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326. 18 Chinese miners killed in underground gas leak December 07, 2020 Eighteen miners were confirmed dead on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak at a coal mine in southwestern China, state media reported, with rescue efforts under way to reach five others still trapped underground. Twenty-four miners were caught up in the accident at the Diaoshuidong mine in the city of Chongqing after the gas leak occurred on Friday, state broadcaster CCTV reported. As of Saturday morning, one survivor and 18 victims had been found, said CCTV, citing the local emergency rescue command headquarters. The accident occurred while workers were dismantling undergroun... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

327. Iran says scientist killed by satellite-controlled machine gun December 07, 2020 The machine gun was mounted on a Nissan pickup and “focused only on martyr Fakhrizadeh’s face in a way that his wife, despite being only 25 centimetres (10 inches) away, was not shot,” Mehr news agency quoted him as saying. It was being “controlled online” via a satellite and used an “advanced camera and artificial intelligence” to make the target, he added. Fadavi said that Fakhrizadeh’s head of security took four bullets “as he threw himself” on the scientist and that there were “no terrorists at the scene”. Iranian authorities have blamed arch foe Israel and the exiled opposi... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

328. NASA buying Moon dust for $1 December 06, 2020 The US space agency NASA awarded contracts to four companies on Thursday to collect lunar samples for $1 to $15,000, rock-bottom prices that are intended to set a precedent for future exploitation of space resources by the private sector. “I think it’s kind of amazing that we can buy lunar regolith from four companies for a total of $25,001,” said Phil McAlister, director of NASA’s Commercial Spaceflight Division. The contracts are with Lunar Outpost of Golden, Colorado for $1; ispace Japan of Tokyo for $5,000; ispace Europe of Luxembourg for $5,000; and Masten Space Systems of Mojav... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

329. Barca take ‘gigantic step backwards' but Zidane gets breathing space December 06, 2020 Lionel Messi’s Barcelona suffered a fourth Liga defeat of the season as they went down 2-1 to Cadiz on Saturday, while Real Madrid eased the pressure on Zinedine Zidane with their first league win since October. Barca are now a distant seventh, 12 points off leaders Atletico Madrid, who beat Real Valladolid 2-0. “It’s a gigantic step backwards for our chances to fight for La Liga, you have to see it like that,” the Catalans’ coach Ronald Koeman said. “A points difference of 12 points with a team as strong as Atletico is enormous,” he added. Koeman made three changes from ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

330. Super Sunday: Tottenham host Arsenal in London derby December 06, 2020 Arsenal go into the North London derby today against Tottenham looking to resurrect their Premier League campaign. The Gunners are in need of a win and will no doubt find it tough to get one here against the league leaders. Having had a confidence boosting win in the Europa League, they will feel better going into this game. With news of heated, clear the air style squad meetings emerging yesterday, it will be interesting to see what sort of team, manager Mikel Arteta selects here. The team news is looking good for the most part apart from two major doubts. An injury that happened at... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

331. US blocks imports of Xinjiang ‘slave labor' cotton December 04, 2020 The United States will block imports of cotton it says are harvested with “slave labor” in China’s Xinjiang region, authorities have announced. Beijing has come under intense international criticism over its policies in the resource-rich territory, where rights groups say as many as one million Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities are being held in internment camps. The new rule allows Customs and Border Protection officials to detain shipments containing cotton originating from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, a major paramilitary group already sanctioned by the... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

332. Arsenal win on fans' return to top level football in England December 04, 2020 For the first time in 270 days, fans were back inside a Premier League ground as Arsenal welcomed 2,000 supporters into the Emirates for Thursday’s routine 4-1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna. The sparse crowd in a 60,000 capacity stadium were well distanced between two stands and in high spirits despite the Gunners’ poor form of late in the English top-flight. “I’m delighted to have fans back they make a huge difference,” said Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta. “We had 2,000 but they were loud and they were supportive to the team so thanks to them for coming and making the effort.... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

333. Anthony Joshua ready to accept pay cut to fight Tyson Fury in UK December 04, 2020 Anthony Joshua has stated he is willing to take a pay cut in order to fight Tyson Fury in the United Kingdom (UK), reports givemesport.com. The highly-anticipated bout between the two heavyweight champions is on the horizon, with both boxers keen to organise the fight. The two British heavyweights have already agreed financial terms for two fights in 2021. There will be a high amount of interest from all over the world, with countries such as Saudi Arabia keen to host one of the biggest boxing events of next year, if confirmed. Wm casino pantip First, however, AJ will def... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

334. Neymar double downs Man Utd, gives PSG Champions League lifeline December 02, 2020 Paris Saint-Germain took a huge step towards avoiding an embarrassing early exit from the Champions League as Neymar scored twice in a 3-1 win away to Manchester United on Wednesday. Both sides still have work to do in their final group games to reach the last 16, but it is PSG who are now in the driving seat in Group H with the French champions, United and RB Leipzig all tied on nine points. PSG host Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday, while United need a point when they travel to Germany. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were left to rue a host of huge chances early in the second half w... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

335. Trump threatens military spending veto in social media bias battle December 02, 2020 Donald Trump has threatened to veto a major military funding bill unless Congress abolishes a liability law protecting social media firms regularly accused of bias by the president. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act gives immunity to tech companies such as Facebook and Twitter from legal action on content posted by users. Both platforms have found themselves the target of incandescent fury from Trump in recent weeks after they began attaching disclaimers to social media posts by the president that claimed he had lost last month’s election due to voter fraud. x Trump... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

336. Biden sets new demands for Iran nuclear deal return: NYT December 02, 2020 33standard, Fzmovies, 24baze">President-elect Joe Biden will seek swift negotiations over new demands on Iran as soon as the US returns to the Iran nuclear deal, The New York Times said Wednesday. Biden, in an interview with the paper, said “it’s going to be hard,” but if Iran returned to compliance with the nuclear deal, the United States would rejoin the agreement as a starting point for follow-on negotiations. The Times said the Biden administration would seek to extend the duration of restrictions on Iran’s production of fissile material that could be used to make a nuclear bomb.... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

337. Messi rested for Barca trip to Hungary December 02, 2020 Lionel Messi will be given a timely rest by coach Ronald Koeman as Barcelona travel to Hungary for a Champions League match at Ferencvaros on Wednesday with their tickets already booked for the next round. Barcelona top Group G on 12 points from four games, but are wallowing in seventh in the Spanish Liga a daunting 10 points behind leaders Real Sociedad. Barcelona’s struggling coach Ronald Koeman said the match in Hungary was an excellent opportunity to rest stars and give a run out to lesser lights. x “We wouldn’t normally do this, but with the calendar being what it is this ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

338. Real Madrid beaten by Shakhtar again, leaving Champions League hopes in balance December 01, 2020 Real Madrid suffered a second defeat at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk in this season’s Champions League, going down 2-0 to the Ukrainians in Kiev on Tuesday to leave their hopes of reaching the last 16 in the balance. Substitutes Dentinho and Manor Solomon both scored second-half goals as Shakhtar stunned the 13-time European champions again, having already won 3-2 in Madrid in October. x Shakhtar had lost their last two Group B matches against Borussia Moenchengladbach by an aggregate score of 10-0, but this victory allowed them to move above Real into second place in the group wit... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

339. Ronaldo has Maradona's passion, Messi ‘nothing,' says Benfica coach December 01, 2020 When sports pundits talk about talented football players these days, they often use terms such as “the new Messi” or the “new Ronaldo.” However, when both athletes began their careers, there was only a name in the Olympus of football – Diego Maradona, writes Reuters. Benfica’s manager Jorge Jesus weighed in on the debate about who is the greatest player in the history of football, saying current superstars are unable to match the grandeur of Diego Maradona, who died unexpectedly last week. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely regarded as two of the best, if not the best, football... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

340. Trump administration wages last major Supreme Court fight December 01, 2020 US President Donald Trump’s administration wages its last major policy fight before the Supreme Court Monday as it seeks to exclude undocumented immigrants from the population count used to determine states’ representation in Congress. If the outgoing president’s plan goes forward, states with large numbers of undocumented immigrants could see their influence reduced in the US House of Representatives. It would amount to a last-minute victory or defeat for Trump, who ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

341. Trump virus adviser quits as vaccine hopes given new boost December 01, 2020 President Donald Trump’s controversial coronavirus adviser resigned Monday, while hopes for a first wave of vaccinations before the end of 2020 received a further boost with an announcement from US firm Moderna. Scott Atlas, a favored coronavirus adviser of the US president, who tweeted in October “Masks work? NO,” has submitted his resignation, effective as of December 1, Fox News reported. Lacking relevant experience or qualifications in public health or infe... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

342. WBC confirms Joshua vs Fury unifying bouts as Gypsy Kings tags AJ easiest foe December 01, 2020 WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, has insisted that the organisation will “absolutely support” a bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, reports independent.co.uk. The heavyweight champions earlier this year agreed terms of a two-fight deal for 2021, though many fans have expressed scepticism over the likelihood of the pair meeting in the ring. But Sulaiman has insisted that the WBC will do everything it can to make the fights – or at least an initial clash – happen. ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

343. Tom And Jerry Trailer Reveals New Project Coming Soon November 30, 2020 Everyone’s favorite cat and mouse are taking their antics to New York City. Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming “Tom and Jerry” movie, scheduled for a 2021 theatrical premiere. The violently antagonistic cat and mouse will star in “Tom and Jerry,” a hybrid live-action and animated film that sees the two square off in an upscale New York hotel. x As seen in the trailer, conniving mouse Jerry has taken up residence in the molding, and eager-to-please employee Chloë Grace Moretz is charged with evicting him. Tom arrives to help terrorize the mouse out of this ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

344. Messi, Barcelona remember Maradona in winning style November 30, 2020 Barcelona on Sunday followed the advice of coach Ronald Koeman and paid tribute to their former player Diego Maradona with an emphatic return to form in La Liga and a 4-0 victory over Osasuna. Maradona, who played two seasons for Barca, died on Wednesday aged 60. Before the match, the club played ‘The Song of the Birds’ by Catalan cellist Pablo Casals as the teams stood around the centre circle where a Maradona shirt was laid on the centre spot. x Lionel Messi, who has inherited Maradona’s legendary Argentina number 10 shirt, bowed his head. Flags at the Camp Nou flew at h... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

345. Joshua vs. Fury to fight in May or June 2021, says Hearn November 30, 2020 Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be meeting for the first of two fights in 2021 in May or June, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. The second fight between the two heavyweight world champions will happen in November or December 2021, reports boxingnews24.com. Hearn is hopeful that IBF/WBA/WBO champion Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) wins his December 12 title defence against IBF mandatory Kubrat Pulev. As far as Hearn is concerned, Joshua is the one taking the risky fight in ... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

346. iOS vs Android Bitcoin trading apps – which should you choose? November 29, 2020 The need for trading bitcoins has appeared since the early introduction of bitcoins in the cryptocurrency world. Today, bitcoin is not the only well-recognizable cryptocurrency name among cryptocurrency traders. A few other names have appeared recently, but they were all influenced by the appearance of bitcoins in the bitcoin trading community. UFABET While not many believed that cryptocurrency would go that far because it was only an ambitious idea on paper, however, cryptocurrency are the reality today and they rival fiat currencies in many ways. The most eye-catching thi... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

347. YouTube hosts first virtual YouTube Black Africa Creators Week November 29, 2020 YouTube, this week (Monday 23 to Friday 27 November) is holding its first virtual YouTube Black Africa Creators Week, a week dedicated to engaging, educating and inspiring African creators to grow on the platform. Highlights of the 1-week program include expert-led masterclasses covering topics like assessing channel performance and engaging a community, and understanding YouTube’s monetisation policies, among others. The programme also includes a creator spotlight talk with Mark Angel, Africa’s most subscribed endemic creator, YouTube training courses, and peer-driven open conversat... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

348. Mike Tyson wants more over-50 fights and he's tough, says Jones November 29, 2020 Mike Tyson plans on fighting more exhibitions after a draw with Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in his comeback at age 54 and Jones says he’ll be tough to beat. “I’m happy I’m not knocked out or anything. I’ll be better the next one,” Tyson said after the eight-round exhibition at Staples Center in Los Angeles. “I could have done everything better. God willing I’ll be better the next exhibition.” x The showdown of former heavyweight champions saw Jones, 51, thinking he won the fight but impressed at the stamina and strength showed by Tyson. “It surprised me he could go eight rou... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

349. Trump pardons Michael Flynn, who lied to FBI over Russia November 28, 2020 President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he had pardoned Michael Flynn, the former security advisor whose lies about his Russian contacts spurred the troubling investigation into Trump campaign collusion with Moscow. The pardon, which was expected, came in the final weeks of Trump’s presidency, two years of which was spent fighting the allegations that Trump had overseen and sought to cover up a dangerous scheme of cooperation with Russia. It was the first of several possible pardons that analysts think Trump could extend to political aides and allies before he steps down on Januar... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

350. US extends TikTok sale deadline to December 4 November 28, 2020 The US Treasury on Wednesday said it had extended by seven days the November 27 deadline given to the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the popular social media platform’s American business. “The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has granted ByteDance a one-week extension, from November 27, 2020, to December 4, 2020, to allow time to review a revised submission that the Committee recently received,” a Treasury spokesperson said. x President Donald Trump’s administration has expressed national security concerns over the app, claiming it could be used for Chin... (read more) Author: Xtage Xixteen

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