SpaceX blasts off NASA's new planet-hunter to seek alien worlds
The washing machine-sized spacecraft is built to search outside the solar system, scanning the nearest, brightest stars for signs of periodic dimming.
Apr 19, 2018, 06:34 AM IST
More than 300 sentenced to death in Iraq for Islamic State links
Since January, at least 97 foreign nationals have been condemned to death and 185 to life in prison, according to an Iraqi judicial source.
Apr 18, 2018, 17:26 PM IST
WWII bomb to force mass evacuation in central Berlin Friday
The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb, weighing 500-kilogram during construction work on Heidestrasse in the district of Mitte, has triggered fears of mass evacuations in Central Berlin.
Apr 18, 2018, 17:23 PM IST
Nishikori beats Medvedev to reach Monte Carlo last 16
The former world number four, who has struggled over the last year with a right wrist injury, followed up his first-round victory against Tomas Berdych with a solid display on centre court.
Apr 18, 2018, 17:19 PM IST
CIA chief holds secret meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump gave his blessing to talks aimed at formally ending the Korean War in a series of diplomatic revelations Tuesday, as reports said CIA director Mike Pompeo had met Kim Jong Un
Apr 18, 2018, 11:47 AM IST
Neymar confirms he will be out of action until at least mid-May
That brightens up his prospects for starring in Brazil's much-fancied side at the World Cup in Russia, which runs from June 14 to July 15. Brazil open their campaign on June 17 against Switzerland.
Apr 18, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
Serie A: Inter Milan move third to put pressure on Roman rivals
Mauro Icardi helped Inter Milan ease past Cagliari 4-0 to move third in Serie A on Tuesday, putting the pressure on Roman rivals Lazio and Roma in the battle for Champions League places.
Apr 18, 2018, 09:14 AM IST
EPL: Harry Kane strikes but Tottenham Hotspur held by Brighton
Harry Kane stepped up his bid to win the English Premier League's golden boot as Tottenham warmed up for the FA Cup semi-finals with a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Tuesday.
Apr 18, 2018, 09:06 AM IST
Russia says West's diplomatic push on Syria is 'untimely'
International investigators of the OPCW were on Tuesday on the ground in the Syrian town of Douma, where dozens were killed in a suspected chemical weapons attack on April 7.
Apr 17, 2018, 23:18 PM IST
EU divisions becoming like `civil war`, warns French President Emmanuel Macron
French President warned on Tuesday that divisions between democracy and authoritarianism in Europe were becoming like a "civil war".
Apr 17, 2018, 23:10 PM IST
Premier Leauge: Mauricio Pochettino proud of Tottenham Hotspur success
Mauricio Pochettino says he is proud that Tottenham have closed the gap on the Premier League's top clubs as he targets Champions League qualification for a third successive season.
Apr 17, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
FIFA probes Russia over racist chants
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against World Cup hosts Russia over monkey chants heard during a friendly international against France, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Apr 17, 2018, 16:45 PM IST
Ben Stokes aims to restore England's Test lustre
Ben Stokes is desperate to inspire England back to the pinnacle of Test cricket, saying the team has "slacked off" in the past two years, slipping to fifth in the world rankings.
Apr 17, 2018, 16:42 PM IST
Nic Pothas steps down as Sri Lanka's fielding coach
South African Pothas briefly coached Sri Lanka until Chandika Hathurusingha was hired as head coach in December.
Apr 17, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Manchester United stars face axe as Jose Mourinho fumes
United crashed to a shock 1-0 home defeat against bottom of the table Albion on Sunday as Jay Rodriguez sealed the visitors' first Premier League win in three months.
Apr 17, 2018, 09:28 AM IST
Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad fined after playing for Pakistan club
Trouble-prone Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has been fined after he was caught playing for a Pakistani cricket club without permission, an Afghan official said Monday.
Apr 16, 2018, 19:00 PM IST
Britain's Dan Evans to return to tennis after drugs ban
Britain's Dan Evans is set to make his comeback after a one-year drugs ban at the Glasgow Trophy ATP Challenger event later this month.
Apr 16, 2018, 18:47 PM IST
Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World Cup
Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil`s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia.
Apr 16, 2018, 16:45 PM IST
Kyle Edmund closes in on ATP top 20 rankings
Rafael Nadal retains the world number one spot but has a lot of points to defend before the French Open starts next month, starting with this week in Monte Carlo.
Apr 16, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
Elise Mertens climbs to career-high 17th on WTA rankings
Romania's Simona Halep retained her number one position as there was no change in the top 16 after a low-key week in women`s tennis.
Apr 16, 2018, 15:13 PM IST
