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Barack Obama to request $1.8 billion to combat the Zika virus
The Obama administration says it will ask the US Congress for $1.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the Zika virus.
The virus, which is...
Denver Broncos beat Carolina Panthers to win Super Bowl 50
The Denver Broncos produced a defensive master class to upset the Carolina Panthers 24-10 and win Super Bowl 50.
Carolina Panthers were heavy favorites, having...
Large construction crane collapses in central New York City, killing at least one person
A large construction crane has collapsed in lower Manhattan in New York City, killing one person and injuring at least two others.
The Fire Department...
Zimbabwe's declares drought disaster
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has declared a state of disaster in rural parts of the country hit by a drought.
According to the BBC, an...
West Indies icon Sir Vivian Richards backs new Pakistan T20 league
West Indies icon Sir Vivian Richards likes the potential of the inaugural Pakistan Super League and says the tournament has the ability to take...
Top airlines offer to re-assign crew from Zika-hit routes
Major US airlines United and Delta and Europe's Lufthansa and Air France are offering to re-assign certain flight crew concerned about contracting the Zika...
Body of Italian student found in Egypt
The body of an Italian student who disappeared last week in Egypt's capital Cairo has been found and shows signs of torture, officials said.
Giulio...
Leaders in new plea for massive refugee aid in Syria
World leaders have opened a donor conference in London with an urgent plea for billions of pounds in aid for refugees from war-torn Syria.
"There...
US judge allows sex assault case against Bill Cosby
US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge has ruled.
Mr. Cosby is accused of drugging and fondling...
Narine completes switch to Trinidad and Tobago franchise for upcoming Caribbean Premier League
Off-spinner Sunil Narine has completed his switch to reigning Caribbean Premier League champions, the Trinidad and Tobago franchise, in a move that will see...
