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Sports Sep 16, 2019

David de Gea, Manchester United Goalkeeper, Signs Four-Year Contract Extension

David de Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending months of speculation over his future. "David de Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until at least June 2023," United said on their official website. "There is an option to extend for a further year."
World Sep 16, 2019

600,000 Rohingya Muslims Still in Myanmar at 'Serious Risk of Genocide', Says UN

Rohingya Muslims remaining in Myanmar still face a "serious risk of genocide", UN investigators said Monday, warning the repatriation of a million already driven from the country by the army remains "impossible". The fact-finding mission to Myanmar, set up by the Human Rights Council, last year branded the army operations in 2017 as "genocide" and called for the prosecution of top generals, including army chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Social Viral Sep 16, 2019

Dozens of Tigers Dead After Confiscation From Thai Temple

More than half of the 147 tigers confiscated from a controversial Thai temple have died, park officials said Monday, blaming genetic problems linked to in-breeding at the once money-spinning tourist attraction.
World Sep 16, 2019

DR Congo Ex-Minister Oly Ilunga Accused of $4.3 Million Embezzling Ebola Funds

Detained former DR Congo health minister Oly Ilunga has been accused of embezzling $4.3 million of public funds raised to tackle the Ebola epidemic, his defence counsel said Sunday while insisting on his innocence.
World Sep 16, 2019

Iran Says ‘No Plans’ for Rouhani-Trump Meet on UN General Assembly

The White House said on Sunday that Trump may still meet Rouhani at the UN meeting in New York next week, despite accusations from Washington that Tehran was behind weekend drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. European powers have been trying to salvage the nuclear accord and de-escalate the situation.
Social Viral Sep 16, 2019

Thailand's Trash Hero: Eco-Activist Youngster Lilly is Waging War to Eradicate Plastic and Clean Beaches (Watch Video)

Thailand is the sixth largest global contributor to ocean pollution, and plastic is a scourge. Whether it's for wrapping up street food, takeaway coffees or for groceries, Thais use 3,000 single use bags per year -- 12 times more than someone from the European Union.
Entertainment Sep 16, 2019

Ric Ocasek, Visionary Frontman of the Cars, Dead at 75

There were no signs of foul play, according to US media. Under the leadership of the singer-songwriter and rhythm guitarist, The Cars brought the quirky electronic effects of new wave to classically structured, synthesizer-heavy pop songs, generating a string of hits such as 'You Might Think,' 'Shake It Up,' and 'Drive' in the 1980s.
Sports Sep 16, 2019

ATP Cup Draw 2020: Novak Djokovic in Brisbane, Rafael Nadal in Perth and Roger Federer in Sydney

Eight teams -- with up to five players each -- will emerge from the round-robin stage to compete in the knockout phase in Sydney until one is left standing Most of the world's top 30 men will take part, with ties comprising two singles and one doubles match.
Sports Sep 16, 2019

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019: Marc Gasol Claims Rare NBA-World Cup Double as Spain Beat Argentina 95-75

Pau did not feature in China because of injury. The latest triumph was particularly sweet for the 34-year-old centre Gasol, who three months ago also played a key part in the Toronto Raptors' run to the NBA title. Gasol, who had 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, joins Lamar Odom, a double winner in 2010 with the United States and Los Angeles Lakers.
World Sep 15, 2019

Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Installations: Iran Dismisses US Accusations

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned Iran after Saturday's attacks, which knocked out half of the kingdom's oil production. Yemen's Iran-aligned Shiite Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, but Pompeo said 'there is no evidence the attacks came from Yemen'.
Sports Sep 15, 2019

Norwich City vs Manchester City 2019, Match Result: Man City Stunned by Norwich As Liverpool Stretch Premier League Lead

Tottenham and Chelsea bounced back to form with comprehensive wins over Crystal Palace and Wolves respectively, while Manchester United held out for a much-needed three points with a 1-0 victory over Leicester.
Sports Sep 14, 2019

Neymar Scores With Stunning Overhead Kick During Injury-Time on PSG Return

The world's most expensive player, resigned to another season in France after failing to get the move back to Barcelona he so desired, had been given a hostile reception by angry PSG fans throughout the match at the Parc des Princes.
World Sep 14, 2019

Hamza bin Laden, Son of Al-Qaeda Founder Osama bin Laden, Killed in Encounter Along Afghanistan-Pakistan Border, Confirms US President Donald Trump

"The loss of Hamza bin Laden not only deprives Al-Qaeda of important leadership skills and the symbolic connection to his father, but undermines important operational activities of the group." The statement did not specify the timing of the operation.
World Sep 14, 2019

Russia’s World-First Floating Nuclear Plant ‘Akademik Lomonosov’ Arrives at Port in Pevek

What will be the world's northernmost nuclear power plant left Murmansk in Russia's far north on August 23 after being loaded with combustible nuclear fuel. The 21-ton, 144-metre (470 feet) long and 30-metre wide platform, which is designed to meet the energy needs of remote communities, was towed into Pevek by a clutch of vessels.
World Sep 14, 2019

Storm Humberto Targets Hurricane-Hit Northern Bahama Islands

Humberto was generating 40 mile (64 kilometer) per hour winds, the NHC said, and was expected to become a hurricane in two or three days. Winds of up to 60 miles (100 kilometers) per hour were expected and heavy rainfall could bring some flooding to the already saturated islands, said the Department of Meteorology's director Trevor Basden.
World Sep 14, 2019

Drone Attacks Spark Fire at Two Saudi Arabia's Aramco Oil Facilities

In recent months, the Huthi rebels have carried out a spate of cross-border missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi air bases and other facilities in what it says is retaliation for a Saudi-led air war on rebel-held areas of Yemen. There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the rebels for Saturday's attacks.
Entertainment Sep 14, 2019

Hollywood Actress Felicity Huffman Gets Two Weeks Jail in US College Admissions Scandal

Huffman, 56, was the first parent to be sentenced among 50 people indicted in an elaborate and wide-ranging scam to help children of the elite secure places in top US colleges. The Oscar nominee pleaded guilty in May during a tearful court appearance to paying $15,000 to boost her daughter's SAT college entrance exam score.
Technology Sep 14, 2019

PayPal Cautious About Future of Facebook Cryptocurrency Libra

International outcry is mounting over Libra -- with central banks, governments and regulators railing against Facebook's upstart cryptocurrency and questions over how it would be regulated.The social media giant unveiled plans in June for Libra -- which will roll out in 2020.
Entertainment Sep 13, 2019

Eddie Money, 'Take Me Home Tonight' Rocker, Dies at 70 After Battling Cancer

Eddie Money, the prolific American rocker known for a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s like "Take Me Home Tonight," has died, entertainment outlet Variety said Friday, citing his family. He was 70.
Technology Sep 13, 2019

Spooky! Human Bodies 'Move' Even a Year After Death Says Scientist

An Australian scientist has proved that human bodies move around significantly for more than a year after death, in findings that could have implications for detectives and pathologists around the world. After studying and photographing the movements of a corpse over 17-months, Alyson Wilson told AFP on Friday that she found humans don't exactly rest in peace.

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