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Portugal trips Canada 38-14 in World Rugby Nations Cup
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (118+ words) EDMONTON — Tomas Appleton and Raffaele Storti each scored two tries and Samuel Marques added four conversions as Portugal defeated Canada 38-14 in World Rugby Nations Cup action on Saturday in Edmonton. Portugal, ranked No. 15 in the world, led 23rd-ranked Canada 12-7 at…...
Immigrants are leaving South Africa as protests grow over illegal migration. Here's what to know
1+ week, 4+ day ago (709+ words) Many African immigrants predominantly from Zimbabwe and Malawi are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners. The attacks have coincided with a series of protests and marches in recent months by anti-immigration…...
Fans erupt with joy after Canada defeats South Africa in World Cup knockout game
1+ week, 6+ day ago (463+ words) Fans across the country joyfully roared for Canada after it beat South Africa 1-0 in a nail-biting FIFA World Cup knockout stage match in Los Angeles on Sunday. Canadians at FIFA Fan Festivals in Toronto and Vancouver jumped in the air,…...
Australia easily beats India and sends South Africa into the Women's T20 semifinals
1+ week, 6+ day ago (598+ words) Australia looked primed for a seventh crown in 10 World Cups after blowing away India by six wickets with an over to spare at a packed Lord’s. India had to win to overtake South Africa for the last semifinal spot. But…...
Mexico advances in the World Cup and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
3+ week, 2+ day ago (107+ words) iNFOnews.ca Elevate your local knowledge Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first. Mexico became the first country to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0. Merlín the duck…...
iN NUMBERS: British Columbians want to bring back the death penalty for murderers
3+ week, 2+ day ago (183+ words) iNFOnews.ca Elevate your local knowledge Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first. It has been 50 years since Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder, and now a lot of people in B.C. want…...
Taiwan’s foreign minister says Chinese pressure on countries over the island is a ‘new normal’
3+ week, 3+ day ago (536+ words) Lin Chia-Lung was speaking after Taiwanese delegates were detained in Kenya and denied access to an ocean conference, reportedly due to Chinese pressure on the organizers, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry. China regards Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, as a breakaway…...
A minibus packed with schoolchildren catches fire in central Zimbabwe, killing 7
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (241+ words) Twenty-four children were on board when the vehicle burst into flames in the city of Gweru, according to a police statement, adding that an investigation was underway, but initial examination suggested a jerry can of petrol kept in the minibus…...
Mexico recovers from an early deficit to beat Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup warm-up match
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) Petar Stanic gave the Serbs the lead in the 19th minute, but Johan Vázquez equalized in the 34th. Stefan Bukinac leveled the score with an own goal in the 45th and Raúl Jiménez added a goal in the 57th. Adem Advic scored another own…...
FIFA launches women's health and performance project to address the needs of female athletes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) FIFA launched a women’s health and performance project on Monday to fill the void of of information and research into the specific needs of female athletes as women’s soccer continues to grow. The initiative, a series of online modules, provides…...