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FIFA WWC: Sensational Morocco down Colombia to finish Group H as runner-up
By Edna A. Quansah Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 3, GNA – The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, put up a spectacular show to down Group H…
Asian shares extend losses as focus shifts to US jobs data
Sydney, Aug. 3, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as investors fretted about mounting…
Turkish inflation accelerates in July to near 50%
Istanbul, Aug. 3, (dpa/GNA) – Turkish consumer prices picked up pace in July, with annualized inflation surging to 47.83% from 38.21%, the statistics office…
Women’s World Cup: Kgatlana’s last-grasp goal for South Africa breaks Italy’s hearts
By Edna A. Quansah Melbourne, Australia, Aug. 3, GNA – Bayana Bayana of South Africa recorded an emphatic 3-2 win over Italy in a…
Greece to impose steeper penalties on wildfire arsonists
Athens, Aug. 1, (dpa/GNA) – Arsonists will face steeply increased fines, Greek Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias has made clear following…
German defender Doorsoun out for South Korea game at World Cup
Wyong, Australia, July 31, (dpa/GNA) – Germany will have to do without centre back Sara Doorsoun for their last crucial group match, at the…
Ameland rescue: Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast
July 26 (BBC/GNA) – A fire on a cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland has…
FIFA criticized for not promoting Indigenous groups at World Cup
Sydney, July 26, (dpa/GNA) – Indigenous Australian representatives, have accused football governing body FIFA, of not sufficiently using the women’s World Cup to promote…
Among thousands of civilians killed, injured in Sudan, at least 18 aid workers die: UN
UNITED NATIONS, July 26, (Xinhua/GNA) — In an appeal to spare civilians, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, reported that 18 aid workers were…
Philippines make history, bottom team Norway on thin ice after draw
Sydney, July 25, (dpa/GNA) – Sarina Bolden made history for the Philippines at the maiden women’s World Cup on Tuesday, as her 1-0 winner…
South Korea’s Phair youngest women’s World Cup player
Sydney, July 25, (dpa/GNA) – South Korea’s Casey Phair, became the youngest player to appear at a women’s World Cup, when she came on…
Philippines make history, Colombia start World Cup with victory
Sydney, July 25, (dpa/GNA) – Sarina Bolden made history for the Philippines at the maiden women’s World Cup on Tuesday, as her 1-0 winner…
Women’s World Cup ticket sales on track to break record
Sydney, July 25, (dpa/GNA) – The women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is on track to be the best attended in…
UNGA president says 27 armed conflicts continue to devastate lives
UNITED NATIONS, July 25, (Xinhua/GNA) — President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Csaba Korosi, said on Monday that 27…
Social UN DRCUN steps up aid in eastern DRC after heavy civilian casualties
UNITED NATIONS, July 19, (Xinhua/GNA) — UN humanitarians said Tuesday, that they are scaling up operations, following a significant escalation of violence in the…
Major European markets close lower after weak Chinese GDP data
Brussels/Frankfurt/Paris, Jul. 18, (dpa-AFX/GNA) – The major European markets closed lower on Monday, weighed down by growth concerns after data showed the Chinese economy…
Referee boss Collina calls for fair play at women’s World Cup
Sydney, July 18, (dpa/GNA) – FIFA’s referee committee chairman, Pierluigi Collina, has called on all teams to show respect and fairness for each other…
UN chief regrets Russia’s decision to end Black Sea grain deal
UNITED NATIONS, July 18, (Xinhua/GNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Monday said he regretted Russia’s decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain…
Matildas urge FIFA to do more towards equal pay in football
Sydney, July 17, (dpa/GNA) – Players from co-hosts Australia, have criticised the ruling body FIFA for not giving women the same prize money as…