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Technology Jul 20, 2019

Apollo 11 Space Mission: 50 Years Ago, Humanity's First Steps On Another World

NASA has been in overdrive for several weeks to mark the anniversary, with exhibits and events nationwide but most notably at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida and the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
World Jul 20, 2019

War Threat Looms in Gulf as Iran Seizes British Oil Tankers

The British owner of one of the tankers, the Liberian-flagged Mesdar, said the ship had been temporarily boarded by armed personnel, but was now free to leave.
Sports Jul 19, 2019

Mashrafe Mortaza Ruled Out of Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka Due to Hamstring Injury, Tamim Iqbal to Lead Side

Bangladesh on Friday named opener Tamim Iqbal as interim captain for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour after regular skipper Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out with a hamstring injury.
World Jul 19, 2019

US Offers $7 Million to Find Hezbollah Agent Wanted for Argentina Attack

The United States on Friday offered a $7 million reward to find a Hezbollah operative accused of masterminding a deadly 1994 attack on a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, as it vowed to pursue the group worldwide.
Sports Jul 19, 2019

Zimbabwe Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry Denies Interference in Cricket

Zimbabwe sports minister Kirsty Coventry on Friday denied that the government had been interfering in the running of the country’s cricket.
World Jul 19, 2019

Earthquake in Greece: 5.1-Magnitude Shakes Athens, Knocks Out Phone Service

A strong, shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Athens on Friday, knocking out phone connections and causing power outages and minor damage, as worried residents rushed into the streets.
Sports Jul 19, 2019

Tom Daley Urges Gay Footballers to Be Open About Sexuality

In Gwangju, Daley said Greg Louganis, a four-time Olympic diving champion and LGBT activist, was "a massive idol" of his as a teenager but the American waited until after retirement to reveal his sexuality.
Sports Jul 19, 2019

Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Targets More Signings in Search for Fast Start

Solskjaer enjoyed a stellar start after replacing Jose Mourinho in December, winning 10 and drawing two of his first 12 Premier League fixtures. But a stunning slump in form saw the side finish sixth in the standings, 32 points behind champions Manchester City.
Social Viral Jul 19, 2019

Pregnant Teenager Gives Birth During Exams in Guinea, Returns to Finish

Nothing -- not even childbirth -- deterred teenager Fatoumata Kourouma Conde from completing the exam for which she had spent the past year preparing.
Lifestyle Jul 19, 2019

Swine Flu in China Makes Pork Prices and Imports to Skyrocket

Pork prices have been sent soaring and herds devastated as African swine fever tears through China's massive pig-farming industry, forcing the country to ramp up imports to satisfy demand -- but analysts warn worse is yet to come.
Sports Jul 19, 2019

Steve Bruce Hits Out at ‘Nonsense’ in Bullish Newcastle United Debut

"My eyes are wide open, I've got big boots to fill," said Bruce, referring to Benitez, who was hugely popular among fans but left last month to take up a job in China. "But I've been around the block and I've said many times that I could not refuse it (the job).
World Jul 19, 2019

South Korean Dies After Self-Immolation at Japanese Embassy in Seoul

Some 20 disposable gas canisters were also found in this car, authorities said. A local media report said the late man's father-in-law was a victim of Japanese wartime forced labour.
World Jul 19, 2019

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Hints US Downed ‘Own’ Drone ‘By Mistake’

Tehran's top diplomat, Mohammad Javad Zarif, told reporters Thursday he had "no information about losing a drone today," as he arrived at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
World Jul 19, 2019

Canada to Compensate Military Sexual Assault Victims

A yearlong official survey launched in November 2016 revealed that at least three acts of sexual violence or aggression occurred each day in the Canadian military, often committed by a superior officer.
World Jul 18, 2019

Algeria Detains Former Cabinet Minister Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Graft Probe

Algerian authorities on Monday placed in preventive detention a former cabinet minister under ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the latest in a crackdown on corruption.
Social Viral Jul 18, 2019

Malaysia: Two-Headed Turtle Found in Mabul Island

A two-headed baby turtle has been born in Malaysia, captivating conversationists, but it only survived a few days after being discovered. It was found Monday on Mabul island, off the Malaysian part of Borneo, in a nest alongside more than 90 other recently hatched green turtles.
World Jul 18, 2019

Egypt: ISIS Carries Out Suicide Attack in Sinai Peninsula, Two Killed

A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State group targeting Egyptian security forces in the Sinai Peninsula killed two people including a civilian on Thursday, medical and security sources said.
Sports Jul 18, 2019

Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Algeria Ready for 'Match of a Lifetime', Says Adlene Guedioura

Algeria midfielder Adlene Guedioura says Friday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal represents the "match of a lifetime" as his country bids to capture the title for a second time.
Sports Jul 18, 2019

Ex-Liverpool Striker Daniel Sturridge Banned for Breaching Betting Rules

Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been fined and suspended for six weeks for breaching betting rules, the Football Association announced on Thursday.
World Jul 18, 2019

Six Nigerian Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Ambush

Six soldiers have been killed in an ambush by jihadists in northeast Nigeria's Borno state. Heavily-armed fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group opened fire on a patrol vehicle Wednesday near Jakana, 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the state capital Maiduguri, killing all the soldiers on board.

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