Street in Madrid to be named in Di Stefanos honour on October 13, 2016MADRID: Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano, who led Real Madrid’s five European titles in the 1950s, is to have a street named in his honour, municipal authorities in the Spanish capital said on Thursday. The Argentinian born centre-forward known as the blonde arrow in his heyday died in 2014 aged 88 and was honorary […]
Washington Post strongly backs Clinton for president on October 13, 2016WASHINGTON: The Washington Post on Thursday became the latest US newspaper to endorse Hillary Clinton for the White House, saying that it was swayed as much by her competence as the disastrous specter of a Donald Trump presidency. “Hillary Clinton has the potential to be an excellent president of the United States, and we endorse […]
Apple to open second research centre in China on October 13, 2016BEIJING: Apple will open its second research and development centre in the Chinese city Shenzhen to improve its’ sales in the crucial market, the tech giant said. California-based Apple announced in August a similar facility would be built in Beijing. “Situated close to the border with Hong Kong, Shenzhen is an incredibly dynamic city and […]
ebay alerts police on infant on sale advertisement on October 13, 2016BERLIN: German police said on Thursday they were investigating a refugee couple after their one-month-old baby was put on sale at an online auction platform – eBay – for 5,000 euros ($5,500). Police launched a probe into possible human trafficking after they were tipped off about the advertisement which appeared online for around 30 minutes […]
United, Liverpool pleads fans to avoid offensive behaviour on October 13, 2016LONDON: Manchester United and Liverpool fans have been warned to eliminate offensive behaviour during Monday’s explosive Premier League clash at Anfield. Every match between the bitter rivals has been stained by violence and vile chants between supporters since the 1970s. Last season, during their Europa League last 16 tie at Old Trafford, illicit chanting, setting […]
German court gives govt green light for Canada-EU trade deal on October 13, 2016KARLSRUHE, Germany: Germany’s top court on Thursday gave the government the go-ahead to approve a planned EU-Canada free trade deal, in a setback for activists who had sought to block the agreement. The Constitutional Court did set certain conditions however, stipulating that Germany may only commit to the so-called CETA deal if it wins assurances […]
Dubai begins building ‘world’s tallest’ tower on October 10, 2016DUBAI: Dubai began construction work Monday on a tower that will stand higher than its Burj Khalifa, which is currently the world’s tallest skyscraper. The Gulf emirate’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, marked the groundbreaking of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour as construction workers laid foundations for the skyscraper at a vast patch […]
US oil prices close at $51.35 a barrel, highest for 2016 on October 10, 2016NEW YORK: US oil prices finished at their highest level of 2016 on Monday after President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was ready to align with OPEC’s push to limit oil output. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for November delivery jumped $1.54 to $51.35 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest closing […]
Roberto, Cillessen add to Barca injury list on October 10, 2016 BARCELONA: Full-back Sergi Roberto and goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen have returned to Barcelona from international duty injured, the Spanish champions said on Monday. Dutch back-up keeper Cillessen is expected to be out for three weeks after suffering an ankle ligament injury while Roberto also faces a spell on the sidelines with a groin injury picked […]
Hart ready for tough clash in Slovenia on October 10, 2016LONDON: England goalkeeper Joe Hart expects Slovenia to push his side when the teams meet in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Ljubljana on Tuesday. Victories over Slovakia and Malta have propelled England to the top of Group F. But Hart is taking nothing for granted given Slovenia were the only side to score against […]