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Agency News Oct 02, 2019

Alberto Salazar Used Athletes as ‘Laboratory Animals’: USADA Chief

However, none of the athletes taking part at the world champions linked to Salazar have been found guilty of doping offences, and none were implicated in USADA's 134-page summary of the case.
World Oct 02, 2019

Taiwan Bridge Collapse Update: Five Bodies Found, One Still Missing

Five bodies have been recovered from under a collapsed bridge in Taiwan, rescuers said Wednesday, as the search continued for the last person missing after the structure smashed onto fishing boats moored underneath.
Social Viral Oct 02, 2019

20 Kangaroos Mowed Down by Australian Teenager in an Hour-Long Killing Spree

An Australian teenager has been charged over the deaths of 20 kangaroos, which he allegedly mowed down with his truck in a killing spree that lasted an hour. The dead kangaroos, including two joeys, were found littered over roads in Tura Beach, 450 kilometres (280 miles) south of Sydney, on Sunday morning.
World Oct 02, 2019

Pig Farmers Pessimistic as China Tries to Talk Down Swine Fever

Sun Dawu sighs sadly when asked about the death of thousands of his pigs, killed by the African swine fever outbreak that has been decimating hog herds across China.
Sports Oct 02, 2019

Bayern Munich vs Tottenham Match Report: Serge Gnabry Scores Four as Munich Batter Spurs 7-2 in UEFA Champions League 2019

Serge Gnabry scored four second-half goals as Bayern Munich embarrassed Tottenham 7-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday -- the biggest-ever margin of defeat suffered by an English team at home in any European competition.
Sports Oct 02, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo Scores First Goal in UEFA Champions League 2019, Helps Juventus Register 3-0 Win Over Bayer Leverkusen

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in this season's Champions League, sealing a 3-0 win for Juventus over Bayer Leverkusen in their Group D game in Turin on Tuesday. Ronaldo blasted in the third goal in the 89th minute to extend his record to 127 strikes in the competition to add to Gonzalo Higuain and Federico Bernardeschi's earlier efforts.
World Oct 01, 2019

Thomas Cook Belgian Arm Bankrupt, 500 Jobs at Risk

A Belgian commercial court in Ghent on Tuesday declared the local travel agency business of British tour operator Thomas Cook bankrupt, putting 500 jobs at risk.
World Oct 01, 2019

Hong Kong: Police Shoot Pro-Democracy Protester in Chest as China Celebrates 70th Birthday

Hong Kong police shot a pro-democracy protestor in the chest on Tuesday as violent clashes erupted across the city hours after China held a massive military parade in Beijing to celebrate 70 years of Communist Party rule.
World Oct 01, 2019

Taliban Attack Kills at Least 11 Policemen in Afghanistan

At least 11 policemen were killed and over a dozen captured Tuesday when Taliban fighters stormed their headquarters in northern Afghanistan, officials said.
Social Viral Oct 01, 2019

Homeless Woman Singing Opera in Los Angeles Metro Becomes Internet Sensation, Video Goes Viral

A video posted by police of a homeless woman singing opera in the Los Angeles metro has gone viral and prompted calls for her to be on a grand stage. The video, which has racked up nearly 300,000 views since it was posted late Thursday, shows the blond woman in pigtails singing a beautiful rendition of a Puccini aria as she stands on a metro platform with a cart and several bags.
Social Viral Oct 01, 2019

Scary Moment When Taiwan Bridge Collapsed and Crushed Fishing Vessels in Nanfangao Caught on Camera! Watch Video

A bridge collapsed in northeastern Taiwan on Tuesday injuring at least 14 people as it smashed down on to fishing vessels moored underneath and sent a petrol tanker plummeting into the water. Dramatic CCTV images captured the moment the 140-metre long single-arch bridge came crashing down in Nanfangao, on Taiwan's eastern coast.
Sports Oct 01, 2019

Athletics Coach Alberto Salazar Hit With Four-Year Ban For Doping Violations

Long distance running guru Alberto Salazar, the former coach of Britain's four-time Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah, has been slapped with a four-year ban after being found guilty of doping violations.
World Oct 01, 2019

Australia's Central Bank Cuts Rates to New Record Low

Australia's central bank on Tuesday lowered the cost of borrowing, slashing interest rates for the third time this year amid fears about the flagging domestic economy.
World Oct 01, 2019

MEA S Jaishankar Defends Purchase of S-400 Missile Defence System from Russia, Says, 'Freedom of Choice is Ours'

On a visit to Washington, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said India was discussing the US concerns but declined to forecast the ultimate decision on the fate of the S-400 purchase from Russia.
World Oct 01, 2019

China Celebrates 70th Anniversary: Here's How Communists Ruled The Nation Under Single Party System For Last 7 Decades

China's Communist Party has defied the odds to retain firm control of power for 70 years, adapting to a changing world to outlast its comrades in the Soviet Union. As the People's Republic of China celebrates its anniversary on Tuesday, here is a look at how the party has evolved over the years.
Sports Oct 01, 2019

AB de Villiers to Make Big Bash Debut with Brisbane Heat

South African great AB de Villiers will make his debut in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League during the 2019-20 season after signing with Brisbane Heat, the team announced Tuesday. The 35-year-old prolific batsman will join the Heat for the second half of the eight-team competition that runs from December to February.
World Sep 30, 2019

Afghanistan Presidential Election Results 2019: Abdullah Abdullah Claims Victory Over President Ashraf Ghani Ahead of Official Results

Abdullah's announcement comes even before the IEC has finished tallying turnout from Saturday's election, with hundreds of polling centres still unreported. Preliminary results are not due until October 19, and if the leading candidate doesn't secure more than 50 percent of the vote the top two will run off in a second round.
Sports Sep 30, 2019

UEFA Women's Champions League 2019 Draw: Manchester City to Face Atletico Madrid in Last 16

The tie will see England forward Toni Duggan return to face her former side with Atletico. French side Lyon, who have won the Champions League in each of the last four seasons, will take on Fortuna Hjorring of Denmark. Arsenal have been drawn against Slavia Prague.
World Sep 30, 2019

Nigerian Police Raid 'Baby Factories' and Free 19 Women and 4 Children in Lagos

'After investigations, we were able to rescue 19 pregnant ladies and four babies,' he said, adding that the those freed were aged between 15 and 28. 'Some of them were misled, they were told they were brought to Lagos to find a job and found themselves trapped.' The raids carried out on September 19 targeted three houses and a hotel in the outskirts of Nigeria's biggest city.
Sports Sep 30, 2019

Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele Back for Barcelona Ahead of Clash Against Inter Milan in UEFA Champions League 2019

Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele were back in partial training Monday ahead of this week's Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Both were out of action Saturday with thigh injuries for the club's La Liga victory against Getafe but were able to participate in some of Monday's session.

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