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Life & Style

Hyundai Merchant Marine forms tie-up with 2M alliance

SEOUL: Heavily indebted South Korean shipper Hyundai Merchant Marine Co Ltd (HMM) said on Sunday it has agreed with the 2M shipping alliance to form a cooperative relationship that falls short of full-fledged membership.

Updated 10 May, 2018 08:08pm

Front Top News

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to be celebrated with religious fervour

KARACHI: Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated in the metropolis with due religious fervour and enthusiasm.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 07:15pm

Pakistan Top News

Postings and transfers of senior army officers notified; Lt Gen Naveed appointed DG ISI

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army on Sunday notified transfers and postings, besides appointments of various senior officers of Lt General rank, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Published 11 Dec, 2016 07:14pm

General News

Emergence of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) led to salvation of humanity: Governor

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra in a message on the occassion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) has said that it was the day when the benefactor of humanity, Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWS) was born.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 07:13pm

Front Top News

Eid Milad offers retrospection for sublime values: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) remind us about the golden principles of Islam which were practically illustrated in the life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

Published 11 Dec, 2016 07:09pm

General News

Saeed-uz- Zaman Siddiqui felicitates faithfuls on Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Justice (r) Saeed-uz- Zaman Siddiqui has felicitated the faithful on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him).

Published 11 Dec, 2016 07:08pm

Sports

Tokyo starts construction of main Olympic stadium

TOKYO: Construction of the main stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics officially started Sunday, more than a year after the original blueprints were torn up following public outcry over skyrocketing costs.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:25pm

North America

US defence chief in Iraq to review Mosul op

BAGHDAD: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter arrived in Iraq Sunday to discuss the coming stages of the ongoing offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State militant group.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:24pm

General News

Sindh Chief Minister visits Bhutto family graveyard in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

LARKANA: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah along with Senior Sindh Minister and President PPP Sindh Chapter Nisar Ahmed Khuhro visited the Mausoleum of the martyrs of Bhutto's family in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:24pm

Europe

Russia stages over 60 strikes on Syria's Palmyra

MOSCOW: Russian war planes carried out over 60 strikes overnight on Syria's Palmyra after Islamic State militants re-entered the famed ancient city, halting the offensive, Russia's defence ministry said Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:23pm

General News

Rain-thunderstorm likely at isolated places

ISLAMABAD: Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at isolated places in Malakand division and Gilgit-Baltistan while cold and dry weather to persist elsewhere in the country during next 24 hours.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:23pm

Middle East

Qatar to merge state-owned giant gas producers

DOHA: Qatar, the world's largest liquified natural gas producer, announced on Sunday it is to merge state-owned Qatargas and RasGas to create a "truly unique global energy operator".

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:20pm

General News

President strongly condemns bomb blasts in Turkey

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Sunday strongly condemned bomb blasts in Istanbul and expressed solidarity with the government and the people of Turkey over the loss of precious human lives.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:18pm

General News

PCJCCI to transform Chinese language students into independent trainers

LAHORE: The Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) is excelling in Chinese language teaching by successfully conducting second phase of Level 1, 2 and 3 of HSK- Chinese language proficiency test held at Kids Galaxy School where almost 2

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:17pm

General News

Pakistan, Egypt pledge to strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz met Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry and both sides agreed to revitalize ties in economic, trade and investment sectors, for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:17pm

Africa

Nigeria church roof collapse leaves over 50 dead

LAGOS: More than 50 people died when a church roof collapsed on worshippers in southeastern Nigeria on Saturday but fears mounted of a significantly higher toll as rescue operations continued Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:15pm

Sports

NBA: James explodes for 44 points as Cavs topple Hornets

LOS ANGELES: LeBron James became the first frontcourt player to reach the 7,000 assist milestone as he scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:15pm

Middle East

Kuwait emir tells MPs spending cuts 'inevitable'

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah opened the new parliament Sunday by declaring that a reduction in public spending is "inevitable" in the face of weak oil prices.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:14pm

Middle East

Iran signs contract to buy 80 Boeing planes: official

TEHRAN: Iran Air said Sunday it had finalised a contract to buy 80 planes from US firm Boeing, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:11pm

Sports

Golf: Emotional Brazel scores win of career at Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG: Unheralded Australian Sam Brazel clinched the Hong Kong open in thrilling style Sunday, with a birdie at the last hole to win the biggest trophy of his career.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:08pm

Europe

Gentiloni tapped as Italy's new prime minister

ROME: Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni was set Sunday to become Italy's new prime minister following reformist leader Matteo Renzi's resignation in the wake of a crushing referendum defeat.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:07pm

Football

Football: Real deal as Club America reach world semi-finals

OSAKA: Silvio Romero struck twice as Mexican side Club America beat Asian champions Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 on Sunday to set up a Club World Cup semi-final with Real Madrid.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:07pm

Football

Football: Kristensen double sets up Roar's big win over Reds

SYDNEY: Danish midfielder Thomas Kristensen scored a first-half brace to propel Brisbane Roar to an easy 4-0 win Sunday as Sydney FC held on to their six-point lead in Australia's A-League.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:05pm

Football

Football: Jeonbuk 1 America 2 - Club World Cup result

OSAKA: Result of a FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final between Jeonbuk Motors (South Korea) and Club America (Mexico) in O

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:05pm

Football

Football: Australian A-League results

SYDNEY: Result of a match played in the Australian A-League on Sunday:Brisbane Roar 4 (Kristensen 28, 30, Broich 55, Mac

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:04pm

Cricket

Cricket: India v England fourth Test scoreboard

MUMBAI: Scoreboard at tea on day four of the fourth cricket Test between India and England in Mumbai on Sunday:%Dngland 1st innings 400 (K.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:03pm

Europe

British minister expects Assad to recapture Aleppo

LONDON: British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said on Sunday that Syrian government forces would likely recapture the battleground city of Aleppo from rebels.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:03pm

Middle East

At least 25 dead in blast at Cairo church: state media

CAIRO: A bombing in a Cairo church on Sunday near the headquarters of the Coptic pope killed at least 25 people, state media reported.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:01pm

Pakistan Top News

All set to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) in AJK with religious zeal and fervor

MIRPUR: All is set across Azad Jammu & Kashmir to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (P.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 05:00pm

Pakistan Top News

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) to be celebrated in KP, FATA with religious zeal

PESHAWAR: Like other parts of the country the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) will be celebrated with religious zeal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA on Monday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:59pm

General News

PSP leadership start mass contact campaign to invite people for Dec. 23 maiden public meeting

HYDERABAD: The Pak Sarzameen Party's leaders Syed Mustafa Kamal and Anees Qaimkhani on Sunday visited different parts of Latifabad and invited the common people to attend the PSP's first public meeting in Hyderabad on Dec 23.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:56pm

General News

Railways Minister visits Quaid-i-Mazar

KARACHI: The Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq, here on Sunday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:52pm

Life & Style

Million dollar dino sells at auction in France

LYON: A nearly complete dinosaur skeleton sold for more than one million euros at auction in the eastern French city of Lyon late Saturday, the Aguttes auction house said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:50pm

General News

Imroved law & order brings people back to parks: Marriyum

RAWALPINDI: Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb Sunday said people's confidence had restored as the law and order situation improved due to the PML-N government's efforts and increasing number o

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:26pm

General News

Transparency, merit hallmark of government: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said situation of the country has substantially improved during the tenure of the Pakistan Muslim League-N and people are witness to improvement in different walks of life.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:23pm

Front Top News

Trump questions 'One China policy' without Beijing concessions

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump questioned in an interview broadcast Sunday whether the United States should continue its "One China policy" unless Beijing makes concessions on trade and other issues.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:14pm

World Top News

Trump on Russia meddling in US election: 'I don't believe it'

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump rejected the CIA's reported conclusion that Russia intervened to help him win the US election, saying in an interview broadcast Sunday that the idea is "ridiculous.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:11pm

Europe

Kurdish militant group claims Istanbul attacks: statement

DIYARBAKIR: A Kurdish militant group on Sunday claimed responsibility for twin attacks that ripped through the heart of Istanbul, killing 38 people, mostly police.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:11pm

General News

Governor Punjab offers Fateha for late Haji Adeel

PESHAWAR: The Governor of Punjab, Muhammad Rafique Rajwana arrived on a brief visit of the provincial capital Peshawar on Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:05pm

Pakistan Top News

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to be celebrated on Dec, 12

KARACHI: Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be celebrated in the metropolis with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Tuesday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 03:02pm

World Top News

More than 100 killed in church collapse in Nigeria

UYO: At least 100 people were killed by the collapse of a church in southeastern Nigeria, a resident and photojournalist who visited the town morgue said on Sunday, a day after the incident.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:50pm

Asia

India's southeast coast braces as cyclone approaches

MUMBAI: India's weather office called on Sunday for fishermen to stay ashore hours before a very severe cyclone storm was due to strike the southeast coast, including Chennai, one of the most populous Indian cities.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:47pm

Financial

MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi, Qatar gain after OPEC agrees with non-OPEC oil producers

DUBAI: Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Qatar posted broad-based gains on Sunday after OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers a day earlier reached their first deal since 2001 to curtail oil output jointly in a drive to prop up prices.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:45pm

Pakistan Top News

Toll rises to 60 after Nigeria church roof collapses

LAGOS: Rescue workers in Nigeria hunted for survivors Sunday inside an evangelical church where the roof caved in on worshippers a day earlier, killing at least 60.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:23pm

General News

13th Convocation of Bahria University Karachi Campus held

KARACHI: The 13th Convocation of Bahria University Karachi Campus and 7th Convocation of Pakistan Navy School of Logistics held at Bahria University Karachi Campus.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:13pm

General News

CPEC to generate jobs opportunities for youth: Aftab

ATTOCK: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmad has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will generate jobs for youth in near future.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 01:09pm

General News

Govt taking steps to promote interfaith harmony: Sardar Yousuf

ISLAMABAD: A two-day National Seerat conference in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (sallalaho alihe wasallam) began in Lahore on Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:50pm

General News

Govt put country on path of progress, development: Khawaja Saad Rafique

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the government is determined to put the country on path of progress and development.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:47pm

General News

PIDE 32nd Conference on CPEC from Dec, 13

ISLAMABAD: The 32nd Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) will begin on Tuesday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:23pm

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan, Bahrain to deepen economic, trade ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to take bilateral cooperation in economic and trade sector to a new level by holding the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting here during next month.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:21pm

Energy

Russia signs Rosneft deal with Qatar, Glencore

MOSCOW: Russian state holding company Rosneftegaz on Saturday signed a deal with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and commodities trader Glencore to sell a 19.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:07pm

Asia

South Korea prosecutors charge two senior ex-Park officials

SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors indicted a former senior presidential aide and a former vice minister, an official said on Sunday, as part of their investigation of a corruption scandal that has led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment in parliame

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:06pm

Energy

Saudi hits new oil output record in Nov amid OPEC cut talk

VIENNA: Saudi Arabia boosted its oil production to a new record high in November, amid talks over a global deal to cut production, defying market expectations of lower output on slower summer domestic demand and refinery maintenance.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 12:03pm

Asia

Russia snubs Japan's dog diplomacy ahead of Putin visit

TOKYO: Russia has turned down Tokyo's latest attempt at dog diplomacy ahead of a summit between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month, an aide said, as the two leaders look to end a decades-old territorial row.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:30am

Africa

At least 20 dead in blast at Cairo church: ministry

CAIRO: An explosion in a Cairo church on Sunday near the headquarters of the Coptic pope killed at least 20 people, the health ministry said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:29am

Pakistan Top News

Turkey mourns after Istanbul bombings blamed on PKK kill 38

ISTANBUL: Turkey declared a day of national mourning on Sunday after twin bombings killed 38 people near a football stadium in Istanbul and said Kurdish militants appeared to have staged the attacks.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:28am

Europe

World's longest tunnel opens regular service in Switzerland

GENEVA: Regular rail service through the world's longest tunnel began on Sunday, carrying passengers deep under the Swiss Alps from Zurich to Lugano.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:25am

Africa

Somalia suicide truck bombing kills more than 20

MOGADISHU: More than 20 people were killed Sunday in a suicide truck bombing in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said, in a fresh strike claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab group.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:21am

Sports

Golf: Emotional Brazel scores win of career at Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG: Unheralded Australian Sam Brazel wept Sunday after clinching the Hong Kong Open in thrilling style with a birdie at the final hole, sealing by far the biggest victory of his career.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:18am

Cricket

Cricket: England 182-6 at stumps in fourth India Test

MUMBAI: England slumped to 182-6 in their second innings at the close of play on day four as India closed in on victory in the fourth Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:17am

Pakistan Top News

Thousands flee heavy Aleppo fighting

ALEPPO: Thousands of civilians poured out of rebel areas of Aleppo on Sunday as Syria's army pushed to take the last remnants of opposition-held territory in the devastated city.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:16am

World

China faces battle over market economy status

BEIJING: China's battle for recognition as a market economy that would help it avoid penalties from key trade partners has been thwarted, as a key clause in Beijing's deal to join the WTO expires Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:12am

Europe

UN Security Council demands Gambia's Jammeh hand over power

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded that Gambia's leader Yahya Jammeh hand over power to the president-elect after he rejected the election results in a dramatic political U-turn.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:10am

Europe

Romanian left seeks election comeback

BUCHAREST: Romanians vote Sunday in parliamentary elections that are forecast to see the corruption-tainted left stage a remarkable comeback, a year after a deadly nightclub fire forced them from office.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:09am

Europe

Macedonia votes hoping to end political crisis

SKOPJE: Macedonia votes in an early general election on Sunday in a bid to end a deep political crisis that has roiled the small Balkan country for nearly two years.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:08am

Money & Banking

Fed to raise rates as Trump economy looms

WASHINGTON: There is little room for doubt that the US Federal Reserve will raise the benchmark interest rate in the coming week for only the second time in a decade.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:07am

Africa

Over 30 dead as Kenya petrol tanker crashes, explodes: officials

NAIROBI: More than 30 people died when a petrol tanker crashed into other vehicles and burst into flames outside the town of Naivasha in Kenya late on Saturday night, officials said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:06am

Asia

North Korea military drill targets South's presidential office

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un conducted a large scale military drill targeting South Korea's presidential Blue House, state media said Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:03am

North America

Republicans reject reports Russia helped Trump win election

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Saturday rejected reports of a secret CIA assessment finding that Russia sought to tip the US presidential election in Donald Trump's favor, as a Democratic Senate leader called for an investigation.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:02am

Energy

ExxonMobil CEO is Trump's top pick for secretary of state: reports

WASHINGTON: ExxonMobil President and CEO Rex Tillerson is President-elect Donald Trump's likely pick for secretary of state, US media reported Saturday, with some lawmakers quickly voicing concerns about his ties to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:01am

World Top News

29 dead, 166 wounded in Istanbul bombings: interior minister

ISTANBUL: Twenty-nine people were killed, mainly police officers, and 166 wounded in double bombings that struck Istanbul Saturday after a home football match hosted by top side Besiktas, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 11:00am

Sports

Boxing: Joshua retains world heavyweight title

MANCHESTER: Anthony Joshua paved the way for a fight against Wladimir Klitschko next year by making quick work of Eric Molina in a third round win on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:55am

World Top News

Double Istanbul bombings kill 15 after football game

ISTANBUL: Fifteen people were killed and almost 70 wounded in Istanbul on Saturday when twin bombings struck the heart of the city close to the stadium of top flight football giants Besiktas after a major game.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:53am

Europe

15 dead, 69 injured in Istanbul twin blasts: health ministry

ISTANBUL: Twin bombings in the heart of Istanbul killed 15 people and wounded 69 on Saturday after a home match of Istanbul football giants Besiktas, the health ministry said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:52am

Football

Football: Anderson steers Lazio up to fourth

MILAN: A pair of sparkling assists from Felipe Anderson helped Lazio up to fourth place in Serie A with a 2-1 win at Sampdoria on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:49am

North America

White House condemns Gambian leader's rejection of vote results

WASHINGTON: The White House on Saturday sharply criticized longtime Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh's declaration that he would not accept the results of the country's December 1 vote.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:48am

Football

Football: Portuguese league results

LISBON: Portuguese league results on Saturday:Belenenses 1 (Fernandes 29) Maritimo 0Chaves 2 (William 16, Lopes 90) More

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:45am

Sports

Figure Skating: Hanyu, Medvedeva retain titles despite flaws

MARSEILLE: Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu became the first skater to win four straight men's Grand Prix Final titles on Saturday as Russian teenager Evgenia Medvedeva defended her women's crown.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:44am

Football

Football: Lazio up to fourth with win at Sampdoria

MILAN: A pair of sparkling assists from Felipe Anderson helped Lazio up to fourth place in Serie A with a 2-1 win at Sampdoria on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:43am

Sports

English, Kuchar win Franklin Templeton Shootout

MIAMI: Harris English and Matt Kuchar won the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Saturday after shooting a seven-under-par 65 in the final round of the pairs event in Florida.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:41am

Football

Ramos to the rescue as Real set 35-game unbeaten record

MADRID: Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos produced more late drama by powering home a stoppage-time winner to beat Deportivo 3-2 as the European champions set a new club record of 35 games unbeaten in all competitions.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 10:41am

Pakistan Top News

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul, re-affirms solidarity

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned terrorist attack in Istanbul and expressed solidarity with Turkey.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 09:51am

Front Top News

UN chief slams deadly terrorist attacks in Istanbul

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday condemned deadly terrorist attacks in Istanbul, with the hope that the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 09:50am

Industry

Qantas to fly non-stop from Australia's Perth to London

SYDNEY: Australia's national carrier Qantas Airways Ltd will launch the first regular passenger flight directly linking Australia and Europe when it begins flights from Perth to London with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the airline said on Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 09:20am

World Top News

US Defense Secretary Carter in Iraq for talks on Mosul

BAGHDAD: US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad on Sunday for talks with Iraqi leaders on the U.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 09:17am

Pakistan Top News

John Kerry given France's highest honour

PARIS: US Secretary of State John Kerry has been given the Legion d'Honneur, France's highest honour, with his French counterpart calling him "the most French of American officials".

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:24am

Cricket

India all out for 631 in fourth England Test

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli smashed 235 runs as India finished their first innings with a massive 231-run lead over England in the fourth Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:21am

Cricket

Kohli double ton extends India Test lead

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli smashed a double century Sunday to put India firmly in control on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England with a score of 579-7 at lunch.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:20am

Europe

IS withdraws from Syria's Palmyra after heavy Russian raids: monitor

BEIRUT: Islamic State group fighters withdrew from Syria's Palmyra at dawn on Sunday following heavy Russian air strikes, only hours after they had re-entered the famed ancient city, a monitor said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:18am

Europe

Turkey declares day's mourning after Istanbul bombings

ISTANBUL: Turkey declared a one-day morning Sunday after twin blasts ripped through the heart of Istanbul following a football match killing 29 people, mainly police, and wounding 166, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:14am

Europe

Erdogan postpones Kazakhstan visit after Istanbul blasts

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan postponed a visit to Kazakhstan Sunday after twin blasts in Istanbul that killed 29 people and wounded 166, the official news agency said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:13am

Middle East

More than 10,000 flee rebel-held Aleppo since midnight: monitor

BEIRUT: Fierce fighting and heavy bombardment saw more than 10,000 people flee rebel-held areas of the battleground Syrian city of Aleppo since midnight, a monitoring group said on Sunday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:12am

Sports

James explodes for 44 points as Cavs topple Hornets

LOS ANGELES: LeBron James became the first frontcourt player to reach the 7,000 assist milestone as he scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 08:10am

World Top News

At least 20 injured in Istanbul twin blasts

ISTANBUL: Twin blasts rocked Istanbul on Saturday, with a car bomb detonating at a football stadium injuring at least 20 people as a suicide attacker struck a nearby park, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 06:51am

Sports

Hanyu, Medvedeva retain titles despite flaws

MARSEILLE: Japan's Yuzuru Hanyu became the first skater to win four straight men's Grand Prix Final titles on Saturday as Russian teenager Evgenia Medvedeva defended her women's crown.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 06:25am

Football

Anderson steers Lazio up to fourth

MILAN: A pair of sparkling assists from Felipe Anderson helped Lazio up to fourth place in Serie A with a 2-1 win at Sampdoria on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 06:17am

Front Top News

Erdogan says several killed in twin bombings: statement

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said there were several fatal casualties in the twin bomb attacks that rocked the heart of Istanbul on Saturday.

Published 11 Dec, 2016 06:05am

Country passing through a critical phase: Shujaat

President of Pakistan Muslim League-Q and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Saturday the country was passing through a critical phase confronted with a number of challenges. "Be it any government; by doing whatever it desired, putting