Operation Restore Hope is more a generous impulse than a thought-out policy. It sets a new standard for military intervention: that a vast human tragedy is reason enough to impose peace on a country. That sounds like an oxymoron-the humanitarian use of force; stop the violence or we’ll kill you-but so far, Americans support it. In a NEWSWEEK Poll, 66 percent of the people surveyed endorsed Bush’s plan, even though 77 percent of them thought U....
Having impressed for Uruguay at the World Cup in Russia, Torreira left Samp to join Arsenal in July 2018, becoming Unai Emery’s most expensive signing at a reported fee of close to £27million. The 23-year-old had a promising debut campaign at Emirates Stadium, making 50 appearances in all competitions and scoring three goals as Arsenal claimed a fifth-place Premier League finish and reach the Europa League final. However, Torreira has revealed that, despite his performances on the pitch, he has endured a hard time adapting to England, conceding he preferred his lifestyle in Italy....
The man behind the Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden series, Tomonobu Itagaki, promises that his upcoming Devil’s Third will have a more realistic difficulty level. In Tomonobu’s latest interview with Edge Magazine he addresses and apologizes for the ridiculously tough game-play in his previous titles. If you were one of the people that found the final boss in Dead or Alive 4 unbearable Itagaki has something he wants to say to you:...
The decree was passed by the Italian Cabinet after a series of debates and will go into effect immediately. The decision was unanimously backed by the Council of Ministers, despite deep-seated divisions between the political parties that make up Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s coalition. The mandate is slated to last through at least June 15. Previously, Italy had passed a mandate affecting all teachers and healthcare workers, requiring them to be fully vaccinated....
Italian centre-back Giorgio Chiellini will miss the former World Cup winners’ quarter-final clash of Euro 2012 against England here Sunday due to injury. Chiellini, who limped off with a hamstring problem in Monday’s 2-0 Group C victory over Ireland, underwent tests on Wednesday morning, and learnt the bad news from the Italian team doctor, reported Xinhua. Enrico Castellacci announced that the 27-year-old Juventus defender will be unavailable for Sunday’s quarter-final game....
Booing was heard as Southgate applauded the away fans after Giacomo Raspadori’s ruthless late strike earned Italy victory at the San Siro and consigned England to bottom place in Group 3 as their dismal form dragged on. “They did a lot of things right and we’ve got to keep going,” said Southgate, who praised his side’s tactics despite watching them extend their drought without a goal from open play to seven and a half hours as part of a worrying slump in form ahead of the start of the World Cup in November....
In ITP, the immune system destroys platelets, causing their numbers to decrease and increasing the risk of bleeding. At this time, it does not appear that having a diagnosis of ITP increases someone’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19, and it does not increase their risk for more severe infection. Research is ongoing as the pandemic continues. Immune Thrombocytopenia and COVID-19 Risk Research available at this time does not show that having a previous history of ITP causes an increased risk of becoming infected with COVID-19....
The Highlanders went ahead in the 8th minute through a Federico Gallego freekick. Spanish striker Ferran Corominas scored a brace in the first half to give Goa the lead going into the lemon break. Birthday boy Ogbeche grabbed the equalizer for NorthEast United FC to help the Highlanders secure a point from the game. It was an exciting game with both sides playing an attacking brand of football. On that note, let’s take a look at the five talking points from the game....
The Gaurs had more of the ball and as the game progressed, they pressed for the match-winner. But the visitors were on top of the game and consequentially, they held Coro and co. to an unlikely draw at their own backyard. Goa were stifled, choked and mostly kept at bay, and when they finally did thread through an array of quick passes, Subrata Pal rose to the occasion to keep his clean sheet intact....
In their last game before the teams dispersed for the international break, they were soundly beaten 3-0 away at arch rivals Bengaluru FC that heaped more pressure on their coach John Gregory with the Englishman hinting afterwards that his time with the club may be at an end. However, since then there has been no development on that front and Gregory returns still in-charge of the club as they look to get out of their current rut when they take on fellow strugglers Hyderabad FC on Monday in Chennai....
ATK Mohun Bagan played very defensively in the first half. Apart from their striker Roy Krishna, everyone was behind the ball as they looked to hit Mumbai City FC on the counter. However, the Islanders didn’t lose their patience and created good opportunities in the first half. “My wish is to win the ISL trophy,” says Mumbai City FC coach Sergio Lobera Mumbai City FC are now five points ahead of second-placed ATK Mohun Bagan in the points table....
The match got off to a fiery start as Aridane Santana headed Joel Chianese into a lot of space in the very first minute. Chianese went for the far post but Vishal Kaith was up to the task as he saved it with his right hand. Hyderabad FC continued to get glorious chances with Odei Onaindia missing a free header after Mohammad Yasir found him a lovey ball. For a period of time, Chennaiyin FC got into the game but they also kept missing....
After losing to Northeast United FC by a penalty, Sergio Lobera’s side started getting doubted by some. Even against FC Goa, the team didn’t put up a good show but managed to take home three points. Adam le Fondre converted the penalty kick in stoppage-time to get them the victory. It was expected that the Islanders would show their true potential after they gelled together. And they did, as SC East Bengal received the beating....
But, Nerijus Valskis powered Jamshedpur FC to an unexpected 2-1 victory, offering his team the much-needed energy after a dour start to the ISL 2020-21 season. The return of TP Rehenesh bolstered a seemingly fragile Jamshedpur FC. But an even more positive sign came in the form of a sharp eighth-minute header by Peter Hartley. It cut off a promising long ball from Subasish Bose, with Roy Krishna lurking dangerously behind and ready to strike....
Despite a win in the opening encounter of the ISL campaign, the Blues failed to win seven straight games with a surprising loss coming against Odisha FC. Their inconsistency throughout the season became a talking point as the Blues were unable to grab a place amongst the top 4. The Blues’ primary issue was scoring goals. Skipper Sunil Chhetri and Brazilian forward Cleiton Silva took time to find their scoring form....
The Blues romped their way into the playoffs by securing 40 points from 18 games, eight more than second-placed Chennaiyin FC. They also had the second-best attacking record and the best defensive unit, indicating their dominance over the other teams during the league phase. FC Pune City would be vanquished in the semifinal play-offs as well and much of the applause goes to the think-tank which put together a strong squad despite having had to go through the player draft before the season....
On Thursday, Israel had said it would bar the Democratic lawmaker, who was born in Detroit to Palestinian immigrants, and her fellow U.S. lawmaker, Ilhan Omar, who is Muslim, from visiting the country. The two representatives were due to visit the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Their support for the boycott movement against Israel prompted President Donald Trump to urge that the lawmakers be blocked from visiting. His tweet on Wednesday said: “It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep....
“A short while ago, three rockets were fired from Lebanon into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of the Galilee,” the IDF said in a statement shared with Newsweek on Thursday. “According to protocol no sirens were sounded.” Asked about the strikes shortly after the news broke, a Hezbollah spokesperson told Newsweek there was no comment yet available. One Lebanese official told Newsweek the launch was likely conducted by Palestinian factions operating from the refugee camp of Rashidieh located along the coast of southern Lebanon....
In case you didn’t know… After a stellar display at the Asian Games, the Indian shooters have made their way to the ISSF World Championship. The competition is currently underway in Changwon, South Korea. The heart of the matter Over the past few weeks, Shooting has seen several teenage stars rise to the biggest of occasions. Hriday Hazarika followed that trend when he shot his way to a Gold medal at the 2018 ISSF World Championship....
Boateng has been at Bayern for seven years after spending a season with Manchester City, and has become a key player at the back. But he has been in and out of the side a little more in the last three years, and in May hinted that he was craving a new experience in a different country once again. Tuchel is said to have made a recognised centre-back a priority since taking over from Unai Emery, and his recent comments about wanting “top players” who “take into account what we have in mind” when asked about the German defender did little to cool the rumours....
