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Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath
Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath
DERNA: A week after a wall of water rushed through the Libyan city of Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths, the focus turned yesterday (Sept 17) to caring for survivors of the disaster.
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
Sexton steals the show with new landmark as Irish thrash Tonga
RUGBY: Johnny Sexton became Ireland’s record points scorer as he notched 16 in their 59-16 romp over Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Pool B match yesterday (Sept 16).
Brighton thump Man Utd as Man City strike back
Brighton thump Man Utd as Man City strike back
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s crisis deepened yesterday (Sept 16) as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Brighton, while Manchester City beat West Ham to stay perfect on a day of heart-stopping drama in the Premier League.
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to 71-3 thrashing of Namibia
Live-wire Roigard guides New Zealand to 71-3 thrashing of Namibia
RUGBY: Live-wire scrum-half Cam Roigard had a field day to help New Zealand to an 11-try 71-3 thrashing of Namibia in the two teams’ second World Cup match in Toulouse yesterday (Sept 15).
Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset after early Premier League struggles
Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset after early Premier League struggles
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Chelsea are under pressure to get back on track as the Premier League returns from an international break this weekend, while Manchester City aim to maintain their perfect start to the season.
G77+China summit in Cuba seeks ‘new economic world order’
G77+China summit in Cuba seeks ‘new economic world order’
HAVANA: The G77+China, a group of developing and emerging countries representing 80% of the global population, gathers today (Sept 15) in Cuba seeking to promote a “new economic world order” amid warnings of growing polarisation.
Galthie’s ‘nervous’ France survive ‘uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge
Galthie’s ‘nervous’ France survive ‘uncomfortable’ Uruguay challenge
RUGBY: France head coach Fabien Galthie said opponents Uruguay had made the Rugby World Cup hosts “uncomfortable” in yesterday’s (Sept 14) 27-12 win in Lille.
Halep gets four-year doping ban, Pogba provisionally suspended
Halep gets four-year doping ban, Pogba provisionally suspended
TENNIS/FOOTBALL: Former world number one Simona Halep has been given a four-year suspension from tennis for two doping offences, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said yesterday (Sept 12).
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
SYDNEY: A smoky haze blanketed Australia’s scenic Sydney Harbour today (Sept 13), as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city’s fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season.
150 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm floods hit east Libya
150 dead as ‘catastrophic’ storm floods hit east Libya
BENGHAZI: At least 150 people were killed when freak floods hit eastern Libya, officials said yesterday (Sept 11), after storm Daniel swept the Mediterranean, lashing Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
RUGBY: Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland yesterday (Sept 10), while Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
MOSCOW: Russia claimed yesterday (Sept 10) that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday (Sept 10) to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his claim as the greatest tennis player in history.
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
FOOTBALL: Clubs in Europe could breathe a collective sigh of relief following the closure this week of the transfer window in the Saudi Pro League, whose huge spending over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.
World leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake
World leaders offer solidarity after devastating Morocco quake
MARRAKESH: Leaders and diplomats the world over expressed condolences and offered their support for Morocco yesterday (Sept 9) after a devastating earthquake struck the mountains southwest of Marrakesh.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
RUGBY: England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina yesterday (Sept 9) thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.
Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russian warships
Musk says blocked Ukraine attack on Russian warships
WASHINGTON: US tech billionaire Elon Musk says he prevented Ukraine from wiping out Russia’s Black Sea navy fleet last year by denying Starlink internet access - a revelation that prompted a furious response from Kyiv yesterday (Sept 8).
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory
RUGBY: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener yesterday (Sept 8).
Rugby World Cup kicks off as France faces key organisational test
Rugby World Cup kicks off as France faces key organisational test
RUGBY: Hosts France kick-off the Rugby World Cup against three-time champions New Zealand later today (Sept 8) in a mouth-watering appetiser to a seven-week tournament that will also provide a key test of the country’s organisational skills ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
‘Ripe for abuse’: fears over new Thai refugee screening
‘Ripe for abuse’: fears over new Thai refugee screening
BANGKOK: In a church on the edge of Thai capital Bangkok, dozens of Vietnamese refugees sing at a joyful service, sharing a moment of respite from their lives in fear of arrest or deportation.