Tanker explosion in Nigeria killed 14, wrecked eight houses on December 2, 2016KANO: A petrol tanker slipped off the road and exploded in central Nigeria on Friday killing at least 14 people and destroying eight houses, witnesses told AFP. “We buried 14 people including a six-month-old baby who died in the tanker explosion this morning,” said Muhammad Sani, who took part in the rescue operation. “Eight victims […]
Rooneys reign as England captain not over on December 1, 2016LONDON: England manager Gareth Southgate confirmed on Thursday that Wayne Rooney will remain England’s captain as he faced the media for the first time since his permanent appointment. Rooney apologised for the recent pictures of him looking the worse for wear as he mingled with wedding guests at the England team hotel during late hours […]
China theme park to raise the Titanic, with wifi on December 1, 2016SHANGHAI: Construction of the world’s first full-size replica of the Titanic has begun in China, state media reported on Thursday, where it is expected to enjoy smoother sailing as a lakeside tourist draw than its namesake. The 269-metre (883-foot) long, 28-metre wide ship would be docked permanently on a reservoir in a rural area of […]
Dutch MPs approve partial ban on burqa on November 29, 2016THE HAGUE: Dutch parliamentarians voted by a majority on Tuesday to approve a ban on wearing the full-face veil in ‘selected’ public places like schools and hospitals. “The law is adopted,” said Khadija Arib – Speaker of the Dutch Parliament. However, the Dutch Senate has to approve the resolution for it become law.
History lesson: Six teams wiped out in plane crashes on November 29, 2016BOGOTA: The plane crash in Colombia involving a Brazilian football team – Chapecoense Real – left 76 people dead. However, this is far from the first such tragedy to strike the world of sport. Here is a look at six similar tragedies: – ‘Italy’s Torino Grande (1949)’– A plane carrying famed Italian football club […]
Shooter reported on Ohio State campus on November 28, 2016CHICAGO: Ohio State University students were told to run or take shelter while the university was locked-down, amid reports of an active shooter on campus in Columbus, emergency services said on Monday. Buckeye Alert: Active Shooter on campus. Run Hide Fight. Watts Hall. 19th and College. — OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 28, 2016 […]
Man killed in New Orleans on November 27, 2016MIAMI: A shoot-out in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans killed one and injured nine, police said on Sunday. Around 30 officers rushed to the scene when shots were heard around 1:30 am (0630 GMT), city police superintendent Michael Harrison told reporters. A man died of gunshot wounds, while two women and seven men […]
FA to investigate child abuse claims on November 27, 2016LONDON: England’s Football Association (FA) on Sunday began investigations on the allegations of sexual abuse in youth football after several formers players came forward to say that they were molested by youth coaches. For assistance with the internal review of the allegations, the FA appointed the independent leading counsel Kate Gallafent, who is a child […]
Rwenzururu kingdoms attack on patrolling forces kills 55 on November 27, 2016KAMPALA: A separatist militia – linked to a tribal king – fought with security forces in western Uganda on Sunday. Police spokesman Andrew Felix Kaweesi said that At least 55 people were killed in the fierce fighting. 14 police officers and 41 militants were killed in the clash in Kasese town, when fighters linked to […]
Largest rebel area back in Syrian regime forces control on November 26, 2016DAMASCUS: Syrian government forces retook complete control of the rebel-held district of Masaken Hanano in northern Aleppo, state media said on Saturday. State television said, “The armed forces retook full control of the largest rebel district in the east of the city.” An official Syrian news agency said that operations to remove mines and bombs […]