Major League Soccer suspended Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric on Wednesday after the American was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor assault in connection with an alleged domestic incident. Deric, who was the starting goalkeeper in Houston’s 0-0 draw against visiting Portland Timbers on Monday in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal, was arrested on Tuesday. “Deric has ...

Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s all-time record scorer and was described as “a legend” by coach Pep Guardiola whose side booked their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 4-2 win at Napoli. The 29-year-old Argentine beat the old mark of 177 set by Eric Brook in the 1930s when he hit City’s third goal in Naples, then ...

Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived in Rakhine on her first visit to the violence-torn state. Government officials say she is visiting the regional capital Sittwe and other towns during a one-day unannounced trip. She has been criticised around the world for not stopping a military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, amid allegations of ethnic cleansing. About ...

An Uzbek immigrant has been charged by US prosecutors with causing the deaths of at least eight people in New York by mowing them down in a truck. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, is also accused of providing material support and resources to Islamic State (IS) group. He was shot and injured by police at the scene of the attack, and received ...

The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women has observed that women in Zambia have in the recent past not received adequate legal aid. Organizations Executive director Mandy Manda tells QTV that women have been the least when it comes to accessing free legal services. Mrs. Manda says this is why her organization has embarked on community paralegal activities because most ...

Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has encouraged farmers to diversify into growing other cash crops instead of concentrating on maize. ZNFU public relations officer Kelvin Kaleyi says the Union is encouraging farmers to venture into growing soya beans, rice, cassava and even rearing livestock such sheep and goats as long as they diversify. Mr. Kaleyi says farmers should also consider ...

The Federation of Free Trade Unions of Zambia (FFTUZ) has warned Chinese investors to respect the country’s labour laws. Union President Chingati Msiska has noted that a number of Chinese companies operating in the country have been accused of poor labour practices, including physically abusing their local workers. He has since urged government to take action against companies not upholding ...

Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga has disclosed that the construction of a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Kabwe District has been completed. Mr. Mushanga has told QTV News that the plant which has been set up by a Chinese Investor will create employment for the local people and revive economic activity in Kabwe. He adds that the establishment of the fertilizer ...

Patriots for economic progress (PEP) President Sean Tembo has noted the need for the country to embark on electoral reforms in preparation for the 2021 general election. Mr. Tembo has noted that most political problems the country is facing emanate from the electoral system. He has told QTV news that this is the more reason why political leaders such UPND ...

Justice Minister Given Lubinda has slammed UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for taking the country’s internal matters to the international community. Mr. Lubinda has since described Mr Hichilema as a cry baby and a coward. He tells Q-News that the opposition leader can only seek international justice when the local justice systems have completely failed. Mr. Lubinda says the denting of ...