At least 13 dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes Ecuador
At least 13 people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, according to government officials.
Day: March 19, 2023
Oklahoma has big 3rd quarter to advance over Portland, 85-63
Aubrey Joens and Taylor Robertson each scored 14 points and fifth-seeded Oklahoma took control in the third quarter to defeat No. 12 seed Portland 85-63 Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Daniel Andrews says Nazis ‘aren’t welcome’ as Victorian government considers ‘further action’ following salutes
Comments follow protests in which anti-transgender activists performed Nazi salutes on the steps of the Victorian state parliamentFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily new…
Turner’s grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis
Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Asia athletes back Olympic pathway for Russians and Belarusians
As the IOC comes under pressure to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes, an Asian council said it had agreed that athletes “should not be punished for the actions of their governments”.
Ethiopia’s Tigray region nominates new interim leader: Report
TPLF names spokesperson Getachew Reda for presidency of an interim regional administration, party-run media reports.
College of Idaho beats Indiana Tech 73-71 for NAIA title
Jake O’Neil has 15 points and 12 rebounds and College of Idaho blew most of a 23-point second-half lead before holding on to beat Indiana Tech 73-71 in the NAIA national championship game.
Imran Khan marks court presence as former Pakistan leader’s supporters clash with police
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan marked his presence at a much-awaited court appearance on Saturday in the capital city of Islamabad, leaving after the scheduled proceedings.
20 years after U.S. invasion, Iraq is a freer place, but not a hopeful one
As Iraq marks the anniversary, an army of ghosts haunts the living. The dead and the maimed shadow everyone in this country — even those who want to leave the past behind.
North Korea launches missile into sea amid U.S.-South Korea drills
Japan says North Korea has launched a suspected missile toward the sea.