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World Sep 30, 2019

Beijing Daxing International Airport Now Open; China's Glitzy New Starfish Airport Set to Take Off as Aviation Hub

About a decade ago, Daxing was a sleepy suburb of dusty farmland and cramped quarters home to migrant workers building roads and skyscrapers in the city. Now -- with the airport code PKX -- Daxing is seen as an embodiment of the "Chinese dream" Xi has offered his fellow citizens.
World Sep 30, 2019

Malaysia: Borneo Pygmy Elephant Shot 70 Times, Tusks Removed

An endangered pygmy elephant found dead on Borneo island had been shot about 70 times and its tusks hacked off during a brutal attack by poachers, Malaysian officials said Monday.
World Sep 30, 2019

Fake Vagina Stolen From New Zealand Sex Shop, Police Suspect Lookalike Elvis Presley

A man bearing a strong resemblance to Elvis Presley has been accused of stealing a fake vagina from a New Zealand sex shop, prompting a police investigation.
World Sep 30, 2019

Myanmar: 27 Displaced Persons Return in Rakhine From Bangladesh

At least 27 displaced persons have returned to Myanmar from Bangladesh, arriving at a reception camp in Rakhine state, immigration authorities said on Monday.
World Sep 30, 2019

Hong Kong Protests: Starbucks Emerges as Latest Brand to Fall Foul of Pro-Democracy Protesters

Starbucks has emerged as the latest brand to fall foul of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters after a family member of the local restaurant chain that owns the local franchise spoke out against demonstrators.
Auto Sep 30, 2019

Volkswagen to Face German Court Today After Diesel Car Owners Demand Compensation Over Industrial Scandal

Car behemoth Volkswagen will face a German court Monday, as hundreds of thousands of owners of manipulated diesel cars demand compensation four years after the country's largest post-war industrial scandal erupted.
World Sep 30, 2019

Earthquake in Chile: Strong 6.8 Magnitude Quake Struck in The Pacific Off Coast, Says USGS

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. "There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage," the USGS said of the earthquake, which it earlier reported as a magnitude 7.2, and which occurred 41 miles (66 kilometers) west-southwest of Constitucion, Chile.
World Sep 29, 2019

NGO Accuses Israel of Torturing Palestinian Bombing Suspect

The explosion near a spring close to the Jewish settlement of Dolev, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, killed 17-year-old Rina Shnerb and wounded her father and brother. Shin Bet identified the cell leader as Samer al Arbeed. It said the cell "was preparing other attacks when the arrests occurred, notably gun attacks and a kidnapping".
World Sep 29, 2019

Iran: Tehran on High Alert Against Attacks on Its Oil Sector

Zanganeh said precautions were needed due to American sanctions and the "full-scale economic war" that the Islamic republic accuses the United States of waging against it. Washington, Riyadh, Berlin, London and Paris blame Iran for attacks that damaged the Saudi oil sector on September 14 and forced the world's largest crude exporter to sharply reduce production.
Sports Sep 29, 2019

Atletico vs Real Madrid, La Liga 2019 Result: Unsettled Los Blancos Hold-Off City Rivals in Tight Derby to Grab Top Spot

Real Madrid regained top spot in La Liga on Saturday after a goalless derby with Atletico that saw them move above surprise package Granada and maintain their small lead over a crowded chasing pack.
Sports Sep 29, 2019

Chelsea 2-0 Brighton, Premier League 2019 Match Report: Willian’s Deflected Effort Earn Frank Lampard a Maiden League Win At Home

Frank Lampard admitted he was relieved to finally earn his first home Premier League win as Chelsea manager after goals from Jorginho and Willian sealed a 2-0 victory against Brighton on Saturday. Lampard had presided over two draws and a defeat in the league at Stamford Bridge since the Blues legend was hired from Derby in the close-season.
Sports Sep 29, 2019

Neymar Not Leaving PSG and Returning to Barcelona! Brazilian Forward Says, 'I'll Give My Life to Paris Saint-Germain'

Brazilian superstar Neymar pledged Saturday to "give my life to PSG" after his goal kept the French giants top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win at Bordeaux. Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, had been strongly linked to a return to Barcelona over a tumultuous summer.
World Sep 29, 2019

Saudi Arabia to Impose Fines on Tight Clothing, Abusive Language and PDA After Opening Doors For Tourism

Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it would impose fines for violations of "public decency", including immodest clothing and public displays of affection, a day after the austere kingdom opened up to foreign tourists.
Social Viral Sep 29, 2019

French 'Spiderman' Alain Robert Arrested After Climbing 500 Feet Frankfurt Skyscraper in Just Half an Hour (Watch Video)

Alain Robert dubbed the French "Spiderman" for his exploits in climbing buildings around the world, was arrested Saturday in the German city of Frankfurt after scaling the "Skyper" tower.
Social Viral Sep 29, 2019

Cambodia's First Gay Dance Troupe Upends Centuries of Tradition

Gold jewellery glistening, six male dancers from Cambodia's first gay "Apsara" troupe swirl in unison on a dimly lit stage, their production a radical shake-up of a ballet form peformed by women for more than a thousand years.
Sports Sep 29, 2019

China Open 2019: Sofia Kenin Defeats Garbine Muguruza 6-0, 2-6, 6-2

China Open organisers faced questions after two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza lost in a match which did not start until nearly 1:00 am and concluded at 2:31 am Sunday. The Spaniard's conqueror Sofia Kenin said that she felt "mentally drained" following the late-night first-round encounter in Beijing, which the American won 6-0, 2-6, 6-2.
World Sep 29, 2019

China's 70th Birthday Bash Next Week, Authorities Tighten Security in Hong Kong to Stop Pro-Democracy Protests

China's tightly choreographed 70th birthday bash next week risks being upstaged by pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, which offer a starkly different take on the strength and power of the Communist Party being feted in Beijing.
Sports Sep 29, 2019

Alexis Sanchez Scores, Sees Red Card as Inter Milan Stay Top in Serie A Against Sampdoria

Inter have a maximum 18 points from six games -- two ahead of Juve -- after winning their first six league matches for the first time since the 1966-67 season, with the pair set for a top-of-the-table clash at the San Siro next weekend.
World Sep 29, 2019

Morocco: Migrant Shipwreck Leaves 7 Dead Near Casablanca

Three survivors were found unconscious and taken to hospital, the official MAP press agency reported citing the officials. The number of migrants aboard the vessel was unknown. Since January, more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Spain by sea, according to Spanish authorities.
World Sep 28, 2019

French Police Break Up Yellow Vest Protest With Tear Gas

It was led by demonstrators brandishing a giant banner which said "Fed up of surviving. We want to live." They also burnt a parasol in front of a McDonald's outlet. In the capital Paris, some yellow vests joined a climate protest march.

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