Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:18:37 GMT
John Catlin wins second European Tour title of season
CO ANTRIM, Northern Ireland - John Catlin overturned a four-stroke deficit at Galgorm Castle Golf Club, firing a sublime final round 64 to win his second European Tour title of the season at the Ir...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:11:30 GMT
European Union wants greenhouse gas emissions cut by 55% by 2030
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last week, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made an ambitious proposa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:09:43 GMT
Ukraine plane crash black box found, death toll rises to 26
KIEV, Ukraine - Twenty-six people, mostly air force cadets have been killed in a military transport plane crash in northeastern Ukraine.The plane went down near a highway two kilometres from...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:18:12 GMT
Russia-South Korea trade nears $25 billion: Foreign Minister Lavrov
Moscow [Russia], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The volume of bilateral trade between Russia and South Korea has approached $25 billion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"The Republic of Kore...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:30:05 GMT
Coronavirus watch updates, Sept. 29
Isolation boards are seen in a barbershop in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 6, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)- Africa's COVID-19 confirmed cases pass 1.46 million...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:03:06 GMT
International community must unite to raise against Pak atrocities
Geneva [Switzerland], September 29 (ANI): A community of European states that are represented at the United Nations must unite to raise their voices against Pakistan atrocities on Baloch people, Germa...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:18:08 GMT
Police departments across US report 911 outage, some restored
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): A number of US police departments around the United States on Monday (local time) reported that their 911 lines are not operational. However, later some police dep...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:05:14 GMT
Fucsovics sends Medvedev to another early exit at French Open
Hungarian Marton Fucsovics shocked fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open on Monday in Paris.
It was the first win in 15 attempts against...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:42:05 GMT
Data Show Commercial Shipping Avoids Hotspots in South China Sea
UPDATED at 8:25 P.M. EDT on 2020-09-28 Data shows China's militarization of the South China Sea appears to be having significant effects on commercial shipp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:37:06 GMT
Turkey reports 1,412 daily COVID-19 cases, 315,845 in total
Ankara [Turkey], September 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkey's daily COVID-19 cases increased by 1,412 on Monday, raising the total number of diagnosed patients to 315,845, the Turkish Health Ministry announced...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:03:01 GMT
Only united voice can stop atrocities in Balochistan: German activist
Geneva [Switzerland], September 29 (ANI): A community of European states that are represented at the United Nations must unite to raise their voices against Pakistan atrocities on Baloch people, Germa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:55:05 GMT
Azeri-Armenian conflict: Overall death toll rises to 67
Yerevan [Armenia], September 29 (ANI): Nagorno-Karabakh's defence ministry on Tuesday said that 27 of its fighters were killed in fighting with Azerbaijan forces, bringing their total military losses ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:35:23 GMT
African Union Election Draws Fire for Unopposed Candidate at Top
JOHANNESBURG - As the world's attention focuses on the coming American election, another important vote for a key position is generating controversy in Africa.Chadian politician Moussa Faki ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:35:17 GMT
Hot Baths Can Ward Off Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Shows
New research suggests that taking hot baths, soaking in hot tubs or using saunas can prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.The resear...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:39:56 GMT
Election violence in November? Here's what the research says
After Kenya's 2007 election, as incumbent President Mwai Kibaki declared victory, the opposition alleged the election had been rigged.A wave of ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:35:16 GMT
Poland Rejects Letter From Diplomats Urging Tolerance for LGBT People
Polish leaders on Monday rejected suggestions that LGBT people in Poland are facing any kind of discrimination or depravation of rights, following the publication of an open letter from 50 ambassad...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:35:10 GMT
Coronavirus Global Death Tally Approaches 1 Million
The World Health organization says 120 million rapid diagnostic tests for the coronavirus will be made available to low- and middle-income countries as the world approaches a death toll of 1 millio...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:19:13 GMT
Nadal breezes through opener at French Open
Rafael Nadal converted all five break points and rolled to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Egor Gerasimov of Belarus in the first round of the French Open on Monday in Paris.
Seeking his 13th title at Rolan...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:12:45 GMT
African cattle bred for toughness tested by climate change
Millennia of strategic breeding, including a hook-up with an Asian cousin centuries ago, have made African cattle resilient to drought, heat waves and disease, according to a genetic analysis relea...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:59:05 GMT
Over 30 UK universities report COVID-19 cases
Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2020 shows the NHS COVID-19 app displayed on a phone in front of a tourism merchandise store on Westminster Bridge in London, Britain. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:41:43 GMT
Does US military training incubate coups in Africa? The jury is still out
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:27:03 GMT
More underground water found on Mars
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express spacecraft has discovered several ponds of liquid water buried under the ice in the south polar region of Mars.
The spac...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:12:37 GMT
Serena overcomes shaky start in Roland Garros opener
Serena Williams made a slow but successful start on Monday to her latest pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros while US Open winner Dominic T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:12:29 GMT
Missed flight leads to missed Bok Showdown spot for Kurt-Lee Arendse
Impressive Bulls winger Kurt-Lee Arendse will miss out on a guilt-edged chance to show his wares right in front of Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus and head coach Jacques Nienaber after m...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:05:29 GMT
500 Arrested During Weekend Protests in Belarus
Police in Belarus arrested 500 protesters over the weekend, as demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko continued.Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, claimed his six...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:05:25 GMT
Russia Joins US in Urging Cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh
MOSCOW - Russia joined the U.S. and other nations urging restraint from Azerbaijan and Armenia as fierce weekend fighting between the two rival neighbors over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:40:14 GMT
Serena opens with win at French Open
Serena Williams began her drive for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title on Monday with a 7-6 (2), 6-0 first-round victory over Kristie Ahn at the French Open in Paris.
The sixth-seeded Williams found he...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:55:07 GMT
Mission Olympic Cell sanctions Mirabai Chanu's overseas training
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) had an online meeting on Monday to discuss financial proposals of over Rs. 1.5 crore for athletes in six sports- Shooting, Badmint...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:40:13 GMT
Flyers sign D Hagg to two-year, $3.2M extension
Philadelphia signed defenseman Robert Hagg to a two-year, $3.2 million extension.
The deal keeps him with the Flyers through the 2021-22 season.
Hagg, 25, registered 13 points (three goals, 10 assis...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:18:22 GMT
Longines extends warranty to five years
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI/NewsVoir): In search of performance and precision, and committed to offering its customers the desk possible service, Longines is proud to announce that the warran...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:35:34 GMT
Global Markets Surge Monday
Global markets are beginning the trading week Monday with significant gains.Britain's benchmark FTSE index is up 1.5% at the midday mark. The CAC-40 index in France is 2% higher, while Germa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:35:32 GMT
UN Secretary General Welcomes Yemeni Prisoner Release Pact
A spokesman for U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the U.N. chief "welcomes" the agreement Yemen's warring parties have reached to exchange more than 1,000 prisoners; a move designed to r...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:05:18 GMT
Asian Markets Begin the Trading Week on the Rise
Global markets are beginning the trading week Monday with significant gains.Britain's benchmark FTSE index is up 1.5% at the midday mark. The CAC-40 index in France is 2% higher, while Germa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:49:08 GMT
Armenians accuse Turkey of involvement in conflict with Azerbaijan
As fighting between Armenians and Azerbaijanis continued for a second day, Armenian officials accused Turkey of directly intervening in the conflict by supplying weaponry and soldiers. Turkish offi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:44:05 GMT
Austria registers biggest economic slump since World War II: statistics
Visitors walk in the garden of the Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 21, 2020. (Xinhua/Guo Chen)Austria's gross domestic product dropped by 12.1 percent in volume terms...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:42:07 GMT
Thiem aces tough French Open test as Nadal, Serena pursue records
US Open winner Dominic Thiem navigated a testing first-round French Open tie against former major champion Marin Cilic on Monday, with Rafael Nadal...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:18:25 GMT
Issue of Activist who removed Pak flag in PoK raised at UNHRC
Geneva [Switzerland], September 28 (ANI): Exiled political leaders from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have raised the issue of abduction, torture, and harassment of activists and journalists by Paki...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:54:48 GMT
Mr. NO: 5 facts about the USSR's most iconic Foreign Minister
Andrei Gromyko used to say that he prefers 10 years of negotiations to one day of war and stood by his word. For this, he was widely respected both in the USSR and in the West. 1. Gromyko became a ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:54:45 GMT
Tyutchev: 5 facts about one of Russia's most beloved poets
Fyodor Tyutchev (1803-1873) is most famous for composing a poem that captured the essence of his homeland. But even more important he sincerely believed in Russia's special path and tried to creat...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:39:44 GMT
When politicians use hate speech, political violence increases
Politicians deepen existing divides when they use inflammatory language, such as hate speech, and this makes their societies more likely to experience political violence and terrorism. That's the c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:07:18 GMT
New Chair of IAEA Board of Governors Elected
The IAEA Board of Governors elected by acclamation Ambassador Heidi Alberta Hulan as the Chairperson of the IAEA's Board of Governors for 2020-2021. Her one-year term commences today. She replaces ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:55:22 GMT
Russia records 8,135 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Moscow [Russia], September 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia has registered 8,135 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, up from 7,867 yesterday, bringing the cumulative case total to 1,159,573, the coronavirus ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:42:22 GMT
Catlin captures second title at Irish Open as Burmester falters
John Catlin overturned a four-stroke deficit at Galgorm Castle Golf Club, firing a sublime final round 64 to win his second European Tour title of the season at the Irish O...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:42:19 GMT
5 talking points: Premier League engulfed in penalty crisis
The Premier League's raging penalty crisis dominated the weekend's headlines as title hopefuls Manchester City were outfoxed by Brendan Rodgers' r...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:37:06 GMT
Mintel: Young beer drinkers are willing to switch to low alcohol beer
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Young Indian beer lovers are leading the way in responsible beer consumption, as the latest research from Mintel highlights that mo...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:18:15 GMT
Krishna Consultants announces a mega event-KC's Virtual Edu Expo'20
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI/PRNewswire): Taking the right study abroad decision at the right time is quite essential for students aiming to embark on a journey of international edu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:54:46 GMT
5 most SADISTIC gangs of the Soviet Union
History Sept 28 2020 Boris Egorov Legion media; Archive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Republic of Tatarstan; Russia Beyond Soviet media was forb...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:18:05 GMT
Live COVID-19 updates: Chile conducts record number of COVID-19 tests
People walk on a street in downtown Santiago, Chile, Aug. 25, 2020. (Photo by Jorge Villegas/Xinhua)- Chile conducts record number of COVID-19 tests- T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:55:13 GMT
Biden calls for urgent de-escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI/Sputnik): US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has expressed concern over the flare-up of tensions in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
"I am deeply...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:05:07 GMT
Surging Union shut out Inter Miami
Anthony Fontana, Ilsinho and Brenden Aaronson each scored one goal to lift the host Philadelphia Union past Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday night.
Kacper Przybylko recorded assists on the first two goals f...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:44:05 GMT
Novel coronavirus "happened naturally": WHO chief
Photo taken in Brussels, Belgium on Aug. 6, 2020 shows World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attending an online press conference held in Geneva, Switzerlan...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:40:32 GMT
Lamb, Canha guide playoff-bound A's past Mariners
Jake Lamb homered leading off the bottom of the seventh inning, sparking a three-run rally, and the Oakland Athletics defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 6-2 Sunday afternoon in their regular-seaso...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:18:06 GMT
Armenia lodges request with ECHR against Azerbaijan
Strasbourg [France], September 28 (ANI): Armenia on Sunday (local time) lodged a request with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to take action against Azerbaijan to halt military operations ta...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 20:05:13 GMT
Halep, Gauff win French openers
No. 1 seed Simona Halep fought off two break points in the first set, then cruised to victory in opening-round play at the French Open on Sunday -- her 29th birthday.
The Romanian was down 2-4 in the...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:39:21 GMT
A million deaths from coronavirus: seven experts consider key questions
The pandemic has reached a grim milestone: one million people have now died of COVID-19, according to Worldometers.On January 13, ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:49:10 GMT
Armenia and Azerbaijan hurtle toward war
This piece will be updated as the story develops.Azerbaijan and Armenia hurtled toward war as Baku launched a broad offensive against Armenian targets, Armenia began a general military mobil...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:40:19 GMT
Wawrinka ousts Murray in straight sets at French Open
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka ousted Andy Murray in first-round play at the French Open on Sunday in a matchup of three-time Grand Slam champions in Paris.
Wawrinka defeated Murray, of Great Britain, 6...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:12:38 GMT
Wawrinka brushes Murray aside at Roland Garros
Former champion Stan Wawrinka brushed aside Andy Murray 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the marquee match-up on the opening day of Roland Garros on Sunday.Wawrinka, the 16th seed who took ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:05:23 GMT
Dozens Arrested as Protests Against Lukashenko Continue in Belarus
MINSK - Belarusian police detained dozens of protesters on Sunday during a march in Minsk and security forces in Homel used tear gas against demonstrators, as a groundswell of opposition to Alexand...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:05:07 GMT
Halep recovers from early deficit to win French opener
No. 1 seed Simona Halep fought off two break points in the first set, then cruised to victory in opening-round play at the French Open on Sunday -- her 29th birthday.
The Romanian was down 2-4 in the...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:12:12 GMT
'Ridiculous' cold and rain sparks French Open revolt
Roland Garros got underway in the "ridiculous" chill and damp of Paris on Sunday with former world number one Victoria Azarenka walking off court, complaining that...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:55:25 GMT
Clashes erupt between Armenia, Azerbaijan over disputed region
Baku [Azerbaijan], September 27 (ANI): Heavy fighting between the forces of Azerbaijan and Armenia broke out on Sunday in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh region.
According to Al Jazeera, Armen...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:35:37 GMT
Paris Attacker Says He Was Targeting 'Charlie Hebdo' Magazine
French officials say a man who is suspected of stabbing two people Friday in Paris has said he was targeting what he thought were the offices of the satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" because it ha...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:35:30 GMT
Yemen's Warring Parties Agree on Largest Prisoner Swap
GLION, SWITZERLAND - Yemen's warring parties have agreed to exchange around 1,000 prisoners, including 15 Saudis, as part of trust-building steps aimed at reviving a stalled peace process, the Unit...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:41:37 GMT
France's Emmanuel Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko 'has to go'
French President Emmanuel Macron said Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko has to step down, in comments to a French weekly published on Sunday."It's clear he has to go," he told Le Journal ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:05:33 GMT
Switzerland Votes in Referendum on Limiting Immigration from EU
Switzerland is voting Sunday in a referendum on limiting immigration from the European Union and some other domestic measures.If the freedom-of-movement proposal by the populist Swiss People...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:41:29 GMT
'Disorder, debacle, rebellion': backers turn on Britain's PM
Described as dejected and dogmatic even by his partisans, Boris Johnson is enduring a torrid time in his tumultuous premiership, and worse may lie ahead.The coronavirus pandemic is testing a...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:37:12 GMT
PM Modi, Danish counterpart to hold virtual bilateral summit tomorrow
New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen will hold a virtual bilateral summit tomorrow, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) s...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:05:03 GMT
US, India Report High Number of New COVID-19 Cases
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center has reported large jumps in new COVID-19 cases in India and the U.S.Johns Hopkins said late Saturday that India had 86,054 new infections in the...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:54:49 GMT
Everything you need to know about Russian folk dances
Culture Sept 27 2020 Alexandra Guzeva Vladimir Vyatkin/Sputnik They are cheerful, they are spectacular, they bring positive energy - you simply gonna love them. What are the main Russian ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:54:47 GMT
Savor Russian 'Charlotte' made from dry bread with plums (RECIPE)
Take several plums and other ingredients from our recipe and cook this delicious and easiest sharlotka ever.Yulia Mulino "Charlotte", or a pudding-like cake, is the perfect solution to make ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:37:10 GMT
Pak opposition parties to boycott meeting on GB polls
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 27 (ANI): Pakistan opposition parties have decided to boycott a meeting of the country's parliamentary leaders convened by their National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser o...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:18:14 GMT
A cheaper, faster COVID-19 test
Stockholm [Sweden], September 27 (ANI): A method for fast, cheap, yet accurate testing for COVID-19 infection has been developed by a team of researchers. The method simplifies and frees the testing f...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:18:14 GMT
Energy Ministers of G20 countries to start two-day meeting on Sunday
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], September 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The energy ministers of the G20 states will gather virtually on Sunday for a two-day meeting, which will be devoted to the energy market stability am...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:15:20 GMT
At UN, Belarus Accuses West Of Sowing 'Chaos And Anarchy'
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimer Makey has accused Western states of interfering in the country's internal affairs to foment "chaos and anarchy" amid weeks of protests following last month's d...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:05:41 GMT
Cambodian Dissidents Sentenced as Crackdown Continues
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - In a move that signals a significant escalation in the Cambodian government's crackdown on the outlawed opposition party and dissent, a court has sentenced seven of its forme...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:05:35 GMT
Free Movement at Risk in Heart of Europe as Swiss Vote
GENEVA - The Swiss will vote Sunday on limiting immigration from the European Union, which, while not expected to pass, has sparked fears a shock "yes" could devastate relations with the bloc....[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 05:03:09 GMT
Western nations rebuke China at UNHRC over HR violations
Geneva [Switzerland], September 27 (ANI): Amid the growing concerns over ongoing human rights violation in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, the Western countries together slammed China and called for the resto...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:37:07 GMT
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 990,000
Maryland [US], September 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Global COVID-19 deaths surpassed 990,000 on Saturday, according to the Centre for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
The glob...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:03:03 GMT
Car bomb in Northeastern Syria kills 7, injures 11
Damascus [Syria], September 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Seven people, including two children, were killed while another 11 sustained injuries in an explosion in northeastern Syria, media reported on Saturday (l...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:45:18 GMT
Pakistani Suspect Links Paris Stabbings To Charlie Hebdo Magazine
The Pakistan-born teenager arrested on suspicion of stabbing two people with a meat cleaver has admitted to deliberately targeting the former Paris office of Charlie Hebdo magazine.The 18-ye...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:12:40 GMT
Aaron Rai leads at Irish Open, SA's Dean Burmester in the hunt
Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club as he bids for a second European Tour title.The Eng...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 20:54:46 GMT
Sex in Medieval Russia
How did Russians treat marital infidelity before the time of Peter the Great? Where did they stand on abortions? And how free was a woman's sexual life in those days anyway?One of the harshe...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:45:07 GMT
Kosovo Veterans Group Deputy Sent To The Hague After Arrest
PRISTINA -- The deputy head of the Kosovo War Veterans Association, Nasim Haradinaj, has been transferred to a war crimes tribunal in the Netherlands, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers said on Septemb...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:42:29 GMT
Chelsea stage superb fightback to earn West Brom draw
Chelsea staged a superb second-half fightback from three goals down as Tammy Abraham's last-gasp strike rescued a thrilling 3-3 draw against West Bromwich Albion o...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:12:50 GMT
Exeter beat Toulouse to join Racing 92 in Champions Cup final
Flyhalf Joe Simmonds scored 13 points as Exeter Chiefs reached the European Champions Cup final for the first time with a 28-18 victory at home against Toulouse.Uncapped Sim...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:12:48 GMT
Anna van der Breggen completes worlds double with road race gold
Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen on Saturday capped a stellar season by winning the women's road race world title for a double after claiming time-trial gold in Imola two days ago....[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:41:56 GMT
Death toll climbs to 23 from Ukraine military plane crash
The death toll climbed to 23 on Saturday from the crash of a Ukrainian air force plane carrying mostly cadets in the east of the country, emergency services said.The Antonov-26 transport pla...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:12:26 GMT
Serena 'not at 100%' in hunt for Grand Slam record
Serena Williams admitted she was still feeling the lingering effects of an Achilles problem Saturday but said it would not derail her protracted pursuit of a record-equalling 24th ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:35:13 GMT
At Least 22 Die in Ukraine Military Plane Crash
A Ukrainian military plane crashed and burst into flames on Friday evening, killing at least 22 people on board, authorities said.The aircraft crashed while trying to land at Chuhuiv's airpo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:05:25 GMT
Paris Stabbing Attack Termed Act of Islamist Terrorism
French authorities launched an anti-terrorism investigation Friday after an attacker stabbed two people in Paris near the former offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.In an intervi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:05:21 GMT
2 Stabbed in Paris Attack Termed Act of Islamist Terrorism
French authorities launched an anti-terrorism investigation Friday after an attacker stabbed two people in Paris near the former offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.In an intervi...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:41:43 GMT
EU appeals bloc court's rejection of Apple tax case
The EU on Friday appealed a major setback at a European court that annulled a Brussels order that Apple repay Ireland €13 billion (about R260 billion) in back taxes.The commission "resp...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:15:08 GMT
Military Plane Crash In Ukraine Kills 26
Twenty six people including air force cadets were killed when a military transport plane crashed in eastern Ukraine on the evening of September 25, the military said.The Antonov An-26 aircra...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:54:46 GMT
Moscow in the early years of Soviet power
History Sept 26 2020 Russia BeyondNaum Granovsky/Lumiere Gallery Moscow's most eminent architectural photographer, Naum Granovsky, took pictures of the city over several decades. We presen...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:40:41 GMT
Indigenous Khoisan seeking more recognition
A giant bronze statue of Nelson Mandela overlooks a big black tarpaulin tent that has become a fixture on the emerald lawns of the president's office in Pretoria.The tent houses campaigners ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:35:14 GMT
WHO: COVID Global Death Tally Could Reach 2 Million
A World Health Organization official has warned that the global COVID-19 death toll will likely reach as high as 2 million without an effective vaccine.Dr. Mike Ryan, WHO's emergencies head,...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:15:06 GMT
Kazakh Authorities Block Protests Called By Exiled Opposition Leader
NUR-SULTAN -- Authorities in Kazakhstan have attempted to block protest rallies called on September 25 by the exiled opposition leader Mukhtar Ablyazov.Ablyazov coordinates the activities of...[read more]