Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:57:10 GMT
Colombian child rights defender wins UNHCR's Nansen Refugee Award
This year's laureate of the Nansen Refugee Award - a humanitarian prize given annually by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:12:50 GMT
Man City, Man Utd ease into League Cup quarter-finals
Ferran Torres scored his first Manchester City goal as the League Cup holders got back on track with a 3-0 win against Burnley that sent them into...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:42:48 GMT
Neymar avoids sanction after alleged racism, homophobia
Paris Saint-German's Neymar and Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez have avoided punishment after allegedly making racist and homophobic remarks in the meeting between the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:42:44 GMT
Man City ease into League Cup last eight, Newcastle survive scare
Ferran Torres scored his first Manchester City goal as the League Cup holders got back on track with a 3-0 win against Burnley that sent them into...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:42:52 GMT
Lukaku, Hakimi spark as five-goal Inter see off Benevento
Romelu Lukaku scored twice, the first within 30 seconds and Achraf Hakimi impressed on his debut start as Inter Milan beat promoted Benevento 5-2 in Serie ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:13:23 GMT
Neymar has ?34 million Spanish tax debt: authorities
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar owes more unpaid tax than any other individual on a Spanish authorities' blacklist with debts of €34.6 million ($40.5 million), according to...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:13:18 GMT
Injured Bale left out of Wales squad
Gareth Bale has been left out of the Wales squad for their forthcoming matches as the on-loan Tottenham forward recovers from a knee injury, the Football Associati...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:03:05 GMT
French Open: Defending champion Nadal breezes into third round
Paris [France], September 30 (ANI): Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Wednesday advanced to the third round of the French Open after defeating American player Mackenzie McDonald 6-1, 6-0, 6-3.
Nad...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:55:27 GMT
IS expanding in S Asia under Pakistan's patronage, say experts
Geneva [Switzerland], September 30 (ANI): After the fall of the caliphate in Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State is fast spreading its network in South Asia, the region which already has a large number ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:42:44 GMT
Hazard again sidelined for Real Madrid after fresh injury woes
Earlier on Wednesday, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez had called up Hazard to his squad ahead of Nations League games against Iceland and England next month, as well as a friendly against Ivory Coas...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:42:40 GMT
Messi's happiness not in my hands, says Koeman
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Lionel Messi's happiness is not in his hands but admits he was pleased to hear the Argentine saying on Tues...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:13:11 GMT
Debt laden-Ascendis Health looks to Africa for long-term growth
Health and wellness company Ascendis Health is eyeing SA's planned National Health Insurance and expansion into Africa for growth as its new CEO Mark Sardi continues to chip away at its R6.5 billio...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:12:46 GMT
Mourinho bemoans 'dangerous' schedule as Spurs see off Chelsea
Jose Mourinho believes players are being put in danger by the football authorities after Tottenham beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals of the League Cup...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:12:42 GMT
Lionel Messi says he wants to 'put an end' to Barcelona feuding
Lionel Messi called for "an end" to arguments at Barcelona as he urged unity at the club he tried to leave before the season.The Barcelona captain spoke to ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:12:01 GMT
Stretched to the limit, Spanish medics demand better conditions
Dressed in white lab coats, medical scrubs and face masks, hundreds of junior Spanish doctors took to the streets of Barcelona on Tuesday to demand better working conditions as they struggle agains...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:44:07 GMT
Xinhua Photos of the Day (Sept. 30)
Beijing, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The world in the past 24hrs. A selection of the best daily press photos from Xinhua.Funeral workers wearing face masks and protective suits carry the coffin of ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:42:43 GMT
Tottenham make light of heavy schedule to beat Chelsea on penalties
Mason Mount missed the final spot-kick as Tottenham beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals of the League Cup...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:55:20 GMT
Djokovic cruises in French Open; Tsitsipas, Rublev rally
For World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Tuesday was another ho-hum opener at the French Open.
For two men hoping to one day take Djokovic's title of world's best, it was anything but.
Djokovic cruised past ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:41:55 GMT
Nine pilot whales die stranded on Spain's northern coast
Nine stranded pilot whales have died on a beach on Spain's northern coast but local authorities and residents managed to help others back at sea, the regional government said on Tuesday.The ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:12:33 GMT
Eden Hazard 'ready' for Madrid return, says Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday Belgium's Eden Hazard is set to return to play after missing the opening two games of the ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:49:07 GMT
As fighting rages, what is Azerbaijan's goal
The Azerbaijani offensive against Armenian forces is its most ambitious since the war between the two sides formally ended in 1994. But what, precisely, is the aim of the operation?Azerbaija...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:13:00 GMT
Liverpool's Thiago tests positive for Covid-19
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League champions confirmed on Tuesday.The 29-year-ol...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:41:53 GMT
Boost for vaccine doses planned for poor as virus rages on
Up to 100 million additional doses of any eventual Covid-19 vaccines will be secured for delivery to poorer countries in 2021, health groups announced on Tuesday, as the virus showed no sign of rec...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:13:26 GMT
Asian markets mostly up as Biden-Trump debate moves into focus
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday but investors struggled to extend a global rally as they weighed a fresh US stimulus proposal from the Democrats while looking ahead to the first presidential deba...[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: 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 07:47:11 GMT
Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million as epidemics accelerate
Nine months after the detection of the new coronavirus in China, the Covid-19 disease has claimed its millionth victim, according to a compilation of official figures from around the world on Monda...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:44:06 GMT
Ways to Watch and Listen to Eagles vs. 49ers Week 4
The 49ers return home to Levi's® Stadium to take on the Philadelphia Eagles on "Sunday Night Football" at 5:20 pm PT on Sunday, October 4. Here are all the ways to follow the game.HOW TO...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:56:15 GMT
Ways to Watch and Listen | Jets vs. Broncos
Broadcast and Stream Info for Thursday Night Football Against Denver The Jets host the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football during Week 4. Here are ways to watch and listen o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:27:27 GMT
Boundless Dying Trees
Global warming is ravaging forests throughout the world."New studies show drought and heat waves will cause massive die-offs, killing most trees alive today." (Source: We Need to Hear These ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 02:44:06 GMT
Argentine cartoonist Quino, creator of Mafalda, dies aged 88
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine cartoonist Joaquin Salvador Lavado Tejon, better known as Quino, creator of the beloved character Mafalda, died on Wednesday aged 88, his team annou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:51:01 GMT
La Liga Roundup: Real Madrid edge Valladolid, Huesca hold Atletico
MADRID, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- A 65th minute goal from Vinicius Jr gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at home to Real Valladolid in the fourth round of matches in La Liga on Wednesday night. The Brazi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Oct. 1
BEIJING, Oct. 1 (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 U...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:44:01 GMT
French, Spanish regions record longest life expectancy in EU: Eurostat
BRUSSELS, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Regions along the northwestern Mediterranean, particularly in France and Spain, have recorded the longest life expectancy in the European Union (EU), according to the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:30:02 GMT
Koeman admits Sergino Dest close to Barca deal
MADRID, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on Wednesday confirmed that the club is on the verge of signing right back Sergino Dest from Ajax. Speaking to the press ahead o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:44:02 GMT
Malmo present tough challenge to Granada's Europa League ambitions
MADRID, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Spanish La Liga club Granada have to put Sunday's disastrous performance away to Atletico Madrid behind them if they are to book a place in the group stage of the Europ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:44:01 GMT
Celta, Iago Aspas provide second test for Koeman's Barca
MADRID, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona play their second match of the new season on Thursday night when they travel to play Celta Vigo. Celta held Barca to a 2-2 draw last season, with Ia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:18:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Sept. 30
BEIJING, Sept. 30 (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...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 05:44:01 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Sept. 30
BEIJING, Sept. 30 (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...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:18:03 GMT
Liverpool confirm Thiago positive for Covid-19
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Liverpool confirmed on Tuesday that Spain international midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for the coronavirus. Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:18:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Sept. 30
BEIJING, Sept. 30 (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...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:51:02 GMT
Getafe and Valencia win in La Liga Matchday 4
MADRID, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Getafe produced an impressive display of counter-attacking football to beat Betis 3-0 in the fourth round of games in La Liga on Tuesday night. Although Betis ha...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:18:01 GMT
Spanish official highlights strengthening economic ties with China
MADRID, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The economic and commercial relationships between China and Spain are in a healthy state and are strengthening every day, Cristina Gallach, Spanish Secretary of State f...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:30:01 GMT
2nd LD Writethru: Global COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1 mln: WHO
GENEVA, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has surpassed one million, reaching 1,000,040 as of Tuesday, according to the latest numbers from the World Health Organization (WHO)....[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:51:02 GMT
Analysis: Bayern's cost-saving policy risky for club
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Losing treble-winning coach Hansi Flick might still be a far-off nightmare for Bayern Munich fans. But overheated discussions about the fu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:51:00 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1000 GMT, Sept. 29
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (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...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:59:02 GMT
One out, two in as Real Madrid prepare to play Valladolid
MADRID, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane loses one player to injury, but recovers two more for his side's home game against Valladolid on Wednesday night. Midfielder To...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:30:02 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0500 GMT, Sept. 29
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (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...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:30:06 GMT
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Sept. 29
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (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...[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:51:40 GMT
Valencia councillor slammed for 'English dubbing' responds- We still got a 100,000 award
A CITY councillor in Valencia who mimed on video-conference during a Europe-wide presentation whilst ......[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:51:38 GMT
Prosecutor Dolores Delgado and judge Baltasar Garzn 'a couple'
CHIEF prosecutor and former justice minister Dolores Delgado and ex-human rights judge Baltasar Garzn are a ......[read more]
Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:51:33 GMT
Unknown carnivorous mountain plants identified
BOTANISTS at Alicante University have identified two as-yet unknown carnivorous plants growing wild in different ......[read more]