Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Emperor Akihito: Japanese monarch declares historic abdication - BBC News

Emperor Akihito: Japanese monarch declares historic abdication  BBC News

Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In his last public address as emperor, Akihito ...

Monday, 29 April 2019

'Avengers: Endgame' obliterates records with $1.2B opening - FOX10 News

'Avengers: Endgame' obliterates records with $1.2B opening  FOX10 News

"Avengers: Endgame" has shattered the record for biggest opening weekend with an estimated $350 million in domestic ticket sales and $1.2 billion globally.

Sunday, 28 April 2019

Sports World: Quek falls off lead as weather halts play - The Straits Times

Sports World: Quek falls off lead as weather halts play  The Straits Times

Singapore golfer Quincy Quek, 32, slipped off the lead at the weather-disrupted 1.6 million yuan (S$322,000) Haikou Championship of the PGA Tour ...

Saturday, 27 April 2019

All Blacks: David Havili could be big winner as Damian McKenzie's replacement - New Zealand Herald

All Blacks: David Havili could be big winner as Damian McKenzie's replacement  New Zealand Herald

Forget miracle returns from Dan Carter or Aaron Cruden, the big winner – if we can describe him as that after Damian McKenzie's knee injury which will rule him ...

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Samsung Coin on the Horizon? Anonymous Source Claims ‘Yes’ - Ethereum World News

Samsung Coin on the Horizon? Anonymous Source Claims ‘Yes’  Ethereum World News

Samsung, creator of the popular Galaxy S10 smartphone which will feature built-in cryptocurrency wallet integration, is reportedly looking to go a step further in ...

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

Bowler Muhd Danial leads men's sweep in Dubai - The Straits Times

Bowler Muhd Danial leads men's sweep in Dubai  The Straits Times

Singapore's bowlers stamped their class at the 7th DIBC Open Bowling Tournament in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, claiming the top five places in the ...

Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Time after time athletes face same challenge: go faster - The Straits Times

Time after time athletes face same challenge: go faster  The Straits Times

The athlete exists in another dimension of time. He is old at 35, wakes up before the world and is judged daily by his watch. His success is measured in snippets ...

Monday, 22 April 2019

Thursday briefing: Not quite the full Mueller | World news - The Guardian

Thursday briefing: Not quite the full Mueller | World news  The Guardian

Washington on edge for release of report … how half of England is owned by 1% of population … and a forensic scientist on making sense of disaster and ...

Sunday, 21 April 2019

Athletics: Cherono in last gasp Boston Marathon win - The Straits Times

Athletics: Cherono in last gasp Boston Marathon win  The Straits Times

BOSTON (AFP) - Kenya's Lawrence Cherono sprinted to victory in the Boston Marathon on Monday (April 15), overhauling Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa in the final ...

Saturday, 20 April 2019

ONEathlete reaffirms its backing for Ashley Liew, Sport News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

ONEathlete reaffirms its backing for Ashley Liew, Sport News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

Ashley Liew's management company ONEathlete yesterday reiterated its support for the 32-year-old, a day after his fellow marathoner Soh Rui Yong was served ...

Friday, 19 April 2019

Fencing: Japan association bans coach Alexander Gorbachuk for bullying athletes - The Straits Times

Fencing: Japan association bans coach Alexander Gorbachuk for bullying athletes  The Straits Times

TOKYO (REUTERS) - The Japan Fencing Association said on Thursday (April 4) it has banned Ukrainian coach Alexander Gorbachuk from all fencing activities ...

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

9 common mistakes runners make, Sport News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

9 common mistakes runners make, Sport News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

Running is a great way to break a sweat and get your body moving. Plus, all you've got to do is put on a pair of running shoes and head out. While running may ...

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Factbox: Rights, National Unity, Taxes - Campaign Promises in Spain's Election - U.S. News & World Report

Factbox: Rights, National Unity, Taxes - Campaign Promises in Spain's Election  U.S. News & World Report

MADRID (Reuters) - Parties contesting Spain's national election on April 28 are wooing voters with a range of different campaign promises on human rights, ...

Monday, 15 April 2019

David Harbour Discusses 'Black Widow' Casting Rumors (Exclusive) - Entertainment Tonight

David Harbour Discusses 'Black Widow' Casting Rumors (Exclusive)  Entertainment Tonight

Is David Harbour the latest actor to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe!? ET's Kevin Frazier caught up with the rising star at CinemaCon 2019 to discuss the ...

Sunday, 14 April 2019

South Korean court rules abortion ban must be lifted - The Guardian

South Korean court rules abortion ban must be lifted  The Guardian

A court in South Korea has ruled that the country's decades-old ban on abortion must be lifted, in a historic decision that sparked celebrations in Seoul.

Saturday, 13 April 2019

'My pain is not your entertainment': Gymnast 'not OK' with viral video of injury - Montreal Gazette

'My pain is not your entertainment': Gymnast 'not OK' with viral video of injury  Montreal Gazette

AUBURN, Ala. — A college gymnast is asking social media to stop sharing the video of her devastating leg injuries because “my pain is not your entertainment.”.

Friday, 12 April 2019

Jones says he's not in running for Wallabies job - The Straits Times

Jones says he's not in running for Wallabies job  The Straits Times

SYDNEY • England coach Eddie Jones has ruled himself out of replacing the Wallabies' Michael Cheika after this year's World Cup, saying Australia need ...

Thursday, 11 April 2019

Sports World: Hong Kong-Australia swimmer To dies at 26 - The Straits Times

Sports World: Hong Kong-Australia swimmer To dies at 26  The Straits Times

HONG KONG • Hong Kong and Australia swimmer Kenneth To has died at age 26 after falling unwell at a Florida training camp, officials said yesterday. To won ...

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Belgian twins freed by court amid confusion over identity - BBC News

Belgian twins freed by court amid confusion over identity  BBC News

Twin brothers from the Belgian city of Leuven have been acquitted of involvement in a snack-bar fight because they could not be told apart. Ibrahim and Murat A ...

Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Guardiola is unhappy - Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am

Guardiola is unhappy  Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am

Manchester City won Super Cup, however no one considers it to be important…

Monday, 8 April 2019

YouTuber Surreal Entertainment Understands Meme Culture Better Than You Do - Newsweek

YouTuber Surreal Entertainment Understands Meme Culture Better Than You Do  Newsweek

The surreal entertainment channel on YouTube entertains millions of people, but it's hard to say exactly why. You'll see low-poly animation models zoom ...

Sunday, 7 April 2019

Saturday, 6 April 2019

Libya crisis: General Haftar tells forces to take capital - BBC News

Libya crisis: General Haftar tells forces to take capital  BBC News

The leader of forces in eastern Libya has ordered them to march on the capital Tripoli, the base of the internationally recognised government. Khalifa Haftar's ...

Thursday, 4 April 2019

This Is Us star Mandy Moore breaks down Rebecca's 'heartbreaking' fate in the finale - Entertainment Weekly News

This Is Us star Mandy Moore breaks down Rebecca's 'heartbreaking' fate in the finale  Entertainment Weekly News

Rebecca Pearson is a formidable matriarch with a sunny disposition who has weathered great tragedy while raising three children of the same age. Her journey ...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president - BBC News

Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president  BBC News

Anti-corruption candidate Zuzana Caputova has won Slovakia's presidential election, making her the country's first female head of state. Ms Caputova, who has ...

Monday, 1 April 2019

French authorities quiz PSG boss, Sport News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

French authorities quiz PSG boss, Sport News & Top Stories  The Straits Times

PARIS • The Qatari boss of French football champions Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has been questioned in France in connection with a corruption ...

Coronavirus latest: at a glance 8 May - The Guardian

Coronavirus latest: at a glance 8 May    The Guardian