Wrestler Narsingh Yadav a victim of conspiracy: Sports Minister Vijay Goel
Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the NADA, which concluded that he was a victim of sabotage.
Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the NADA, which concluded that he was a victim of sabotage.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Olympic committee says its delegation's uniforms are being held up by Israeli authorities.
On est en Breton-ne ou on ne l’est pas.
The Gophers coach sees plenty of opportunity in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
There are a lot of exciting things to spot in the night sky throughout August. Watch this guide to figure where and when to look up.
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Former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie has scored a lucrative U.S endorsement deal, which is said to be worth a whopping 100 000 dollars.
Officials say if approved, the college will provide transgender students equal access to all educational programs, activities and facilities, including restrooms, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972. The move comes after Office of Civil Rights in the U.S Department of Education issued a letter to school districts, colleges and universities on transgender students.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will continue to seek a strong relationship with China, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday following the decision last week to delay approval of a partly Chinese-funded nuclear reactor project.
The last-minute decision to review the building of Britain's first new nuclear plant in decades, has raised concerns that May could alter the trajectory set by her predecessor David Cameron towards closer ties with China... Читать дальше...
Who can harness our strengths, in union. Yoke our collective energy, in alchemy? This is what we must ask, says Murray Williams.
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A hand-crank UV device
What if you could make safe drinking water with nothing more than light? It may sound like science fiction, but it really is a fact. One of the most recent innovations in water disinfection is the portable UV light purifier. This device doles out a lethal dose of ultraviolet light, which kills or wounds many different types of waterborne pathogens. There are two main types of UV purifiers to choose from.
UV Pens
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Study any self-made millionaire and you’ll find that they fall into one of two categories:
In my Rich Habits Study, which I conducted over the course of five years, 135 millionaires out of the 233 in my study indicated that a major portion of their responsibilities at work involved selling something.
The average net worth of these 135 millionaires was $5.7 million. Seventy-one percent... Читать дальше...
Brooks Hays
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Early in the evolution of human sexuality, new research suggests, the female orgasm likely helped stimulate ovulation.
The Browns didn’t have linebacker Jackson Jeffcoat and offensive lineman Conor Boffeli on the field for their first practices of training camp because of injuries and they won’t be waiting around for them to recover. The Browns announced Monday that they have waived both players. Boffeli ended last year on the team’s practice squad, but…
The equivalent of a month’s worth of rain fell in Ellicott City, Maryland, Saturday evening over the course of two hours, killing two people and leaving behind what city officials estimated Monday to be of millions of dollars' worth of damage.
Biogen and Ionis shares soared after an analysis showed a drug for a deadly muscle disorder in infants met its main goal.
The 2016 Rio Olympics are still a few days away and they are already among the weirdest to ever be held. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is a native of a Brazil and is expected to take part in the Opening Ceremony. According to a translation by Deadspin of a story from UOL, Gisele will act out being mugged during the pageantry that is the Opening Ceremony.
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Sometimes watching a "classic" after its prime makes it hard to understand what everyone loved about it.
In 2009, James Cameron's "Avatar" made history with the technology it used to capture actors' facial expressions in real time to later be used for animation. The film focuses on a U.S. Army mission to Pandora, an alien world full of resources earth desparately needs in 2154.
“This film is a true hybrid — a full live-action shoot, with CG characters in CG... Читать дальше...
At least 13 students were injured as militants shelled the Aleppo university on Monday.
Rapper Cassper Nyovest has unveiled the visuals to his single, ''428 to LA,'' featuring American star Casey Veggies, which details moments from his recent trip to the U.S.
She posted side-by-side images of four nearly identical designs, writing: “Over the past year, @zara has been copying my artwork … I had my lawyer contact Zara and they literally said I have no base because I’m an indie artist and they’re a major corporation and that not enough people even know about me for it to matter.” A photo posted by Tuesday Bassen (@tuesdaybassen) on Jul 19, 2016 at 5:57pm PDT While an investigation is ongoing according to Zara’s parent company Inditex, the site ShopArtTheft.com... Читать дальше...
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MANILA (Reuters) - When the image of Jennelyn Olaires weeping as she cradled the body of her slain husband went viral in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte called it melodramatic.
There's not much Duterte hasn't said when it comes to his war on drugs, his only real election platform and his big promise to the 16 million Filipinos who swept him to power in May by a massive margin.
And "the punisher", as he is known, has been true to his word.
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More than a top four finish for Arsene Wenger?
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Less than a week until the start of the Summer Olympics, results from a 16-month AP study shows that key bodies of water for Olympic events in Rio are as filthy as ever, teeming with dangerous levels of bacteria, viruses, and raw human sewage.
Now comes an ominous warning from a top biologist.
"Don't put your head under water," Dr. Valerie Harwood, the chair of the University of South Florida's Integrative Biology Department, warned athletes and tourists alike on Monday. Читать дальше...
It may be the dead of summer, but Hillary Clinton has sprung in the latest general election poll.