news: October 2018

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Indonesia warns over 'fake news' after deadly jet crash

Indonesia warned social media users on Tuesday against spreading hoaxes, as rescue teams searched for human remains from a horrifying jet crash.

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Maldives' top court clears way for ex-leader's return

The Maldives' Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed exiled former president Mohamed Nasheed's 13-year jail sentence on terrorism charges, allowing him to go home this week.

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Maldives' top court clears way for ex-leader Nasheed's return

Relatives desperate for news on Indonesia crash victims

JAKARTA: With four family members onboard Indonesia's ill-fated Lion Air jet, Febby Mellysa knows there will be no good news as she and scores of distraught relatives await the results of DNA tests on remains recovered from the crash. The plane plunged into the Java Sea Monday morning, with 189 ...

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Court suspends arrest warrant of Maldives ex-leader Nasheed

COLOMBO: The Maldives top court suspended an arrest warrant for Mohamed Nasheed on Tuesday (Oct 30), paving the way for the country's first democratically elected president to return from exile next month. The Supreme Court ruled Nasheed could not be detained by police or prison authorities until ...

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Lion Air crash: Singapore leaders send condolences

SINGAPORE: Singapore leaders on Tuesday (Oct 30) expressed their condolences following a Lion Air crash that saw a passenger jet plummet into the sea off Indonesia's island of Java. All 189 passengers and crew on board are feared dead. President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ...

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US Navy chief says US, China to 'meet more and more on high seas'

JAKARTA: Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson said on Tuesday (Oct 30) the United States and China "will meet each other more and more on the high seas" after a Chinese warship came close to a US ship in the disputed South China Sea. The Chinese vessel came within 45 yards (metres) ...

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Lion Air crash is the 'risk of transportation': Indonesia’s transport safety committee

JAKARTA: Accidents like the deadly crash of Lion Air flight JT610 are a "risk of transportation", said Indonesia's body charged with investigating transport safety deficiencies, a day after another mass-casualty aviation disaster in the country. "Where there is transportation, there will be ...

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Lehmann reveals mental toll of ball-tampering scandal

Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has revealed he remains emotionally damaged by the South Africa ball-tampering scandal and continues to have counselling more than seven months after his teary resignation in March.

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AFC must avoid return to 'turmoil and instability': Sheikh Salman

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa warned against a return to "turmoil and instability" on Wednesday as he launched his bid to retain his position at the helm of the continent's governing body.

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Football: World Cup expansion possible for 2022, says Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that football's governing body is looking into the possibility of increasing the number of teams at the 2022 World Cup and sharing the hosting rights of an expanded tournament with other nations in the region.

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Recovered Cech to face Blackpool in League Cup

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech will start Wednesday's League Cup tie against Blackpool after overcoming a hamstring injury, manager Unai Emery has confirmed.

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Pochettino to rest players for Cup clash

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says he expects to give some players a rest for Wednesday's League Cup clash against West Ham United.

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Robson urges Rashford to show greater hunger for goals

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford needs to improve his finishing skills and target 20 to 30 goals per season whether he plays as a central striker or on the wing, according to former club captain Bryan Robson.

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Late comeback at Gremio takes River into Libertadores final

River Plate reached the Copa Libertadores final on Tuesday after their 2-1 come-from-behind win at holders Gremio saw them go through on away goals.

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Calderon sets a female F1 first for Latin America

MEXICO CITY: Colombian Tatiana Calderon became the first Latin American woman to drive a Formula One car in an official capacity when she took part in a promotional event for the Sauber team in Mexico on Tuesday. The 25-year-old GP3 racer was appointed official test driver for the Ferrari-powered ...

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Martins on target as Atletico scrape cup win at Sant Andreu

MADRID: Gelson Martins netted his first goal for Atletico Madrid to help Diego Simeone's side scrape a 1-0 win at fourth-tier Sant Andreu on Tuesday in a Copa del Rey round of 32 first-leg match. Close-season signing Martins broke the deadlock after 33 minutes, the lively Portuguese winger ...

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In-form Djokovic eases past Sousa in Paris opener

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of the season-ending world number one spot continued with a 7-5 6-1 victory over Portuguese qualifier Joao Sousa in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday.

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Superb Stanislas strike helps Bournemouth into League Cup quarters

A superb goal from Junior Stanislas helped Bournemouth reach the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Norwich City on Tuesday while third tier Burton Albion beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 to reach the last eight for the first time.

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Lacklustre Bayern struggle to beat fourth-division club

Champions Bayern Munich were made to work hard before edging amateurs SV Roedinghausen 2-1 on Tuesday to advance to the German Cup third round.

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Football: Fourth-tier minnows give Bayern a German Cup scare

BERLIN: Fourth-tier part-timers Roedinghausen made mighty Bayern Munich work for a 2-1 away win in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday (Oct 30). It was a poor performance from reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern, and the win came at a price as Thiago Alcantara had to be helped off with ...

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Football: Bournemouth make League Cup quarters, Burton down Forest

LONDON: Bournemouth moved into the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Norwich, while Nigel Clough's Burton earned a surprise 3-2 victory over his old club Nottingham Forest on Tuesday (Oct 30). Eddie Howe's Bournemouth have reached the League Cup's last eight for a second successive ...

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Tennis: Djokovic wins Paris opener as Federer confirms return

PARIS: Novak Djokovic stepped up his pursuit of the world number one ranking with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Joao Sousa at the ATP Paris Masters on Tuesday (Oct 30), while Roger Federer confirmed he will play at the event for the first time since 2015. Djokovic can regain top spot from Rafael Nadal this ...

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Wise named PGA Tour rookie of the year

The 22-year-old resident of Las Vegas was one of eight rookies to qualify for the FedExCup playoffs but the only one to advance to the season-ending TOUR Championship.

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Former Ghana FA president Nyantakyi banned for life by FIFA

FIFA handed a life ban from all football activities to former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi for various violations of their ethics code, including bribery and corruption.

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Football: Chelsea's Ianni fined after Mourinho clash

LONDON: Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni was fined £6,000 (US$7,600) by the Football Association on Tuesday (Oct 30) after his wild celebrations in front of Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. Ianni, who serves as one of Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri's assistants, sparked a touchline row ...

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Chelsea coach fined by FA over Mourinho touchline row

Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni was fined 6,000 pounds by the Football Association (FA) on Tuesday for his exuberant celebrations after a 96th-minute equaliser secured the Londoners a 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester United.

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Football: Leicester to face Cardiff after Vichai's tragic death

A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium and players will wear black armbands in Vichai's honour.

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England's Brown dropped for South Africa clash

Mike Brown was the most high-profile absentee from a 25-man squad named by England coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday for Saturday's Twickenham test against South Africa.

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Tennis: Kasatkina hangs on in Zhuhai despite Wang fightback

ZHUHAI, China: Top seed Daria Kasatkina survived a scare on Tuesday to claim victory over crowd favourite Wang Qiang in a thrilling contest at the WTA Elite Trophy in China, taking the match 6-1, 2-6, 7-5. The 21-year-old Russian looked totally dominant in the early stages in Zhuhai, wrapping up ...

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Real head to Africa to start Copa del Rey campaign

Real Madrid's bid to win the Copa del Rey starts in Africa on Wednesday as new interim coach Santiago Solari makes his debut against UD Melilla, a third-tier side who hail from an autonomous Spanish city bordered by Morocco.

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Kasatkina outlasts Wang in Zhuhai opener

Top seed Daria Kasatkina overcame a stern test from Wang Qiang in the opening round-robin match at the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, outlasting the local favourite 6-1 2-6 7-5 on Tuesday.

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Ericsson to switch from F1 to IndyCar

Swedish Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson will switch to the U.S. IndyCar series in 2019 with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) while continuing as a reserve for Sauber, SPM announced on Tuesday.

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Solari says Real stars in pain and determined to fight back

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

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Reggae Girlz can show Jamaica is more than just athletics at World Cup

LONDON: Usually known for its prowess on the track, Jamaica will be sending its first ever team to the FIFA Women's soccer World Cup in France next year, giving it a chance to showcase the Caribbean nation's strength across all sports. That's according to Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith, who ...

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Singapore indoor skydiving team clinches first World Cup gold

SINGAPORE: Indoor skydivers Kyra Poh, 16, and Choo Yi Xuan, 17, clinched their first gold at the Federation Aeronatique International (FAI) World Cup over the weekend, iFly Singapore said in a media release on Tuesday (Oct 30). The duo, known as Team Firefly, beat 18 teams to win the world ...

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Belgian club postpones match over Thai owner's death

BRUSSELS: Belgian club OH Louvain, owned by the late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, have postponed their next match to mourn the death of the Thai billionaire who also owned Leicester City. The Belgian second division club were set to play Lommel on Wednesday (Oct 31) but have put off the tie until ...

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Varane sidelined as problems deepen for struggling Real

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is expected to be sidelined for a month with a thigh injury he sustained in the humiliating 5-1 Clasico defeat by Barcelona on Sunday.

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Blast near local FSB HQ in Russia’s north – reports

A blast has reportedly occurred near the local headquarters of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the northern city of Arkhangelsk. One person has succumbed to injuries, it is understood.
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At least 25 killed after military helicopter crashes in western Afghanistan – officials

At least 25 people were killed after an Afghan helicopter crashed in the western part of the country, authorities confirmed to local media. Provincial officials and top military officers are reportedly among the casualties.
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‘5,239 is not the top line’: Pentagon promises to send even more troops to seal Mexico border

The need to allocate more troops to secure the US southern border against caravans of illegal aliens will likely stretch beyond the announced deployment figure, the Pentagon said, as the first 1,000 troops arrived at the frontier.
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Trump pays tribute to synagogue victims amid mass protests (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

President Trump and his family visited Pittsburgh with Israel’s US envoy to honor the victims of Saturday’s synagogue shooting. They were met with massive protests and even congressional leaders declined to join them on the trip.
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US ‘de-facto envoy’ expresses ‘grave concern’ over Taiwan’s future

The US is adamant in its intention to support Taiwan’s “substantive role” on the world stage and views any pressure by third parties to determine its future as a “grave concern,” America's de facto envoy to the island said.
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US needs ‘offensive weapons in space’ for self-defense, Mattis claims

Dominance in space is vital for the American way of life and the Pentagon must be prepared for deployment and usage of offensive weapons there, in order to protect US interests, Secretary of Defense James Mattis said.
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Yellowstone volcano reaffirmed as ‘high threat’…but only 21st most dangerous in US

Those looking for something new to fear are in luck – the US Geological Survey has again classified the Yellowstone supervolcano as a “high threat” on its rarely-updated volcano threat assessments list.
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Damascus slams Israel’s ‘Judaization plans & illegal elections’ in occupied Golan Heights

Syria has condemned the “illegal elections” being held by Israel for the first time in the occupied Golan Heights, as an attempt to assimilate the Druze minority, who for their part have largely refused to take part in the polls.
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'I've been used!' Kanye West quits politics, CNN goes into withdrawal

After weeks of infamy as the most famous Black face of the conservative movement, Kanye West wants off the Trump train, claiming he’s been “used” and blaming fellow controversy-courter Candace Owens for ideologically seducing him.
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Cryptocurrency mining may kill Earth faster than coal mining, study finds

Thanks to the massive amount of electricity needed to mine cryptocurrency, adopting bitcoin on a society-wide basis could raise global temperatures by two degrees Celsius in just 15 years, according to a new study.
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US urges Saudi-led coalition to stop airstrikes in ‘populated areas’ of Yemen

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has urged the Saudi-led coalition to stop airstrikes in heavily populated Yemen, shortly after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said a that long-lasting ceasefire is the only possible solution.
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Graham to introduce legislation backing Trump plan to end ‘absurd policy’ of birthright citizenship

Hot on the heels of President Trump’s announcement that he will end birthright citizenship for the children of noncitizens born in the US, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he will plan legislation to make Trump’s job easier.
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Drones down: UK police forced to ground UAVs after reported crashes

Police in the UK have been forced to ground some of their drones after a mysterious glitch caused several unmanned aircraft to fall right out of the sky.
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Green wave: Record spending makes 2018 US midterms ‘most expensive ever’

Democrats are pouring record amounts of money into congressional midterm elections this year, hoping to gain control of the House and the Senate, with the GOP close behind. But will big spending translate to ballot box victory?
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US-China war looming? Russia bracing for conflict? Week of warmongering predictions by top officials

Several top officials have issued thinly veiled – and outright blunt – ‘warnings’ about war over the past week. While the beating of war drums worldwide remains just hot air for now, many messengers seem a bit too eager about it.
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'It's still cheaper': Utah insurance provider will pay for trips to Mexico for its 'Pharma-Tourists’

Utah state employees will get some relief from insane prescription drug prices, with their insurer’s offer to fund their travel costs to Mexico and to throw in $500 cash, because it's still cheaper than buying the drugs in the US.
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Civilian deaths not enough to scrap Britain's arms sales to Riyadh, but Khashoggi probe may be – MP

The UK's Middle East minister seems unfazed by civilian suffering in Yemen, saying that ending Britain's arms sales to Saudi Arabia won't help, but that the probe into the Khashoggi death may influence Britain's support of Riyadh.
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2 killed after helicopter crashes into Florida trailer park (VIDEO)

A helicopter has crashed down onto a trailer park in central Florida, reportedly killing at least two people and injuring another.
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Sex offenders’ homes to be marked by ‘No Trick or Treat’ signs, to keep kids away on Halloween

The Sheriff's office in Butt’s County, Georgia, will place “no trick or treat” signs on the front lawns of sex offenders this Halloween, in a bid to prevent children from coming into contact with registered sex offenders.
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Internet-famous NoNoNoNo Cat dies at 16 (VIDEOS)

Marquis, the cat who became world-famous as the “NoNoNoNo Cat,” has passed away at the grand old age of 16, Russian media report. RT looks back at the greatest hits of the fluffy feline.
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Scheme or not? FBI investigate claim woman offered money to fake assault allegations against Mueller

The FBI is looking into claims that women have been asked to make false accusations of sexual harassment against Special Counsel Robert Mueller in exchange for money — but all may not be as it seems.
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Danes claim Tehran attempted to assassinate Iranian opposition figure in Denmark

Denmark has accused Iran of plotting an attack on at least one Iranian opposition figure living in the Scandinavian country, with Tehran dismissing the allegation as a political stunt meant to undermine its relations with Europe.
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‘Violent revolution’ may visit the US if Democrats don’t win midterms - James Cromwell

Actor James Cromwell has warned that a violent revolution could potentially be unleashed across the United States if the Democrats don’t win back control from Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Not quite Hillarious: 5 times Hillary Clinton’s jokes have fallen flat

Hillary Clinton has found herself in hot water, after making a joke that was interpreted by some as racist. But this isn’t the first time that her turn of phrase has ended in scandal for the ex-presidential hopeful.
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Gun injuries send 8,000 American children to the ER every year – study

It’s not only school shootings but also accidents, other assaults and even suicide attempts with firearms that send almost 8,000 American children every year to the emergency room, according to a new study.
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Art theft? Iraq demands return of 3,000-yr-old Assyrian artefact up for auction in New York

A 3,000-year-old Assyrian sculpture is expected to sell for more than $10 million at a New York auction, but the forthcoming bidding war may be overshadowed by protests demanding the plundered artwork’s return to its native Iraq.
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‘I am not an agent’: Radio Sputnik broadcaster sues DOJ over FARA registration

One of the companies that broadcasts Radio Sputnik in the US is suing the Department of Justice over the requirement to register as a foreign agent, saying the 1930s law does not apply to radio and television media.
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Cat karma: Guy smashes own windscreen trying to frighten feline (VIDEO)

One prankster got his comeuppance when attempting to trick a cat, only to play himself. Footage of the embarrassing display of human stupidity shows the man lure the cat across his windscreen - and it doesn't go well for his car.
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China’s newest J-20 stealth fighter makes rare appearance in the sky (VIDEO)

Several Chengdu J-20s, the cutting edge of Chinese military aviation, have been spotted in the skies over southern China, where an airshow is scheduled for November.
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Way to deal with the opposition! Mongolian president threatens hunger strike

Conflict between a state’s president and lawmakers can lead to ugly things: Unpleasant executive orders, impeachment, government shutdowns, even revolutions… or a very high-level hunger strike, as may soon be the case in Mongolia.
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Martins on target as Atletico scrape cup win at Sant Andreu

In-form Djokovic eases past Sousa in Paris opener

Superb Stanislas strike helps Bournemouth into League Cup quarters

Lacklustre Bayern struggle to beat fourth-division club

Champions Bayern Munich were made to work hard before edging amateurs SV Roedinghausen 2-1 on Tuesday to advance to the German Cup third round.

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Football: Fourth-tier minnows give Bayern a German Cup scare

Football: Bournemouth make League Cup quarters, Burton down Forest

Tennis: Djokovic wins Paris opener as Federer confirms return

Wise named PGA Tour rookie of the year

Former Ghana FA president Nyantakyi banned for life by FIFA

Football: Chelsea's Ianni fined after Mourinho clash

Chelsea coach fined by FA over Mourinho touchline row

Football: Leicester to face Cardiff after Vichai's tragic death

A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off at the Cardiff City Stadium and players will wear black armbands in Vichai's honour.

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England's Brown dropped for South Africa clash

Tennis: Kasatkina hangs on in Zhuhai despite Wang fightback

Real head to Africa to start Copa del Rey campaign

Kasatkina outlasts Wang in Zhuhai opener

Ericsson to switch from F1 to IndyCar

Solari says Real stars in pain and determined to fight back

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

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Reggae Girlz can show Jamaica is more than just athletics at World Cup

Singapore indoor skydiving team clinches first World Cup gold

Belgian club postpones match over Thai owner's death

China's Baidu tops revenue estimates with strong app traffic

Traffic growth on Baidu Inc's mobile app helped drive higher-than-expected third quarter revenue as China's biggest search engine operator places more emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving.

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Varane sidelined as problems deepen for struggling Real

Thousands march against graft in Bucharest on third anniversary of deadly fire

BUCHAREST: Thousands of Romanians marched through Bucharest in protest against corruption on Tuesday on the third anniversary of a deadly nightclub fire they blame on graft and lack of accountability. The fire at club Colectiv killed 65 people, triggering massive street protests and ultimately ...

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NASA retires its planet hunter, the Kepler space telescope

The Kepler space telescope has run out of fuel and will be retired after a 9-1/2-year mission in which it detected thousands of planets beyond our solar system and boosted the search for worlds that might harbour alien life, NASA said on Tuesday.

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Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue after shooting, protesters cry foul

PITTSBURGH: Donald Trump on Tuesday (Oct 30) visited the Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 people were gunned down at the weekend in an anti-Semitic attack, as more than 1,500 protesters gathered nearby to make it clear the US president was not welcome. Carrying signs that read "President Hate, Leave ...

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Bolsonaro's party head says new Brazil cabinet to be announced Monday

The head of Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's party said on Tuesday that the full cabinet for the new administration will be announced on Monday.

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US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack

The U.S. Justice Department unsealed an indictment on Tuesday alleging that Chinese intelligence officers conspired with hackers and company insiders to break into private companies' computer systems and steal intellectual property.

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Blast kills three Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in Iraq - police

BAQUBA, Iraq: Three Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims were killed by a roadside bomb as they walked to a holy site near the northeastern Iraqi city of Khanaqin on Tuesday, police said. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, the group's news agency Amaq reported. The claim could not ...

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Football: Hoddle's family grateful for well wishes after legend's heart attack

LONDON: Glenn Hoddle's family have revealed their gratitude for the outpouring of support for the Tottenham legend since he suffered a heart attack on Saturday. Hoddle collapsed on his 61st birthday shortly before he was due to go on air as a pundit for BT Sport. He was airlifted to hospital and ...

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Tennis - Gasquet downs erratic Shapovalov in Paris

Home favourite Richard Gasquet punished an erratic display from Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov to progress to the second round of the Paris Masters on Monday with a 6-4 7-6(3) victory.

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Cricket - England told to stay vigilant amid Sri Lanka crisis

England will continue their tour of Sri Lanka as planned but the cricketers have been asked to be careful amid the political crisis prevailing in the island nation, a team spokesman said on Monday.

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American sisters sue USA Gymnastics over sex abuse scandal

Two former USA Gymnastics national team members on Monday filed civil lawsuits against the organisation, disgraced ex-team doctor Larry Nassar, and the U.S. Olympic Committee for failing to prevent sexual assault of young women in their care.

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Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach

Real Madrid sacked coach Julen Lopetegui three months into his first season in charge after the Spanish giants were beaten by arch rivals Barcelona, the European champions said on Monday.

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Football: Lopetegui sacked as Real Madrid coach, Solari put in temporary charge

MADRID: Real Madrid have sacked their coach Julen Lopetegui after just 139 days in charge, the club confirmed on Monday (Oct 29). Lopetegui was appointed in June but five defeats in seven games, the last of them a 5-1 thrashing by Barcelona on Sunday, have convinced Madrid to make a change ...

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Irish skipper among seven regulars rested for Chicago fixture

Ireland captain Rory Best was one of seven regulars left out of Joe Schmidt's squad for Saturday’s test against Italy in Chicago.

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Lions tours must be protected despite calendar shift, says Springbok coach

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said future tours by the British and Irish Lions should be protected as restructuring of the season in England threatens to cut the length of the 2021 series in South Africa.

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Mexican GP waits on new government for contract extension

LONDON: Mexican Grand Prix organisers are confident they have the economic evidence to persuade the country's new administration to keep the race on the Formula One calendar after the contract expires next year. Sunday's title-decider at Mexico City's Hermanos Rodriguez circuit drew a sell-out ...

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Formula One: My title bid unravelled in Singapore, says Vettel

MEXICO CITY: A candid Sebastian Vettel believes his world championship bid began to unravel in Singapore when Ferrari lost their performance advantage against Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team. "I think from Singapore onwards, we just didn't have the pace to keep up with Mercedes for a couple of ...

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Hamilton has more milestones in mind

Lewis Hamilton has admitted Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 91 Formula One race wins and seven titles are in his sights while brushing aside a suggestion he may be already be the greatest.

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Scotland makes changes as injury toll mounts ahead of Wales test

EDINBURGH: Backs Darcy Graham and James Lang were on Monday added to the Scotland squad for their November test schedule as injuries have curbed numbers in the expansive squad that coach Gregor Townsend named earlier this month. Scotland start a four-test programme against Wales on Saturday as ...

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European hopefuls face southern powers as World Cup looms

Europe's World Cup hopefuls get their last chance to measure up against the southern hemisphere superpowers in a mouth-watering series of matches in November, 10 months before the global showpiece tournament in Japan.

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Rohit ton helps India steamroll West Indies in Mumbai

Virat Kohli endured a rare failure but Rohit Sharma more than compensated with a blistering 162 to help India steamroll West Indies by 224 runs in the fourth one-dayer on Monday and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.

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Cricket: Sharma, Rayudu tons set up India's 224-run ODI victory

MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma hailed his "game-changer" partnership with fellow centurion Ambati Rayudu to set up India's 224-run win over West Indies in Monday's (Oct 29) fourth one-day international. Sharma, who smashed 162, and Rayudu, who made 100, put on 211 runs for the third wicket to power the ...

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Ronaldo says he left Real because of president Perez’s attitude

Cristiano Ronaldo says he decided to quit Real Madrid this summer because the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, only ever saw him as a means of making money. "He only ever looked at me as a business relationship. I know it. What he told me was never from the heart," the Portuguese ...

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Juventus midfielder Emre Can undergoes thyroid surgery

Juventus midfielder Emre Can underwent surgery to treat a thyroid nodule, the Italian Serie A club said on Monday.

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Football: Tuchel shows a different side as dropped Mbappe plays role of super sub

PARIS: Thomas Tuchel's position of strength in charge of Paris Saint-Germain was reinforced on Sunday (Oct 28) after the German's decision to leave Kylian Mbappe on the bench against bitter rivals Marseille paid off. The teenage France World Cup star was omitted from PSG's starting line-up for ...

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Police say drone not cause of Leicester helicopter crash as black box found

The helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was not caused by a police drone, Leicestershire Police said on Monday, as investigations continue into how the accident happened.

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'I was no longer indispensable' at Real Madrid, says Ronaldo

PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo has said he decided to leave Real Madrid for Juventus after sensing that the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, no longer saw him as being "indispensable". "I felt within the club, especially from the president, that I was no longer considered in the same way as I ...

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Trump vows to corral migrant caravans into ‘nice tent cities’ pending ‘asylum trials’

Countering charges of fearmongering stemming from his description of Central American migrant caravans as “invasion,” President Trump shared his plans to house the newcomers in “very nice” tent cities until their cases are heard.
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Top Palestinian body suspends Israel recognition until it recognizes Palestine

The Palestine Liberation Organization’s decision-making body has ruled to suspend its recognition of the state of Israel until Tel Aviv formally recognizes a Palestinian state along 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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US mail bomber reportedly compiled 100-name ‘hit list’

Cesar Sayoc, suspected of mailing at least 15 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats, was just getting started, according to law enforcement sources who say they found a “hit list” of over 100 names in his Trump-spangled van.
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6.2 quake strikes New Zealand’s North Island, disrupts parliament session

A powerful 6.2 earthquake has struck New Zealand, some 64 kilometers east of the town of Waitara, and was felt all across the island nation, including the capital city of Wellington.
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'Fake News made me do it': Would-be terrorist’s lawyers deploy ‘Trump defense’ in court

Attorneys for wannabe bomber Patrick Stein are asking a judge to consider the toxic political climate when sentencing their client, who called himself “Orkin Man” and wanted to exterminate Muslim “cockroaches.”
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Floating dock sinks during maintenance of Russian aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov

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5k armed troops, helicopters & drones: Pentagon braces for ‘migrant invasion’

The White House is not joking around in its efforts to “deter” thousands of Central American migrants from entering the United States, announcing the deployment of 5,200 troops and dozens of “air assets” to the US-Mexico border.
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OSCE ‘hopes’ Russian journalist jailed in Ukraine for 6 months will be freed soon

Top OSCE official called upon Ukrainian authorities to properly investigate the case of head of RIA Novosti Ukraine news agency, Kirill Vyshinsky. The journalist has been detained for six months on “high treason” accusations.
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‘They all look alike’: Hillary Clinton corrects moderator who mixed up black Democrats

Conservative commentators are outraged that former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made a racist joke, saying African-Americans “all look alike” while correcting her interviewer who mixed up two Democrat politicians.
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Nothing to see here, move along! Classes proceed as usual after NC high school shooting

A shooting at a North Carolina high school has sparked outrage beyond the usual grief and confusion, as parents and students say authorities bungled the aftermath by sending kids back to class as if nothing happened.
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Sweden will set up a crisis hotline for people who beat and abuse their partners

Swedish officials and social workers hope that abusive partners will lower their hands, take a breath and call a helpline, an unorthodox solution to a surprisingly common problem in ultra-progressive country.
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Flares v tear gas: Students clash with police over education reform in Athens (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The Greek capital was plunged into chaos after hooded rioters threw flares at police officers, who responded with tear gas. The protests were sparked by planned changes to educational policies.
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Indonesia's Krakatau volcano creates its own lightning during magnificent eruption (VIDEO)

Mother Nature produced a light show made of lava when Indonesia's Krakatau volcano erupted, scattering fiery specks and volcanic lightning into the night sky. The entire display was caught on video.
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‘Thief!’ Trump slams African-American candidate in Florida governor's race

As mid-term elections draw nearer, US President Donald Trump has called a Democrat running for Florida governor nominee a "thief," spurring accusations of racism against the African-American candidate.
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Rapper's delight: 50 Cent 'bought 200 seats' to rival Ja Rule's concert ...so they can sit empty

The feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule is 'Outta Control,' with the two unlikely to kiss and make up 'In da Club' anytime soon. 50 Cent says he's purchased 200 seats to Ja Rule's upcoming concert, just so they can sit empty.
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Real Madrid sack manager Julen Lopetegui in wake of Barcelona rout

Real Madrid have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after suffering a humiliating defeat to Barcelona in a result which continued Real’s worst start to a season in nearly two decades.
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WikiLeaks Assange’s lawsuit over asylum conditions denied by Ecuador

An Ecuadorian judge has thrown out the lawsuit by Julian Assange, who objected to the harshly revised terms of his asylum. The WikiLeaks co-founder has been trapped at the Embassy of Ecuador in London since 2012.
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NYT, Google cheerlead for #MeToo but do they practice what they preach? (VIDEO)

The New York Times and Google have acted as bullhorns for the #MeToo movement, but their advocacy apparently has limits: Both companies have been accused of botching cases where employees were accused of sexual misconduct.
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You mean... slavery? Uproar after conservative think tank says ‘free trade’ gave US economic edge

How did the US transform from an overseas colony into an economic powerhouse? A prominent think tank says “free markets” are to thank, but skeptics quickly pointed to the vast amounts of forcibly seized land and human chattel.
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Swords to ploughshares: Russian ICBMs to be repurposed as commercial launch rockets (VIDEO)

Russia is likely to use the Topol-M nuclear-tipped missiles, which are due to be phased out of service, as launch vehicles for civilian space missions. Many of their predecessors were repurposed in a similar way.
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Trust each other or die? US political divide might be bad for your health

Calling the United States a divided nation is not a radical notion. But aside from fuelling endless hours of cable TV and social media debate, America’s culture wars might actually be shortening people’s lives.
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