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Iran turns to diplomacy amid high regional tensions

Iran turns to diplomacy amid high regional tensions

After US pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran is on the path of reaching out to countries like China, Russia and major European powers.

May 11, 2018, 18:25 PM IST
Mohamed Salah promises Liverpool fans: this is 'just the start'

Mohamed Salah promises Liverpool fans: this is 'just the start'

Mohamed Salah has reassured Liverpool fans his stunning first season is "just the beginning" of his time at the club despite speculation over interest from Real Madrid.

May 11, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
Donald Trump-led White House 'quietly' kills NASA program on greenhouse gas: Report

Donald Trump-led White House 'quietly' kills NASA program on greenhouse gas: Report

The White House has "quietly killed" a USD 10-million per year NASA program that tracks carbon and methane, key greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, the journal Science said.

May 11, 2018, 11:38 AM IST
Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia's PM after shock poll win

Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as Malaysia's PM after shock poll win

Ninety-two-year-old Mahathir Mohamad has previously ruled Malaysia with an iron fist for 22 years.

May 11, 2018, 00:52 AM IST
Australian Scientist, 104, commits assisted suicide in Switzerland

Australian Scientist, 104, commits assisted suicide in Switzerland

The 104-year-old said he hoped the widespread interest in his case would spur Australia and other countries to rethink their legislation.

May 11, 2018, 00:24 AM IST
Darren Lehmann to coach young Aussie talent

Darren Lehmann to coach young Aussie talent

Former national coach Darren Lehmann, who quit in the wake of a ball-tampering scandal, will take on a new role working with young talent under Australia's National Performance Program (NPS),

May 10, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
UAE coach Irfan Ansari suspended over spot fixing offer

UAE coach Irfan Ansari suspended over spot fixing offer

  United Arab Emirates based coach Irfan Ansari was suspended following allegations from Pakistan's captain Sarfraz Ahmed that he was approached to participate in a spot fixing scheme, Crickcet's

May 10, 2018, 20:15 PM IST
Australian skipper Tim Paine denies David Warner rift

Australian skipper Tim Paine denies David Warner rift

Australian skipper Tim Paine Thursday denied David Warner was a divisive figure widely disliked within the team, insisting he would be welcomed back after his ban for a cheating scandal.

May 10, 2018, 19:23 PM IST
Israel hits nearly all Iran infrastructure in Syria, says ‘if it rains on us, it’ll storm on them’

Israel hits nearly all Iran infrastructure in Syria, says ‘if it rains on us, it’ll storm on them’

It was one of the largest Israeli military operations in recent years and its biggest such raid against Iranian targets, the military said.

May 10, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
Mesut Ozil joins Germany injury list, but vows to be at World Cup

Mesut Ozil joins Germany injury list, but vows to be at World Cup

Mesut Ozil has joined the list of Germany stars currently injured, but the Arsenal midfielder insisted on Monday he will be fit for their World Cup title defence in Russia.

May 07, 2018, 22:04 PM IST
Zinedine Zidane hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Zinedine Zidane hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for Champions League final

Zinedine Zidane is optimistic Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool despite Real Madrid's star player going off injured against Barcelona.

May 07, 2018, 18:35 PM IST
Manchester United thank outpouring of support for stricken Alex Ferguson

Manchester United thank outpouring of support for stricken Alex Ferguson

Manchester United thanked well wishers from around the football world for showing their support for legendary former manager Alex Ferguson following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.

May 07, 2018, 18:18 PM IST
Vladimir Putin sworn-in for fourth term as Russian president

Vladimir Putin sworn-in for fourth term as Russian president

Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term on Monday.

May 07, 2018, 16:46 PM IST
Nestle pays $7.15 billion to sell Starbucks products

Nestle pays $7.15 billion to sell Starbucks products

The agreement gives Nestle, which owns the Nescafe and Nespresso brands, a strong platform for continued growth in North America.

May 07, 2018, 12:45 PM IST
Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in June: Report

Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in June: Report

Trump said at the weekend that the two sides had settled on a date and location for the summit -- the first between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader -- without providing details.

May 07, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
Putin 4.0 to launch amid crackdown on opposition

Putin 4.0 to launch amid crackdown on opposition

Putin, who has ruled Russia for 18 years, will begin his next stint as leader two days after nearly 1,600 protesters including opposition leader Alexei Navalny were detained during nationwide rallies

May 07, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
North Korea says peace talks not the result of US pressure

North Korea says peace talks not the result of US pressure

North Korea on Sunday warned Washington that claiming Pyongyang was forced into talks by US pressure risked returning the peninsula 'back to square one'.

May 07, 2018, 00:07 AM IST
Manchester City lift Premier League trophy as Huddersfield celebrate precious point

Manchester City lift Premier League trophy as Huddersfield celebrate precious point

It took three weeks for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany to finally get his hands on the Premier League trophy but, on a day of celebrations at the Etihad, a goalless draw may prove to have

May 06, 2018, 23:11 PM IST
Spanish great Xavi to play on until at least end of year

Spanish great Xavi to play on until at least end of year

Legendary former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez has upset his own plans to retire and announced he will extend his career until at least the end of this year, he said on Sunday.

May 06, 2018, 21:20 PM IST
No guard of honour for Barca as they did not do one for us: Zinedine Zidane

No guard of honour for Barca as they did not do one for us: Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane says Barcelona do not deserve a guard of honour before the Clasico on Sunday because they refused to give Real Madrid one for winning the Club World Cup.

May 06, 2018, 17:38 PM IST