September 11, 2021
WOMEN-LEAD Little resistance from Windies as South Africa win again
Opener Laura Wolvaardt shone with an unbeaten half-century as West Indies Women proved light work for South Africa Women, slumping to a heavy nine-wicket loss in Friday’s second One-Day International at Coolidge Cricket Ground. Not for the first…
September 11, 2021
Hunger spikes in Haiti following deadly earthquake – UN
New food security data from the United Nations indicates that hunger has spiked in Haiti, with 980,000 Haitians in the four districts most affected by the August 14 earthquake are now living with acute food insecurity. Following the release of its…
September 10, 2021
Phil Collins suffering from health problems, can ‘barely hold’ drum sticks
(CNN) Phil Collins says he is no longer able to play the drums due to health issues. The musician, who is 70, appeared on BBC Breakfast with his Genesis band members to promote the group's reunion tour, and Collins said his son, Nic Collins, will be…
September 10, 2021
Premier League managers criticise Fifa ruling that could see players banned
Premier League bosses have criticised a Fifa ruling that could see their Brazilian players banned this weekend over Covid-19 protocols. Under Fifa rules, players not released for the recent South American World Cup qualifiers can be banned for five…
September 10, 2021
WHO more doubtful about Covid jabs ending pandemic
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP)— The head of the WHO Europe was Friday pessimistic about vaccines' ability to put an end to the COVID pandemic, as new variants dash hopes of reaching herd immunity. Faced with the possibility that the virus may be around…
September 10, 2021
Biden on vaccine mandate: ‘We are in the tough stretch’
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden ordered sweeping new federal vaccine requirements for as many as 100 million Americans — private-sector employees as well as health care workers and federal…
September 7, 2021
Disciplinary action started against Brazil & Argentina
Fifa says disciplinary proceedings have been launched against Brazil and Argentina after the events that saw their World Cup qualifier abandoned. Sunday's match was halted just after kick-off after Brazilian health officials objected to the…
September 7, 2021
Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
El Salvador has become the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in a move that has got the nation and the world debating the opportunities and dangers of cryptocurrency. From today, businesses will be obliged where possible to accept the…
September 7, 2021
Chip shortage could last into 2023, says car boss
The chip shortage that is disrupting global car production could continue into 2022 and even 2023, a leading German car industry figure has said. Covid had been a stress test for the industry, which needed a thorough review of its supply chains,…
September 7, 2021
Prime Minister Trudeau hit by stones while on campaign trail
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been hit by gravel thrown by protesters during a campaign stop. He was returning to his bus after visiting a brewery when he was pelted by gravel. He was not injured. Mr Trudeau called a snap election in…