Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:52:36 GMT
Brazilian president says he will refuse to be vaccinated
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday he would refuse a coronavirus vaccine, the most recent of his vaccine-skeptic statements. "I'm telling you, I'm not going to take it. It's my...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:18:29 GMT
Lewis Hamilton takes pole at Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying
Manama [Bahrain], November 28 (ANI): Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on Saturday dominated every segment of Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying to take the pole position.
The Mercedes driver was pe...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 09:05:05 GMT
Los Angeles Issues Stay-at-Home Order to Curb COVID
A surge in new coronavirus cases has led California's Los Angeles County to issue a new three-week, stay-at-home order which will go into effect Monday.The county had said previously that it...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 23:35:33 GMT
WHO Scientist Calls for More Vaccine Data
The World Health Organization's top vaccine expert says the agency needs to evaluate coronavirus vaccines and their immune responses based on more than just a press release.Kate O'Brien, WHO...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:35:06 GMT
Iranian Diplomat on Trial in Belgium, Charged with Plotting Attack
An Iranian diplomat and three other Iranian citizens went on trial in Belgium Friday for allegedly plotting to bomb a 2018 rally of the Paris-based National Council Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an op...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:45:32 GMT
Navalny Calls On EU To Target Russian Oligarchs With Sanctions
Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny has called on the European Union to target the 'bunch of criminals' surrounding President Vladimir Putin with sanctions.Speaking on November 27 ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:54:47 GMT
Zlatoust: Russia's arsenal in the Ural Mountains
Historian and architecture expert William Brumfield discovers the dichotomy between natural environment and industrial landscape. ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:15:08 GMT
Iranian Diplomat Goes On Trial In Belgium Over Bomb Plot
An Iranian diplomat and three other Iranian nationals go on trial in Belgium on November 27, more than two years after European authorities broke up an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition ra...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:44:05 GMT
Xinhua Photos of the Day (Nov. 27)
BEIJING, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua.Aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2020 shows the view of Nanning International C...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:30:04 GMT
Opinion: Daunting second wave of COVID-19 demands sensible actions
People wearing face masks walk in the Georgetown neighbourhood in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 30, 2020. (Photo by Ting Shen/Xinhua)The 60 million cases have blown...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:05:25 GMT
Brazil President: I'm Not Going to Take Coronavirus Vaccine
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday he would refuse a coronavirus vaccine, the most recent of his vaccine-skeptic statements."I'm telling you, I'm not going to take it. It's my ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:55:12 GMT
COVID-19 cases in Germany surpasses 1 million
Berlin [Germany], November 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Germany has confirmed 22,806 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, with the total count reaching 1,006,394, the Robert Koch Institute said on Friday.
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Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:54:47 GMT
3 most successful operations of the Black Death marines
Of all the Soviet troops of World War II, the naval infantry were among the most stalwart and combat capable. Paying tribute to their enemy, the Germans nicknamed them the "Black Death". 1. The...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:43:51 GMT
World Athletics go to CAS over Naser, Coleman appeals ban
World Athletics on Thursday filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the clearance of Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser to compete, while US sprinte...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:13:51 GMT
Argentina and the world of football mourn Maradona
Thousands of Argentines filed past Diego Maradona's coffin in Buenos Aires on Thursday after the country and the world of football was plunged into mourning by his death at the age...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:12:52 GMT
Thousands of German Amazon workers to strike on Black Friday
Some 2 500 Amazon workers in Germany started a three-day strike Thursday timed to disrupt the online retailer's "Black Friday" sales bonanza.The strike, called by the powerful Verdi union, i...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:10:33 GMT
'El Diego' in the greatest warm-up video of all time
Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday at the age of 60, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time.Maradona, regarded as arguably the greatest ever, gave us th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:55:30 GMT
Maradona was pure genius with what he did: Kohli
Sydney [Australia], November 26 (ANI): "He was a pure genius with what he did," said Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday as he condoled the demise of Argentine football great, Diego Maradona.
The e...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:40:19 GMT
Upset agrees to three-year deal with Fnatic
Elias "Upset" Lipp signed a three-year deal with Fnatic's League of Legends team, the organization announced Thursday.
The transaction is pending approval from Riot Games.
Upset, 20, spent the past ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:30:05 GMT
Merkel confirms extension of partial COVID-19 lockdown in Germany
A masked teddy bear is pictured in front of a souvenir shop on a square during COVID-19 pandemic in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 25, 2020. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)Merkel urged her compatriots...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:54:47 GMT
Maradona's crazy trip to Moscow in 1990
History Nov 26 2020 Russia Beyond Football legend Diego Maradona visited Moscow a number of times, but the craziest was his first trip, back in the USSR, which almost didn't happen because famous...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:35:03 GMT
US Records Highest Coronavirus Toll Since May
The United States registered its deadliest day from the coronavirus since May on Wednesday while also adding nearly 200,000 infections to a wave of new cases that is by far the worst the country ha...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:12:17 GMT
Covid-19 restrictions possible until March - German official
Germany might have to extend measures to dampen the coronavirus pandemic into March, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Thursday after officials agreed tighter rules at least until 2...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:54:48 GMT
The most beautiful museum in Moscow Region
A museum on the site of the wartime execution of a Soviet partisan girl has proved to be too unconventional and "trendy" and has even ended up embroiled in controversy.The media and blogger...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:10:46 GMT
'Eternal' Maradona's death plunges Argentina, football into mourning
Millions of fans paid tribute and Argentina was sent into mourning on Wednesday as Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, died aged 60 after years of drug and alcohol problems...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:05:23 GMT
Far-Right Terrorism Rises as Islamist Terrorism Declines
WASHINGTON - After a 21-year-old white man armed with a semiautomatic rifle entered a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, killing nearly two dozen people, mostly Latinos, authorities treated the attac...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:35:17 GMT
Syrians Face Growing Hunger as Winter Approaches
NEW YORK - Mired in conflict and a debilitating economic crisis, more than 9.3 million Syrians are at increased risk of hunger this winter, with the price of subsidized bread doubling in the past m...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:13:41 GMT
Maradona v Pele - who's the greatest of them all?
Who is the best footballer in history? Nowadays some might argue Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, but neither of the record-breaking pair has ever won the World Cup.Diego Maradona...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:13:37 GMT
'Diego is eternal' - Messi says of Maradona
Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona on Wednesday by calling him "eternal" after his fellow Argentine died of a heart attack."A very sad day ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:35:37 GMT
Football Legend Diego Maradona Dead at 60
Argentina's Diego Maradona, one of the greatest football (soccer) players of all time, has died at the age of 60.The attacking midfielder died of a cardiorespiratory issue, according to repo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:13:56 GMT
Diego Maradona, a divine talent with more than a touch of the devil
Diego Maradona was football's archetypal troubled genius, a world-beating player whose life and career scaled the most dazzling heights but also plumbed the darkest depths.M...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:37:11 GMT
More shops open as France starts easing virus lockdown measures
France and other parts of Europe reopen "non-essential" stores on Saturday in time for the holiday season after progress in containing the coronavirus pandemic.Most countries hope to ease th...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 21:16:13 GMT
Macron pays tribute to French Resistance fighter Daniel Cordier
President Macron paid tribute today to Daniel Cordier, one of the last French Resistance fighters who risked their lives to help liberate France from the Nazis.Cordier who died on Friday at ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:16:15 GMT
Merkel extends Germany's partial lockdown until Christmas
Germany will extend its current measures to curb the coronavirus spread until 20 December. Unless there is a dramatic drop in infections, they will likely go through early January, Chancellor Angel...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:08:15 GMT
France pays homage to WWII Resistance hero Daniel Cordier
France pays tribute on Thursday to one of the last Companions of the Liberation, the most distinguished order of resistance heroes decorated by General Charles de Gaulle. Daniel Cordier, who served...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:37:12 GMT
French PM warns against 'lowering guard' in fight to curb Covid-19
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Thursday that France appears to be taming the latest wave of Covid-19 infections but cautioned the French not to lower their guard amid a second lockdown....[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:37:11 GMT
France to pay tribute to WWII resistance hero Daniel Cordier
France pays tribute Thursday to former WWII resistance fighter Daniel Cordier, who died Nov. 20 aged 100. The small military ceremony will be led by President Emmanuel Macron and attended by Hubert...[read more]
Published: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:09:21 GMT
Mahindra Thar Crash Test Safety Rating 4 Star - Global NCAP
2020 Mahindra Thar has now been tested and rated by Global NCAP. Testing results awarded are a four star rating for adult and child occupants. New Mahindra Thar was launched...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:52:11 GMT
Mathias Cormann would be a disaster for the OECD
This week saw outrage over former Senator Matthias Cormann's taxpayer-funded jet-setting around Europe ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:59:01 GMT
Wolfsburg sees off 10-man Bremen in Bundesliga
BERLIN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Wolfsburg bounced back to overcome a resilient Werder Bremen 5-3 in the curtain-raiser of the ninth round in Bundesliga on Friday. The see-saw encounter already e...[read more]
Published: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:51:01 GMT
German Bundesliga standings
BERLIN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Following are the German Bundesliga standings after Friday's match (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Bayern Mu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:11:57 GMT
Quote of the Day: How Little We know Bulgaria and Macedonia
"It hurt me most when I realized how little we know each other as communities while, on the other hand, our expectations have become very big. That is why until we agree on some issue it will be pa...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:59:01 GMT
Analysis: Union is turning things upside down as Berlin's number one club
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Investigations into football's power structure in Berlin might end up with surprising results these days. While Hertha Berlin seems to be c...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:30:02 GMT
German-style "beer town" to be built in China
CHENGDU, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- A German-style beer town with a total investment of 13 billion yuan (about 2 billion U.S. dollars) will be built in southwest China's Sichuan Province. With a pl...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:18:03 GMT
Germany's COVID-19 cases surpass 1 mln
BERLIN, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Germany reported 22,806 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the national tally to 1,006,394, the Robert Koch Institute said on Friday. Meanwhile, ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:18:01 GMT
Rome airport to try "COVID-tested" flights from U.S. to replace quarantine
ROME, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome will start the operation of "COVID-tested" flights from three U.S. airports on a trial basis, Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), the airp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:51:01 GMT
Commentary: Daunting second wave of COVID-19 demands sensible actions
by Xinhua Writer Zhang Xin BEIJING, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The global COVID-19 caseload surged by another 10 million within three weeks' time, hitting 60 million worldwide as of Thursday aftern...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:51:01 GMT
German shares close flat on Thursday
FRANKFURT, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- German stocks closed flat on Thursday, with the benchmark DAX index down 3.23 points, or 0.02 percent, to close at 13,286.57 points. Automotive manufacturer Vo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:12:05 GMT
COVID-19: Germany Will Try to Get EU Deal to Close Ski Resorts
Germany is seeking an agreement with EU countries to keep ski resorts closed until early January, in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus."I will say this openly that it won't be eas...[read more]