Philippines tells EU lawmakers to butt out after criticism of drugs war The Philippines derided the European parliament on Friday for interfering in its affairs after it issued a resolution calling for the release of a top critic of the president's war on drugs, which it said should target narcotics […]
Baidu leads investment into green car start-up NextEV Baidu leads investment into green car start-up NextEV:- Baidu Inc said on Friday it had led an investment round into green car start-up NextEV, as the Chinese search engine giant looks for new growth drivers and as competition heats up in the […]
China to build on disputed shoal in South China Sea China to build on disputed shoal in South China Sea:- China will begin preparatory work this year for an environmental monitoring station on Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, an official said, as two U.S. senators introduced a bill […]
Iraqi forces advance into Mosul Old City, Nuri mosque in sight Iraqi forces advance into Mosul Old City, Nuri mosque in sight :- Iraqi forces advance into Mosul Old City, Nuri mosque in sight Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Mosul advanced into the Old City and around the al Nuri mosque on Friday […]
Sirens blare as Japan, fearing North Korea, holds first missile drill Sirens blare as Japan, fearing North Korea, holds first missile drill:- Sirens blared and loudspeakers broadcast warnings in Japan's first civilian missile evacuation drill on Friday, conducted in a fishing town by officials wary about the threat of North […]
British intelligence agency dismisses claims it helped spy on Trump British intelligence agency dismisses claims it helped spy on Trump:- Britain's GCHQ intelligence agency dismissed claims made on a U.S. television station that it helped former President Barack Obama eavesdrop on Donald Trump after last year's U.S. presidential election. In […]
U.S. policy of trategic patience with North Korea over U.S. policy of trategic patience with North Korea over: A U.S. policy of strategic patience with North Korea has ended, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in South Korea on Friday, adding that military action would be "on the table" if North Korea […]
Bound to happen: 1 vs 16 matchup inches closer to an upset It's going to happen. Maybe not Friday, when Kansas and North Carolina take their turn at trying to avoid history. But if not then, well, some year soon. A No. 1 seed is going to lose to a […]
Northwestern wins first-ever NCAA tournament game off Vanderbilt gaffe Northwestern wins first-ever NCAA tournament game off Vanderbilt gaffe:- Northwestern waited 77 seasons to punch its first NCAA tournament bid, and capitalized with its first-ever victory in March Madness. The Wildcats escaped Vanderbilt, 68-66, after coughing up a 15-point second-half lead. But the […]
IOC sets up group to look at double 2024-2028 Olympic picks IOC sets up group to look at double 2024-2028 Olympic picks:- The International Olympic Committee has moved closer toward picking both Los Angeles and Paris to host a Summer Games in an unprecedented double vote this year. IOC President […]
