Rat race: With complaints on rise, NYC redoubles efforts
NEW YORK (AP) — To many in New York City, the rats are winning.
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Changes sweep through remote Myanmar village ahead of election
By Soe Zeya Tun HTAY KHO, Myanmar (Reuters) – Htay Kho, a remote village tucked away between the valleys of this ragged strip of eastern Myanmar, was for decades off-limits as armed rebels fought the military before a recent ceasefire stopped the bloody conflict. Now the semi-civilian government of President Thein Sein and rebels from eight armed groups have signed a wider peace deal, although the pact fell short of
Australian sailing pressures Rio over water pollution
Australia’s Olympic sailing boss Peter Conde has called on the sport to pressure Rio Olympics organizers to clean up water pollution ahead of next year’s Games. The water quality of Guanabara Bay, where Olympic sailing and other aquatic events will be held, has long been criticized and come under the microscope amid reports of athletes falling ill after competing there. “We’re dealing with health and safety issues that are unusual
Hawaii governor signs emergency proclamation to address homelessness
Democratic Governor David Ige said in a statement on Friday that homelessness is particularly acute on the island of Oahu, the state’s most populous island, and that it has increased at an alarming rate over the last two years. The governor and community groups have in the past said homelessness in Hawaii, which at last count had more than 7,600 people living unsheltered, stems in large part from its high
Olympics-Australian sailing pressures Rio over water pollution
Australia’s Olympic sailing boss Peter Conde has called on the sport to pressure Rio Olympics organisers to clean up water pollution ahead of next year’s Games. The water quality of Guanabara Bay, where Olympic sailing and other aquatic events will be held, has long been criticized and come under the microscope amid reports of athletes falling ill after competing there. “We’re dealing with health and safety issues that are unusual
SA take series lead
South Africa beat India by 18 runs in the third one-day international in Rajkot to take a 2-1 lead in the series with two to play.
Cox retains faith in Kodi Bear
Clive Cox has not lost any faith in Kodi Bear despite a slightly disappointing showing in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.
Colon still in critical condition
Prichard Colon is still in a critical condition following surgery for bleeding on the brain after his loss to Terrel Williams in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday night.
Martin earns Clement praise
Derby manager Paul Clement felt Chris Martin put in the Sky Bet Championship’s best performance of the season so far, as the Rams skipper led the way to victory over Wolves.
'Mourinho scouts Sevilla star'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is targeting Sevilla’s Yevhen Konoplyanka, according to the Shakhtar Donetsk manager.