Sri Lanka crush Oman for second win in T20 World Cup
Co‑hosts Sri Lanka produce a commanding display to claim a massive 105‑run victory against Oman, making it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup.
In arresting and prosecuting journalists, Trump administration draws from authoritarian playbook
Like many Americans, I am deeply concerned about the Trump regime’s unhinged and unchecked authoritarian tactics. U.S. Immigration and Enforcement agents killing peaceful protestors on the street. Officials threatening lawyers and universities. Now, the administration is going after journalists who report the news. This is the authoritarian playbook — to weaken institutions that might fight […]
Boy, 13, charged after two boys stabbed in school
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday.
Struggling Nissan forecasts $4.2 bn full-year net loss
Japanese automaker Nissan said on Thursday it expected to suffer a net loss of 650 billion yen ($4.2 billion) in its fiscal year that ends in March, as it struggles with sluggish sales.
Ukrainian Olympian disqualified over images of war dead on his helmet
The International Olympic Committee has disqualified a Ukrainian sled athlete over his refusal to remove images of war dead from his helmet in competition.
Huelgas de pilotos y tripulantes alemanes obligan a Lufthansa a cancelar vuelos
Associated Press BERLÍN (AP) — Las huelgas de un día convocadas por sindicatos que representan a pilotos y tripulantes de cabina en Lufthansa provocaron una ola de cancelaciones de vuelos el jueves en la mayor aerolínea de Alemania. Lufthansa criticó los paros por considerarlos desproporcionados, pero indicó que espera ofrecer un programa de vuelos en […]
US-China trade war truce could help break-up efforts
The United States and China are set to extend October’s trade war truce by up to a year when US President Donald Trump visits Beijing, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively on Thursday.
Trump would probably meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first week of April, potentially after arriving on March 31 for a three-day trip, the newspaper said, citing unidentified sources. The timing is still under discussion, as Beijing weighs scheduling around the April 5 Ching Ming...
From Pointedly Refusing To Clap To Literally Storming On Stage In Protest, Here Are 13 Times Celebrities Refused To Celebrate Their Industry Peers At Award Shows
Brie Larson refused to clap for Casey Affleck after announcing him as the winner of the 2017 Best Actor Oscar, which was widely seen as a response to allegations of sexual harassment made against him.View Entire Post ›
Murderer who killed two men in drive-by shooting set to be second US execution this year
Simpson apologised to his victims’ families during a clemency hearing
Record 13 deaths in Italian Alps as Winter Olympics take place nearby
Fresh snowfall has created hazardous conditions in the area
Family of student from India struck and killed by officer reaches $29M settlement with Seattle
Kandula’s death ignited outrage, particularly after a recording from another officer’s body camera surfaced in which the officer laughed about the death
Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada school shooting
A candlelit vigil was held on Wednesday night in the remote British Columbia town where six people were killed and dozens injured.