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Official: Tackle rule fast-tracked for RWC show – The Japan News

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Reuters MELBOURNE (Reuters) — World Rugby’s crackdown on high tackles has moved too quickly for the World Cup, and officials could end up hurting the “show business” of the tournament with inconsistent decisions, according to Australia director of rugby Scott Johnson. All Black Scott Barrett was given a red card for a high tackle on Wallabies captain Michael Hooper during Australia’s 47-26 win in Perth on Saturday, and the lock was subsequently banned for three weeks. Referee Jerome Garces’ decision, which left the All Blacks with 14 men after halftime, was labeled “ridiculous” by England coach Eddie Jones, while Wallabies boss Michael Cheika could only offer qualified support, despite his team being the beneficiary. World Rugby issued new guidelines on penalizing head-high tackles in May in an attempt to produce more consistent decision-making but referees must still exercise a level of discretion when judging degrees of “danger.” “There’s general concern because there’s a m
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Realmuto, Harper power Phillies as Manuel returns – The Japan News

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The Associated Press Philadelphia’s J.T. Realmuto, left, celebrates his grand slam with Rhys Hoskins in the third inning of Wednesday’s game. 11:30 pm, August 15, 2019 The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hittin’ season has arrived for the Philadelphia Phillies. J.T. Realmuto hit a grand slam, Bryce Harper went deep twice and the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 11-1 in Charlie Manuel’s first game as hitting coach, ruining Cole Hamels’ return Wednesday night. Manuel was back in red pinstripes in his old dugout exactly six years to the day the franchise icon managed his last game for the Phillies. The man who coined the phrase “hittin’ season” heard “Charlie! Charlie! Charlie!” chants after Realmuto connected to make it 10-0 in the third. “There was an incredible energy in the ballpark and rightfully so. Charlie has earned that adulation,” Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said. “He’s a great influence on our group.” Hamels, the 2008 NLCS and Wor
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UN: Many DRC children orphaned due to Ebola – NHK WORLD

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The UN Children’s Fund says nearly 4,000 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been orphaned or left unaccompanied as a result of the Ebola epidemic. UNICEF says more than 1,300 children have lost one or both parents to the disease since the start of the outbreak just over a year ago. The agency adds that over 2,400 children have been separated from their parents or caregivers. It says they have been either left alone while adults undergo screening and treatment, or isolated because they have been in contact with someone infected. UNICEF says many of the children need food assistance and face discrimination because of suspicion that they are infected. The agency runs three nurseries next to Ebola treatment centers in the epidemic’s hotspots. Children are cared for at the facilities until their parents or caregivers complete treatment. UNICEF has also fostered professionals who provide assistance for children. The agency warns that the number of orphaned or
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Krosa: Evacuation orders and advisories issued – NHK WORLD

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With the severe tropical storm Krosa hitting western Japan, evacuation orders have been issued to 850 people in Wakayama Prefecture, 190 people in Mie Prefecture, and 138 people in Nara Prefecture, as of 11 p.m. on Thursday. The instructions urge immediate evacuation. Evacuation advisories have been issued in the Chugoku, Shikoku, Kinki, and Tokai regions for about 370,000 residents. The advisories, a level 4 on a scale of 5, means residents should quickly flee to safer ground.
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Teenage climate activist sets sail for NYC – The Japan News

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AFP PLYMOUTH, England (AFP-Jiji) — Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg set sail for New York on Wednesday, heading for a U.N. summit on a zero-emissions yacht skippered by a member of Monaco’s ruling family. The 16-year-old Swede, whose school strikes have inspired children across the world to protest against global warming, refuses to fly because of the carbon emissions caused by planes. But she has been offered a lift on the Malizia II racing yacht, along with her father Svante and a filmmaker to document the journey, that will allow her to attend the U.N. talks in September with a clear conscience. The voyage will take about a fortnight, a daunting prospect for someone who has never sailed before this week, but Thunberg said she was willing to accept a bit of seasickness and a lack of comfort. “I am one of the very few people in the world who actually can do this, and I think I should take that chance,” Thunberg told reporters in the English port of Plymouth, wearing
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Pakistanis in Japan protest India’s Kashmir move – NHK WORLD

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About 70 Pakistani residents in Japan have held a rally to protest India’s decision to withdraw autonomy for areas under its control in the disputed Kashmir region. They gathered at the Pakistani Embassy in Tokyo on Thursday. India stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of special autonomy status last week. Protesters said India’s move has led to curfews in the areas that prevent Muslims worshiping at mosques. One protester said he cannot contact relatives because Internet and phone connections are cut off. Another claimed Indian authorities are using violence against women and children. The protesters said they want the international community to help resolve the issue. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Imtiaz Ahmad said he wants the Japanese public to understand what is happening in Kashmir. He said India must be prevented from violating the rights of people in the region.
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Bell powers Pirates’ rally to beat Angels – The Japan News

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The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Josh Bell homered and had three RBIs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally for a 10-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Jose Osuna drove in two runs, and Bryan Reynolds added a solo homer for the Pirates, who have won consecutive games for the first time since July 6-7 against Milwaukee. Justin Upton had three RBIs and Shohei Ohtani added two for the Angels, who have lost 10 of their past 12. Albert Pujols moved into a tie for 15th place in career hits with an RBI single in the first inning. Trevor Williams (5-5) allowed five runs in five innings. He was tagged for three runs in the first inning, but responded to take some pressure off Pittsburgh’s bullpen and get back to .500 on the season. The Pirates scored four runs in the fifth inning off Taylor Cole (2-4), starting when Bell slugged a two-run shot to center that tied the game at 5. The Pirates took a 6-5 lead on Osuna’s double to left that scored Colin Moran,
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