Day: December 29, 2018

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont honoured with UK knighthood for services to sport

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has been recognised in the British New Year’s Honours list with the former England captain given a knighthood for his services to the sport. Beaumont joins former England cricket captain Alastair Cook in receiving a knighthood, while Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, England soccer coach Gareth Southgate and captain… Read More World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont honoured with UK knighthood for services to sport

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Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes off Philippine island of Mindanao

A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn. There were no reports of casualties or damage from the earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said struck 193… Read More Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes off Philippine island of Mindanao

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Egyptian security forces kill dozens of militants following attack on tourist bus

Egyptian security forces have killed 40 suspected militants in three separate incidents in North Sinai and Giza, the ministry of interior said on Saturday, a day after a deadly bombing on a Vietnamese tourist bus in Giza killed four people. The ministry did not say whether the suspected militants were connected to Friday’s attack, but… Read More Egyptian security forces kill dozens of militants following attack on tourist bus

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