Month: January 2019

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

BEIJING  — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves EDITOR’S NOTE: This is […]

Italian fugitive heads home to serve life term for murder

ROME — A left-wing Italian militant who was convicted of murder three decades ago is heading home to serve a life sentence, after his life as a celebrity fugitive came to an abrupt end with his arrest in Bolivia by a team of Interpol agents. Cesare Battisti was […]

Tensions rise in Zimbabwe’s capital after fuel price hikes

HARARE, Zimbabwe :  — Protesters have blocked roads in some parts in Zimbabwe’s capital after the government more than doubled the price of gasoline. Police deployed in large numbers in Harare and few people ventured into the central business district on Monday. The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, […]

Massive preparations for Mayawati’s birthday

Lucknow :  Massive preparations are underway to celebrate BSP supremo Mayawati’s 63rd birthday in the state capital on Tuesday. Party sources said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president will hold a press conference and release the 14th volume of her book ‘A Travelogue of My Struggle Ridden Life and […]

Police determined to ensure incident-free Kumbh: UP DGP

Lucknow :  Blending traditions with modern police techniques, the Uttar Pradesh police is all geared up for a seamless and incident-free Kumbh, the largest congregation in the world, which begins on Tuesday at Prayagraj. More than 12 crore people are expected to take part in the event over the […]

Lahiri drops to Tied-63rd as Kuchar maintains lead at Sony Open

Honolulu :  Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri ended with a one-over 71 in the third round that saw him drop to three-under 207 for a Tied-63rd spot at the Sony Open here. The lead stayed with Matt Kuchar, who kept another clean card and shot a 4-under 66 to take […]

Not playing regularly can impact rhythm: Bhuvneshwar

Adelaide :  Not playing a single international match for a considerable amount of time can impact any bowler’s match rhythm and pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar learnt it the hard way after being hit for 66 runs in the first ODI against Australia at Sydney. Bhuvneshwar, who was a part of […]

Australian Open: Prajnesh loses in straight sets to American Tiafoe

Melbourne : Prajnesh Gunneswaran’s maiden Grand Slam appearance ended in disappointment after American Frances Tiafoe defeated the Indian in straight sets in the opening round of the Australian Open on Monday. Tiafoe defeated Gunneswaran 7-6 (9-7) 6-3 6-3 to set up a second round clash with big South African […]

Nadal flies into Open round two as Kerber issues warning

Melbourne : A ruthless Rafael Nadal showed no mercy in a clinical first round thumping at the Australian Open Monday with fellow former champions Angelique Kerber and Maria Sharapova also romping through. The 17-time Grand Slam winner, who cut short his 2018 season to have surgery on a foot […]

Dhoni’s poor form a worry as India look to restore parity

Adelaide : Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s inability to set the pace during middle overs will remain a major cause of concern when India take on Australia in a do-or-die second ODI on Tuesday in their bid to keep the three-match series alive. Hardik Pandya’s sudden suspension on disciplinary grounds has […]

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