America to buzz as phones get ‘presidential alert’ test Wednesdayon October 4, 2018The Trump administration will send messages to more than 200 million U.S. cellphones on Wednesday testing a previously unused presidential alert system that aims to warn the public in the event of a national emergency.The test message was originally scheduled for September but was pushed back to Wednesday at 2:18 p.m. EDT (1818 GMT). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which will … [Read more...] about America to buzz as phones get ‘presidential alert’ test Wednesday
250 patients evacuated in hospital fire in eastern Indiaon October 4, 2018A fire broke out Wednesday in a pharmacy at a state-run medical college and hospital complex in eastern India, causing panic among around 250 patients who were evacuated to safe wards.Dr. Nirmal Mazi, a doctor at the hospital, said no injuries were reported in the blaze.Television images showed some of the patients being shifted with their saline drips. Some could be seen lying on the … [Read more...] about 250 patients evacuated in hospital fire in eastern India
Aung San Suu Kyi becomes first person stripped of honorary Canadian citizenshipon October 4, 2018Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi became the first person to be stripped of honorary Canadian citizenship on Tuesday over her refusal to call out atrocities by her nation's military against the Rohingya Muslim minority.The move was made official after Canada's Senate voted to revoke the symbolic honor.The lower house had already approved a motion to the same effect last week.The House of … [Read more...] about Aung San Suu Kyi becomes first person stripped of honorary Canadian citizenship
Poels wins Tour of Britain stage six, Alaphilippe takes overall leadon September 8, 2018LONDON: Dutchman Wout Poels timed his late attack to perfection to win the sixth stage of the Tour of Britain on Friday, while Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe took the overall lead with a second-placed finish. Team Sky’s Poels proved too strong on the summit finish of Whinlatter Pass as he sprinted past Alaphilippe and Hugh Carthy (EF Education First-Drapac) to the finish line. Quick-Step Floors … [Read more...] about Poels wins Tour of Britain stage six, Alaphilippe takes overall lead
High-flying Croatia favourites to knock out Denmarkon July 1, 2018NIZHNY NOVGOROD: Croatia go into Sunday’s (today) last 16 match against Denmark with a 100 percent record at this World Cup but the Danes are vowing to shake off their dull image and cause a surprise. At stake in the match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, the same venue where the Croats thumped Argentina 3-0 in the group stage, is a quarter-final against former world champions Spain or tournament … [Read more...] about High-flying Croatia favourites to knock out Denmark
Huddersfield cheer escape, Manchester City break more recordson May 11, 2018LONDON: Huddersfield Town were left celebrating wildly after securing their Premier League safety on Wednesday with a dramatic and resilient 1-1 draw at Chelsea, a result that looks almost certain to condemn Swansea City to relegation. With a Harry Kane goal giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Wembley to secure their Champions League place for next season, Chelsea’s draw … [Read more...] about Huddersfield cheer escape, Manchester City break more records
Census results to be presented before govt by April-endon March 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: Statistics Secretary Rukhsana Yasmeen Wednesday informed the pertinent National Assembly's standing committee that no region barring Karachi had raised objections over census results.The secretary said that census results had been finalised. She said the results would be placed before the government by April-end."Our statistics are congruent with the National Database and … [Read more...] about Census results to be presented before govt by April-end
Focus shifts back to cricket as pivotal third Test commences todayon March 22, 2018CAPE TOWN: The focus will switch back to cricket as South Africa and Australia clash in the third Test on Thursday, with the world’s number one bowler Kagiso Rabada handed a reprieve to bolster the home side in a pivotal moment in the tempestuous series. With the four-game series poised at 1-1, Rabada’s availability after he overturned a suspension is a huge boost for the hosts on what is expected … [Read more...] about Focus shifts back to cricket as pivotal third Test commences today
Spurs into semis after Eriksen double sinks Swansea in FA Cupon March 18, 2018SWANSEA: Tottenham Hotspur made light of striker Harry Kane’s injury absence as Christian Eriksen scored twice in a 3-0 victory at Swansea City in a one-sided FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Danish midfielder Eriksen produced a classy performance, giving Spurs the lead with an exquisite 11th-minute opener and finishing off the hosts just past the hour. Erik Lamela was also on target for … [Read more...] about Spurs into semis after Eriksen double sinks Swansea in FA Cup
VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFAon March 18, 2018BOGOTA: Video assistant referees (VARs) will be used at the World Cup for the first time in this year’s finals in Russia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday, and teams will be allowed a fourth substitute in matches that go to extra-time. The use of the VAR system was approved earlier this month by the rule-making body IFAB, despite controversy in some of the competitions in which it … [Read more...] about VAR will be used at Russia World Cup, says FIFA
