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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrested over Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrested over Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal

VW group's management named Dutchman Bram Schot, who joined VW in 2011, to take over from Stadler as interim CEO.

Jun 19, 2018, 11:32 AM IST
Proud Serb Novak Djokovic would happily miss World Cup final for Wimbledon glory

Proud Serb Novak Djokovic would happily miss World Cup final for Wimbledon glory

I would obviously be very happy to miss the World Cup final!" While Djokovic would swap World Cup glory for his own Wimbledon success, the proud Serb has been relishing his country's return to the

Jun 18, 2018, 12:42 PM IST
Mount Everest now a high-altitude rubbish dump, thanks to commercial mountaineering

Mount Everest now a high-altitude rubbish dump, thanks to commercial mountaineering

Fluorescent tents, discarded climbing equipment, empty gas canisters and even human excrement litter the well-trodden route to the summit of the 8,848-metre peak.

Jun 18, 2018, 09:31 AM IST
Taliban say ceasefire will not be extended in Afghanistan as suicide attack kills at least 18

Taliban say ceasefire will not be extended in Afghanistan as suicide attack kills at least 18

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced the decision to resume fighting after President Ashraf Ghani said on Saturday a government truce with the militants would be extended. 

Jun 18, 2018, 00:44 AM IST
Afghan government extends ceasefire with Taliban despite suicide bombing killing at least 25

Afghan government extends ceasefire with Taliban despite suicide bombing killing at least 25

An Afghan government ceasefire with the Taliban was extended on Saturday despite a suicide bombing killing at least 25, which marred an otherwise remarkable Eid holiday that has seen militants

Jun 17, 2018, 00:47 AM IST
FIFA 2018: Yussuf Poulsen winner for Denmark ruins Peru's World Cup return

FIFA 2018: Yussuf Poulsen winner for Denmark ruins Peru's World Cup return

The win extends Denmark's unbeaten run to 16 games without defeat and end Peru's 15-match unbeaten streak.

Jun 17, 2018, 00:29 AM IST
Sri Lanka take to field two hours late in 2nd Test against West Indies in wake of 'ball-tampering' row

Sri Lanka take to field two hours late in 2nd Test against West Indies in wake of 'ball-tampering' row

Following concerns raised by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould about the condition of the ball nearing the end of the second day, the Sri Lankans were advised before the start of Saturday's play that

Jun 16, 2018, 23:25 PM IST
No boots, no problem as Carlos Queiroz plays up Iran unity ahead of Morocco clash in FIFA World Cup 2018

No boots, no problem as Carlos Queiroz plays up Iran unity ahead of Morocco clash in FIFA World Cup 2018

Nike announced they have been forbidden from providing football boots to Iran national team on account of sanctions imposed by United States

Jun 14, 2018, 10:54 AM IST
Russia will win their first FIFA World Cup 2018 match, predicts Clairvoyant Cat

Russia will win their first FIFA World Cup 2018 match, predicts Clairvoyant Cat

Russia are the lowest ranked side at 70 in the World but in the competition, Clairvoyant Cat predicts Russia will win their first match in FIFA World Cup.

Jun 14, 2018, 09:48 AM IST
US hopes for 'major' North Korea disarmament by 2020, says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

US hopes for 'major' North Korea disarmament by 2020, says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un pledged on Tuesday in a joint statement to work toward the 'complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula'.

Jun 14, 2018, 00:43 AM IST
Mohamed Salah shrugs off injury to join Egypt training for FIFA World Cup

Mohamed Salah shrugs off injury to join Egypt training for FIFA World Cup

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah join a squad in Russia for World Cup.

Jun 13, 2018, 16:10 PM IST
England agree to handshake as Australia go on charm offensive

England agree to handshake as Australia go on charm offensive

Captain of Australia cricket team Tim Paine asked Eoin Morgan if the teams could have a pre-match handshake on the field.

Jun 13, 2018, 09:33 AM IST
Denuclearisation dependent on ceasing antagonism, says Kim

Denuclearisation dependent on ceasing antagonism, says Kim

The unprecedented encounter in Singapore on Tuesday saw Trump and Kim shake hands, standing as equals in front of their nations' flags.

Jun 13, 2018, 06:19 AM IST
European Union hails 'crucial and necessary' Trump-Kim talks

European Union hails 'crucial and necessary' Trump-Kim talks

Tensions between the EU and US are running high over a series of disagreements on major international issues.

Jun 12, 2018, 22:25 PM IST
Japan PM Shinzo Abe hails Trump-Kim agreement as 'first step'

Japan PM Shinzo Abe hails Trump-Kim agreement as 'first step'

Kim and Trump signed a document on Tuesday after their talks in which the North Korean leader reaffirmed his commitment to 'work toward complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula'.

Jun 12, 2018, 22:02 PM IST
Spain's Julen Lopetegui to replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid coach after 2018 World Cup

Spain's Julen Lopetegui to replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid coach after 2018 World Cup

Zinedine Zidane quit Real Madrid on May 31 as the coach, saying he had decided to leave at the top and that it was time for a change for himself and the club.

Jun 12, 2018, 21:46 PM IST
Lionel Messi the star attraction as Ever Banega trains apart

Lionel Messi the star attraction as Ever Banega trains apart

Lionel Mess fans eagerly turned out around 400 at Argentina's World Cup base camp to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi.

Jun 12, 2018, 15:03 PM IST
Germany set to jet in to Russia as Belgium turn on the style

Germany set to jet in to Russia as Belgium turn on the style

Germany are set to arrive in Russia today to join the World Cup party.

Jun 12, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
Jonny Bairstow says England can cope with No.1 tag as new-look Australia await

Jonny Bairstow says England can cope with No.1 tag as new-look Australia await

Jonny Bairstow has insisted England can cope with the pressure of being the world's top-ranked one-day international side as they head into a five-match series against Australia on the back of a

Jun 12, 2018, 10:25 AM IST
Watford Football Club bag Barcelona Deulofeu

Watford Football Club bag Barcelona Deulofeu

 Barcelona today said they have sold Spanish striker Gerard Deulofeu to English Premier League side Watford, where he had been on loan since January, for 13 million euros (dollars).

Jun 11, 2018, 21:27 PM IST