CAPE TOWN, Oct 7 (Reuters) – South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu could have chosen practically any car in the world when billionaire Warren Buffett offered to buy him a vehicle. But in 2008, the archbishop picked a modest Toyota Corolla with manual transmission over the luxury BMWs and Mercedes …
Read More »UK reaffirms position after Canada-India diplomatic spat
Oct 6 (Reuters) – Britain on Friday reaffirmed its position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, after reports said that India had asked Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats. “The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of …
Read More »Visiting China, Schumer urges fair treatment of US firms
SHANGHAI, Oct 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Saturday Washington did not seek to decouple from China, but wanted reciprocal and fair treatment for U.S. companies, as he kicked off a rare trip to the world’s second-largest economy. Schumer, who made the remarks at a …
Read More »Near collision, tense encounter as Beijing flexes muscles in the South China Sea
NEAR THE SECOND THOMAS SHOAL, South China Sea, Oct 6 (Reuters) – The crew of the Philippine coastguard boat watch anxiously as an imposing Chinese vessel draws near and cuts off its path, coming within a metre of collision in a vast stretch of open water in the South China …
Read More »Israel ‘at war’ as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza
JERUSALEM/GAZA, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, killing more than 20 people and wounding hundreds in a surprise assault that combined gunmen crossing into Israel with a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza. Israel said the Iran-backed group had declared …
Read More »Solomon out with significant injury as Spurs face Luton
Oct 6 (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon could be out for a few months after suffering a knee injury during training, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday. Solomon, 24, has featured in five of Spurs’ seven Premier League games so far this season, but his manager will now …
Read More »New goalkeeper picked for injury-depleted Netherlands squad
AMSTERDAM, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Netherlands named a new goalkeeping option for this month’s two European Championship qualifiers against France and Greece but must do without key injured players as they battle for a place at next year’s finals in Germany. Coach Ronald Koeman on Friday named uncapped Nick Olij …
Read More »Belgium seek to beef up midfield with uncapped Mandela Keita
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Uncapped Mandela Keita was called up by Belgium on Friday to add bite to the midfield for their European Championship qualifiers against Austria and Sweden this month, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. The 21-year-old Keita, from Belgian champions Royal Antwerp, replaces Hugo Siquet in …
Read More »‘Arsenal are back’ and will be title contenders again, Man City’s Guardiola says
Oct 6 (Reuters) – Arsenal were Manchester City’s biggest rivals last season and the London club will once again be contenders for the Premier League title, City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday. Arsenal led the league for several months last season before City caught up on the home stretch …
Read More »Brighton are best-coached team in the league, says Liverpool’s Klopp
Oct 6 (Reuters) – Brighton & Hove Albion are the best-coached club in the Premier League and play “incredible football” despite losing their best players, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said ahead of Sunday’s clash. Brighton finished sixth last season to qualify for Europe for the first time in the club’s …
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