News Archives for Latest - 2016-11-20

North America

UN chief calls for stepped up action to prevent vehicle-related deaths and injuries

UNITED NATIONS: With more than 3,400 people losing their lives on the world's roads every day, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon marked the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with a strong call to scale up action to prevent t

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:06pm

General News

Security arrangements finalized for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS)

PESHAWAR: Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions will be observed on Monday across the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA amid tight security measures.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:05pm

Business & Economy

Political stability essential for economic take-off: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has said political stability and continuity of policies were essential for economic take-off and development in the country.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:03pm

North America

Obama presses Putin on Syria as Aleppo pummelled

LIMA: US President Barack Obama on Sunday urged greater efforts to end violence in war-torn Syria in brief talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as concern mounts over a ferocious regime bombing campaign in rebel-held parts of Aleppo.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:03pm

General News

Naval chief witnesses Pak-China naval exercise

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah visited Chinese Navy Ship Handan on Sunday at the sea during the ongoing PN-PLA (N) bilateral exercise.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:02pm

Europe

Merkel says will seek new term to defend democratic values

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles but that she expected her toughest campaign to date.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:59pm

Front Top News

IDEAS 2016 to be held at Expo Centre from Nov 22 to 25

KARACHI: The route leading to the Expo Centre from Karachi Airport has been decorated with national flags and buntings and the traffic police have announced alternate routes, as the four-day International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2016 is set

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:58pm

Football

Hoffenheim held by winless Hamburg

BERLIN: Hoffenheim missed the chance to end the weekend in third place in the Bundesliga after being held to a 2-2 draw at home by winless bottom club Hamburg on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:51pm

General News

Govt to accept court's verdict on Panama Papers: Qadir

ISLAMABAD: Minister for SAFRON Lt General (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch Sunday said the government would accept the Supreme Court verdict on the Panama Papers.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:50pm

General News

Govt taking practical steps to resolve public problems: Kh. Asif

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence, Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the government was taking practical steps to resolve public problems on priority basis.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:50pm

General News

CPEC to bring economy stability in country

MULTAN: Senator Ch.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:48pm

General News

CM approves purchase of 150,000 laptops

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a meeting which reviewed progress of matters of procurement of laptops for talented students of the province.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:46pm

Pakistan Top News

Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.) to be observed on Monday

KARACHI: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:45pm

World Top News

Merkel tells party ready to run for fourth term: sources

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel told her conservative party Sunday that she wants to seek a fourth term in elections next year, party sources told AFP.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:29pm

Sports

Golf: England's Fitzpatrick wins World Tour Championship

DUBAI: Matthew Fitzpatrick birdied the last hole to beat compatriot Tyrrell Hatton by one shot to win the $8 million DP World Tour Championship on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:27pm

Pakistan Top News

Syria rejects UN idea for rebel autonomy in east Aleppo

DAMASCUS: Syria will not accept a UN proposal to recognise an autonomous rebel administration in east Aleppo as part of a truce deal, the country's foreign minister said Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:27pm

Pakistan Top News

Trump set to announce new cabinet picks

BEDMINSTER: US President-elect Donald Trump meets a slate of potential cabinet members at his golf club Sunday, including Chris Christie, indicating he remains supportive of the New Jersey governor after booting him from the transition team.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:24pm

Football

Football: Serie A results

MILAN: Results from Italy's Serie A after Sunday's early game:Sampdoria 3 (Quagliarella 84, Muriel 86, 90+1) Sas

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:22pm

Middle East

US under Trump must remain 'open to world': French FM

DOHA: French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Sunday urged the United States to reject isolationism after president-elect Donald Trump takes office and to remain "open to the world".

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:22pm

Sports

RugbyU: Plisson kicks Stade to win over Montpellier

PARIS: France fly-half Jules Plisson kicked seven penalties to help Stade Francais to a 21-17 victory over Montpellier in the Top 14 on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:19pm

Football

Football: Malaysia survive Cambodia scare in Suzuki Cup

YANGON: Malaysia saw off Cambodia in their opening game of the Suzuki Cup on Sunday, coming from behind to clinch a 3-2 victory thanks to the boot of Amri Yahya.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:18pm

Front Top News

At least 120 killed as Indian train derails

PUKHRAYAN: Emergency workers raced to find any more survivors in the mangled wreckage of an Indian train that derailed Sunday, killing at least 120 people, in the worst disaster to hit the country's ageing rail network in recent years.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:18pm

Sports

Golf: Final scores in World Tour Championship

DUBAI: Final-round scores and totals in the $8million DP World Tour Championship on Sunday at the par-72 Earth course of

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:15pm

Football

Football: English Football League table

LONDON: English Football League table after Sunday's match (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, poin

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:12pm

Middle East

UN Syria envoy warns time 'running out' for east Aleppo

DAMASCUS: The UN's Syria envoy warned Sunday that time was "running out" for eastern Aleppo as he expressed international outrage over a regime bombing campaign of rebel-held parts of the city.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:12pm

Football

Football: Gayle brace fires Newcastle five points clear

LONDON: Dwight Gayle scored twice as Rafael Benitez's relentless Newcastle United won 2-0 at Leeds United on Sunday to move five points clear at the top of the Championship.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 03:11pm

Front Top News

Merkel: from austerity queen to democratic torch-bearer

BERLIN: A Protestant pastor's daughter who grew up behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel rose to become the "chancellor of Europe" who has outlasted a generation of world leaders.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:58pm

Pakistan Top News

Crunch talks on Cyprus unity resume in Switzerland

CHARDONNE: Rival Cypriot leaders on Sunday resumed UN-backed talks on ending the island's 42-year-old division, with hopes of breakthrough high but a key territory dispute unsettled.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:55pm

Front Top News

UN envoy in Damascus as regime pounds rebel-held Aleppo

ALEPPO: Syria's regime on Sunday pursued a relentless assault of rebel-held east Aleppo that has killed more than 100 civilians in recent days, as the UN's peace envoy arrived in Damascus for talks.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:55pm

Cricket

Cricket: India v England 2nd Test scoreboard

VISAKHAPATNAM: Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam on Sunday:%D%AIndia 1st innings: 455 (V.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:54pm

Football

Football: Roar end Sydney's winning start to A-League season

SYDNEY: Sydney FC lost their six-match winning run as Brisbane Roar fought back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw in Australia's A-League this weekend.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:53pm

Pakistan Top News

Over 100 killed as Indian train derails

LUCKNOW: An Indian express train derailed early Sunday, killing over 100 people in one of the country's worst rail disasters in years, police said, as emergency workers searched the mangled wreckage for survivors.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:53pm

Europe

19,000 homes without power in storm-hit France

RENNES: Powerful winds gusting to hurricane force left around 19,000 homes in the western French region of Brittany without power early Sunday, the national electricity grid Enedis said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:53pm

Sports

Golf: Spieth wins second Australian Open after playoff

SYDNEY: Two-time major champion Jordan Spieth won the Australian Open for the second time in three years after defeating Ashley Hall and Cameron Smith in a sudden-death playoff in Sydney on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:51pm

Sports

Boxing: Kovalev cries foul after Ward stunner

LOS ANGELES: Sergey Kovalev accused American judges of favouring Andre Ward after the Russian suffered a controversial defeat by decision in their world lightheavyweight title battle on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:50pm

Sports

NBA: Durant sparks Warriors, Clippers bag 12th win

LOS ANGELES: Kevin Durant scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally to beat the Milwaukee Bucks as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their league-best start to the season on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:50pm

Sports

NBA: Warriors in seventh heaven as Durant, Thompson star

LOS ANGELES: Kevin Durant scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors secured their seventh straight victory with a roller coaster 124-121 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:49pm

Cricket

Cricket: India v England 2nd Test scoreboard

VISAKHAPATNAM: Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam on Sunday:%D%AIndia 1st innings: 455 (V.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:49pm

Sports

Golf: Australian Open final round scores

SYDNEY: Leading scores after the final round of the Australian Open at the par-72 Royal Sydney Golf Club on Sunday (AUS

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:48pm

Asia

India train accident deaths rise to 91: police

LUCKNOW: At least 91 people were killed and scores injured after a passenger train derailed in northern India on Sunday, police said, revising an earlier toll of 63.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:47pm

World Top News

Asia to narrow trade focus as protectionism rises: analysts

LIMA: Fast-growing Asia-Pacific economies will strike more trade deals among themselves as opposition grows in Europe and the US to globalization, analysts say, warning the West will lose out as the dynamic region powers ahead.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:46pm

Football

Cricket: Australia squad for South Africa 3rd Test

ADELAIDE: Australia's 12-man squad named Sunday for the day-night third Test against South Africa which begins in Adelaide on Thursday:%Dustralia: Steve Smith (capt), Jackson Bird, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Nic Maddi

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:45pm

Cricket

Cricket: Aussies make six changes for South Africa Test

ADELAIDE: Crisis-hit Australia made six changes to their Test squad Sunday for this week's third day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:44pm

Sports

Boxing: Ward stuns Kovalev to claim light-heavy crown

LOS ANGELES: Andre Ward of the United States scored a comeback decision victory over Russia's Sergey Kovalev to claim the defending champion's unified lightheavyweight title on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:42pm

Sports

Mikkelsen wins Rally Australia, misses championship runner-up

COFFS HARBOUR: Andreas Mikkelsen signed off Volkswagen's FIA World Rally Championship era with victory at Rally Australia Sunday, but failed to finish this season's championship as runner-up.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:11pm

Europe

Three-way race as French right holds presidential primary

PARIS: France's right-wing presidential hopefuls kick off their nominating contest Sunday as a sudden tightening of the race cast doubt on ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy's chances of regaining the Elysee Palace.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:09pm

Asia

South Korea's Park had collusive role in corruption scandal: prosecutors

SEOUL: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye had a collusive role in a corruption and influence-peddling scandal engulfing her government, prosecutors said Sunday, as they formally laid out charges against Park's close confidante and two former preside

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:06pm

World

Copter crash kills four police near Rio slum after shootings

RIO DE JANEIRO; A police helicopter crashed near one of Rio de Janeiro's impoverished favela neighborhoods on Saturday, killing four officers after a day of intense gunfire in the area, Brazilian police said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:04pm

Industry

Africa looks to solar for communities off the grid

DAKAR/NAIROBI: Above the sacks of seeds and coal, three kerosene lamps gather dust in the tiny shed that Kenyan chicken farmer Bernard calls home.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:02pm

Cricket

Cricket: Eyesight worry for New Zealand batsman Taylor

CHRISTCHURCH: Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has vision problems and will see an eye specialist before the second Test against Pakistan, coach Mike Hesson confirmed Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 02:00pm

Asia

At least 60 killed in India train derailment

LUCKNOW: At least 60 people were killed and more than 150 injured when an express train derailed in north India on Sunday, police said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:58pm

Europe

Cyprus peace deal hangs in the balance

NICOSIA: Rival Cypriot leaders resume UN-backed talks Sunday aimed at resolving four decades of division on the Mediterranean island with hopes of a breakthrough high but a key territory dispute unsettled.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:56pm

Europe

Pope closes jubilee of saints, refugees

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis will bring to a close his "Year of Mercy" Sunday, shutting the Holy Door at Saint Peter's after a packed 12 months that has seen him raise Mother Teresa to sainthood and rehome Syrian refugees.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:55pm

Life & Style

Hidden Bergman 'masterpiece' to hit Swedish movie screens

STOCKHOLM: Discovered in Ingmar Bergman's archive, a previously unknown manuscript about sexual and social revolution in the 1960s is to be turned into a movie, nearly a decade after the Swedish director's death.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:55pm

Sports

NBA: Harden, bench spark Rockets over Jazz

LOS ANGELES: James Harden scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to power the Houston Rockets over the visiting Utah Jazz 111-102 on a busy Saturday in the NBA.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:51pm

Pakistan Top News

US Pentagon, intelligence sought NSA chief's removal: reports

WASHINGTON: The Defence Department and broader US government intelligence community have urged President Barack Obama to fire National Security Agency chief Admiral Michael Rogers, US media reported Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:49pm

World Top News

South Korea's Park had 'considerable role' in corruption scandal: prosecutors

SEOUL: South Korean President Park Geun-Hye had a "considerable" role in a corruption and influence-peddling scandal engulfing her government, Seoul prosecutors said Sunday, as they formally laid out charges against Park's longtime confidante and two

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:46pm

Front Top News

Three minutes to embrace on US-Mexico border

SAN YSIDRO: For 20 years, Laura Avila had yearned to hug her mother again.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:46pm

Sports

RugbyU: Cotter says 'grit' behind Scots' narrow win over Pumas

EDINBURGH: Scotland coach Vern Cotter saluted his side's "grit and character" of his players after their dramatic 19-16 win over Argentina at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:41pm

Sports

RugbyU: Schmidt proud but frustrated at All Blacks loss

DUBLIN: Joe Schmidt professed to being proud of his players but frustrated too at not clinching a second successive win over world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:39pm

Sports

RugbyU: Wales boss Howley wary of 'wounded' Springboks

CARDIFF: Wales coach Rob Howley fears his side will face a "wounded animal" when South Africa arrive in Cardiff.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:38pm

Sports

FSkate: Canada's Chan takes Cup of China win

BEIJING: Canada's double Olympic medallist Patrick Chan came from third place to snatch Cup of China gold in Beijing Saturday and secure his place at next month's ISU Grand Prix Final.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:37pm

Football

Klopp salutes Liverpool despite Saints stalemate

SOUTHAMPTON: Jurgen Klopp praised Liverpool's performance in the goalless draw against Southampton even though the Reds missed the chance to cement their position on top of the Premier League.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:35pm

World Top News

Philippines' Duterte meets 'hero' Putin

LIMA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday met the man he calls his hero, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and unburdened his gripes about US "hypocrisy," "bullying" and foreign wars.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:34pm

Football

Football: Super subs save the day for Rangers

GLASGOW: Rangers manager Mark Warburton hailed the contribution of his substitutes as they helped his side secure a 1-0 stoppage time win over Dundee at Ibrox.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:32pm

Football

Football: Pochettino elated with Kane's Hammer blows

LONDON: Mauricio Pochettino hailed Harry Kane for the two late goals that earned Tottenham Hotspur a 3-2 London derby win at home to West Ham.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:31pm

Football

Football: Toure back to stay says Guardiola

LONDON: Pep Guardiola declared Yaya Toure is back to stay in the Manchester City squad after the midfielder's two goals earned a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:30pm

Sports

RugbyU: Jones puts the boot into Wales after Japan scare

LONDON: As if the criticism from their compatriots wasn't enough, Wales had to suffer England coach Eddie Jones telling them they had been "complacent" in just beating Japan 33-30 in Cardiff on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:26pm

Football

Football: Ballon d'Or just reward for hat-trick hero Ronaldo: Zidane

MADRID: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insisted he has no doubt Cristiano Ronaldo will be the deserving winner of a fourth Ballon d'Or come January, but his hat-trick in a 3-0 defeat of Atletico Madrid on Saturday may convince others.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:25pm

Football

Football: Ranieri won't panic over Leicester's latest stumble

WATFORD: Claudio Ranieri admits Leicester are going through a bad period but insists there is no problem with the spirit of his side despite their alarming slide down the Premier League.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:24pm

Football

Football: Sniping Mourinho says United's luck will change

MANCHESTER: His team had been sucker-punched by Arsenal, but Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho could not resist one last dig at his opposite number Arsene Wenger.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:22pm

Sports

RugbyU: Australia bring France down to earth in thriller

PARIS: Australia gave France a reality check on Saturday by claiming a third win in their November tour with a thrilling 25-23 victory in Paris.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:21pm

Europe

Infrastructure key to Britain's first post-Brexit budget: govt

LONDON: Britain's first post-Brexit budget will focus on infrastructure and could spell an end to the previous government's rigid fiscal targets, according to a treasury statement released Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:20pm

Sports

RugbyU: Habana admits contract concerns at Toulon amid Boks

MILAN: Toulon star Bryan Habana has revealed his future with the French Top 14 side will depend on future commitments with South Africa as he looks towards a possible ambassadorial role in the game following retirement.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:18pm

Football

Football: Triumphant Juve give fans glimpse of 16 year old starlet

MILAN: Juventus starlet Moise Kean made his Serie A debut at the age of 16 and 265 days Saturday after replacing Mario Mandzukic in a 3-0 win over Pescara that tightened the champions' grip on the top of Serie A.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:16pm

Sports

Golf: Canada's Hughes stays in PGA lead despite stumble

MIAMI: Canada's Mackenzie Hughes overcame a triple bogey to shoot a two-under-par 68 and keep a one-stroke lead after Saturday's windy third round of the US PGA Tour's RSM Classic.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:15pm

Front Top News

Facebook's Zuckerberg urges post-Trump world not to 'disconnect'

LIMA: Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg called on world leaders Saturday to forge a more "connected" planet, something he said was under threat after Donald Trump's US election win and Britain's "Brexit" vote.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:14pm

World Top News

Xi says US-China ties at 'hinge moment'

LIMA: Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping met for the final time Saturday, with the Chinese leader warning of a "hinge moment" in relations after Donald Trump's election.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:13pm

Football

Football: Ronaldo hat-trick downs Atletico, extends Real lead

MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick delivered Real Madrid's first success over Atletico Madrid in La Liga for three years with a 3-0 win in the last meeting between the sides at Atletico's Vicente Calderon.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:12pm

Sports

Golf: US PGA RSM Classic scores

MIAMI: Leading scores after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour's RSM Classic (USA unless noted):196 - Mac

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:10pm

Africa

DR Congo police bar anti-Kabila protest

KINSHASA: Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo prevented a protest against President Joseph Kabila from taking place in Kinshasa Saturday, with officers occupying the square where the planned rally was due to occur, an AFP journalist said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:10pm

North America

Haiti struggles to organize vote in hurricane's aftermath

LES CAYES: Tensions are high at a school in the Haitian city of Les Cayes where victims of Hurricane Matthew have been housed for six weeks but worry they will be thrown out to make way for voting Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:07pm

North America

Russian spaceship delivers three astronauts to space station

MIAMI: Russia's Soyuz spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying a European, a Russian and an American astronaut for a four-month mission at the orbiting outpost.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:05pm

Sports

RugbyU: Australia edge France 25-23 in Paris thriller

PARIS: Australia beat France 25-23 in a thrilling one-off rugby union Test in Stade de France on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 01:03pm

Front Top News

Turkey's Erdogan warns NATO on sheltering 'terrorist' plotters

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday warned NATO against sheltering "terrorist" soldiers after Turkish officers in the alliance's command reportly sought asylum after a failed putsch.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 11:06am

Middle East

Rebel fire on west Aleppo kills 7 children: Syria state TV

DAMASCUS: At least seven children were killed on Sunday by rebel rocket fire that hit a school in the government-held west of Aleppo city, state media said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 10:26am

Financial

Gulf shares diverge in early trade

DUBAI: Gulf equity markets diverged in early trade on Sunday with corporate news buoying Dubai's market and Abu Dhabi's index weighed down by some of last week's top movers.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:45am

Cricket

Cook, Hameed dig in for second India Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: Skipper Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed dug in their heels as England crawled to 40 for no loss at tea on the fourth day of the second Test against India in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:29am

Cricket

England 40/0 at tea in second India Test

VISAKHAPATNAM: England were 40 without loss at tea on the fourth day of the second Test against India after being set a mammoth victory target of 405.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:08am

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey can spurn EU and join Shanghai Pact

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey should not be "fixated" on joining the EU and has reiterated the idea of joining Russia and China in a Eurasian security group, local media reported Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:06am

Football

Roar end Sydney's winning start to A-League season

SYDNEY: Sydney FC lost their six-match winning run as Brisbane Roar fought back from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw in Australia's A-League this weekend.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:05am

Middle East

Yemen calm as ceasefire takes hold

SANAA: Violence subsided Sunday in Yemen, a day after the beginning of a 48-hour ceasefire declared by the pro-government Arab coalition battling rebel fighters for almost 20 months.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 09:04am

Pakistan Top News

China's Xi calls for 'smooth transition' in relationship with US

LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for a "smooth transition" in Beijing's relationship with Washington and praised outgoing President Barack Obama for strengthening ties between the two nations.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:09am

Sports

Spieth wins playoff for second Australian Open title

SYDNEY: World number five Jordan Spieth showed major-winning class when it mattered by draining a 12-foot birdie putt to claim the Australian Open title for the second time after a three-way sudden death playoff on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:08am

North America

Trump sees 'tremendous talent' but gives no new cabinet picks

BEDMINSTER: US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he saw "tremendous talent" in a stream of cabinet hopefuls -- including former critic Mitt Romney -- invited to his golf club for talks, but did not reveal any new nominations.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 08:02am

Front Top News

India train accident death toll rises to 96: police

LUCKNOW: At least 96 passengers, most of whom were sleeping, were killed when an express train derailed in northern India early Sunday, police said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:28am

Sports

Australian Open final round scores

SYDNEY: Leading scores after the final round of the Australian Open at the par-72 Royal Sydney Golf Club on Sunday (AUS

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:25am

Cricket

Broad leads fightback as England set 405 to win

VISAKHAPATNAM: Fast bowler Stuart Broad shrugged off a right foot injury to lead England's fightback in the second Test on Sunday as they dismissed India for 204 in their second innings in Visakhapatnam.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:24am

Cricket

India all out 204, set England 405 to win

VISAKHAPATNAM: Stuart Broad led an inspired England bowling attack Sunday as India were all out for 204 at lunch on day four of the second Test in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:24am

Sports

Warriors in seventh heaven as Durant, Thompson star

LOS ANGELES: Kevin Durant scored 33 points as the Golden State Warriors secured their seventh straight victory with a roller coaster 124-121 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:22am

Cricket

Crisis-hit Australia make six changes

ADELAIDE: Crisis-hit Australia included English-born opener Matt Renshaw among six changes to their revamped Test squad Sunday for this week's crucial third day-night Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 07:19am

Sports

All Blacks in England boss Jones's sights

TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones took a moment away from heaping praise on his England side for making light work of Fiji to aim a taunt at the All Blacks.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 06:34am

Europe

Merkel expected to announce bid for fourth term Sunday

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel was expected to announce her bid for re-election Sunday in a move likely to be welcomed in many capitals as a sign of stability following shock poll triumphs for Brexit and Donald Trump.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 06:31am

Cricket

Toss key as N. Zealand thrash Pakistan in first Test

CHRISTCHURCH: A Kane Williamson half century saw New Zealand snap a four-Test losing streak when they beat Pakistan by eight wickets Sunday in the first Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 05:48am

Asia

Deadly India train accident kills 63: police

LUCKNOW: A passenger train derailed in northern India Sunday, killing at least 63 travellers most of whom were sleeping when the fatal accident occurred, police said.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 05:47am

Cricket

Family illness sends Pakistan captain Misbah home

CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has pulled out of the New Zealand tour to return home because his father-in-law is critically ill, a team spokesman said Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 05:44am

Cricket

N. Zealand beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in 1st Test

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday to snap a four-Test losing streak.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 05:44am

Cricket

Pakistan out for 171, New Zealand chase 105 to win

CHRISTCHURCH: Pakistan were all out for 171 on the fourth morning of the first Test, setting New Zealand a 105-run target for victory at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.

Published 20 Nov, 2016 05:43am

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (November 19, 2016).