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Chapecoense plane crash: Team awarded Copa Sudamericana

December 6, 2016: Brazilian club Chapecoense have been awarded the Copa Sudamericana by South American football confederation Conmebol after most of their team died in...

Grief after death of India ‘Iron Lady’ J Jayalalitha

One of India's most influential and colourful politicians, J Jayalalitha, has died at 68. December 6, 2016: The chief minister of Tamil Nadu state suffered a...

The hunt for Chile’s best empanadas

A pastry filled with meat, cheese or seafood might sound simple, but Chile’s national dish takes time, cooperation and a lot of love to...

Chocolate vs vegetables:The true environmental costs

When it comes to carbon emissions, certain unhealthy snacks may carry an unexpected blessing compared to healthier options. November 28, 2016: As humankind faces the...

The Asian city that never sleeps

“Pali pali” – meaning “quick, quick” – isn’t just a favourite expression in Seoul: it’s a way of life. South Korea’s capital moves at a...

Volkswagen plans 30,000 job cuts worldwide

Volkswagen has announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs worldwide with about 23,000 of the losses borne in Germany. November 20, 2016: VW, still dealing with...

Zika virus ‘no longer an emergency’ – WHO

 November 20, 2016: The mosquito-borne Zika virus will no longer be treated as an international medical emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared. By...

‘Post-truth’ declared word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries

Oxford Dictionaries has declared "post-truth" as its 2016 international word of the year, reflecting what it called a "highly-charged" political 12 months. It is defined...

What can Albania teach us?

At a time when refugees are being turned away at borders all over the world, it seems that there is a lot to learn...

Australia v South Africa: Tourist win second Test by innings and...

November 15, 2016: South Africa thrashed Australia by an innings and 80 runs in Hobart to win the three-Test series with a match to...

Bastian Schweinsteiger: Manchester United outcast meets with MLS side Chicago Fire

Manchester,November 15, 2016: Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has met with MLS side Chicago Fire as he looks likely to leave Old Trafford in...

The Persian art of etiquette

In every social interaction, from buying groceries to negotiating a nuclear deal, this highly valued behaviour dictates how people should treat each other. “Befarmaeed,” said...

How India’s currency ban is hurting the poor

India's latest crackdown on black money is turning out to be a nightmare for the poor and the middle class. Three days after 500 ($7)...

Brazil 3-0 Argentina: Neymar & Coutinho score as hosts win World...

Mineirāo, November 8, 2016: Neymar and Philippe Coutinho each scored as Brazil beat Argentina 3-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier. Coutinho drove in a...

Pickup lines that could last a lifetime

Pickup lines might be cheesy (or downright inappropriate) but when travelling, they can also be some of the most romantic things we’ve ever heard....

The rise and rise of fake news

The deliberate making up of news stories to fool or entertain is nothing new. But the arrival of social media has meant real and...

The cuisine only women can master

Malaysia, November 6, 2016: When Lee Su Pei met a charming gentleman by the name of Jerry Kong in their hometown of Penang, Malaysia,...

Chicago Cubs end 108-year wait for win in baseball’s World Series

Chicago, November 3, 2016: The Chicago Cubs have won Major League Baseball's World Series, ending the longest title drought in the game. Manager Joe Maddon's team...

Thailand’s crown prince to be confirmed king on 1 December

Bangkok, November 2, 2016: Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is to be confirmed as the new king of Thailand on 1 December, a senior source...

Ozil Scores a late goal as Gunners Come from behind to...

Mesut Ozil scored a stunning late goal as a resilient Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to beat Ludogorets Razgrad and reach the Champions...

Juan Mata struck to win a tight Manchester derby as United...

Manchester, October 27, 2016 :The Spaniard pounced to drive low into the corner from Zlatan Ibrahimovic's pull-back as United set up a home tie...

Lewis Hamilton beats Nico Rosberg to United States GP pole

Lewis Hamilton beat Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to pole position at the United States Grand Prix. It could be a crucial achievement for Hamilton, who...

World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants 48-team tournament

Infantino was elected as Fifa president on 26 February 2016 Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed expanding the World Cup finals to a 48-team tournament...

This is what to do if you’ve been sacked

After Sree Sreenivasan lost his job this summer as the chief digital officer of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, he made a move...

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