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They saw the light: 5 cave rescues that worked
New York Times, Published on 03/07/2018
» The world is watching as emergency workers in Thailand prepare to rescue 12 boys and a soccer coach who were discovered in a flooded cave on Monday.
Sweden defeat Swiss to gain quarter-finals
AGENCIES, Published on 03/07/2018
» SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia: Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after Emil Forsberg's deflected shot earned a scrappy 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.
Colombia 'sad' over Sun's World Cup headline pun
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» LONDON: Colombia's ambassador in London said on Tuesday it was "rather sad" that the Sun newspaper had used its front page to "stigmatise" the South American nation ahead of their World Cup clash.
Switzerland forced into defensive changes for Sweden World Cup match
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic made four changes to his starting line-up for their World Cup last-16 match against Sweden on Tuesday.
At least 12 dead as ferry sinks in Sulawesi
Associated Press, Published on 03/07/2018
» JAKARTA: At least 12 people were killed and a frantic rescue operation was underway Tuesday off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi for dozens of passengers of a sinking passenger ferry run aground by its captain in a desperate bid to save lives.
Anupong: Boys may have to dive from cave
Associated Press, Published on 03/07/2018
» MAE SAI: Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said Tuesday that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in the cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were located after an exhaustive search, and could force authorities to speed up their extraction by having them dive their way out.
Poland's Supreme Court justice vows to defy retirement order
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» WARSAW - Poland's Supreme Court chief justice was set for a showdown with the EU country's president on Tuesday, vowing to defy controversial reforms pushed through by the right-wing government forcing top judges to retire early.
Former Malaysian PM Najib arrested over huge graft probe
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested by anti-corruption investigators Tuesday, officials said, the latest dramatic development in a widening graft probe that has engulfed the ex-leader.
Mining giant Glencore says facing US corruption probe
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» GENEVA - Mining giant Glencore said Tuesday that it was being probed by the United States in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
England dare to dream after Belgium World Cup heroics
AFP, Published on 03/07/2018
» MOSCOW - England chase their first win in a tournament knockout match for 12 years on Tuesday as they face Colombia after the World Cup draw opened up invitingly for Harry Kane's team.