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Grand Theft Auto Online Battle Sees Hong Kong Protestors and Chinese Gamers Competing Against Each Other

After a recent expansion pack was released earlier this month, gamers in Hong Kong noticed they could now dress their avatars in the clothing of their movement, which is pushing for greater democratic freedoms and police accountability.
Sports Dec 24, 2019

Paul Pogba Hailed as 'Best Midfielder in the World' by Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

He could be in the starting team against Newcastle on Thursday as Solskjaer desperately seeks the creativity the team needs to break down stubborn opposition defences.
Lifestyle Dec 24, 2019

'Museum of Hangovers' Opens in Croatia's Capital Zagreb to Document Amusing Drunken Stories Around the World

They are also invited to complete the sentence, 'I woke up with...' on a chalkboard. 'Two stray dogs', 'My ex', 'a lot of pumpkins', read some of the contributions. The idea was sparked by a conversation in which a friend recalled waking up hungover with a bicycle pedal in his pocket, explained Dubokovic.
India Dec 24, 2019

Economic Slowdown: IMF Calls for Urgent and Quick Action by Indian Government to Tackle Slowdown

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath last week said India's slowdown had "surprised to the downside," and said the fund is set to significantly downgrade its growth estimates for the Indian economy in the World Economic Outlook which will be released next month.
Agency News Dec 23, 2019

German Passengers Hailed for Stopping 'Horror' Tram

They found the driver unresponsive in his seat but managed to halt the tram thanks to instructions given to a female passenger who was on the phone throughout with local transport operator SWB.
World Dec 23, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX Crisis: CEO Dennis Muilenburg Steps Down, Chairman David Calhoun Named Chief

Boeing named Chairman David Calhoun as its chief executive, saying the company needed to "restore confidence" and 'repair relationships with regulators, customers and all other stakeholders.'
World Dec 23, 2019

China Denies Allegations of Forced Labour at Shanghai's Qingpu Prison After Plea Found in Christmas Card

Supermarket giant Tesco said at the weekend it had stopped production at a factory in China after one of its charity cards was found to contain a cry for help from a prisoner who made it, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. But Beijing rebuffed the claims, which it said were 'made up'.
Lifestyle Dec 23, 2019

Elephants in Thailand Are Forcefully Tamed to Promote Animal Tourism

Separated from their mothers, jabbed with metal hooks, and sometimes deprived of food -- many Thai elephants are tamed by force before being sold to lucrative tourism sites increasingly advertised as 'sanctuaries' to cruelty-conscious travellers.
World Dec 23, 2019

Ahmed Gaid Salah, Algeria's Powerful Army Chief, Dies at 79

Algeria's powerful army chief General Ahmed Gaid Salah has died of a heart attack at age 79, state television reported Monday. Gaid Salah was seen as Algeria's de facto strongman following the April resignation of longtime president Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the face of massive protests against his bid for a fifth term.
World Dec 23, 2019

Saudi Court Sentences Five to Death Over Jamal Khashoggi Murder

Five people have been sentenced to death over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but two top figures investigated over the killing have been exonerated, Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said Monday.
India Dec 23, 2019

Kashmir Back to 'Pre-Internet Stone Age' With Over 4-Month Long Clampdown in The Valley

In remote Indian Kashmir people have been offline since August, queuing for hours to pay bills or using government "internet kiosks". As protests rage in other areas of India, it's something people outside the Himalayan region are also getting a taste of.
World Dec 23, 2019

Philippines: Drinking Coconut Wine Results in 8 People's Death Ahead of Christmas, 300 Under Treatment

Eight people died and hundreds were taken to hospitals in the Philippines after drinking coconut wine believed to contain high levels of methanol, authorities said Monday.
Sports Dec 23, 2019

LaLiga 2019–20 Match Result: Real Madrid Lose Ground Against Athletic Bilbao in Spanish Title Race After Stalemate

Messi hit his 50th goal of the year with Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal also on target. Sevilla are third on 34 points after their 2-0 win at Real Mallorca. Earlier Sunday Angel Correa came off the bench to score one and make another as Atletico Madrid climbed back into the top four with a 2-1 win at Real Betis.
Sports Dec 23, 2019

Italian Super Cup 2019: ‘Magical’ Lazio Down Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus 3–1 to Clinch Title

Lazio had already defeated Juve 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A two weeks ago -- until Sunday that was the only defeat suffered by Maurizio Sarri in his time as coach of the Italian champions. "We did something magical -- to beat Juve twice in two weeks is incredible," Inzaghi told Rai Sport.
World Dec 23, 2019

Syrian Air Defences Shoot Down ‘Hostile Missiles’ From Israel Outside Damascus: State Media

In July, six Iranians and three pro-regime Syrian fighters were killed in reported Israeli missile strikes in the southern provinces of Daraa and Quneitra in July, according to the Observatory. A month later, the Israeli army carried out a strike in Aqraba, killing two Hezbollah and one Iranian fighter.
World Dec 23, 2019

Jewish Lawmakers Ask Donald Trump to Fire His Advisor Stephen Miller for Supporting White Nationalism

"The Camp of the Saints," a 1973 dystopian novel by French author Jean Raspail popular in far-right white nationalist circles. It paints a dark story of mass migration from the Third World leading to the destruction of Western civilization.
World Dec 22, 2019

Tesco Stops Production at China Factory After Christmas Card Carrying Cry For Help From Prisoner Reported to Supermarket Giant

The Sunday Times newspaper reported that a London schoolgirl had opened a card last weekend to find a message inside claiming to be from inmates at Shanghai's Qingpu Prison.
Sports Dec 22, 2019

Watford 2-0 Manchester United, Premier League 2019-20: David De Gea Howler Sees Hornets Take the Lead Against Man Utd

Watford doubled their lead four minutes later when Troy Deeney fired home from the penalty spot after the otherwise impressive Aaron Wan-Bissaka brought down Sarr with a misjudged sliding tackle.
Sports Dec 22, 2019

Paul Pogba Injury Update: France Midfielder Named as Substitute for Manchester United at Watford

United's preparations were disrupted as their team coach arrived at Vicarage Road less than an hour before the 1400 GMT kick-off. Nigel Pearson named an unchanged XI for his first home game in charge of bottom side Watford as he looked to build on a strong display in a defeat to league-leaders Liverpool last weekend.
Sports Dec 22, 2019

Alexander Nuebel Transfer News: German Footballer Linked to Bayern Munich After Rejecting New Schalke Deal

The 23-year-old is currently serving a four-match ban after being sent off for a karate-style kick on Eintracht Frankfurt's Mijat Gacinovic in last Sunday's 1-0 win. Nuebel has yet to explain why he is leaving Schalke, but Germany's top-selling daily Bild reported Sunday that he has agreed terms with Bayern Munich.

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