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Queen Guitarist Brian May Announces That He Suffered ‘Scary’ Stroke, Lost Control Of Arm
Longtime Queen guitarist Brian May announced that he suffered a stroke last week, which left him temporarily unable to use his left arm.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: New Taliban Law Bans Women From Showing Their Faces And Speaking In Public
The Taliban on Monday rejected criticisms announced by the United Nations over new laws that ban women in Afghanistan from baring their faces and speaking in public places.
Japan
World Markets Worry As U.S. Recession Concerns Grow
Japan’s stock index plunged more than 12% at the start of the week and European markets started low, signaling a grim warning for many experts.
A'ja Wilson
Basketball-U.S. on target for eighth gold after beating Japan, France upset Canada
The US romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women’s basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday.
2008 Beijing Games
Gymnastics-Underdogs no more, U.S. men nab bronze in Olympic resurgence
The U.S. men’s gymnastics squad made a huge statement in Paris as they put together a stunning third-place performance to end their 16-year Olympic medal drought.
Abril Elfi
Venezuela: Protests Erupt Following Maduro’s Presidential Victory
Protests have broken out in Venezuela following Nicolas Maduro being declared as the winner of the presidential election by Venezuela’s government.
2008
Team USA Wins Bronze Medal In Men’s Gymnastics, First Medal In Sport In 16 Years
The United States men’s gymnastics team has won a bronze medal, their first medal in the sport in 16 years.
Agence France-Presse
Nicolas Maduro Declared Winner Of Venezuela’s Presidential Election But Opposition Claims Landslide Victory
Nicolas Maduro was declared the election winner by Venezuela’s government, however, he was met with the opposition claiming victory in Sunday’s presidential election, setting up a major showdown with the government.
Bercy Arena
Simone Biles makes long-awaited Olympic return in Paris
A radiant Simone Biles made her long-awaited Olympic return at the Paris Games on Sunday, drawing boisterous cheers and applause.
alerts
Netanyahu’s Congressional Address Receives Standing Ovation While Protestors Clash With Police Outside
On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a nearly hour-long speech to Congress.