treaties were not compatible with Polish law, essentially rejecting the ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:19:27 GMT
Miguel Angel Jimenez, Alex Cejka share lead in NC
Alex Cejka and Miguel Angel Jimenez share a one-stroke lead atop the leaderboard at the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.
Jimenez shot 68 and Cejka posted a 67 to sit at 9-under 135 through two rounds at Prestonwood Country Club.
Scott Dunlap (68), Bernhard Langer (66) and first-round leader Scott Parel (71) are tied for third at 8 under. Langer shot 20 spots up the leaderboard on the strength of his seven-birdie round.
T...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:55:56 GMT
PM Modi congratulates newly elected Norwegian counterpart on assuming office
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Jonas Gahr Store on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Norway and said that he is looking forward to working closely with the latter's new administration in further strengthening India-Norway relations.
"Congratulations @jonasgahrstore on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Norway. I look forward to working closely with ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:19:08 GMT
Countdown to Beijing 2022 | Chinese figure skaters hitting top form
© Provided by Xinhua Chinese skaters displayed good form at the 2021 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, a test event for next year's Winter Olympics.BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- If the 2021 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, a Beijing 2...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 15:55:38 GMT
Study determines sense of smell is body's most rapid warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 16 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system judges a smell to represent danger.
The study indicated that negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response. The findings of the study were published in the journa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:40:20 GMT
Scott Parel fires 7-under to lead at SAS Championship
Three-time Champions Tour victor Scott Parel put together a string of three straight birdies and added four more on the back nine to take a one-shot lead after one round at the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.
Parel averaged 296.5 yards per drive (good for seventh in the field) to finish at 7-under 65.
"I drove the ball good," Parel said. "I don't think I hit anything super close, so I made a bunch of 12-, 15-footers. I h...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:05:07 GMT
Heroic, OG reach final four at Blast Premier Fall Showdown
Heroic and OG recorded their second straight sweeps Friday to qualify for the Round of 4 at the single-elimination Blast Premier Fall Showdown.
The two red-hot teams are now set to meet Sunday, with the winner clinching one of two available berths into the Fall Finals.
Heroic won a close match over Dignitas, starting with a 19-16 overtime squeaker on Nuke before wrapping up with a 16-13 victory on Overpass.
All five pl...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:55:15 GMT
Fnatic add smooya on 3-month trial
Owen "smooya" Butterfield joined Fnatic's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team on a three-month trial.
The 22-year-old British AWPer's contract with Movistar Riders expired Friday morning. He stood in for Fnatic last weekend at the IEM Winter Europe open qualifier.
"We're excited to welcome back @smooyacs to our AWP position for a 3 month trial with extension rights," the team posted Friday on Twitter. "We'd like to on...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:37:37 GMT
George Clooney's production house joins 'How to Build a Truth Engine' documentary
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Hollywood actor-filmmaker George Clooney and Grant Heslov have joined Austrian director Friedrich Moser's feature documentary 'How to Build a Truth Engine' as executive producers through their Smokehouse Pictures banner.
According to Variety, the documentary, now in the final stages of filming, tackles investigative journalism and the fight against fake news. Moser follows award-winning ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:03:26 GMT
Finnish govt decrees nationwide use of COVID-19 passport
Helsinki [Finland] October 15 (ANI/Xinhua) As of October 16, the European Union's (EU) Digital COVID Certificate - also known as the COVID-19 Passport - will be used nationwide in Finland, the country's authorities said on Friday.
"The COVID-19 Passport will serve as an alternative in situations where the event or premises in question are subject to restrictions. Such restrictions can include restrictions on opening hours...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:37:26 GMT
Thomas Cup: Indian men's team loses to Denmark in quarter-finals
Aarhus [Denmark], October 15 (ANI): India men's badminton team on Friday lost to Denmark by 1-3 in the quarter-finals of Thomas Cup.
In the first match, India went down as Kidambi Srikanth lost the match by 21-12, 21-13 against Viktor Axelsen.
Following this, the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen by 15-21, 21-17, 18-21.
In the third match, shuttle...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:03:06 GMT
Perpetrator of archery attack in Norway may suffer from mental illness - Police
Kongsberg [Norway], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The individual behind the deadly archery attack in Norway's Kongsberg is likely suffering from a mental disorder, and is now being held in a secure medical facility, the police said on Friday.
"The theory that [the crime] is rooted in some kind of Illness is becoming more and more valid ... The final conclusion will be made after psychological examination," police spokesman Pe...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:37:18 GMT
Denmark to start offering COVID-19 booster shots to those over 65
Aarhus [Denmark], October 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Denmark begins the second phase of its revaccination program next Monday in an effort to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19 infection, the Danish Health Authority (SST) said in a press release on Friday.
"We have assessed that people between the ages of 65 and 85, staff in the health and aged care sector and people at particularly increased risk should be offered revaccination ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:55:29 GMT
Adele drops 'Easy on Me' music video from much-awaited album '30'
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Grammy-winning singer Adele released the new song and music video for 'Easy on Me' from her much-awaited album '30' on Thursday.
After a long wait of five years, the 'Hello' singer, who is known for her powerful vocals, is back with an emotional ballad that reflects on how she has grown over the years.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the ballad is the first single off her upcoming album t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 03:37:23 GMT
Study finds sense of smell is our most rapid warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 15 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system judges a smell to represent danger.
The study indicated that negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response.
The findings of the study were published in the journa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:19:14 GMT
Robert Streb's record start leads to first-round lead at CJ Cup
Robert Streb played his first six holes a red-hot 7 under par on Thursday en route to an 11-under 61 and a one-shot lead through one round of the CJ Cup at Summit.
Keith Mitchell made a late charge at Streb's lead and finished the afternoon with a 10-under 62 at The Summit Club in Las Vegas.
Streb birdied the first two holes before reaching the green in two at the par-5 third hole. He buried a 12-foot eagle putt and pul...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:55:13 GMT
Secret, PSG.LGD advance to upper bracket final of TI10
PSG.LGD and Team Secret recorded sweeps on Thursday to advance to the upper bracket final at the main event of The International 10 in Bucharest, Romania.
Secret swept Invictus Gaming while PSG.LGD defeated Virtus.pro 2-0. PSG.LGD will battle Team Secret on Saturday in the best-of-three upper finale. Invictus Gaming and VP drop to the lower bracket.
In other action Thursday, T1 stayed alive with a sweep of Alliance and ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:18:04 GMT
Climate change, green transition focus of India-Sweden innovation day
New Delhi (Delhi) [India], October 15 (ANI): India and Sweden would observe the eighth Innovation Day on October 26 to discuss various aspects of climate change and the possible solutions to bring green transition.
The online event themed 'Accelerating India-Sweden's Green Transition' is hosted by India Unlimited in association with the Embassy of India in Sweden, Sweden-India Business Council, and Confederation of Indian...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:56:05 GMT
Uber Cup: India loses to Japan in quarters, bows out of tournament
Aarhus [Denmark], October 14 (ANI): The Indian women's badminton team on Thursday bowed out of the ongoing Uber Cup after suffering a defeat against Japan in the quarter-finals.
Malvika Bansod lost her match to world number five Akane Yamaguchi 12-21, 17-21 in the first match of the quarter-final tie.
The duo of Tanisha Carsto and Rutaparna Panda then lost their match against yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto 8-21, 10-21 ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:44:05 GMT
U.S. returns to UN Human Rights Council
© Provided by Xinhua 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.UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United States was on Thursd...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:40:07 GMT
Jesper 'JW' Wecksell parts ways with Fnatic after nearly 8 years
Sweden's Jesper "JW" Wecksell announced Thursday he's leaving Fnatic, ending a nearly eight-year run over two stints with the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive organization.
"As of today I am released from my contract and will be entering free agency," JW wrote in a TwitLonger post. "A pretty emotional but also pretty exciting day, I want to thank everyone who has been a part of the journey for everything they have given ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:18:52 GMT
Victims of archery attack in Norway's Kongsberg were killed indoors
Kongsberg [Norway], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Victims of the archery attack in Norway's Kongsberg were killed indoors, Police Prosecutor Ann Iren Svane Mathiassen told VG newspaper on Thursday.
"The victims were killed indoors. We have not confirmed that this happened at their homes, but it has not happened in the store. We do not know how it has happened, but he has made his way into residential buildings," the prosecuto...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:37:38 GMT
Goa's Kineco Group announces JV with Exel Composites, world's largest co. in pultruded composites
Goa, [India], October 14 (ANI/ThePRTree): Kineco Group, India's leading player in the Advanced Composites market announced today that it has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture to develop the Indian pultrusion market together with Exel Composites Oyj, a Nasdaq Helsinki listed, globally recognized composites company. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Goa, Kineco Group offers a range of products and inte...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:37:38 GMT
India women's football team prepares for two friendlies in Sweden
Stockholm [Sweden], October 14 (ANI): The Indian women's team is all set to take off to Sweden, where they will face off against two Dammalsvenskan (tier 1) sides Hammarby IF (October 20) and Djurgarden IF (October 23) as part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup next year.
The team has already played four friendlies against international opponents like the UAE (4-1), Tunisia (0-1), Bahrain (5-0), a...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:12:10 GMT
Russia will set new record for natural gas output in 2021 Novak
Russia is on course to set a new record for natural gas production in 2021, but plans to focus on domestic supplies during the upcoming winter, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the Russian Energy Week forum."As for production capacities, this year we will reach record volumes of gas production," Novak stated. According to the minister, however, authorities will put domestic demand f...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:55:51 GMT
Twitter trying out in-conversation ad format
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Social media giant Twitter is testing a new advertisement format on its platform for iOS and Android, that would fit the ads in between the conversation.
According to The Verge, the company's revenue product lead, Bruce Falck took to his Twitter handle and shared a GIF of what the new in-conversation ads will look like.
Sharing the video, he wrote, "Starting today, we're trying something...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:55:41 GMT
Adele announces release date for her upcoming album '30'
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Adele has revealed the release date of her long-awaited fourth album '30'.
In a lengthy Instagram post shared on Wednesday, Adele announced that her forthcoming album will be released on November 19, almost six years to the day since she released her last record.
The 33-year-old singer revealed she'd started work on the album nearly three years ago -- and...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:03:18 GMT
Norwegian Police say detained Danish citizen suspected of Kongsberg archery attack
Oslo [Norway], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): A 37-year-old Danish citizen has been detained in the southern Norwegian town of Kongsberg over suspicions of staging the deadly archery attack, police said on Thursday.
On late Wednesday, a man fired arrows from a bow in a crowded place in Kongsberg, leaving five people killed and two more injured, including a police officer.
"A 37-year-old man has been detained and charged with k...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:40:07 GMT
Grigor Dimitrov overtakes Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev saw his unbeaten streak end Wednesday when the top-seeded Russian lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Dimitrov, a 30-year-old Bulgarian who is seeded 23rd, trailed by a set and two service breaks before pulling off a stunning turnaround. Dimitrov won the last five games of the second set and the first three games of t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:05:51 GMT
PSG.LGD, Virtus.pro advance in upper bracket of TI10
Virtus.pro and PSG.LGD recorded hard-fought victories Wednesday to advance to Round 2 of the upper bracket at the main event of The International 10 in Bucharest, Romania.
Virtus.pro had to rally from a map down to defeat Vici Gaming. PSG.LGD defeated T1 in three maps to advance to Thursday's match against VP.
In the day's other action, Team Spirit swept Fnatic and OG did the same to Quincy Crew in Round 2 of the lower ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:05:14 GMT
CJ Cup @ Summit: Notes, Odds Best Bets
The CJ Cup @ Summit is a limited 78-player event that begins Thursday in Las Vegas. Typically held in South Korea, the CJ Cup returns to Las Vegas after being held at Shadow Creek last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Field Level Media's golf experts provide key notes and betting odds along with best bets for the fourth event of the Fall Swing on the PGA Tour.
The field includes seven of the top-10 players in the worl...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:18:05 GMT
4 killed in 'bow and arrow' attack in Norway
Oslo [Norway], October 14 (ANI: At least four people were killed and injured in a "bow and arrow" attack in the Norwegian city of Kongsberg, media reports said.
The head of the southeastern police district was unable to say the exact death toll, Sputnik reported citing the VG newspaper.
The suspect was taken into custody and known to have acted alone. Police noted that the incident had taken place in a crowded district wi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:18:05 GMT
Several people killed in 'bow and arrow' attack in Norway
Oslo [Normay], October 14 (ANI: A number of people were killed and injured in a "bow and arrow" attack in the Norwegian city of Kongsberg, police said on Wednesday.
The suspect has been detained.
"There are several injured, as well as several killed as a result of these events," the head of the southeastern police district Eyvind Aas said, as quoted Sputnik, citing the VG newspaper.
The suspect was taken into custody and ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:55:07 GMT
Golf Glance: CJ Cup takes on The Summit Club
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.
PGA TOUR
LAST TOURNAMENT: Shriners Children's Open (Sungjae Im)
THIS WEEK: The CJ Cup @ Summit, Las Vegas, Oct. 14-17
Course: The Summit Club (Par 72, 7,431 yards)
Purse:$9.75M (Winner: $1.755M)
Defending Champion: Jason Kokrak
FedEx Cup Leader: Sam Burns
HOW TO WATCH
TV: Thursday-Sunday, 5-8 p.m. ET (Gol...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:40:07 GMT
Astralis' gla1ve to return for PGL Major Stockholm
Lukas "gla1ve" Rossander is returning to the starting lineup for Astralis' Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team.
The in-game leader, who was on paternity leave for the past few weeks, will replace Lucas "Bubzkji" Andersen at the PGL Major Stockholm. The $2 million event begins Oct. 26 with the Challengers stage.
"(Coach Danny "zonic" Sorensen) and I have had a good talk with Lucas around the decision," Astralis' direct...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:37:40 GMT
Denmark, Germany, Italy and Jersey begin road to ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022
Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI): The qualification pathway to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 Australia will continue this week with Denmark, Germany, Italy and Jersey set to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier hosted at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground in Spain.
The event will be played from October 15-21 as a double round robin format with the teams finishing first and second to progress to the ICC M...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:55:24 GMT
WC 2022 Qualifiers: England held by Hungary, Sweden leapfrog Spain to go top of Group B
London [UK], October 13 (ANI): England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
Roland Sallai's 24th-minute penalty gave Hungary the lead and the first goal in five competitive meetings with England, only for the Three Lions to reply 13 minutes later when John Stones equalised from an exquisite Phil Foden cr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:03:17 GMT
Denmark qualify for 2022 Qatar World Cup
Copenhagen [Denmark], October 13 (ANI): Denmark booked their spot in next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar as they maintained their perfect record in Group F on Tuesday.
Playing at the Parken Stadium, the hosts were dominant against a depleted Austria, but it took a piece of magic from Thomas Delaney to break the deadlock, the midfielder dancing through Austria's backline before teeing up Joakim Maehle to convert the clinch...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:55:22 GMT
Reliance New Energy Solar, Denmark's Stiesdal sign pact on tech development, manufacturing HydroGen Electrolyzers in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and Denmark-based Stiesdal A/S (Stiesdal) signed a cooperation agreement for technology development and manufacturing of Stiesdal's HydroGen Electrolyzers in India, the RIL informed on Tuesday.
The agreement was signed during a state visit of Denmark to India and announced in t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:19:14 GMT
Complexity rally to advance at Blast Premier
Complexity Gaming rallied from a map down to open the playoffs Tuesday, joining Heroic and Dignitas in advancing to the Round of 8 in the single elimination Blast Premier Fall Showdown.
Complexity eliminated MIBR 2-1 while Heroic and Dignitas both swept their matches. Heroic eliminated POGGERZ and Dignitas ousted Team Fiend.
Heroic will play Dignitas in the Round of 8 on Friday. Complexity await the winner of paIN Gamin...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:40:13 GMT
Blue Jackets waive D Mikko Lehtonen after he doesn't report to AHL
The Columbus Blue Jackets suspended defenseman Mikko Lehtonen over his failure to report to the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League, then placed him on unconditional waivers.
The team made the announcement Tuesday, a day after assigning Lehtonen, fellow defenseman Gabriel Carlsson and forward Kevin Stenlund to the AHL affiliate.
Lehtonen, 27, signed a one-year contract with the club on July 30. Financial de...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:55:59 GMT
Norway's Prime Minister steps down after defeat in parliamentary elections
Oslo [Norway], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said on Tuesday she has submitted a petition for the resignation of her government to King Harald V after the ruling Conservative Party was defeated by the Labour Party in the September elections.
The September 13 elections resulted in the Labour Party gaining 26.4% of the vote against the Conservatives' 20.5%. Labour leader Jonas Gahr Stoere a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:37:46 GMT
Parikshit Balochi: a small-town boy from India is now UAE's funniest breakfast show host
New Delhi (Delhi) [India], October 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): From facing the world's largest chocolate fountain, enjoying a bird's eye view of one of the world's bluest lakes, Blausee in Switzerland, and standing in the middle of several kilometres of salt flats in Bolivia to revelling in the awesomeness of China's rural dwellers, when Parikshit Balochi is not thrilling hundreds of thousands of listeners on regular mornings in t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:56:13 GMT
Five LeT terrorists killed by security forces in J-K's Shopian
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 12 (ANI): Five terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT (TRF) have been killed in anti-terrorist operations at Tulran and Feeripora villages in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
"Based on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists in twin villages of Shopian; Tulran and Feeripora two anti-terrorist operations were carried out resulting in the el...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:18:58 GMT
Prime Minister of Denmark concludes visit to India
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen concluded her visit to India, which was from October 9 to 11. This was the first visit by a Head of Government to India post COVID-19 pandemic.
During the visit, Frederiksen was accompanied by a high-level official and business delegation. In her bilateral exchanges, Frederiksen held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also ca...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Casper Ruud comes back for 3rd-round win in Indian Wells
Casper Ruud, seeking his sixth ATP Tour championship of the year, rallied to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Monday.
The sixth-seeded Norwegian defeated 26th-seeded Lloyd Harris of South Africa 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4.
Ruud, 22, won his first career ATP title last year in a clay-court event at Buenos Aires. He added four more clay-court championships before prevailing earlier this mo...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:08:10 GMT
Will Russia seek leverage over Europe amid global energy squeeze
Russia has been seeking in recent days to position itself at the centre of the debate surrounding Europe's energy crisis. Although the geostrategic chess player Vladimir Putin may want to leverage Russia's ample gas supplies to win concessions from Europe, analysts say the crisis presents the Russian president with a double-edged sword.With ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:47:08 GMT
Ten EU states back France in fishing row with Britain
Eleven European Union members, including France, have signed a common declaration against Britain over the way it has handled post-Brexit fishing licenses.Germany, Spain and Italy, along with Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden joined France in condemning the British response to French fishing license requests."We call on the United Kingdom to provide a response as soon ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:37:04 GMT
Arthur Yamga Joins Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French winger Arthur Kevin Yamga Tientcheu joined Iranian football club Esteghlal. - Sports news - The 25-year-old player has penned a two-year deal with Esteghlal.Yamga started his playing career in 2015 at Italian club Chievo Verona.He has most recently played at Danish football club Vejle Boldklub.Esteghlal will start the 2021-22 Iran Professional League season on W...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:52:15 GMT
WHAT'S ON: Where To Invade Next Moore ideas for a better world
To discover what the USA can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully "invades" them to see what they have to offer. Newly released to Stan, digital editor Dan Jensen takes a look at what lessons we Australians might be able to learn, too.★★★★★...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:36:58 GMT
Arthur Yamga on Verge of Joining Esteghlal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French winger Arthur Kevin Yamga Tientcheu is on the verge of joining Iranian football club Esteghlal. - Sports news - The 25-year-old player has arrived in Tehran to participate at medical exam.Yamga started his playing career in 2015 at Italian club Chievo Verona.He has most recently played at Danish football club Vejle Boldklub....[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:11:31 GMT
Bulgaria: Why are the Women Politicians Always Second?
No matter how the presidential election ends, the next Bulgarian vice president will be a woman again.Out of 24 candidacies in the presidential elections, a total of 13 consist of a male presidential candidate and a female vice-presidential candidate. This also applies to the leaders in the race.By comparison, there were only two female vice presidential candidates in 2016.But why are women always ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:05:01 GMT
Countdown to Beijing 2022 | China figure skaters hitting top form
BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- If the 2021 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy, a Beijing 2022 test event, is anything to go by to gauge the medal prospects of the Chinese skaters, the host nation has a reason to be optimistic. Sui Wenjing and Han Cong, twice world champions and PyeongChang Winter Olympics silver medalists eased to victory in the pairs event on Friday evening. Meanwhile, China's No. 1 men's sk...[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 12:18:02 GMT
ABB to realize "robots make robots" in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Swiss tech giant ABB will realize "robots make robots" in Shanghai, the company announced at the 2021 International Business Leaders' Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai held on Friday. According to Peter Voser, chairman of ABB, with a total investment of 150 million U.S. dollars, ABB's new robotics factory in Shanghai will be put into operation in the first quarter of 2022....[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:55:02 GMT
Finnish gov't decrees nationwide use of COVID-19 Passport
HELSINKI, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- As of Oct. 16, the European Union's (EU) Digital COVID Certificate - also known as the COVID-19 Passport - will be used nationwide in Finland, the country's authorities said on Friday. "The COVID-19 Passport will serve as an alternative in situations where the event or premises in question are subject to restrictions. Such restrictions can include restrictions on opening hours or on...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:55:05 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 15
BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 643.86 Euro 100 746.52 Japanese yen 100 5.6590 Hong Kong dollar 100 82.764 British pound 100 880.29 Aust...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:30:02 GMT
Thomas Cup quarterfinals draw
AARHUS, Denmark, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Following are the quarterfinals draw of 2021 Thomas Cup here in Ceres Arena: South Korea vs. Japan China vs. Thailand Denmark vs. India Indonesia vs. Malaysia...[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 17:49:01 GMT
Lithuanian households face rising energy prices
VILNIUS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The average price of electricity in Lithuania increased by 41 percent in September month-on-month, reaching 123.96 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) -- the highest in the Baltic states, according to power supplier Elektrum Lietuva. Accordingly, all residential consumers in the country should expect to pay more for heat. Electricity prices have seen the biggest jump in Vilnius, the countr...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:44:02 GMT
1st LD: 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 won 168 of the 193 votes. In the same regional group, Finland and Luxembourg won 180 ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:26 GMT
Japan dominates short program at Beijing 2022 test event
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Japanese figure skaters secured one-two finishes in both men's and women's short programs of the 2021 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy here on Thursday. In the first competition day of the Asian Open, which is also a Beijing 2022 test event, 18-year-old Yuma Kagiyama, who took silver at the Stockholm Worlds in March, scored 97.80 points to top the men's short program standings, follo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:17 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Oct. 14
ABUJA -- Nigerian military on Thursday said a total of 29 Boko Haram militants were recently killed in the country's northeast region, following a series of anti-operations by troops. Bernard Onyeuko, the spokesman for the military, told reporters in Abuja at a press briefing that some 13 other militants and informants or collaborators were arrested as the military intensified the anti-terror operations in the n...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:18:02 GMT
Norway says bow-and-arrow attack appears to be "act of terrorism"
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Wednesday's bow-and-arrow attack in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg appeared to be "an act of terrorism," Norway's intelligence service PST said Thursday. The PST said in a press release that the attack, which has claimed five lives and injured two others, "appears at the moment as an act of terrorism." The PST said the threat level in Norway is still considered moderate, b...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:55:02 GMT
Finnish president self-isolating due to COVID-19 exposure
HELSINKI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Finnish President Sauli Niinisto will self-isolate due to COVID-19 exposure, the president's office said Thursday. Niinisto "had a discussion" with Latvian President Egils Levits at an event in Malmo, Sweden on Wednesday. Levits later tested positive for COVID-19, the president's office said in a press release. "As a precaution, President Niinisto will self-isolate and take a...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:18:01 GMT
Latvian president tests positive for COVID-19
RIGA, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Latvian President Egils Levits has tested positive for COVID-19, his office said Thursday. On returning from a visit to Sweden on Wednesday evening, the president took a rapid COVID-19 test, which came back positive. Levits will now take a PCR test to verify the diagnosis. Levits was scheduled to welcome Estonia's new president Alar Karis who arrived in Latvia for a visit on Thur...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:11:43 GMT
A Dane Killed Five People with a Bow in Norway
The man suspected of killing five people using archery in the Norwegian city of Kongsberg is a 37-year-old Danish citizen, Norwegian police said today, quoted by Reuters.There were also two wounded in last night's attack, one of whom was a police officer who was not at work. The perpetrator has been detained.The attacker shot at people in various places around the city, which is located 68 km southwest of...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:05:02 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 14
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 644.14 Euro 100 746.55 Japanese yen 100 5.6825 Hong Kong dollar 100 82.809 British pound 100 879.77 Au...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:18:01 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 0000 GMT, Oct. 14
COPENHAGEN -- At least five people were killed and two others injured in a series of attacks by a man carrying a weapon for shooting arrows in the provincial town center of Kongsberg, some 82 km southwest of the Norwegian capital city of Oslo early Wednesday evening, police said. Among the two injured was a police officer in civilian clothes. Both the injured were in hospital, confirmed Oyvind Aas, Police Chief ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:44:01 GMT
3rd Writethru: 5 killed, 2 injured in bow-arrow attack in Norway: police
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least five people were killed and two others injured in a series of attacks by a man carrying a weapon for shooting arrows in the provincial town center of Kongsberg, some 82 km southwest of the Norwegian capital city of Oslo early Wednesday evening, police said. Among the two injured was a police officer in civilian clothes. Both the injured were in hospital, confirmed Oyvind ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:18:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 13
BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 646.12 Euro 100 745.06 Japanese yen 100 5.6908 Hong Kong dollar 100 83.036 British pound 100 877.66 A...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:49:02 GMT
Israel beats Moldova in World Cup qualifier
JERUSALEM, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Israel beat Moldova 2-1 on Tuesday night in Group F of the 2022 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. The eighth-round match was played at Toto Turner Stadium in the southern city of Beer Sheva in front of 9,000 fans. PSV Eindhoven striker Eran Zahavi, the two-time top scorer of the Chinese Super League, found the net in the 28th minute after an accurate pass by Manor Solomon....[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:05:03 GMT
China sweeps Denmark 5-0 to reach Uber Cup quarterfinals
AARHUS, Denmark, Oct 12 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese women's badminton team took a 5-0 win over host Denmark in the final round of Uber Cup group games to reach the quarterfinals. He Bingjiao played the opener against 21-year-old Line Christophersen. In the first world encounter between them, He lost the first set 23-21, but took two straight wins in the following two, snatching the first point for China 1-0. ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:05:02 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 0000 GMT, Oct. 13
DUBLIN -- The Irish economy is expected to grow by 5.25 percent in 2021 and 6.5 percent in 2022, finance minister Paschal Donohoe said here on Tuesday. The minister made the remarks while unveiling the government's budget plan for 2022 at the lower house of the Irish parliament. (Ireland-Economy) - - - - BRUSSELS -- Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, European lawmaker...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:30:02 GMT
Norway's PM Solberg submits resignation
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg resigned on Tuesday, submitting a letter of resignation in person to King Harald V during a meeting of the Council of State in the Royal Palace. "The King has accepted this, and asked me to lead a business ministry until a new government is appointed," said Solberg during a press conference after the meeting. Her resignation came after ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:18:01 GMT
Finland develops "zero emission" cement production solution
HELSINKI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- A method of producing cement that drastically reduces carbon dioxide emissions has been developed by the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT), it was announced on Tuesday. VTT says its new method, which uses low-emission electricity instead of combustion, can bring carbon dioxide emissions in the production of cement and quicklime to nearly zero. The process uses a gas-...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:55:02 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 12
BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 644.47 Euro 100 744.33 Japanese yen 100 5.6848 Hong Kong dollar 100 82.823 British pound 100 875.53 Aus...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:13:08 GMT
Journalist Maria Ressa wins Philippines first Nobel Prize
Photo from Nobelprize.org.ON OCTOBER 8, Rappler's CEO Maria Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 "for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expres...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:38:54 GMT
A Nobel for journalists
With democracy under threat across the globe from various quarters, it is refreshing that the Nobel Prize Committee felt obliged to award its coveted peace Prize for 2021 to two reporters. Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov from the Philippines and Russia respectively are 'representatives of all journalists' as the Norwegian Nobel Committee put it. This award has come as a token of appreciation for all journalists who risk...[read more]