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Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes rises to more than 1,700
Mexico City, Jume 30 (dpa/GNA) – The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 1,719, National Assembly President Jorge RodrĂguez said on…
Rescuers pull survivors from rubble 6 days after Venezuelan quake
Mexico City, June 30, (dpa/GNA) – Almost a week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, survivors are still being found alive by rescuers that have…
Morocco into last 16 after dramatic shoot-out win against Netherlands
Monterrey, Mexico,June 30, (dpa/GNA) – Morocco have reached the World Cup last 16 after a dramatic 3-2 win on penalties against the Netherlands on…
Germany to leave World Cup after latest flop amid Klopp calls
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, June 30 (dpa/GNA) – The German team was set to meet a final time on Tuesday, in the wake of yet…
No US-Iran meeting in Doha as control over Hormuz remains contested
Washington/Tehran (dpa/GNA) – After the latest military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, there will at least for now be no new talks between…
US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s effort to curb birthright citizenship
Washington, June 30, (dpa/GNA) – President Donald Trump suffered a defeat on Tuesday at the US Supreme Court, in the dispute over birth right…
Colombia secure group win, Portugal runners-up, DRÂ Congo make history
Miami, June 28, (dpa/GNA) – Colombia wasted numerous chances and had to settle for a goalless draw with Portugal on Saturday, in the final…
Iran hit out at ‘unfair’ treatment as they head home from World Cup
New York, June 28, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Iran have fired a parting shot at what they called the “unfair and unsportsmanlike” treatment they have received,…
Venezuela earthquake death toll jumps to 589, nearly 3,000 injured
Mexico City, June 26, (dpa/GNA) – The death toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that hit Venezuela has jumped to 589, with 2,980 people injured,…
Chinese dissident in Canada after years-long escape attempts
New York, June 28 (dpa/GNA) – Chinese government critic, Dong Guangping, who had fled to South Korea on a motorized rubber dinghy across the…
Experts: Iran’s attacks designed to show who controls the Strait
Washington, July 28m (dpa/GNA) – Iran’s attack on a cargo ship and its subsequent attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, are…
Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, death toll expected to rise
Mexico City, June 25, (dpa/GNA) – Two powerful earthquakes striking within less than a minute, have killed at least 164 people in Venezuela and…
‘Icon’ Messi celebrates 39th birthday with cake from team-mates
Buenos Aires, June 24, (dpa/GNA) – Argentina star Lionel Messi, celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday, just two days after becoming the all-time leading…
Canada’s KonĂ© cheered in stadium after arriving by wheelchair
Vancouver, June 4, (dpa/GNA) – Canada’s injured midfielder, Ismael KonĂ©, received a loud welcome from fans, as he returned to Vancouver’s stadium on Wednesday,…
Trump threatens to end talks if Iran charges ships in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Xinhua/GNA) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday, that Iran had assured Washington it is not seeking tolls, insurance fees or…
Legendary US music mogul Clive Davis dies at 94
New York, June 22, (dpa/GNA) – Legendary music producer Clive Davis, who discovered stars such as Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, has died. Several…
Iran coach questions World Cup travel restrictions despite Seattle concession
LOS ANGELES, June 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — Iran coach, Amir Ghalenoei, said Saturday that he had been told his team would have greater travel flexibility…
Mokoena tears and joy as South Africa hold Czechs 1-1 at World Cup
Atlanta, Georgia, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Teboho Mokoena, went through the full emotional spectrum in South Africa’s World Cup match against the Czech Republic, where…
Substitutes make the difference as Swiss sink Bosnia 4-1 at World Cup
Inglewood, California, June 21, (dpa/GNA) – Substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, were on fire as Switzerland stunned 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup…