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Non-praying people 'animals', Turkish academic says on state TV
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» ANKARA - A Turkish professor sparked a furore in Turkey Monday by branding people who don't pray as "animals", on a state television programme celebrating the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Pique header hands Spain winning Euro 2016 start
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» TOULOUSE - Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse on Monday.
Sri Lanka lose Silva as rain sets up marathon England Test finale
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» LONDON - Sri Lanka lost Kaushal Silva as rain set up a lengthy 47-over final session on the fifth and last day of the third Test against England at Lord's on Monday.
World champion cyclist Sagan doubles up at Tour of Switzerland
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» LAUSANNE - World champion Peter Sagan won his second straight stage at the Tour of Switzerland on Monday and took the leader's yellow jersey to boot.
Red-carded Stander set to discover fate Monday
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» CAPE TOWN - Red-carded Ireland flanker CJ Stander should discover on Monday whether he can play any further part in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Pliskova readies for Wimbledon with grass title
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» NOTTINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Top seed Karolina Pliskova saved six set points to take the first set on a nail-biting tie-break on her way to clinching the Nottingham title on Sunday.
50 slain in Florida gay nightclub by 'IS follower'
Published on 13/06/2016
» ORLANDO, Florida - A gunman wielding a semi-automatic rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded gay nightclub early Sunday (US time), killing at least 50 people before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers, police said.
Murray hopes Lendl holds key to solving Djokovic problem
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» LONDON - Andy Murray believes his decision to reunite with former coach Ivan Lendl will play a key role in the battle to end Novak Djokovic's reign as world number one.
Poland's Milik breaks Northern Ireland hearts
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» NICE - Poland striker Arkadiusz Milik broke Northern Ireland hearts on Sunday after rifling home the only goal in a 1-0 win in their Euro 2016 Group C opener in Nice.
Warner out '2-6 weeks' with broken finger
AFP, Published on 13/06/2016
» BASSETERRE (SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS) - Australia opener David Warner is set to miss the remainder of the one-day series in the West Indies after breaking a finger during Saturday's 36-run win over South Africa, the tourists said Sunday.