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Italian football witnesses player revolt over virus
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» ROME: Italy's chaotic football season witnessed a player revolt Sunday over the idea of having to play matches during the coronavirus outbreak -- and the league demand for the games to go ahead.
Empty streets and paranoia as northern Italy goes into lockdown
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» MILAN - The sun shone on deserted squares in Milan and empty gondolas in Venice on Sunday as a quarter of Italy's population came to grips with being cut off from the rest of the country, under new rules strictly limiting movement in and out of the new red zone.
Maitland double ends 14-man France's Grand Slam hopes
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» EDINBURGH: Sean Maitland scored twice as Scotland ended France's Six Nations Grand Slam hopes with a shock 28-17 victory on Sunday after French prop Mohamed Haouas was sent off for punching.
Trump defiant as White House is rebuked for coronavirus 'mess'
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump defended the "perfectly coordinated" US response to the coronavirus epidemic Sunday amid heavy criticism over health cuts and strategic blunders that have failed to stem its rapid spread.
Afghanistan's duelling leaders to hold parallel inaugurations
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» KABUL - Afghans on Monday will witness the bizarre spectacle of two inaugurations at the same time, with President Ashraf Ghani and his bitter rival Abdullah Abdullah both claiming the premiership amid fears their bickering could derail upcoming Taliban talks.
Biden and Sanders win key endorsements as next voting round nears
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» DETROIT: Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders secured crucial endorsements Sunday from prominent black supporters just days ahead of the first round of voting to pit them in a head-to-head contest.
'Sad to play' in empty stadium, says Juventus chief
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» MILAN - Aaron Ramsey starred as Juventus beat title rivals Inter Milan 2-0 on Sunday to reclaim top spot in Serie A in a game played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.
North Korea fires 3 projectiles: South's military
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» SEOUL: North Korea fired three unidentified projectiles into the sea on Monday, Seoul's military said, the second such weapons test by Pyongyang in a week.
How the coronavirus has hit global sport
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» PARIS: AFP Sport looks at the effects on sport of the coronavirus, which at 11pm on Sunday had killed 3,792 people while infecting more than 109,000 in 99 countries worldwide.
Formula One unrest, uncertainty as Hamilton eyes Schumacher record
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LONDON - An air of unrest and uncertainty hangs over Formula One as the global motor racing bandwagon flies to Melbourne for the start of the 71st championship season at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.