‘Mugging’ scene in Rio Games ceremony sparks controversy
RIO DE JANEIRO: A scene in the Rio Olympic opening ceremony that spectators at a rehearsal thought depicted an attempted…
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Muslim fencer pierces bigotry in Olympic first
RIO DE JANEIRO: Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is aiming to drive her sabre through bigotry when she becomes the first American…
Republicans denounce Trump over his clash with Muslim American hero’s family
Veterans groups and Republicans on Monday savaged Donald Trump’s war of words with the parents of a slain Muslim American…
Hong Kong shuts down as Typhoon Nida hits
Hong Kong shut down Tuesday as Typhoon Nida brought violent winds and torrential rain, with hundreds of flights cancelled and…
Gawker founder files for bankruptcy after Hogan suit
NEW YORK: Gawker Media founder Nick Denton filed Monday for personal bankruptcy protection in a bid to stop Hulk Hogan…
Australia: Hopes new wing part could reveal MH370 clues
SYDNEY: Australian MH370 search authorities are hopeful a wing part found in Tanzania will shed light on how the flight…
Violent weekend leaves more than 20 dead in Mexico
MEXICO CITY: More than 20 people were killed in three Mexican states plagued by drug violence over the weekend, with…
New York bars sex offenders from Pokemon Go
NEW YORK: It’s the smartphone game electrifying the world but New York took steps Monday to ban sex offenders from…