Packers-Colts Hall of Fame game canceled because of unsafe field

Packers-Colts Hall of Fame game canceled because of unsafe field

09.08.2016

Less than 24 hours previously, current and former players stood and applauded when Class of 2016 inductee Eddie DeBartolo Jr. said the league needs to create a greater sense of family with its players and look out for their long-term health.

Duterte to deliver a 'powerful' SONA

Duterte to deliver a 'powerful' SONA

09.08.2016

The military welcomes and supports President Rodrigo Dutere's order for a unilateral ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front-New People's Army. Padilla expressed hope that the ceasefire declaration would become permanent and be reciprocated by the communist groups, which have been fighting the government for nearly 50 years.

India lose 3-0 to Great Britain in second pool game

09.08.2016

They dominated possession but failed to create clear-cut scoring opportunities in the first 30 minutes. Just 10 seconds from the end of first quarter, India conceded a penalty corner and Japan broke the deadlock through a fine dummy goal from Nishikori.

'I Will Whack You:' Duterte Links 150 Officials to Drugs

09.08.2016

Since Duterte took office on June 30, almost 500 suspects have been killed in his administration's anti-drug campaign. Duterte ordered their security escorts withdrawn and cancelled their firearms permits, adding that they would face sanctions.

Firefighter dies after Dubai plane crash

Firefighter dies after Dubai plane crash

09.08.2016

All departures have been suspended at Dubai International Airport until further notice, with long delays and diversions expected. "The Australian consulate in Dubai is urgently seeking to contact any Australians affected by the emergency landing of an Emirates aircraft in Dubai ", a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.

Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at abdication citing ill

09.08.2016

In his message, Akihito stopped short of saying directly that he wanted to abdicate, which could be interpreted as interfering in politics in Japan. The Japanese law, which says an emperor serves until death, has no provision for abdication. He appears to have taken pains to keep his distance from emperor-worshipping conservatives and historical revisionists who have contributed to hard relations with neighboring China and South Korea, which suffered under Japan's wartime and colonial ...

PM should stop doing drama on Dalit issue, says Digvijay

09.08.2016

Speaking in Hyderabad , Mr Modi said: "What is the reason we torture our Dalit brothers?" The Prime Minister said if the country has to progress it can not ignore key mantras of peace, unity and harmony. A Gau-Bhakt (cow devotee) is different, Gau Seva (cow protection) is different. "To hide their bad activities, they don the mantle of cow protectors", he had said.

Istanbul rally called by Erdogan draws millions

Istanbul rally called by Erdogan draws millions

09.08.2016

He has also expressed his optimism that all political parties in Parliament will help to change the constitution. Sunday's rally also marked the first time that leaders of opposition parties joined Erdogan and the ruling AKP, represented by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, to address crowds at the same event.

UK Labour members banned from leadership ballot win voting rights

09.08.2016

The announcement of the victor of the current Labour Party Leadership contest is, of course, not just a huge focus for those within our Party, but also across the nation as a whole and will attract much attention from both national and worldwide media.

'Satanic' bomber kills 75 mourners at Pakistani hospital

'Satanic' bomber kills 75 mourners at Pakistani hospital

09.08.2016

The group has been behind several attacks in Pakistan in recent years. The claim could not be independently verified. The bomber struck as more than 100 mourners, mostly lawyers and journalists, crowded into the emergency department to accompany the body of a prominent lawyer who had been shot and killed in the city earlier in the day, Faridullah, a journalist who was among the wounded, told Reuters.