Few bands have straddled the divide between indie and mainstream quite like Arcade Fire — eclectic in tastes and cerebral in views, yet enjoying rock-star recognition in the industry. Releasing its first album in four years, the Montreal-based group — which has always cast its net wide on instrumentation — steps away from the rugged … Read more
The FBI is investigating as an “act of terrorism” a knife attack on a Michigan airport police officer Wednesday by a man yelling “Allahu Akbar.” The stabbing at Bishop International Airport, in the city of Flint, comes amid a wave of jihadist-inspired attacks in Europe, most recently a foiled bomb assault at a train station … Read more
Just days after splitting with long-term partner McDonald’s, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday it had signed a deal with technology giant Intel. “Intel and the IOC are partnering to bring Intel’s leading technology to enhance the Olympic Games through to 2024,” the IOC said. The partnership was signed at an official ceremony in … Read more
Ubisoft’s blockbuster “Assassin’s Creed” video game is heading for Egypt, taking the serial’s storyline back to an ancient world and overhauling play to reignite its top franchise. The French video game star took last year off after hitting the market with annual releases and boasting overall sales of more than 110 million copies of the … Read more
Canadian striker Tosaint Ricketts scored in the 77th minute to give Toronto a 3-2 victory over Minnesota United, stretching the Major League Soccer win leader’s victory streak to six matches. Toronto’s club record run has featured five triumphs in 18 days and put the team atop the Eastern Conference at 7-1 with four drawn for … Read more
They formed the charming backdrop to Graham Greene’s sin-filled Saigon in “The Quiet American”, but the colonial-era buildings of Vietnam’s biggest city are fast disappearing — sparking fears it is losing its unique charm. Any visitor to Ho Chi Ming City, as Saigon is now known, cannot help but notice the construction cranes dotting an … Read more
Heavy rain from a weather system has caused widespread flooding across eastern Canada, with a state of emergency being declared in Montreal. The weather system is the same one which brought severe storms to parts of the southern US and flooding to the eastern seaboard. Flooding was from North Virginia to New York and New … Read more
A state of emergency has been declared in the Canadian city of Montreal due to flooding caused by torrential rains and melting snow. The measure was declared on Sunday afternoon and will remain in place for 48 hours, city officials said. Across the province of Quebec, in Canada’s east, nearly 1,900 homes have already been … Read more
C. J. Sapong’s hat trick lifted the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls, snapping the Union’s 15-match Major League Soccer winless streak. The Union’s first victory of this season insured the Red Bulls’ own away losing streak continued — now stretching to five matches. Sapong scored in the 74th, … Read more
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s in New York named master of early music Bernard Labadie as its principal conductor Wednesday, setting a new focus on advancing work predating the early 19th century. The chamber ensemble calls itself New York’s second orchestra and performs at locations across the city, with its players collectively serving as music … Read more
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s in New York named master of early music Bernard Labadie as its principal conductor Wednesday, setting a new focus on advancing work predating the early 19th century. The chamber ensemble calls itself New York’s second orchestra and performs at locations across the city, with its players collectively serving as music … Read more
Clarke MacArthur scored a power-play goal 6:30 into overtime to give Ottawa a 3-2 victory Sunday at Boston that advanced the Senators into the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs. Ottawa won the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2 and booked a second-round showdown against the New York Rangers, who ousted Montreal in … Read more
Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez scored in extra-time for his team as they beat Manchester City at Wembley to reach a third FA Cup final in four seasons. After 90 minutes, the game recorded 1-1. Goals from Sergio Aguero for the “citizens” placed man city in front but Nacho Montreal’s equalizer sent the game into extra time. … Read more
Mats Zuccarello scored two goals on Saturday to spark the New York Rangers over Montreal 3-1 and advance into the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs. The Rangers took the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series 4-2 over the Canadiens and will next face either the Boston Bruins or Ottawa Senators. In the Western Conference, … Read more
Luciano Acosta scored his second goal of the Major League Soccer season as DC United avenged their worst defeat since 2015 with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Saturday. Lloyd Sam added his first goal of the 2017 campaign for DC United, who were thumped 4-0 by City last month at Yankee … Read more
Bastian Schweinsteiger scored on his Major League Soccer debut on Saturday as Chicago Fire snatched a 2-2 draw with Montreal Impact. Former Germany star Schweinsteiger headed home David Accam’s perfectly flighted cross from close range after 17 minutes to put Chicago ahead. But the veteran midfielder was denied a fairytale start to his MLS career … Read more
The US is banning electronic devices from cabin baggage on flights from eight mainly Middle Eastern and North African countries. A US government source told the BBC that the measure would affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports. US media reported the order was sparked by intelligence gathered overseas. It will reportedly include all … Read more
The US is banning electronic devices such as laptops and tablets from cabin baggage on flights from eight Middle Eastern and North African countries. A US government source told the BBC that the measure would affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports. US media reported the order was sparked by intelligence gathered overseas. It … Read more
Dominic Oduro scored midway through the second half to help Montreal Impact to draw 1-1 with New York City FC on Saturday in the MLS. Oduro slid behind the defense and had a soft touch as he chested down a long ball from Patrice Bernier. He turned and beat NYCFC keeper Sean Johnson to the … Read more
The expansion Atlanta United recorded their first home win in franchise history on Saturday with a convincing 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire at the Georgia Tech University stadium. Forward Josef Martinez, the reigning Major League Soccer player of the week, scored twice for the United. The United took a 1-0 lead four minutes into … Read more