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Iraqi officials: Clashes between protesters and security forces in central Baghdad kill 4 peopleBy QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated PressNovember 14, 2019, 9:41 AM2 min read Clashes between Iraqi protesters and security forces in central Baghdad killed four people and wounded 62 on Thursday, Iraqi medical and security officials said. According to the officials, the casualties occurred…
Afghan official says results of country’s presidential election once again delayed, almost 2 months after voteNovember 14, 2019, 8:38 AM1 min read An Afghan official says the results of the country’s presidential election held nearly two months ago are being delayed once again. Spokesman for the Independent Election Commission Zabi Sadat didn’t explain the new…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption People in Ballachulish reported hearing a deep rumble Two small earthquakes were felt in Glen Coe on Wednesday evening.People who live in and around Ballachulish have also told of hearing a deep rumbling sound.British Geological Survey, which records seismic activity, detected a magnitude 1.9 earthquake at 17:40 and a…
Scotland lost to Japan in a match that had been under threat due to extreme weatherWorld Rugby says the Scottish Rugby Union has “expressed its regret” over conduct at the World Cup and will not contest a £70,000 fine.The penalty came after criticism of the threatened cancellation of Scotland’s final pool game against Japan.The match…
Image caption Dianne Thomas was first diagnosed in February A Londonderry woman on a cataract surgery waiting list has said she fears she will go blind before getting treatment.Dianne Thomas, 49, was diagnosed with the eye condition in February and referred to an ophthalmic specialist.The support worker waited until October to see a consultant who…
Joe Root averaged 32.5 with the bat against Australia in this year’s AshesEngland’s tour of New ZealandCoverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, Radio 4 LW (Tests only), online, tablets, mobiles and BBC Sport app; live text commentary on the BBC Sport websiteEngland Test captain Joe Root says he…
Image copyright Aiden McGrath Image caption House Lessans, UK House of the Year 2019 A three-bedroom County Down property which cost £335,000 to build has been named RIBA House of the Year.The L-shaped home in Saintfield, named House Lessans, was built on the site of a former farmstead.It was revealed as the winner in the…
Sri Lanka played in Pakistan earlier this year in limited overs matchesPakistan will play a Test at home for the first time since 2009 after announcing a two-match series against Sri Lanka in December.There has not been a Test in Pakistan since the Sri Lanka team bus was attacked in Lahore 10 years ago.Six Pakistani…
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 24 hours from 22:00 on 27 November Train drivers on the Victoria Line are to go on strike following a falling out with London Underground (LU) for “breaking promises”. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT)…
