World

Hezbollah says Iran will be one to respond to assassination of scientist - Manar

CAIRO (Reuters) - Hezbollah deputy speaker Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Friday in an interview with Al Manar TV that the response for the assassination of Irani scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is in Iran's hands.

Motorsport

Ferrari will support engine freeze, says team boss

MANAMA, No 27 (Reuters) - Ferrari will support a freeze on Formula One engine regulations starting in 2022, team principal Mattia Binotto said on Thursday, which would enable Red Bull to use their Honda power units even after the Japanese manufacturer leaves the sport.

Football

Image rights, fast cars and a 'tank': Maradona's death triggers complex inheritance

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Diego Maradona's death has triggered an outpouring of grief around the world. Now comes the scramble for a share of the soccer legend's complex financial legacy, ranging from his iconic jerseys to luxury cars, image rights and even an amphibious tank.

World

Belgium lets shops reopen, but keeps Christmas curbs to prevent third wave

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgium will let shops reopen from Tuesday, but keep other coronavirus curbs over the festive period, including limits on gatherings over Christmas and a ban on fireworks at New Year, the prime minister said.

Cricket

Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory in first T20 v South Africa

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - England's Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as the tourists chased down 180 to beat South Africa by five wickets with four balls to spare on a slow wicket in the first Twenty20 International at Newlands on Friday.

World

Norway to extradite suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant

OSLO (Reuters) - Norway will extradite a man to France who is suspected of taking part in an attack that killed six people in a Jewish restaurant in Paris 38 years ago, the government said on Friday.

World

German troops suspected of running anti-Semitic chat group - document

BERLIN (Reuters) - German authorities have uncovered a group of soldiers suspected of organising a chat group relating to anti-Semitism, right-wing extremism and pornography, according to a Defence Ministry document seen by Reuters.

World

Up to 150,000 people could return to work next week - Irish minister

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Between 100,000 and 150,000 people will be able to return to work in Ireland over the next week or so as all shops, restaurants, gyms and pubs serving food reopen, Business Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday.

Golf

Casey 'willing to learn' after surprise entry to Saudi International

(Reuters) - England's Paul Casey said his desire to be open-minded and Saudi Arabia's commitment to using sport as a medium for change made him enter the 2021 Saudi International after he skipped the last edition due to concerns over the country's human rights record.

Other Sports

Champion jockey Murphy gets three-month ban after positive cocaine test

(Reuters) - Dual champion jockey Oisin Murphy has been handed a three-month suspension by France Galop following a positive test for cocaine after the French governing body took into account his defence that he had not knowingly come into contact with the drug. 

Football

Barca reach deal to cut wages due to impact of COVID-19

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona have reached an agreement with representatives of their players and coaching staff to temporarily cut salaries and postpone bonuses due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club said on Friday. 

World

France reports 957 new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations down

PARIS, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- As of Friday, 51,914 people have died of coronavirus in France, with 957 new fatalities registered in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, COVID-19-associated hospitalizations continued their week-long decline, the country's health authorities said.

World

Gold down amid vaccine news

CHICAGO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Friday as the market digested COVID-19 vaccine news.

World

Over 43,000 Ethiopians flee into Sudan amid ongoing clashes: UNHCR

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, on Friday disclosed that more than 43,000 Ethiopians fled to neighboring Sudan amid the ongoing fighting between the Ethiopian federal government and an insurgent Northern Tigray regional government.

World

U.S.-listed Chinese firms trade roughly flat

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S.-listed Chinese companies traded roughly flat on Friday, with five of the top 10 stocks by weight in the S&P U.S. Listed China 50 index ending the day on an upbeat note.

World

Kenyan expert calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccine in Africa

NAIROBI, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- A Kenyan immunization expert on Friday urged African governments to take tangible actions to ensure the continent has equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccines once they become available.

World

Roundup: U.S. Thanksgiving Day online sales hit record high, still shy of expectations

by Xinhua writer Liu Yanan

Football

Maradona's death casts long shadow around Argentina's Boca Juniors stadium

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - In the working class Buenos Aires district of La Boca, the death of Diego Maradona has cast a long shadow stretching out from the stadium of Boca Juniors where he played in his youth and returned to in his later years.

World

Roundup: Iran reports record daily rise in COVID-19 cases; Israel decides to reopen high schools

CAIRO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Iran reported 14,051 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, shattering the record of daily cases again. Meanwhile, Israel decided to reopen high schools as the country added 718 new cases over the past 24 hours.

Football

Leeds rename East Stand in honour of club great Charlton

(Reuters) - Leeds United will rename the East Stand at Elland Road in honour of club great Jack Charlton who died aged 85 in July following a long-term illness, the Premier League side said on Friday.