SANTIAGO, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – A strong earthquake rattled central Chile, US geologists said on Monday. The quake was centered off the coast of the resort city ofValparaiso, the USGS said, and had a depth of 9.8 kilometers (about six miles) according to the US Geological Survey. Chile lies on what is known as the “Ring […]
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Central Chile hit by strong quake: USGS
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NBA: Emotional Thomas feeds off teammates’ love
CHICAGO, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – Isaiah Thomas has endured an emotional and difficult week following the recent death of his sister, but he has still managed to elevate his game in the playoffs. Speaking for the first time since his sister, Chyna, died on April 15 in a single-vehicle car crash, the Boston Celtics star said […]
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Juncker congratulates Macron on French election result
BRUSSELS, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker on Sunday congratulated pro-EU candidate Emmanuel Macron as he emerged the clear favourite after the first round of France’s presidential election. Juncker also wished Macron “good luck” in the second round of voting, when he will face far-right challenger Marine Le Pen, according to projections.
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Maduro says yes to Venezuela elections, but not for president
CARACAS, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro called Sunday for local elections in Venezuela — but not at the presidential level, which millions in his strife-torn nation are demanding. Maduro in his weekly television address endorsed voting planned for later this year at the mayoral and gubernatorial level. “Elections — yes, I want elections […]
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Man lucky to escape croc clutches in Australia
SYDNEY, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP): A man who accidently snorkeled headfirst into a crocodile in northern Australia escaped with minor injuries as wildlife officers Monday worked to track down the reptile. The croc, measuring up to two metres (6.5 feet), “reacted defensively” when the swimmer “inadvertently” swum into it on Sunday near popular Lizard Island in Queensland […]
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France’s Macron says ‘will carry hope of our country and Europe’
PARIS,(MILLAT ONLINE/APP/AFP) – French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron promised Sunday he would be the candidate of “hope” for France and Europe in next month’s run-off against far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Addressing a crowd of cheering supporters in Paris, the pro-EU centrist projected to top Sunday’s first round of voting said: “In your name, I […]