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World Sep 02, 2019

Hurricane Dorian: 13,000 Houses Damaged in 'Catastrophic' Bahamas Storm, Says Red Cross

Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas with ferocious wind and rain on Sunday, the monstrous Category 5 storm wrecking towns and homes as it churned on an uncertain path toward the US coast where hundreds of thousands were ordered to evacuate.
Sports Sep 02, 2019

US Open 2019: Mike Bryan Fined $10,000 for Gun Gesture With His Racquet at Line Judge

Chair umpire Mariana Alves issued a code violation against Mike Bryan for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Bryan brothers, winners of 16 Grand Slam doubles titles as a team, went on to win the second-round match 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain and Argentina's Federico Delbonis.
World Sep 02, 2019

Argentina Imposes Exchange Controls to Calm Markets

Argentina has been in recession since 2018, and is battling rising unemployment and one of the world's highest inflation rates, running at more than 55 percent. In a bid to calm market turbulence, last week Argentina asked the International Monetary Fund to restructure its debt payments on a $56 billion bail-out loan agreed last year.
Sports Sep 01, 2019

China's Wang Qiang Ousts French Open Champion Ashleigh Barty at US Open 2019

China's 18th-seeded Wang Qiang advanced to the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-4 upset of Australian second seed Ashleigh Barty, the reigning French Open champion. Wang will face the winner of a later fourth-round match between Croatian 22nd seed Petra Martic and US eighth seed Serena Williams, who is seeking a 24th career Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's all-time record.
World Sep 01, 2019

Yemen: More Than 100 Killed in Air Strike on Prison, Says ICRC

More than 100 people are believed to have been killed in an air strike by the Saudi-led military coalition on a detention centre in Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross said Sunday. The coalition said it targeted a facility run by the Huthi rebels that "stores drones and missiles", but the rebels said the attack had levelled a building they used as a prison.
World Sep 01, 2019

Hong Kong Protest Continues: Over Dozen Flights Cancelled After Pro-Democracy Activists Block Airport

More than a dozen flights were cancelled Sunday as thousands of pro-democracy activists blocked routes to Hong Kong's airport, a day after protesters and police fought pitched battles in some of the worst violence seen in the city since unrest began three months ago.
World Sep 01, 2019

Russia Accuses US of Compromising Idlib Ceasefire with Missile Strike Against Jihadist Leaders in Syria

Russia accused the United States Sunday of having "compromised" a fragile ceasefire in the Syrian province of Idlib by launching a missile strike against jihadist leaders there. The Americans hit the region "without advance notice to Russia or Turkey", which both have troops on the ground in Idlib, the Russian military said. It described the attack as "indiscriminate".
World Sep 01, 2019

US Tech Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, Upending 2020 White House Race

His campaign has gone from a long slog convincing skeptical voters about his pledge to provide every American adult with $1,000 a month, to a solid run for the Democratic nomination that few saw coming, and which puts him in the next nationally televised debate with nine other Democrats.
Sports Sep 01, 2019

US Open 2019: Defending Champion Naomi Osaka Defeats Coco Gauff at Arthur Ashe Stadium to Reach Fourth Round

Gauff was aware of the controversial ending to last year's US Open final on the same court that left the awards ceremony a bittersweet one for Osaka -- fans booing after the umpire had awarded a penalty game to Osaka following insults from Serena Williams.
Sports Aug 31, 2019

Anthoine Hubert, French Racer, Dies After Formula 2 Crash at Spa-Francorchamps

Racing driver Anthoine Hubert died on Saturday following a crash during the Formula Two race held before this weekend's F1 Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA announced. In a statement, the auto racing governing body said that Hubert, 22, died following a "serious incident" at Spa-Francorchamps, a three-car pile-up in the second lap of the race.
Sports Aug 31, 2019

Premier League 2019: Manchester City Go Top as Manchester United, Chelsea Flop Again

Manchester City cruised to the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win over Brighton on Saturday as Manchester United and Chelsea lost further ground in disappointing draws with Southampton and Sheffield United. Leicester moved up to third as the Foxes unbeaten start to the season continued in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth thanks to two goals from Jamie Vardy, while victories for Crystal Palace and West Ham take them into a share of fourth.
World Aug 31, 2019

Syria Missile Attack Kills at Least 40 Jihadist Leaders: Monitor

At least 40 jihadist leaders were killed Saturday in Syria after a missile attack targeted their meeting in the northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor said.
World Aug 31, 2019

Sudan Court Charges Former President Omar al-Bashir With Illegal Use of Foreign Funds

A Sudanese court on Saturday charged ousted president Omar al-Bashir, on trial for corruption, with illegal acquisition and use of foreign funds, offences which could put him behind bars for a decade.
Sports Aug 31, 2019

Shunned Mauro Icardi Takes Legal Action Against Inter Milan: Reports

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has begun legal action against the Serie A club, demanding to return to full training and 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) in compensation, according to reports in Italy on Friday. The Argentinian -- who was stripped of the captaincy last season amid a long contract dispute -- has been told that he is no longer part of the club's plans under new coach Antonio Conte.
Sports Aug 31, 2019

Serena Williams Excited to Watch Coco Gauff vs Naomi Osaka Clash at US Open 2019; Calls Coco-Osaka 'Future of Women's Tennis'

Serena Williams is usually playing in the matches that thrill her most, but she's going to join a host of fans in watching Saturday's US Open third round showdown between teen sensation Coco Gauff and top-ranked defending champion Naomi Osaka.
World Aug 31, 2019

Hong Kong Police Fire Water Cannon, Tear Gas as HK Protesters Mass Outside Parliament

Police fired water cannon and tear gas at Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters massed outside the city's parliament on Saturday, as demonstrators defied a ban on rallying, the arrests of leading activists and rising threats from China, to take to the streets for a 13th straight weekend.
Technology Aug 31, 2019

Google to Pay Out $150-200 Million Over YouTube Privacy Claims

The allegations against YouTube were made by privacy groups who said the platform had violated laws protecting children's privacy by gathering data on users under the age of 13 without obtaining permission from parents, Politico reported. The FTC is expected to announce its decision on the settlement in September, the New York Times said.
World Aug 31, 2019

Donald Trump Says US 'Not Involved' in Iranian Rocket Failure

The incident comes after months of tensions between Iran and Washington. Trump last year unilaterally withdrew from the landmark 2015 international deal that placed limits on Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, and he reimposed crippling financial penalties.
Sports Aug 31, 2019

Novak Djokovic Overcomes Spirited Denis Kudla to Reach US Open 2019 Last 16

Djokovic is attempting to become the first back-to-back men's champion here since Roger Federer won five titles in a row from 2004 to 2008. He will meet Wawrinka, the man who beat him in the US Open final three years ago, for a place in the last eight.
World Aug 30, 2019

DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Crosses 2,000 Ahead of UN Chief's Visit

The Ebola outbreak showed no signs of easing in DR Congo Friday on the eve of the UN chief's visit to the country, with the death toll from the highly contagious virus crossing 2,000 and a new fatality in neighbouring Uganda.

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