Soccer - Man United's Varane says concussions have done lasting damage to body
Raphael Varane said he suffered a concussion few days before playing in France's defeat to Germany in the quarter-finals of 2014 World Cup.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
Hundreds of protesters with varying agendas marched through downtown, and some groups clashed with police, throwing rocks and bottles, which police responded to with tear gas and concussion grenades.
Sat Jan 21 2017
Simple blood test could be used to detect concussions
A simple blood test could suffice to detect signs of concussion in patients up to a week following trauma.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Football dad Will Smith says conflicted about 'Concussion' role
In "Concussion", Smith will play Dr Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who first linked brain damage to the deaths of American football players.
Thu Nov 12 2015
High percentage of ex-NFL players had brain disease: report
All but four of 91 former National Football League players who donated their brains for research were diagnosed with a disease linked to concussion and head trauma, Concussion Legacy Foundation said.
Sat Sep 19 2015
Helmet add-ons don't optimize protection during contact sports: study
Outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets are not enough to lower the risk of getting a concussion, according to US researchers.
Fri Feb 27 2015
New products, new regulations aim to reduce concussions in sports
In 2016, manufacturers will be required to comply with safety standards more specific to concussions than current regulations.
Tue Jun 24 2014
Clinton suffers concussion, forced to stay off work
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fainted and suffered a concussion while battling a nasty stomach bug, an official said Saturday.
Sun Dec 16 2012
Bosnian finance minister injured in car accident
Nikola Spiric was unconscious when he was pulled out of the car in Drvar, and was believed to have sustained a concussion.
Sat Dec 01 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024