N Korea’s new ‘tactical’ weapon test highlights military modernisation on November 19, 2018North Korea's claim last week that it had tested an unidentified "ultramodern tactical weapon" highlighted its desire to upgrade its conventional arms and reassure its military even as talks are under way to end its nuclear programme, analysts said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un witnessed the test of a newly developed tactical weapon that could serve as a "steel wall", state media reported on … [Read more...] about N Korea’s new ‘tactical’ weapon test highlights military modernisation
Kumkhum outclasses Lisicki to win Taipei Open tennis title on November 19, 2018TAIPEI: Thailand’s Luksika Kumkhum powered past former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-3 to clinch the Taipei Open title on Sunday. Second seed Kumkhum, who had not dropped a set in the previous rounds, maintained that clinical record against the German wildcard. Lisicki was on the back foot early in the contest as she dropped her serve three times in the opening set, struggling to keep up … [Read more...] about Kumkhum outclasses Lisicki to win Taipei Open tennis title
F3 driver Sophia Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash on November 19, 2018MACAU: Germany’s 17-year-old Formula Three driver Sophia Floersch has sustained a spinal fracture following a huge accident at the Macau Grand Prix, her team said on Sunday. The Van Amersfoort Racing driver lost control into the Lisboa bend before flying over the barriers and into a photographers’ bunker at high speed. “Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into … [Read more...] about F3 driver Sophia Floersch fractures spine after huge airborne crash
Ichihara cards 63 to win Dunlop Phoenix golf, Koepka tied 12th on November 19, 2018TOKYO: Kodai Ichihara made an up-and-down birdie from 100 yards at the final hole to win the Dunlop Phoenix by one stroke as an out-of-sorts Brooks Koepka finished 12th in Miyazaki on Sunday. World number 425 Ichihara rattled home with an eight-under-par 63, finishing in style by almost holing his third shot at the par-five 18th. He sank the short birdie putt and secured a surprise victory when … [Read more...] about Ichihara cards 63 to win Dunlop Phoenix golf, Koepka tied 12th
Mexican Ancer wins Australian Open golf by five strokes on November 19, 2018SYDNEY: Unheralded Mexican Abraham Ancer ignited his round with a remarkable chip-in before winning the Australian Open by five strokes on Sunday to join a host of golfing greats in lifting the Stonehaven Cup. The world number 96, whose only previous win as a professional came on the Web.com tour in 2015, started the day with a five-shot cushion and a final-round three-under-par 69 proved more … [Read more...] about Mexican Ancer wins Australian Open golf by five strokes
Ogier seals sixth successive world rally title in Australia on November 19, 2018SYDNEY: France’s Sebastien Ogier secured his sixth consecutive world rally championship title when his two remaining rivals failed to finish stages on the third day of the season-ending Rally Australia at Coffs Harbour on Sunday. The M-Sport Ford driver’s nearest rival Thierry Neuville of Belgium, who came into the rally three points behind Ogier in the title race, was forced to retire from stage … [Read more...] about Ogier seals sixth successive world rally title in Australia
A year after Mugabe’s fall, Zimbabwe yearns for upswing on November 19, 2018Zimbabwean businessman Munya Chihota's face lights up when he recalls taking part in a march last year with tens of thousands of people calling for then-president Robert Mugabe to step down. The march came after the military had briefly taken over, and days before Mugabe was forced from power on November 21 in what the veteran leader described as a coup d'etat. "There was so much joy," … [Read more...] about A year after Mugabe’s fall, Zimbabwe yearns for upswing
Passive investing makes for end-of-day whirlwinds on Wall Street on November 19, 2018The rise of passive investing on Wall Street has concentrated stock market action in the final moments of the trading day -- exacerbating steep, last-minute nosedives in stock values with increasing frequency. Analysts say the trend could leave markets exposed to greater volatility when the current bull market eventually draws to an end. "Over the last 15 years, we have seen volumes spike … [Read more...] about Passive investing makes for end-of-day whirlwinds on Wall Street
Undersea gas fires Egypt’s regional energy dreams on November 19, 2018Egypt is looking to use its vast, newly tapped undersea gas reserves to establish itself as a key energy exporter and revive its flagging economy. Encouraged by the discovery of huge natural gas fields in the Mediterranean, Cairo has in recent months signed gas deals with neighbouring Israel as well as Cyprus and Greece. Former oil minister Osama Kamal said Egypt has a "plan to become a … [Read more...] about Undersea gas fires Egypt’s regional energy dreams
Iraqi war victims turn to social media to find medical help on November 19, 2018It was spring 2007 in northern Iraq when 6-year-old Saja Saleem raced home from school with the good news about her excellent grades, hoping to receive the gift her father had promised her. "All of a sudden, I found myself spinning into the air with fire trailing from my school uniform after a loud boom," Saleem, now 17, recounted to The Associated Press. Saleem lost her eyesight, right arm … [Read more...] about Iraqi war victims turn to social media to find medical help
