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World Oct 12, 2019

California: Saddleridge Fire Destroys Homes And Structures, One Lakh People Evacuated

One man in his 50s died of a heart attack as he struggled to save his home in the Porter Ranch area, fire officials said. The fire quickly got out of control after it erupted late Thursday for unknown reasons in the city of Sylmar, driven by low humidity and gusts known as the Santa Ana winds.
Sports Oct 12, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo Edges Closer to Century of International Goals as Portugal Crush Luxembourg in Euro 2020 Qualifiers

The veteran star hit his 94th goal for the Portuguese and took his overall career tally to 699 when he found the target in the second half after Bernardo Silva had opened the scoring in the first period. The three points kept Portugal in second place in Group B, five points behind Ukraine who defeated Lithuania 2-0. The two meet in Kiev on Monday.
Sports Oct 12, 2019

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Timid England Handed Reality Check By Czech Republic in 1-2 Defeat

Southgate's side remain top of Group A on 12 points alongside the Czechs, who have played a game extra. England could still clinch qualification on Monday with victory in Bulgaria if Kosovo fail to beat Montenegro. World champions France claimed a 1-0 win away to Iceland as Olivier Giroud delivered the only goal with a penalty on 66 minutes in Reykjavik.
World Oct 11, 2019

England: Mass Stabbing at Shopping Centre in Manchester Leaves Five Injured

Officers were "keeping an open mind about the motivation", the force said. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of serious assault. Footage posted online appeared to show one police officer restraining a suspect on the floor as another stands over him pointing a Taser.
World Oct 11, 2019

Jacob Zuma, South Africa's Former President, to Face Corruption Trial

South Africa's scandal-plagued former president Jacob Zuma will face a corruption trial, a court ruled on Friday, dismissing his application for a permanent stay of prosecution.
World Oct 11, 2019

Iran Tanker Hit by Suspected Missile Strikes Near Saudi Port

An Iranian oil tanker was hit by suspected missile strikes near the Saudi port of Jeddah on Friday, causing oil to leak into the Red Sea, the ship's owner said.
Agency News Oct 10, 2019

Roger Federer Thanks Supporters, Says ’Fans Inspired Me to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarter-Finals'

Federer was regularly serenaded by chants of "Roger, Roger, go go go" by local supporters all sitting together in one part of the arena. All were decked out in red. Federer, who failed to win a Grand Slam this year, said their backing had been key to his revival.
World Oct 10, 2019

Mexican Mayor Jorge Luis Escandon Tied to Truck, Dragged Through Street in Protest; Incident Caught on Camera

Witnesses told investigators they tied up the mayor, Jorge Luis Escandon, pushed him outside and tied him to the back of a pickup. They then dragged him several dozen meters (yards) down the street, before police and public employees intervened and freed Escandon, who survived without major injury.
World Oct 10, 2019

Singapore Becomes First Country to Ban Sugary Drink Ads in Fight Against Diabetes

Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban ads for the most unhealthy sugary drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates, the health ministry said Thursday.
World Oct 10, 2019

Bangladesh: Man Forcibly Shaves His Wife's Head After Finding Her Hair in Breakfast, Arrested

A Bangladeshi who forcibly shaved his wife's head after finding a hair in his breakfast has been arrested, police said Tuesday, as rights groups warned violence against women was rising in the conservative Muslim nation.
World Oct 10, 2019

Bangladesh Engineering Student Abrar Fahad Killed in Campus for Criticising Water-Sharing With India, PM Sheikh Hasina Vows to Punish Killers Amid Protests

Bangladesh's prime minister on Wednesday vowed to mete out the "highest punishment to the killers" of a university student who died after he criticised a deal the leader made with India.
World Oct 10, 2019

Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Nobel Prize Laureate and Economist Muhammad Yunus

Bangladeshi economist and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been issued with an arrest warrant after failing to appear at a hearing over the sacking of workers at a company he heads, officials said Thursday.
World Oct 10, 2019

Nobel Prize in Literature 2019: Here are Five Things to Know About Prestigious Award

The Swedish Academy will on Thursday crown two Nobel literature laureates after postponing the 2018 prize for a year to deal with the fallout of a sexual harassment scandal that rocked the venerable institution. Here are five things to know about the Nobel Literature Prize.
Sports Oct 10, 2019

Argentina Coach Hails 'Positives' Despite Lionel Messi Absence in Germany Draw

Lionel Scaloni praised his battling Argentina side, missing Lionel Messi, as they scored second-half goals to earn a 2-2 draw in a friendly against an experimental Germany team Wednesday. The Germans flew into a 2-0 lead with first-half goals by Serge Gnabry and Kai Havertz in Dortmund before Lucas Alario turned the game when he came on for Argentina with an hour gone.
World Oct 09, 2019

Nobel Prize Winners For Chemistry From 2010 to 2019: From John Goodenough to Richard Heck, Check Names of Awardees of Last 10 Years

Here is a list of Nobel Chemistry Prize winners over the past 10 years, including John Goodenough of the US, Britain's Stanley Whittingham and Japan's Akira Yoshino who on Wednesday won for the development of lithium-ion batteries.
World Oct 09, 2019

Greta Thunberg Likely to Get Nobel Peace Prize, But Experts Not Too Sure

In a little more than a year, she has galvanised millions of young people around the world to take part in demonstrations to raise awareness for action on climate change. She made global headlines in late September when she lambasted world leaders at the UN climate summit in New York.
World Oct 09, 2019

China Warns US Tech Giant Apple Against 'Reckless' Support of Hong Kong Protesters

Apple, which has a huge presence in China, did not immediately reply to an emailed request for comment. Hong Kong has endured nearly four months of protests that were ignited by a now-scrapped plan to allow extraditions of criminal suspects to the mainland.
World Oct 09, 2019

Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $8 Billion Over Drug Side Effect: Pennsylvania Jury

Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals were blamed as plaintiff Nicholas Murray told the Philadelphia court that the drug Risperdal, prescribed to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, had made him grow breasts.
World Oct 09, 2019

UN Facing More Than $200 Million Deficit, Staff Salaries at Risk

Several member states are behind in their dues payments. The UN will not publicly identify those countries, but sources told AFP the main culprits are the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Iran. In all, 64 countries owe money to the UN.
World Oct 09, 2019

US Restricts Visas to China Officials, Demands End to Uighur 'Repression'

In an accompanying statement, Pompeo said that the State Department would restrict visas granted to government and ruling Communist Party officials involved in 'detention or abuse' of Uighurs, Kazakhs or members of other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

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