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Agency News Sep 19, 2019

Sri Lanka to Go Ahead with Pakistan 2019 Tour Despite Looming Terror Threats

The six-match tour, due to start on September 27, was put on hold last week after the Sri Lanka prime minister's office warned the board it had unspecified information about a possible attack against its player.
Sports Sep 19, 2019

UEFA Champions League 2019–20: PSG Thrash Real Madrid 3–0 in Opener as Manchester City Cruise to Victory in Ukraine

French giants PSG have failed to make their mark in Europe, crashing out of the Champions League in the last 16 each of the past three years despite the huge sums of money spent by their Qatari owners.
Sports Sep 19, 2019

UEFA Champions League 2019–20: Hector Herrera Snatches Late Point for Atletico Madrid With Debut Juventus Strike

Stefan Savic gave the home fans hope when he pulled one back for Atletico five minutes after Frenchman Matuidi had doubled the away side's lead. "I'm happy to have made my first appearance and to have helped the team. This side is known for how it always fights to the end," said Herrera to TV broadcaster Movistar.
World Sep 19, 2019

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Approved Strike on Saudi Arabia: Report

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, earlier told AFP the US administration has concluded the attack involved cruise missiles from Iran, and said evidence would be presented at the UN General Assembly next week.
World Sep 19, 2019

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Admits to Racist ‘Brownface’ Makeup

The black-and-white photograph shows Trudeau, then 29, wearing a turban and robes with his face, neck and hands darkened at the gala in 2001. The picture appears in the 2000-2001 yearbook of West Point Grey Academy, a private school where Trudeau taught at the time, the US-based Time magazine said.
Sports Sep 18, 2019

Victor Lindelof Extends Contract With Manchester United, Swede Centre-Back Pens Five-Year Deal With Premier League Club

Manchester United tied down defender Victor Lindelof to a new five-year deal on Wednesday. "Victor Lindelof has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until at least June 2024. There is an option to extend for a further year," United said in a statement.
World Sep 18, 2019

Donald Trump Orders Government to 'Substantially Increase' Iran Sanctions

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced what he said would be substantial new sanctions against Iran in the first response to what US officials say was likely Iranian involvement in an attack on Saudi oil facilities.
World Sep 18, 2019

PM Imran Khan Warns Pakistanis Against Jihad in Kashmir

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warned citizens Wednesday that anyone who goes to fight jihad in Kashmir will hurt the territory's cause, as anger simmers between Islamabad and New Delhi over the disputed region.
World Sep 18, 2019

Thai Police Order for Intelligence on Muslim Students Sparks Outrage

Muslims make up Thailand's second largest religious group, with the majority residing in its three southernmost states, which since 2004 have been in the grip of a conflict between Malay-Muslim separatist rebels and Thai authorities.
World Sep 18, 2019

European Union Warns No-Deal Brexit Imminent if UK Doesn’t Get Serious

Under the withdrawal deal reached last year, the UK was to stay in the EU's customs union temporarily, in case talks towards a trade deal failed. But Johnson rejects the guarantee and is reportedly exploring ways that Northern Ireland alone could abide by EU agriculture and food standards without a full-fledged backstop.
World Sep 18, 2019

Iran Denies Role in Saudi Attacks in Diplomatic Note to US

It said Iran "denies and condemns claims" by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that it was behind the attacks. "It was also emphasised that if any actions are taken against Iran, that action will face an immediate response from Iran and its scope will not be limited to just a threat," IRNA said.
Sports Sep 17, 2019

UEFA Champions League 2019: John Stones Injury Exacerbates Manchester City Defensive Crisis Ahead of Game Against Shakhtar Donetsk

Manchester City's problems at the heart of their defence got even worse on Tuesday with the news John Stones is set to miss up to six weeks with a muscular injury. The Premier League champions now have just one fit senior central defender available in Nicolas Otamendi with Aymeric Laporte ruled out until at least the end of the year after knee surgery.
Lifestyle Sep 17, 2019

Singapore Restaurants Odette and Les Amis Make History with Three Michelin Stars

Two Singapore restaurants have been awarded the maximum three Michelin stars for the first time ever, the French-based culinary guide said Tuesday. Odette and Les Amis, which both serve French haute cuisine, got top marks from the gastronomic bible, putting them on the same level as the some of the world's best restaurants.
Agency News Sep 17, 2019

Iran Leader Rules Out US Talks as Tensions Rise Over Saudi Attacks

Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with the US "at any level", as tensions mounted between the arch-foes after Washington blamed Tehran for weekend attacks on Saudi oil installations.
World Sep 17, 2019

No-Deal Brexit Like 'Burning Your House Down', Says UK Lib Dem Leader Jo Swinson

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson warned in her party conference speech on Tuesday that a no-deal Brexit would be like "burning your house down" as she pledged to cancel Britain's departure from the EU altogether.
World Sep 17, 2019

Afghanistan: Taliban Suicide Bomber Kill 26 People Near Campaign Rally For President Ashraf Ghani

A Taliban suicide bomber killed at least 26 people and wounded dozens near a campaign rally for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday, with the insurgents warning of more violence ahead of elections. About an hour after the attack, another blast also claimed by the Taliban rocked central Kabul near the US embassy.
World Sep 17, 2019

Israel Elections 2019: Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz Vote in Tight Israeli Polls

"We want new hope. We are voting today for change," Gantz said after voting alongside his wife in his hometown of Rosh Haayin near Tel Aviv. "We will succeed in bringing hope. We will succeed in bringing change, without corruption and without extremism, all together."
World Sep 17, 2019

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rules Out US Talks Amid Tensions Over Saudi Attacks

"The policy of 'maximum pressure' against the Iranian nation is worthless and all Islamic Republic of Iran officials unanimously believe there will be no negotiations with the US at any level," he said, quoted on his official website.
World Sep 17, 2019

Blue Girl Football Fan Sahar Khodayari, Died Due to Self Immolation, Admitted Mistake: Iran

The judiciary said, without naming anyone, that a young woman had been arrested when trying to enter a stadium and faced charges of offending "public chastity and insulting" law enforcement officers.
Agency News Sep 17, 2019

Bianca Andreescu Gets Grand Welcome in Her Hometown Mississauga After Clinching US Open 2019 Title, Tennis Star Greeted by Canada PM Justin Trudeau (See Pics)

Bianca Andreescu, who beat Serena Williams in the US Open final to become Canada's first Grand Slam singles champion, was honoured with a rally in her hometown on Sunday. "I am truly blessed," the beaming 19-year-old told hundreds gathered to celebrate her achievement.

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