Los Angeles Latinos report fewer sex assaults amid immigration fears Los Angeles Latinos report fewer sex assaults amid immigration fears:- Reports of sexual assaults and domestic violence among Los Angeles' Latino population have plummeted since the beginning of the year, amid fears that immigrants in the country illegally could face […]
Philadelphia district attorney indicted on bribery, corruption charges Philadelphia district attorney indicted on bribery, corruption charges:- A federal grand jury indicted the Philadelphia district attorney Tuesday on charges related to what officials described as a five-year corruption spree that included accepting tens of thousands of dollars in concealed bribes, a […]
Wawrinka calls laughing Federer expletive on court Wawrinka calls laughing Federer expletive on court:- Roger Federer has a reputation as one of the nicest pro athletes among his fellow tennis players and fans. When Stan Wawrinka got emotional in his post-match comments to the crowd after losing the BNP Paribas […]
Tom Lehman rallies to beat Steve Stricker in Tucson Tom Lehman rallies to beat Steve Stricker in Tucson:– Tom Lehman took advantage of senior newcomer Steve Stricker's late mistakes Sunday to win the Tucson Conquistadores Classic for his 10th PGA Tour Champions victory. Two strokes behind Stricker with three holes […]
Confederate flag flies next to NCAA arena in South Carolina Confederate flag flies next to NCAA arena in South Carolina:- A small group of protesters flew a large Confederate flag from the top of a parking garage next to a South Carolina arena hosting two men's NCAA Tournament games. The […]
ACC flops in NCAA tournament, out of nine teams, one remains The reputed best conference in the country has some explaining to do. The Atlantic Coast Conference, which sent nine teams to the NCAA tournament, has one left standing (North Carolina) after two rounds. That's quite a slide from a year […]
Man found dead in suspected crocodile attack in Australia Man found dead in suspected crocodile attack in Australia:- The victim is believed to be a spear fisherman, 35, whose boat was found empty off Palmer Point, in Far North Queensland, on Saturday. Queensland Police said an initial investigation suggested the […]
Beijing park dispenses loo roll using facial recognition Machines at the Temple of Heaven park scan visitors' faces before dispensing a fixed length strip of paper. The tourist attraction is reportedly frequented by visitors who take large amounts of loo roll home. It has reignited debate over the lack of […]
Germany election: Martin Schulz stakes anti-populist bid Germany election: Martin Schulz stakes anti-populist bid:- At an SPD party meeting in Berlin, he denounced Eurosceptics and the "racist" rhetoric of US President Donald Trump. The convention unanimously confirmed Mr Schulz as the candidate who will lead the Social Democrats to the […]
Damascus sees fierce clashes after rebel attack Damascus sees fierce clashes after rebel attack:- Artillery shells and rockets landed in the heart of the capital as part of a surprise rebel attack launched in the Jobar district. The assault began early on Sunday with car bombs and suicide attacks, activists […]
