‘Fifa goofed’ – anger over Australian tax on Women’s World Cup match fees
‘Fifa goofed’ – anger over Australian tax on Women’s World Cup match fees
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From a quadruple hat-trick to not getting a bowl: Gareth Morgan leaves third grade cricket fans hanging
From a quadruple hat-trick to not getting a bowl: Gareth Morgan leaves third grade cricket fans hanging
Former NBA players Davis and Bynum convicted in $5m insurance fraud
Former NBA players Davis and Bynum convicted in $5m insurance fraud
Oakland A’s set to move to Vegas after MLB owners approve relocation
Oakland A’s set to move to Vegas after MLB owners approve relocation
Taiwan’s participation at APEC forum offers a rare chance to break China’s bonds
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan will take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in San Francisco this week, a rare opportunity for the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people and its high-tech economy to break the diplomatic embargo on it imposed by authoritarian China. Taiwan’s chief delegate will be a civilian rather than …
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France issues arrest warrants for Syrian president, 3 generals alleging involvement in war crimes
PARIS (AP) — French judicial authorities on Wednesday issued international arrest warrants for Syrian President Bashar Assad, his brother and two army generals for their alleged involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity, including a 2013 chemical attack on rebel-held Damascus suburbs, lawyers for Syrian victims said. In addition to President Assad, the arrest …
Live updates | Israeli tanks enter Gaza’s Shifa Hospital compound
Two and a half weeks after sending tanks and ground troops into northern Gaza, Israeli forces entered a hospital early Wednesday that they claim Hamas operates out of. Mohammed Zaqout, the director of hospitals in Gaza, said Israeli tanks were inside the medical compound and that soldiers had entered buildings, including the emergency and surgery …
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Australia has three months to find host city for Commonwealth Games 2026
Australia has three months to find host city for Commonwealth Games 2026
Madagascar’s president seeks reelection. Most challengers are boycotting and hope voters do, too
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina is pushing ahead with a presidential election that could give him a second term, even as opposition protests roil the island nation and the majority of candidates have announced a boycott. Rajoelina, a 49-year-old former DJ, initially faced 12 competitors for Thursday’s election. But a collective of 10 …
EU reaches deal to reduce highly polluting methane gas emissions from the energy sector
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union negotiators reached a deal on Wednesday to reduce highly polluting methane gas emissions from the energy sector across the 27-nation bloc. According to experts, one of the biggest causes of climate change is methane gas emissions — second only to carbon dioxide. The gas also causes serious health problems. Most …
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