Van Gaal shrugs off the critics as Netherlands boss says 'we can become world champions'
Louis van Gaal knows there is a long way to go but declared the Netherlands can become world champions in Qatar.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Soccer - Messi leads Argentina v Saudi Arabia in final World Cup quest
Messi shrugged off some fatigue niggles to lead the line against Saudi Arabia where he begins his last quest for a World Cup trophy.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Olympics: Boxing - Gadzhimagomedov sizzles, Nyika shrugs off attempted bite to win
New Zealander David Nyika's Games debut was blighted by an attempted bite from his Moroccan opponent.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic.
Wed Jul 08 2020
BN should be proactive, counter allegations - Annuar Musa
The Barisan Nasional (BN) machinery must shrug off the 'inferiority complex' mentality, and counter negative allegations hurled by the opposition, especially on social media.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Some toast Comey testimony, others shrug at U.S. bar 'watch parties'
From Capitol Hill to San Francisco's Castro district, television "watch parties" beckoned politics buffs to taverns, restaurants and living rooms to view an event some likened to the "Super Bowl."
Fri Jun 09 2017
Conte shrugs off Chelsea's defeat at Tottenham
Two Dele Alli headers meant Chelsea's hopes of winning a 14th consecutive Premier League game -- which would have been a record in a single campaign -- foundered at White Hart Lane.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Melania Trump shrugs off husband's way with women
Melania Trump on Monday shrugged off her husband's "boy talk" in an interview with CNN.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Francois Hollande defends minister under fire over Nice attack
Hollande said Cazeneuve, who has shrugged off opposition calls to resign, had his "full confidence" and announced he would ship weapons to Iraqi forces fighting the IS group which claimed the attack.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Cheerful Madonna shrugs off controversy in Malawi
The pop star and the new Malawi president, Peter Mutharika, are expected to meet on Monday.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Trump shrugs off militant video that uses his Muslim ban remarks
After militants used his tough remarks about Muslims in a recruitment video, Donald Trump refused to back down, saying in remarks aired Sunday, "I have to say what I have to say."
Mon Jan 04 2016
Indonesia shrugs off FIFA suspension
The Indonesian government on Sunday said FIFA's decision to suspend it should not be "mourned excessively" and authorities were now focused on reforming the country's crisis-wracked football.
Sun May 31 2015
Saudi Arabia undisturbed by falling oil prices
In Saudi Arabia, the general response to the drop in global oil prices by half -- from more than $100 a barrel six months ago to around $50 now -- is a shrug.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Israelis in Tel Aviv shrug as Palestinians fire rockets
In Tel Aviv, people rode bicycles and walked dogs under the shade of trees along Rothschild Boulevard, the central street in Tel Aviv's financial district. Nearby, Eilam sipped a latte.
Thu Jul 10 2014
Colombia shrug off Falcao absence to beat Greece
James Rodriguez rounded off a convincing 3-0 win for Colombia over Greece in their opening Group C match at the World Cup on Saturday.
Sun Jun 15 2014