World Cup: Sabri Lamouchi quits as Ivory Coast coach
Sabri Lamouchi is the latest coach to resign from his post, following Ivory Coast’s exit from the World Cup. The 42-year-old Frenchman has stepped down despite seeing his side come within a minute of qualifying for the knock-out stages. The African nation appeared to be on their way into the last... read more »
New-look India aim for a positive start of England tour
Leicester: With an aim to bury the ghosts of a disastrous tour of 2011, a new-look Indian cricket team would be eyeing a positive start to their two-and-a-half-month long tour of England when they take on Leicestershire in a three-day practice game, starting here on Thursday. The visitors, led by... read more »
World Cup: Luis Suarez facing lengthy ban as FIFA investigates biting incid...
Rio de Janeiro: FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay forward Luis Suarez after Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accused him of biting during the South Americans’ 1-0 Group D victory at the World Cup on Tuesday. The probe means Suarez, twice previously banned for biting,... read more »
Libya votes in poll hoping to end post-Gaddafi chaos
Tripoli: Libyans were voting Wednesday in a legislative election the authorities hope will end political turmoil and deadly violence that has gripped the country since the ouster of dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Voters in Tripoli took advantage of a public holiday called for the election, trickling in... read more »
British Formula 4: Arjun Maini takes maiden win at Snetterton
Arjun Maini won his first race in the British Formula 4 Championship at Snetterton, leading from lights to flag. The Indian driver started the race on pole and led every one of the nine... read more »
World Cup 2014: England seek atonement against Costa Rica
Rio de Janeiro: England return to Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, scene of the country’s greatest sporting humiliation, where they will attempt to restore pride against Costa Rica after... read more »
15 militants killed in Pakistan
At least 15 militants were killed Tuesday in separate clashes with Pakistani security forces, media reported. According to security officials, five militants were killed in North... read more »
Obama warns Putin of further ‘costs’ if Russia doesn’t reduce tensions i...
President Barack Obama urged Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to support peace in Ukraine and said Moscow would face further sanctions if it did not take steps to reduce tensions... read more »
Last dangerous chemicals shipped from Syria
THE HAGUE: The last of Syria’s declared toxic material have been shipped from the war-torn country after months of delays and are en route for destruction at sea, the world’s chemical watchdog... read more »
