EXPLAINERThe world must cooperate to tackle climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, Narendra Modi said as India began its yearlong presidency.India has begun its yearlong presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), taking over from Indonesia at a time of geopolitical tumult and uncertainty over post-pandemic economic recovery. “Today, we do not need to fight for our survival – our era need not be one of war. Indeed, it must not be one,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a declaration published in Indian newspapers to mark the start of the G20 presidency on Thursday. What is the G20? Formed in…
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Elation in Japan as team stuns Spain, topping a tough group of football powers.Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team’s 2-1 win over Spain, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup. Japan, who had also shocked Germany in their opener in Qatar, finished top of Group E to reach the last 16, a stage where they have faltered three times before. They will play 2018 runners-up Croatia for a place in the quarter-finals. “Doha Delights Again!” one newspaper headlined its…
Latest sanctions target three North Korean officials identified as directly involved in Pyongyang’s weapons programme.Japan, South Korea and the United States have imposed sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country’s illicit weapons programmes, with Washington saying Pyongyang’s ballistic missiles “pose grave risks to the region and the entire world”. The US Treasury Department on Thursday named the individuals as Jon Il Ho, Yu Jin, and Kim Su Gil, all of whom the European Union designated for sanctions in April. The sanctions freeze any US-based assets of the individuals and bar dealings with them but appear largely symbolic. South…
But an amendment to ensure paid sick leave for railroad workers failed to pass the US Senate’s 60-vote threshold.The United States Senate has passed a bill forcing railroad unions to accept a deal that would increase wages to avoid a nationwide strike that was anticipated to have devastating economic effects. The legislation was approved on Thursday by a vote of 80 to 15 and it now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. Railroad workers were expected to begin their strike on December 9 if a deal was not reached. The deal is based on a previous, tentative agreement…
The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms with pitcher Zach Eflin on a three-year, $40-million dollar contract, Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Jeff Passan of ESPN report. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; The free-agent righty held a 4.04 ERA this past season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 13 regular-season starts. He also made seven appearances out of the bullpen in September after missing most of the summer due to a right knee injury, recording a 1.17 ERA.. While with the Phillies for their World Series run, he threw 10.2 innings out of the bullpen…
US and French presidents vow to hold Russia accountable for ‘atrocities and war crimes’ in its invasion of Ukraine.The United States and France have vowed to maintain support for Ukraine against Russia’s ongoing invasion, stressing that those responsible for attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the war-torn country must be held accountable. In a statement outlining discussions between US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Thursday, the two countries slammed “Russia’s illegal war of aggression” against its neighbour. Biden and Macron “also reiterate their steadfast resolve to hold Russia to account…
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row. The four-time champions beat Costa Rica 4-2 Thursday but it wasn’t enough to advance to the round of 16. Japan’s 2-1 victory over Spain allowed both of those teams to advance instead, with the Japanese team at the top of the group. Playing as defending champions at the last World Cup, Germany also was knocked out in the group stage. Germany, which lost to Japan in its opening match in Qatar, needed help from the other match in order…
The Buffalo Bills will not have an important piece of their defence for the final stretch of games after placing linebacker Von Miller on injured reserve. The move will keep Miller — who is battling a knee injury — out of the lineup until at least Week 17 against the Bengals. .acf-block-preview .instagram-twitter-container width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; Miller was forced out of last week’s Thanksgiving win over the Lions with the injury, which required him to leave on a cart. However, MRI’s showed he had avoided more serious damage and the Bills expect Miller will be available for the…
Croatia advance to the last 16 from Group F alongside Morocco after stalemate.Belgium have crashed out of the World Cup following a 0-0 draw with Croatia, marking a bitter end for the country’s so-called “Golden Generation” of stars. Coach Roberto Martinez’s side, ranked the second-best in the world by FIFA, failed to find any fluency in Thursday’s clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium and their desperate second-half attempts to break the deadlock ultimately came to nothing. Neither side had a shot on target in a dour first half and Belgium brought on striker Romelu Lukaku at the break, but…
Khris Middleton is in line to return from injury and make his season debut for the Milwaukee Bucks when they face the LA Lakers on Friday. ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Thursday that Middleton is set for his first appearance since suffering a wrist injury in Game 2 in the first round of last season’s Eastern Conference playoffs against the Boston Celtics. Middleton underwent offseason surgery to repair torn ligaments in July and has since missed Milwaukee’s opening 20 games of the new campaign.His return to action would come with the Bucks 15-5 and second in the East…