Dozens of helmeted police marched on to Columbia University's campus in the heart of New York City on Tuesday and began evicting a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters.
The 35-year-old former Wales international needed surgery after damaging a pectoral muscle in February on a pre-season tour to Ireland. He has recovered quicker than expected and will start against Queensland Reds in Christchurch. "Leigh now gets an opportunity at Super Rugby and he's excited about that," Crusaders head coach Rob Penney told reporters Wednesday. "He's been training the house down for the last few weeks. He deserves the right to slip into that number 15 jersey." Halfpenny joined... Читать дальше...
The 26-year-old has spent large parts of the current Super Rugby season on the sidelines while he was being treated after a tumour was removed from his back late last year. He is on the bench for Friday's match at the Melbourne Rebels. He last played in mid-March before announcing a fortnight ago that he was taking a break to focus on his recovery. "Cam wasn't missing a beat at training," Blues flanker Dalton Papali'i told reporters Wednesday. "He's shown a lot of resilience and courage coming back into the fold. Читать дальше...
The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion late Tuesday, with police carrying riot shields swarming the Ivy League campus, bursting into an administration building protesters took over the previous night and making dozens of arrests.
For months, the US central bank has maintained its benchmark lending rate at a 23-year high to cool demand and rein in price increases -- with a slowdown in inflation last year fueling optimism that the first cuts were on the horizon. But inflation has accelerated, and analysts widely believe the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will keep its target range at 5.25 percent to 5.50 percent. As hope dwindles for rate cuts in the first half of the year, the Fed also faces a growing... Читать дальше...
Everything from the colours to the design is identical to the original work created by Senegalese artist Cheikh Diouf. "It's very satisfying," Cisse said, seeing the result of six months' work for the first time. Cisse is a weaver at the Senegalese manufacturers of decorative arts in the central city of Thies, a leading producer of high quality artistic goods on the African continent. The establishment's creations adorn the walls of organisations the world over, from the UN headquarters in New York to the African Union in Addis Ababa... Читать дальше...
Paul Auster, the prolific American author whose noirish works include “The New York Trilogy,” has died aged 77 after complications from lung cancer, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
But her name will now be tied with dramatic images of New York police arresting pro-Palestinian students at the Columbia University campus. Less than a year after taking up the role, 61-year-old Shafik finds herself at the heart of a storm over her handling of the protests that spread to other colleges in the United States. Twice in two weeks, she asked the police to intervene -- first to disperse an encampment on the university grounds and then, on Tuesday, to oust students who had barricaded themselves inside a building on campus. Читать дальше...
The reading on labour costs followed a string of recent reports out of Washington suggesting the central bank's battle against inflation has some way to go, even with borrowing costs at two-decade highs. It also adds to the angst among investors leading up to the Fed's latest policy decision later in the day, which many were already expecting to see officials turn more hawkish. That will be followed by closely watched non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures that should provide a fresh snapshot of the labour market... Читать дальше...
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain the side, while veteran opening batsman David Warner has been picked for what is shaping as his final international tournament. "Mitchell has been an exemplary player and leader within the group for a long period of time," said Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird. Test skipper Pat Cummins, paceman Mitchell Starc and explosive batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell are among the experienced players in the 15-man squad, with 11 having taken part in the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning campaign. Читать дальше...
Maxey led the Sixers back from the brink of defeat in the fourth quarter with a late burst of scoring before dominating in overtime to ensure a game six back in Philadelphia. The Knicks, leading the best-of-seven series 3-1 heading into Tuesday's game, had looked poised to clinch after Jalen Brunson helped the second seeds take a six-point lead with 29 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. But Maxey drained a three-pointer from 24 feet and then hit a stunning 34-footer from the logo with nine... Читать дальше...
Mount Ruang erupted three times on Tuesday, spewing lava and ash more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky and forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for 12,000 locals. A rescue ship and a warship were dispatched to help move thousands from neighbouring Tagulandang island north to Siau island because of a warning about parts of the volcano falling into the sea potentially causing a tsunami. Rosalin Salindeho, a 95-year-old resident of Tagulandang in Indonesia's outermost region of North Sulawesi province... Читать дальше...
Mzid Ben Ali, or "Mohammed" as Binh calls him, was one of tens of thousands of North Africans who served in the French army as it battled to maintain its colonial rule of Indochina. He fought for France against the Viet Minh independence movement in the 1950s, before leaving the military -- as either a defector or a captive -- and making a life for himself in Vietnam. "It's very emotional for me," says Binh, 64, holding the tombstone. There was no funeral when his father died in 1968, as the war with the United States was in full swing... Читать дальше...
Fans of the three-time Formula One world champion are expected to flock to Senna's grave in a cemetery in his hometown of Sao Paulo, where he was laid to rest after his tragic accident at the Imola circuit on May 1, 1994. Some will take part in a fun-run staged on the twists and turns of the Interlagos motorsport circuit, where Senna scored two emotional Formula One victories near the end of his career in 1991 and 1993. A wave of television programs have been aired to mark the anniversary, while an exhibition titled 'I... Читать дальше...
Dozens of helmeted police marched on to Columbia University's campus in the heart of New York City on Tuesday and began evicting a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the war in Gaza.
US President Joe Biden's administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday -- a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion.
Sponsored by Representative Lauren Boebert, a right-wing firebrand from Colorado, the bill passed narrowly along party lines (209-205) and now heads to the Senate. The White House on Monday announced its strong opposition to the measure, indicating a likely veto from President Joe Biden if it reaches his desk. In October 2020, former president Donald Trump removed gray wolves from their protected species status, which was put in place in the 1970s after their near extinction in the continental United States. Читать дальше...
Georgian police on Tuesday deployed tear gas and water cannon against thousands of protesters who rallied for a third week against a controversial "foreign influence" bill, an AFP reporter saw.
Students here were among the first to embrace the pro-Palestinian campus encampment movement, which has spread to a number of universities across the United States. Despite Columbia's status as an epicenter of the student demos, the majority of its thousands of students are not camped out in tents, and have a variety of opinions on the matter, which has upended their spring semester. With heated protests now having roiled his prestigious New York university for days, international student Naranjan Patkar believes "the campus should be open... Читать дальше...
Vinicius gave Real the lead after 24 minutes of the first leg but Bayern scored twice in four second-half minutes to wrestle back control, Leroy Sane with a stunning opener and Harry Kane converting a penalty. Kim Min-jae fouled Rodrygo in the box with eight minutes remaining and Vinicius stepped up, drowning out a chorus of boos and whistles to blast home. "In this competition it's important not to lose, and we're here because we haven't lost yet," said Vinicius. "I'm very happy that I was able score two goals... Читать дальше...
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg.
The US Department of Justice was expected to send a recommendation to the White House on Tuesday to "reschedule marijuana," the source told AFP on condition of anonymity. It comes after Joe Biden became the first president to initiate a federal review into the matter in 2022. The issue is seen as a potential vote winner for Biden as he faces Republican Donald Trump in a tough election rematch this November, especially among younger people whom the Democratic incumbent is struggling to court. ... Читать дальше...
Police in Georgia's capital used tear gas and water cannons Tuesday to disperse protesters who rallied outside the parliament to protest a bill that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they get over 20% of their funding from abroad. They denounced it as “the Russian law” because Moscow uses similar legislation to stigmatize independent news media and organizations critical of the Kremlin. Regis Gente reports from Tbilisi.
The move represents a first major concession from an elite American university amid relentless student protests that have paralyzed campuses across the country, divided public opinion and led to hundreds of arrests. In a statement, Brown President Christina Paxson said students had agreed to end their protests and clear their camp by 5:00 pm local time Tuesday and "refrain from further actions that would violate Brown's conduct code through the end of the academic year." In turn, "five students... Читать дальше...
Diplomatic efforts are afoot to push for a truce between Israel and Hamas and bring to a halt the destruction in Gaza. Mark Owen speaks to Hussein Ibish is the senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington DC about the chances of reaching a ceasefire deal this week.