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Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:56:10 GMT
England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener
Lawes has failed to pass return-to-play protocols for concussion in time for the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield, while Hill is still struggling with a stress fracture to his lower leg. Losing Lawes is a bitter blow for England coach Jones as the...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:08:09 GMT
Whoopi Goldberg suspended by ABC for Holocaust comments
Despite an apology from the host of "The View" talk show, ABC News President Kim Godwin said she had decided it was not enough. "Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments," Godwin said ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 09:04:12 GMT
Afghan universities reopen with trickle of women attending
Most secondary schools for girls and all public universities were shuttered when the hardline Islamist group stormed back to power, sparking fears women would again be barred from education -- as happened during the Taliban's first rule, from 1996-2...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:06:10 GMT
'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury
The heavy loss on Tuesday caused outrage on Chinese social media as millions took to platforms such as the Twitter-like Weibo to air their grievances against the national team, who have long struggled to live up to expectations. President Xi Jinpin...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:25 GMT
Mexico tries to banish homophobic slur from football
When Mexico meet Panama on Wednesday in the Azteca Stadium in the Mexican capital only around 2,000 of the 87,000 seats will be full, as they were against Costa Rica on Sunday. Fearful of Mexico losing its role as joint host of the 2026 World Cup, ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:24:11 GMT
US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Yemen attacks
The deployment, to "assist the UAE against the current threat", follows a phone call between Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the US embassy in the UAE said. The UAE, part of the Saudi-led coal...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:50:11 GMT
Suns cruise to 11th straight win, Giannis' triple-double powers Bucks
Bridges shot 10-of-14 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds as he posted his second-straight season-high total after scoring 26 points against San Antonio on Sunday. Chris Paul finished with 20 points and 14 assists and Cam Johnson came off the...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:46:14 GMT
Sony hikes annual profit forecast on film, gaming success
The Japanese tech giant already logged a record net profit in 2020-21, with a pandemic boom in gaming swelling its profits. Although the huge demand for gaming is tapering as virus restrictions are eased in many countries, Sony said it is continuin...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:34:11 GMT
Afghan universities reopen with trickle of women attending
Most secondary schools for girls and all public universities were shuttered when the hardline Islamist group stormed back to power, sparking fears women would again be barred from education -- as happened during the Taliban's first rule, from 1996-2...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:22:14 GMT
UK college requests removal of slavery-linked memorial
The hearing, to be held for several days at Cambridge University, comes as calls mount to take down statues and monuments to historical figures linked to slavery and racism. Jesus College wants to take down an ornate marble plaque commemorating Tob...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:18:21 GMT
Iranian female skier cuts icy path to Beijing Olympics
The only Iranian woman to qualify for the Beijing Games, Ahmadi told AFP she was just three when her parents first set her on skis. "I was so small, I didn't understand what these pieces of wood were for, but I learnt," said the athlete, who hails ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:42:09 GMT
Japanese ski-jumping duo poised to soar in pursuit of Olympic gold
Four-time overall World Cup champion Takanashi is one of the most decorated jumpers of all time but Olympic success has eluded her and she admits being "swallowed up" at past Winter Games. Now the 25-year-old is looking to win her first gold in Bei...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:16:09 GMT
US law scholar says Hong Kong denied him visa to teach at university
Hong Kong's universities rank among the top in Asia but have found themselves caught up in Beijing's crackdown on dissent following huge and sometimes violent democracy protests in 2019. Legal scholar Ryan Thoreson said he was hired by the Univers...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:56:20 GMT
Sports set to start at Beijing Olympics but controversies weigh heavy
Added to the controversy are fears for the safety of Peng Shuai, warnings about snooping by the Chinese government and the environmental impact of an Olympics which will rely almost entirely on man-made snow. Adopting the catchphrase "Together for ...

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:44:11 GMT
Spring in February: UK plants flowering 'a month early'
Trees, herbs and other flowering plants have shifted seasonal rhythms as temperatures have increased, according to the study led by the University of Cambridge. The results are "truly alarming" because of the ecological threats posed by early flow...



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