Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:26:34 GMT
Oldest-living man, from Spain's Leon, dies at 112
LEON, Spain: Saturnino de la Fuente Garca, believed to be the world's oldest man, died on January 18 at age 112.The announcement of his death was made by the Guinness World Records. Garca died at home in Leon in Spain's north-western region. He died only weeks before his 113th birthday on 11 February.Garcia became the world's oldest man in September 2021 when he was 112 years, 211 days.G...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 15:55:07 GMT
Marin Cilic knocks out Andrey Rublev at Australian Open
Croatia's Marin Cilic upset fifth-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev 7-5, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Cilic, seeded 27th, needed two hours and 37 minutes to earn his second win since 2018 against a Top 10 opponent. The 33-year-old reached the fourth round for the eighth time in Australia by firing 24 aces and winning 85 percent of his first-serve points.
"It's i...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 13:27:19 GMT
Introduction of lifestyle interventions during preschool lowers heart disease risk: Study
Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): A new research has found that introducing school-based programs aimed to teach healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children.
The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Previous studies have found that unhealthy lifestyle habits such as a nutritionally poor diet, sedentary l...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 12:12:14 GMT
German chancellor snubs Biden Der Spiegel
Olaf Scholz turned down the US president's call for talks due to a busy schedule, German media claimsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reportedly turned down an invitation for talks sent by US President Joe Biden at short notice. According to ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:03:32 GMT
La Liga: Joao Felix going to have a good season after recovering from injury, says Guedes
Madrid [Spain], January 22 (ANI): With Atletico Madrid and Valencia set to face off this weekend in La Liga, Portugal internationals Joao Felix and Goncalo Guedes reflected on their friendship as players and playing together for their country.
The Wanda Metropolitano hosts a big La Liga fixture on Saturday as Atleti take on Valencia at 9 pm CET.
Joao Felix in a statement said: "We didn't play together in the Benfica acade...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:12:17 GMT
German chancellor snubs Joe Biden's Ukraine-themed invite reports
Olaf Scholz turned down the US president's call for talks due to a busy schedule, German media claimsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reportedly turned down an invitation for talks sent by US President Joe Biden on short notice. According to ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:40:08 GMT
Stephen Ames, Vijay Singh, Ernie Els share lead at Hualalai
Canada's Stephen Ames birdied the 18th hole on Friday to pull into a tie for first place going into the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.
Ames shot a 6-under-par 66 at Hualalai Golf Club, leaving him at 12-under 132 through two rounds. He is level with first-round leader Ernie Els of South Africa, who shot a 68 on Friday, and Fiji's Vijay Singh, who carded a secon...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:40:07 GMT
Patrick Cantlay clings to 36-hole lead at The American Express
Patrick Cantlay survived two bogeys over his final nine holes, carded a 4-under 68 and held a one-stroke lead at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. on Friday.
The reigning FedEx Cup champion moved to 14 under for the week, leading Tom Hoge by a shot. A five-way tie for third at 12 under includes Will Zalatoris, who fired an 11-under 61.
Golfers at The American Express will play one round at three different course...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:12:11 GMT
Ronaldo facing Man United paycut reports
The Portuguese superstar's salary could be reduced by 25%, according to reportsReports have claimed that Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo could have his wages slashed by 25% if the struggling club fails to qualify for the Champions League next season.The 36-year-old rejoined the Red Devils from Juventus on the last day of the summer transfer window and has individually made a reaso...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:37:43 GMT
Spain's Foreign Minister Says Europeans 'United' on Ukraine Crisis
MADRID - Spain's foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Friday that Europeans have a united position on the crisis over the Russian military build-up on the Ukrainian border and that Spain is pushing for dialogue.Russia has massed tens of thousands of troops on its borders with Ukraine in what Western states fear is the precursor to a new assault on the former Soviet republic.Russia denies it is pla...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:03:22 GMT
Australian Open: Berrettini beats Alcaraz in thrilling five setter to enter 4th round
Melbourne [Australia], January 21 (ANI): Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini beat 18-year old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 2-6, 7-6 (10-5) in a match that lasted four hours and 10 minutes to enter the men's singles fourth round here at the Rod Laver Arena.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Gael Monfils won in straight sets to enter the fourth round of men's singles.
Seventh seed Matteo Berrettini started off on a posi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:37:11 GMT
Australian Open: Krejcikova rallies to set Azarenka clash; Sakkari, Badosa roll into R4
Melbourne [Australia], January 21 (ANI): Barbora Krejcikova on Friday showed immense composure as she earned a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback win against Jelena Ostapenko, after trailing by a set and a break, in the third round of the Australian Open.
Unable to find her rhythm in the first set-and-a-half, thanks in part to unrelenting aggression from Ostapenko's racquet, Krejcikova trailed 6-4, 3-1 before going on a tear to force...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:18:20 GMT
Copa del Rey: 10-man Real Madrid mount comeback to enter QFs, Barcelona crash out
Madrid [Spain], January 21 (ANI): Goals by Isco and Hazard in the second half of extra-time in Elche clinched a quarter-final berth for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, who played with 10 men from the 102nd minute while FC Barcelona were knocked out by Athletic Club.
At the Martinez Valero on Thursday evening, despite the odds against them, at 1-0 down and playing with ten men after Marcelo was given his marching orders o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:05:07 GMT
Patrick Cantlay shares first-round lead at American Express
Reigning FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay and PGA Tour rookie Lee Hodges shot matching rounds of 10-under-par 62 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif.
The pair are two strokes ahead of Cameron Young and South Korea's K.H. Lee.
Golfers at The American Express will play one round at three different courses -- La Quinta Country Club, the PGA West Stadium Course and the PGA...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:55:14 GMT
Timbers transfer MF Diego Valeri to Lanus in Argentina
Portland Timbers star Diego Valeri is on his way back to his native Argentina after the club transferred the midfielder to Club Atletico Lanus, ending his accomplished nine-year run in MLS.
Valeri was the MLS MVP in 2017 and helped the Timbers to three MLS Cup appearances, including a title in 2015. Portland played host to the 2021 MLS Cup, losing to New York City FC on penalty kicks after each team scored a goal in regu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:40:19 GMT
No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev advances at raucous Australian Open
Russian Daniil Medvedev fought off home-country favorite Nick Kyrgios and a noisy crowd on Thursday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
With the crowd at Rod Laver Arena solidly behind the Australian Kyrgios, Medvedev pulled out a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 victory thattook nearly three hours.
Kyrgios had topped Medvedev, the No. 2 seed, in each of their past two meetings.
"Against Nick, it's...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:35:21 GMT
Security Scanners Across Europe Tied to China Government, Military
At some of the world's most sensitive spots, authorities have installed security screening devices made by a single Chinese company with deep ties to China's military and the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.The World Economic Forum in Davos. Europe's largest ports. Airports from Amsterdam to Athens. NATO's borders with Russia. All depend on equipment manufactured by Nuctech, which has quickly become...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:55:21 GMT
Polish Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID, cancels visit to Spain, Malta
Warsaw [Poland], January 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta, as he contracted COVID-19, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lukasz Jasina said.
"Due to receiving a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, Minister of Foreign Affairs @RauZbigniew has cancelled his visits to Spain and Malta," Jasina wrote on Twitter.
"Minister Rau will be fulfilling his duties in accordance with procedure...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:18:12 GMT
Four EU nations call on Israel to revise decision on building new houses in east Jerusalem
Paris [France], January 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Four EU countries including France, Germany, Italy and Spain have expressed concern over the Israeli decision to construct new houses in East Jerusalem and demolish buildings in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, as well as called on the Jewish state to revise the move.
According to the joint statement of the countries' foreign ministries, the Israeli activities pose a direct threat ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:37:03 GMT
Six Dead, 17 Injured in Spain Nursing Home Fire
Fire officials in Spain say six nursing home residents died and at least 17 were injured in a fire at a retirement home in a suburb of Valencia early Wednesday.The Valencia regional fire department said the fire started late Tuesday at a publicly-owned senior residence in the town of Moncada, about 12 kilometers north of Valencia. The fire department said on Twitter it took two hours to bring the fire under cont...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:30:08 GMT
Spanish snowboarder looking forward to "perfect" Beijing Winter Olympics
© Provided by Xinhua Spain's ace female snowboarder Queralt Castellet looks forward to a "perfect" Winter Olympics in Beijing.BARCELONA, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spanish snowboarder Queralt Castellet has told Xinhua in an interview that sh...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:18:20 GMT
Five killed in fire at Spanish retirement home
Madrid [Spain], January 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Five people were killed and several injured in a fire at a retirement home over the night to Wednesday in the city of Valencia, eastern Spain, local media cited emergency services as saying.
According to local firefighters' tweet, the fire broke out at about 11:21 p.m. (2221 GMT) Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 70 residents.
Firefighters have found five deaths while 11 people we...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:18:20 GMT
Australian Open: Barty, Badosa ease through; Azarenka sets up Svitolina clash
Melbourne [Australia], January 19 (ANI): World number one Ashleigh Barty dropped just two games against Lucia Bronzetti to reach the third round of the ongoing Australian Open on Wednesday.
The top-seed Aussie took just 52-minute to dismantle the Italian qualifier, to the tune of a 6-1, 6-1 final score. The Rod Laver Arena crowd was treated to a full display of dominance by Barty, who hit 21 winners and eight aces in the ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:18:17 GMT
CCEA, Union Cabinet meet to be held virtually today
New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and Union Cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday via video conferencing.
As per highly placed sources, the CCEA meeting will be held at 10 am and the Union Cabinet meeting is scheduled at 10.05 am.
The Union Cabinet, last week, had approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal for the construction of a bridge ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:13:52 GMT
Tributes paid to Real Madrid icon who recorded unique feat
The ex-left winger was voted Spain's best football player of the 20th centuryTributes have been paid to Real Madrid's joint most decorated player of all time, Paco Gento, who has died aged 88.Born in October 1933, Gento got his lucky break 20 years later when a flu outbreak at Racing Santander saw him promoted to their first team to face Los Blancos.So impressive was the youngster ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:03:37 GMT
Real Madrid legend, European Cup record holder Francisco Gento dies
Madrid [Spain], January 18 (ANI): One of the greatest legends of Real Madrid CF and of world football, Francisco Gento has died at the age of 88.
Paco Gento is the only player in the history of football to have won the European Cup 6 times. He represented the La Liga giants between 1953 and 1971, and in his 18 seasons at Real Madrid, he won not only the 6 European Cups, but also 12 Leagues, 2 Spanish Cups, 1 Intercontinen...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:16:15 GMT
European Parliament elects first female president in 20 years
Malta's Roberta Metsola has pledged to connect with citizens beyond the Brussels and Strasbourg ?bubbles?Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola has been appointed to the largely ceremonial role of presiding over the EU Parliament, succeeding Italian politician David Sassoli, who passed away at the age of 65 earlier this month.Metsola, 42, who has been serving as a member of the European Parliam...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:03:28 GMT
Introducing lifestyle interventions in preschool lowers heart disease risk
Washington [US], January 18 (ANI): Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children.
The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Previous studies have found that unhealthy lifestyle habits such as a nutritionally poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and smoking, all ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:06:37 GMT
No Vaccine, No French Open for Djokovic as Rules Tighten
PARIS - Novak Djokovic risks being frozen out of tennis as he chases a record 21st Grand Slam title, with rules on travelers who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 tightening in the third year of the pandemic and some tournaments reconsidering exemptions.The Serbian, who has not been vaccinated, was deported from Australia on Sunday ahead of the Australian Open after losing a court case to have the cancellation o...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:14:01 GMT
Very honored Lewandowski beats Messi, Salah to FIFA award
The Bayern Munich goal machine avenged missing out on the Ballon d'OrLess than two months after being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or, football superstar Robert Lewandowski has beaten PSG and Argentina hitman Lionel Messi and Liverpool and Egypt hero Mohamed Salah to the FIFA Men's Player Award 2021.Poland captain Lewandowski fired a remarkable 69 goals in 69 appearances for his club and nati...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:58:08 GMT
Bengals Booth Podcast: I'm So Excited
Michael LaPlaca It's the "I'm So Excited" edition of the Bengals Booth Podcast previewing Saturday's game at Tennessee with NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell. Also, an interview with offensive lineman Quinton Spain, X's and O's with Dave Lapham and the "Know The Foe" segment with Nashville broadcaster Jon Burton.Podcast highlights include: 2:15 - Cosell talked about why he was on the money talking abou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:03:12 GMT
Behind Enemy Lines: A Quick Look at the Cincinnati Bengals
Jim Wyatt NASHVILLE - The Titans face the Bengals in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.Here's a quick look at the Bengals.Record: 11-7 (won the AFC North).Last week: Beat the Raiders 26-19 in the Wild Card round.Points for/against: 27.1/22.1.Streaks: Bengals hav...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:37:19 GMT
Nursing Home Fire Kills 5 in Eastern Spain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A fire at a nursing home in eastern Spain has killed at least five people, authorities said Wednesday. - Other Media news - Emergency services for the Valencia region said that another 11 people required hospital treatment, with three in serious condition, AP reported.Firefighters said that they rescued 25 residents out of a total of 70 that were evacuated from the nursing home in t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:52:36 GMT
Australian Open opens up with Djokovic exit
While Novak Djokovic won't be able to defend the crown he has won the last three years, there is no shortage of star power in Melbourne ready to take the Serb's place on the throne, writes Ronny Lerner.IT IS HARD to remember a more controversial lead-up to an Australian Open tennis tournament.As of...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:06:06 GMT
Quintero eager for new River Plate challenge
BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Colombian midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero has likened his return to Argentina as a homecoming as he prepares for a second spell with Buenos Aires giants River Plate. Quintero is expected to sign a one-year contract, with the option of an extension, following a routine medical at the club's Buenos Aires headquarters. "I'm very happy to be back. This is my home. I hope we...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 16:05:32 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 22
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (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, Jan. 22. Country Confirmed Cases World 346,850,947 U.S. 70,212,127 India 38,903,731 Brazil 23,766,499 France 16,116,770 Britain 15,816,473 Russia...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Jan. 22
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (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, Jan. 22. Country Confirmed Cases World 346,614,505 U.S. 70,210,920 India 38,903,731 Brazil 23,766,499 France 16,116,748 Britain 15,816,328 Russia...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:11:44 GMT
The Netherlands will Send two F-35 Fighters to Bulgaria
The Royal Netherlands Air Force will send two fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets in April and May in support of NATO's Black Sea Airspace Monitoring Mission, the NATO Allied Command said on its website."Every effort is made to de-escalate the situation through dialogue and diplomacy. Ultimately, this is in the interests of all parties involved. At the same time, it is important to be prepared for the undesirable...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 22
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (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, Jan. 22. Country Confirmed Cases World 346,414,295 U.S. 70,209,737 India 38,903,731 Brazil 23,766,499 France 16,116,748 Britain 15,814,617 Turkey...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:44:01 GMT
Xinhua Headlines: Top European athletes raring for Winter Olympics
By sportswriters Liu Yang and Oliver Trust BERLIN, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Less than two weeks to go before the 24th Olympic Winter Games begins in Beijing, athletes across Europe are getting ready to go for Olympic glory. KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE When 49-year-old Claudia Pechstein learned that she qualified for the Beijing Games, the German speed skating icon felt she could "hug the entire world." She wil...[read more]
Published: Sat, 22 Jan 2022 01:05:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Jan. 22
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (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, Jan. 22. Country Confirmed Cases World 345,485,919 U.S. 70,070,539 India 38,566,027 Brazil 23,751,917 France 16,116,748 Britain 15,814,255 Turkey...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:06:42 GMT
Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain's Matchday 22
MADRID, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd round of matches in La Liga comes after an intense month of January which has seen teams juggle La Liga with the Copa del Rey and in some cases a trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Supercup. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain before La Liga takes a well-earned weekend break. 1. Real Madrid should have it easier against Elche in La Liga Real Ma...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:06:42 GMT
Injury heartache for Fati, Pedri makes bad night worse for Barca in Bilbao
MADRID, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona's hopes for the season took a big blow as the reigning Copa del Rey holders were knocked out of the tournament in a thrilling 120 minutes away to Athletic Club Bilbao on Thursday night. To make it worse, the game left coach Xavi Hernandez with an injury headache as both midfielder Pedri and forward Ansu Fati were forced to limp out through injury. Both players were...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:05:38 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 21
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (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, Jan. 21. Country Confirmed Cases World 343,122,481 U.S. 69,317,377 India 38,566,027 Brazil 23,595,178 Britain 15,718,194 France 15,715,702 Russia...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:44:02 GMT
Preview: Cup hangovers to play their role in weekend La Liga matches
MADRID, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd round of matches in La Liga rounds off an intensive January for many clubs before the competition takes a break next weekend. The round of matches kicks off on Friday night with Betis aiming to consolidate their third place in the table, traveling to play Espanyol, who are tough to beat in front of their home fans. Betis have just been hit with a two-game stadium closu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Jan. 21
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (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, Jan. 21. Country Confirmed Cases World 342,700,428 U.S. 69,308,600 India 38,566,027 Brazil 23,595,178 Britain 15,718,193 France 15,715,670 Russia...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:30:01 GMT
Athletic Club avenge Cup final defeat with epic win over Barca
BILBAO, Spain, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Athletic Club Bilbao avenged last season's Cup final defeat in style when they knocked FC Barcelona out of the last-16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night with a 3-2 win in the San Mames Stadium. Iker Muniain's penalty at the end of the first period of extra-time finally earned Athletic a place in the quarterfinals, after Barcelona had twice come back from a goal down, with t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 21
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (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, Jan. 21. Country Confirmed Cases World 342,155,877 U.S. 69,308,071 India 38,218,773 Brazil 23,595,178 Britain 15,718,193 France 15,715,329 Russia...[read more]
Published: Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Jan. 21
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (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, Jan. 21. Country Confirmed Cases World 340,254,807 U.S. 69,168,407 India 38,218,773 Brazil 23,585,554 Britain 15,716,908 France 14,285,306 Russia...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:18:47 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (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, Jan. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 338,344,077 U.S. 68,572,066 India 38,218,773 Brazil 23,425,392 Britain 15,610,072 France 14,285,306 Russia...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Jan. 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (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, Jan. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 337,989,134 U.S. 68,569,958 India 38,218,773 Brazil 23,425,392 Britain 15,610,072 France 14,285,261 Russia...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (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, Jan. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 337,830,804 U.S. 68,569,600 India 38,218,773 Brazil 23,425,392 Britain 15,610,069 France 14,289,873 Russia...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:44:02 GMT
Spanish Copa del Rey result
MADRID, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Following is the Spanish Copa del Rey result on Wednesday: Last 16 Real Sociedad 2 (Januzaj 33, Sorloth 47) Atletico Madrid 0...[read more]
Published: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Jan. 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (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, Jan. 20. Country Confirmed Cases World 336,980,620 U.S. 68,421,110 India 37,901,241 Brazil 23,425,251 Britain 15,609,624 France 14,289,873 Russia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:44:01 GMT
Madrid tourism fair FITUR 2022 opens amid recovery hopes
MADRID, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The International Tourism Fair FITUR 2022 opened its doors at the IFEMA Convention Center here on Wednesday to ensure support for the tourism sector at a critical time for its full recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, open until Jan. 23, brings together almost 7,000 tourism companies and 60,000 professionals globally. The organizers expect 30,000 visito...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:05:53 GMT
Real Madrid, Barca prepare for difficult Copa del Rey ties
MADRID, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid and FC Barcelona both play their respective Copa del Rey last 16 ties on Thursday, with Barcelona's visit to Athletic Club Bilbao's San Mames Stadium promising to produce a thrilling encounter. Athletic take on Barca after reaching the final of the Spanish Supercup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and memories are still fresh of Inaki Williams' late header that knocked Barca out o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:05:40 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (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, Jan. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 334,659,111 U.S. 67,605,309 India 37,901,241 Brazil 23,229,851 Britain 15,501,852 France 14,284,934 Russia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:49:01 GMT
Six die in fire at residential care home in eastern Spain
MADRID, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Six people have died and 15 have been taken to the hospital with several reported to be in serious condition from a fire that broke out late Tuesday night at a residential care home in eastern Spain. Emergency services said the fire started at around 11:20 p.m. (2220 GMT) in the building situated on the Calle Mayor street of Moncada town, which is close to Valencia in eastern Spain....[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:44:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Jan. 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (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, Jan. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 334,286,357 U.S. 67,597,794 India 37,901,241 Brazil 23,229,851 Britain 15,501,852 France 14,284,905 Russia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:30:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (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, Jan. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 334,005,099 U.S. 67,589,830 India 37,804,933 Brazil 23,229,851 Britain 15,501,850 France 14,284,535 Russia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Jan. 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (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, Jan. 19. Country Confirmed Cases World 333,272,832 U.S. 67,314,729 India 37,618,271 Brazil 23,221,299 Britain 15,501,373 France 14,284,535 Russia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:30:02 GMT
Benedetto poised for Boca Juniors return
BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Marseille and Argentina international striker Dario Benedetto revealed on Tuesday that he is set to return to former club Boca Juniors. The 31-year-old is scheduled to arrive in his homeland on Thursday to sign a deal that will reportedly run until 2025. "I always said that I would come back one way or another and I've kept my word," Benedetto told Argentina's Onda Cero r...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:19:49 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 18
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (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, Jan. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 331,306,590 U.S. 66,457,054 India 37,618,271 Brazil 23,089,509 Britain 15,407,352 France 14,297,325 Russia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:44:09 GMT
Preview: Plenty of midweek football in Spain this week
MADRID, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- There is plenty of football taking place in Spain over the coming days with a mixture of Copa del Rey last 16 ties and five games from Matchday 21 in La Liga. The three Copa del Rey ties promise to be thrilling, with the four teams who competed in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia over the last five days all in action. Wednesday sees beaten Super Cup semifinalists Atletico ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:30:13 GMT
Real Madrid legend Paco Gento dies aged 88
MADRID, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid legend Paco Gento died on Tuesday at the age of 88, the club has confirmed. Known as 'the Cantabrian Storm' after his birthplace in the north of Spain, Gento started his career at Racing Santander before joining Real Madrid aged 19. "Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and send its love and sympathy to his wife Mari Luz, to his sons Francisco and Julio...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:44:09 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Jan. 18
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (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, Jan. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 330,889,125 U.S. 66,421,749 India 37,618,271 Brazil 23,089,509 Britain 15,406,953 France 14,288,800 Russia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:30:01 GMT
Russia takes home most awards at 14th Budapest Int'l Circus Festival
BUDAPEST, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Hungary's Kevin Richter Troupe and the Zaripov's Group from Russia won the Golden Award at the 14th Budapest International Circus Festival on Monday night, with Russia bringing home most of the awards. The much-anticipated international circus contest ran from Jan. 11 to 17, with some hundred artists from four continents. One specialty from Zaripov's Group, the teeterboard pr...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:30:03 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Jan. 18
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (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, Jan. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 330,491,623 U.S. 66,421,598 India 37,380,253 Brazil 23,089,509 Britain 15,406,953 France 14,288,472 Russia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:18:19 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0100 GMT, Jan. 18
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (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 0100 GMT, Jan. 18. Country Confirmed Cases World 330,169,466 U.S. 66,405,754 India 37,380,253 Brazil 23,015,128 Britain 15,405,401 France 14,288,472 Russia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:55:01 GMT
Bayern striker Lewandowski awarded Best FIFA Men's Player of Year 2021
LONDON, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player of Year 2021 on Monday, winning the award for the second year in succession. The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 ceremony was held as a virtual TV show from the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland. Lewandowski, 33, won the most points from coaches, captains as well as media representatives, taking th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:05:14 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, Jan. 17
BEIJING, Jan. 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 1500 GMT, Jan. 17. Country Confirmed Cases World 328,421,641 U.S. 65,700,210 India 37,380,253 Brazil 23,015,128 Britain 15,316,644 France 14,283,807 Russia...[read more]