Serena Williams rolls into Aussie Open last 16
MELBOURNE: Serena Williams swatted aside Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska in straight sets Saturday, powering into the Australian Open last 16 as she chases a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. Williams defeated world number 57 Yastremska 6-2, 6-1 and next faces either sister Venus, who is unseeded this year, or world number one Simona Halep. The […]
Fuel pipeline blaze in Mexico kills 21, injures dozens: officials
Tlahuelilpan (Mexico), Jan 19: A massive fire broke out at the site of an illegal fuel tap in central Mexico on Friday, killing at least 21 people and injuring scores more as rescuers struggled to contain the blaze. Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo state, said at least 71 others were injured after an explosion in Tlahuelilpan, […]
IMF warns of economic hit from extended government shutdown
Washington, Jan 17 : While it is too soon to gauge the economic damage from the US government shutdown, the longer it continues the worse it will be, the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday. The shutdown that has left 800,000 federal workers nationwide without pay is the longest on record and now in its fourth […]
US tells Taliban it must talk to Afghan government
Kabul, Jan 16: The US envoy in Afghanistan said Wednesday that a peaceful end to the 17-year conflict requires the Taliban to engage in direct talks with the Afghan government, which they have consistently refused. Zalmay Khalilzad spoke to reporters in Kabul on his latest visit to the war-torn country, where he is at the […]
Kenya hotel attack death toll rises to 21: police chief
Nairobi, Jan 17 : The death toll from a bomb and gun attack by Islamist militants on an upmarket hotel complex in Nairobi has risen to 21, Kenya’s police chief said Wednesday. “We wish to inform that, as of this evening… six other bodies were found at the scene and one police officer succumbed very […]
Kenyan president says Nairobi attack over as attackers killed
Nairobi, Jan 16: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Wednesday that militants who stormed an upmarket hotel complex, killing 14 people, had been “eliminated” after an almost 20-hour siege in which hundreds of civilians were rescued. At least one suicide bomber blew himself up and gunmen engaged security forces in numerous shootouts during the assault on […]
Federer battles into Australian Open third round
Melbourne, Jan 16 : Defending champion Roger Federer reached the Australian Open third round for a 20th straight year Wednesday but was made to battle hard by Britain’s Dan Evans before winning 7-6 (7/5) 7-6 (7/3) 6-3. The ageless 20-time Grand Slam champion, who is gunning for a record seventh Melbourne Park title and third […]
EU intervenes on Brexit deal on eve of historic UK vote
London, Jan 14 : Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday published further assurances from the EU on the eve of a crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal and warned MPs that rejecting it would lead to “paralysis” that could see Britain stay in the bloc. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President […]
Taliban claim Kabul truck bomb attack, warn more to follow
Kabul, Jan 15 : The Taliban on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a powerful truck bomb in Kabul that ripped through surrounding neighbourhoods, killing at least four people including an Indian national, and wounding more than 100 in the latest assault on the Afghan capital. In a grim message, the militants also vowed to carry out […]
Pakistan vs South Africa: Dominant SA complete 3-0 sweep
JOHANNESBURG: Duanne Olivier sparked a Pakistan collapse as South Africa completed a series clean sweep with a 107-run win on the fourth day of the third and final Test at the Wanderers Stadium on Monday. Starting the day on 153 for three, Pakistan lost their remaining seven wickets for 120 runs to be bowled out […]
