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US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage
US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON DC: The US Senate passed a landmark bill yesterday (Nov 29) protecting same-sex marriage, as lawmakers from both parties moved to forestall the possibility of the conservative-led Supreme Court taking away this right as it did with abortion.
Southgate hails Rashford revival as England power into World Cup last 16
Southgate hails Rashford revival as England power into World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Gareth Southgate saluted Marcus Rashford after the England forward maintained his renaissance by firing his country into the World Cup last 16 with a double in their 3-0 win against Wales yesterday (Nov 29).
China cities under heavy policing after protests
China cities under heavy policing after protests
SHANGHAI: China’s major cities of Beijing and Shanghai were blanketed with security today (Nov 29) in the wake of nationwide rallies calling for political freedoms and an end to COVID lockdowns.
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
FOOTBALL: Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare on a dramatic day of action in Qatar yesterday (Nov 28).
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive as Morocco stun Belgium
FOOTBALL: A late goal by substitute Niclas Fuellkrug allowed Germany to snatch a 1-1 draw with Spain yesterday (Nov 27) as the four-time winners kept their World Cup hopes alive, but Belgium are in danger of a group-stage exit after losing to Morocco.
Protests in Shanghai as anger mounts over China’s zero-COVID policy
Protests in Shanghai as anger mounts over China’s zero-COVID policy
CHINA: Angry crowds took to the streets of Shanghai early Sunday (Nov 27) calling for an end to lockdowns, as China grapples with mounting public protests against its zero-COVID policy.
Messi magic reignites Argentina; France into World Cup last 16
Messi magic reignites Argentina; France into World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi reignited Argentina’s World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday (Nov 26) as Kylian Mbappe’s double fired France into the last 16.
World Cup: Qatar knocked out, England booed for USA draw
World Cup: Qatar knocked out, England booed for USA draw
FOOTBALL: Host nation Qatar crashed out of the World Cup on Friday (Nov 25) after a second straight defeat before an uninspired England missed the chance to wrap up qualification for the last 16 following a 0-0 draw with the United States.
World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win
World Cup history for Ronaldo, Neymar injury scare after Brazil win
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a piece of World Cup history yesterday (Nov 24) as Brazil were rocked by an injury scare to captain Neymar after a hardfought 2-0 victory over Serbia.
China’s daily COVID cases highest since pandemic began
China’s daily COVID cases highest since pandemic began
BEIJING: China’s daily COVID cases have climbed to the highest since the pandemic began, official data showed today (Nov 24), despite the government persisting with a zero-tolerance approach involving gruelling lockdowns and travel restrictions.
Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven
Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven
FOOTBALL: Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener yesterday (Nov 23) after the four-time champions staged a powerful protest against FIFA’s refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands, while Spain started in style by putting seven past Costa Rica.
Top figures in COVID fight leave in WHO shake-up
Top figures in COVID fight leave in WHO shake-up
GENEVA: Two of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) most senior figures in the fight against COVID-19 are quitting next week, according to a letter from the WHO chief seen by AFP yesterday (Nov 22).
Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina to ignite World Cup
Saudi Arabia stun Messi’s Argentina to ignite World Cup
FOOTBALL: Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history yesterday (Nov 22) by beating Lionel Messi’s Argentina 2-1 but France launched their title defence in style.
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 162
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 162
INDONESIA: Rescuers searched today (Nov 22) for survivors buried under rubble after a strong earthquake on Indonesia’s main island of Java killed 162 people, injured hundreds and left more feared trapped in collapsed buildings.
England prove ‘doubters’ wrong as they launch World Cup bid in style
England prove ‘doubters’ wrong as they launch World Cup bid in style
FOOTBALL: Declan Rice said England wanted to “prove a lot of people wrong” after Gareth Southgate’s side celebrated a hugely satisfying 6-2 win in their opening World Cup match against Iran yesterday (Nov 21).
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
Empty seats tell story as Qatar World Cup party falls flat
FOOTBALL: Thousands of empty seats told the sad story as Qatar’s long-awaited World Cup debut ended in a bad case of stage fright yesterday (Nov 20).
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
EGYPT: A fraught UN climate summit wrapped up today (Nov 20) with a landmark deal on funding to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of global warming - but also anger over a failure to push further ambition on cutting emissions.
All eyes on Qatar as World Cup get ready for kick off
All eyes on Qatar as World Cup get ready for kick off
FOOTBALL: The first FIFA World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East will be unlike any that has come before, but there may still be a familiar name on the trophy with Brazil heading to Qatar as the favourites to succeed France and end two decades of European dominance.
Three sentenced to life for flight MH17 downing
Three sentenced to life for flight MH17 downing
NETHERLANDS: A Dutch court yesterday (Nov 17) sentenced three men to life imprisonment over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, in the early stages of a war that eight years later would put the world on edge.
Detainee’s tale of torture under Russians in Kherson
Detainee’s tale of torture under Russians in Kherson
KHERSON: He was held for weeks in detention, beaten and electrocuted. He urinated blood. He lost 25 kilogrammes and thought of killing himself.