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Fire storm back for draw with NYCFC

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports) Alonso Martinez scored twice in a span of seven minutes in the first half, but New York City FC endured a late collapse and settled for a 2-2 draw with the visiting Chicago Fire on Saturday night. A week after a quarterfinal loss against the Columbus Crew in the Leagues Cup, NYCFC (11-9-6, 39 points) saw their winless streak reach five matches (0-1-4) by conceding two goals in t

One last hurrah for the historic Ironman race in Penticton

CBC 

Sunday's Ironman race in Penticton, B.C. marks the end of an era for the international competition that was first held in the city in the 1980s - making it one of the first races under that name in North America. 

Brazil, Colombia urge Venezuela to release vote tallies, denounce violence

Business Standard 

The leaders of Brazil and Colombia on Saturday again called on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro to release voting tallies, days after the country's Supreme Court backed the government's disputed claims that it won elections in July. In a joint statement, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the credibility of the electoral process can only be restored through the transparent publication of disaggregated and verifiable data. The two leaders also... Читать дальше...

Anambra warns riverine communities of imminent flooding

The Punch 

The Anambra State Government, through the state Ministry of Information, has warned residents in riverine communities to be watchful and remain vigilant of the imminent flooding that may occur anytime soon. In a statement on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, attributed the flooding to the rising water levels of the River Niger

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Zardari-Fazl meeting fuels speculations

Dawn 

• President calls on JUI-F chief at his residence to discuss ‘overall current political situation’
• Observers link huddle to upcoming National Assembly, Senate sessions, possible constitutional amendment
• Tarar says govt has no plans to table legislation regarding judiciary

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California Voice: Proposition 5 a turbo engine for raising property taxes

Marinij.com 

Proposition 5 makes it easier to raise property taxes. The November ballot measure gets around Proposition 13’s limitations on property tax increases by making it easier for local governments to pass bonds, a method of borrowing money that is then paid back — with interest — by adding extra charges to property tax bills, sometimes […]

Suspect arrested in the murder of popular NYC sneaker reseller 'Upscale Cracc'

Pix11.com 

NEW YORK (PIX11)-- A man was arrested Saturday morning in connection to the murder of “Upscale Cracc,” a popular sneaker reseller from New Jersey, officials said. Jayquan Straker, 35, of Poughkeepsie, was taken into police custody for allegedly killing 31-year-old Javier Osorio-Mejia, also known as ‘Upscale Cracc.’ Osorio-Mejia, a Bayonne resident and a well-known figure [...]

Dhawan put in both the smiles and the miles to make it big

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Hidden deep beneath that effervescent smile and casual air, though, was an extraordinary ability to ride the roughest wave. Dhawan knew something most people who interacted with him didn’t — he may be easygoing but as an active cricketer, he was deeply philosophical. He knew, more than most, that nothing goes according to the script.

Iranians mark Arbaeen day across country

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian people who couldn't manage to attend the glorious Arbaeen Walk in Iraq this year, are simulating the spiritual procession in different cities of the country.

Iranians simulating Arbaeen Walk across country

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian people who couldn't manage to attend the glorious Arbaeen Walk in Iraq this year, are simulating the spiritual procession in different cities of the country.

Fast Track Still On Track To Environmental Destruction

Scoop 

The overwhelming opposition to this legislation has already forced the Government to backtrack on its fast track. We must maintain this pressure and ensure our environment is not driven towards ruin. Now more than ever, we need to make our voices heard.