KABUL • At least 12 people were killed, three of them children, and 20 others were wounded when a car bomb exploded near the Kabul airport early yesterday, Afghan officials said. It was the first major attack on the Afghan capital after about a month of relative calm. Afghan security forces inspecting the site of … Continue reading 3 kids among 12 killed by car bomb in Kabul
Day: Nov 14, 2019
Football: Czechs clinch Euro 2020 spot with 2-1 win over Kosovo
PLZEN, Czech Republic (REUTERS) - Czech Republic punched their ticket to Euro 2020 by coming from behind to beat Kosovo 2-1 as Alex Kral scored one goal and set up another to give the hosts second spot in Group A on Thursday. Alex Kral (right) and Vladimir Darida of Czech Republic celebrate after the match.PHOTO: … Continue reading Football: Czechs clinch Euro 2020 spot with 2-1 win over Kosovo
Football: Ronaldo scores three, closes in on 100 goals as Portugal hit six
FARO, Portugal (REUTERS) - Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored another hat-trick, moving closer to 100 international goals, as he led the European champions to a 6-0 drubbing of Lithuania in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday (Nov 14). Portugal's Ronaldo (right) celebrates with his team mate Bernardo Silva after scoring.PHOTO: AFP Ronaldo, whose hat-trick was … Continue reading Football: Ronaldo scores three, closes in on 100 goals as Portugal hit six
Football: Kane treble helps England qualify for Euro 2020 with 7-0 win
LONDON (REUTERS) - Harry Kane scored a first half hat-trick as England booked their place in the finals of Euro 2020 with an easy 7-0 victory over Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on Thursday (Nov 14). England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his hat-trick.PHOTO: EPA-EFE England lead Group A on 18 points with just one game … Continue reading Football: Kane treble helps England qualify for Euro 2020 with 7-0 win
Second Ebola vaccine introduced in Democratic Republic of the Congo
GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (AFP) - Authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo Thursday (Nov 14) introduced a second vaccine to fight the deadly Ebola virus in the east of the country, the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity said. Ebola, a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, has so far killed 2,193 people, according to … Continue reading Second Ebola vaccine introduced in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Trump impeachment inquiry moves ahead after start of televised hearings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-led impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump moves ahead on Thursday after an opening day of public testimony that linked Trump to a pressure campaign to force Ukraine to conduct investigations that would benefit him politically. Chairman Adam Schiff (L), Democrat of California, and Ranking Member Devin Nunes (R), Republican of … Continue reading Trump impeachment inquiry moves ahead after start of televised hearings
Pope tells tech companies they are responsible for child safety
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Thursday that technology company executives and investors must be held accountable if they put profit before the protection of children, including from easy access to pornography on the web. FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis blesses a child as he arrives for the general audience at the Vatican, October 9, … Continue reading Pope tells tech companies they are responsible for child safety
India set to file fresh charges in $2 billion PNB bank fraud case: source
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India’s federal police will soon file fresh charges in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case and detail how the alleged wrongdoing was carried out, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. Pedestrians walk past a Punjab National Bank office in Mumbai, Indi aFebruary 21, 2018. REUTERS/Danish … Continue reading India set to file fresh charges in $2 billion PNB bank fraud case: source
Walmart raises earnings forecast, expects strong holiday sales
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Walmart Inc reported better-than-expected third quarter U.S. comparable sales on Thursday as people spent more at its stores and website and the retailer picked up market share in food and other groceries. FILE PHOTO: Walmart's logo is seen outside one of the stores in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 20, 2018. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File … Continue reading Walmart raises earnings forecast, expects strong holiday sales
Dollar rises to near one-month highs as data disappoint
LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar recovered from earlier lows as weak economic data and concern about whether Beijing and Washington will reach a trade deal burnished its appeal as a safe haven. FILE PHOTO: Euro, Hong Kong dollar, U.S. dollar, Japanese yen, pound and Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration, January … Continue reading Dollar rises to near one-month highs as data disappoint
Impeachment witnesses can expect abuse, death threats, say survivors of past political scandals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - John Dean entered the witness protection program. Valerie Plame feared for her children. FILE PHOTO: Former White House counsel John Dean, a key figure in the Watergate scandal, testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Lessons from the Mueller Report" on Capitol Hill in Washington U.S., June 10, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan … Continue reading Impeachment witnesses can expect abuse, death threats, say survivors of past political scandals
U.S. envoy Sondland did not link Biden probe to aid: Ukraine minister
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said on Thursday that U.S. ambassador Gordon Sondland did not explicitly link military aid to Kiev with opening an investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Interfax Ukraine reported. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland attends the EU-U.S. High-Level Forum on … Continue reading U.S. envoy Sondland did not link Biden probe to aid: Ukraine minister
‘Mandalorian’ creator Favreau teases more ‘Star Wars’ surprises
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - “The Mandalorian” creator Jon Favreau and cast members debuted the “Star Wars” series on Wednesday at a red-carpet event for fans and promised more surprises following the reveal of an unexpected new character in the first episode. FILE PHOTO: Creator Jon Favreau (3rd L), President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy (2nd R), … Continue reading ‘Mandalorian’ creator Favreau teases more ‘Star Wars’ surprises
‘Ford v Ferrari’: racing and friendship ‘told at 230 mph’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - You don’t need to be a motor racing fan to watch “Ford v Ferrari” because the battle to win is played out as much between the men making the cars as those behind the wheel. FILE PHOTO: Cast members Christian Bale (R) and Matt Damon pose for a portrait while promoting … Continue reading ‘Ford v Ferrari’: racing and friendship ‘told at 230 mph’
A Minute With: Alicia Vikander, Wash Westmoreland on thriller ‘Earthquake Bird’
LONDON (Reuters) - Swedish-born Oscar winner Alicia Vikander performs in both English and Japanese in her new movie, thriller “Earthquake Bird”, as she immerses herself in 1980s Tokyo. FILE PHOTO: Alicia Vikander arrives for the European premiere of "Tomb Raider" in London, Britain March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson The actress portrays an expat translator caught … Continue reading A Minute With: Alicia Vikander, Wash Westmoreland on thriller ‘Earthquake Bird’
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