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Murray beaten in Wimbledon quarter-finals by Querrey
Published On: July 12, 2017 09:21 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 12: Andy Murray's Wimbledon title defence ended in a 3-6 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1 6-1 quarter-final defeat to Sam Querrey on Wednesday as the hip injury that has dogged the world number one throughout the tournament finally got the better of him.
Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica
Published On: July 12, 2017 05:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 12: One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up.
South Korea bomb shelters forgotten with no food, water as North Korea threat grows
Published On: July 11, 2017 09:21 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, July 11: Long within reach of most conventional North Korean artillery and missiles, South Korea and Japan are far from prepared if an all-out military conflict breaks out as tensions escalate over Pyongyang's rapidly advancing nuclear weapons program.
At least 6 pilgrims killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir
Published On: July 11, 2017 09:11 AM NPT By: Reuters
SRINAGAR, July 10: Six Hindu pilgrims, most of them women, were killed in a gunbattle that erupted in Indian Kashmir on Monday following two of militant attacks on police.
Three-way battle for Liverpool's first choice keeper: Klopp
Published On: July 10, 2017 05:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
Liverpool goalkeepers Simon Mignolet, Lorius Karius and Danny Ward must all prove themselves and fight for a regular spot in the starting line-up, the Premier League club's manager Juergen Klopp said.
Republicans voice growing doubts on U.S. healthcare bill's fate
Published On: July 10, 2017 09:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 10: Republicans expressed increasing pessimism on Sunday about the prospects for the healthcare bill in the U.S. Senate aimed at rolling back Obamacare as lawmakers prepared to return from a week-long recess.
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul 'victory'
Published On: July 9, 2017 07:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their "victory" over Islamic State after eight months of urban warfare, bringing an end to three years of jihadist rule in the city.
Rooney rejoins Everton from Manchester United
Published On: July 9, 2017 06:40 PM NPT By: Reuters
Manchester United's former England soccer captain Wayne Rooney has rejoined boyhood favourites Everton from their Premier League rivals, the Merseyside club said on Sunday.
Ajax midfielder Nouri out of danger after collapsing on pitch
Published On: July 9, 2017 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Abdelhak Nouri is out of danger but "kept asleep" in hospital after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen in Austria, his club said on Sunday.
Granted house arrest, Venezuela opposition leader vows to fight on
Published On: July 9, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
CARACAS, July 9: Venezuela's best-known jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez celebrated a surprise return to his family after being granted house arrest on Saturday with a promise to fight on following three years' imprisonment for leading anti-government protests.
Indonesian state firms lure foreign funds with share in future revenue
Published On: July 9, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
JAKARTA, July 8: Indonesian state firms are courting foreign pension funds by offering a share in future revenue from toll roads, power stations and other infrastructure projects, as part of a presidential drive to secure $10 billion in additional inflows.
Manchester United agree fee for Everton's Lukaku
Published On: July 8, 2017 03:16 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 8: Manchester United have agreed a fee with Everton for the transfer of Belgian international striker Romelu Lukaku subject to medical and personal terms, the Premier League side said on Saturday.
Arsenal captain Mertesacker to become academy manager in 2018
Published On: July 7, 2017 06:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker will become the club's academy manager at the end of the 2017-18 season, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
Messi prison sentence lifted in exchange for fine
Published On: July 7, 2017 06:50 PM NPT By: Reuters
A Spanish court said on Friday it has exchanged a 21-month prison sentence handed to football player Lionel Messi for tax fraud last July for a quarter-of-a-million-euro fine.
Trump pledges to act on North Korean threat
Published On: July 6, 2017 07:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to confront North Korea "very strongly" following its latest missile test and urged nations to show Pyongyang that there would be consequences for its weapons program.
Leicester say Iborra deal complete after signing four-year deal
Published On: July 6, 2017 07:45 PM NPT By: Reuters
Leicester City said on Thursday their signing of Vicente Iborra from Sevilla would be a four-year deal and they had agreed terms, with the fee reported to be in the region of 12 million euros (10.5 million pounds).
Manchester United agree 75 million pound fee for Everton striker Lukaku
Published On: July 6, 2017 07:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
Manchester United have agreed a 75 million pound ($97 million) deal for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, a source close to the negotiations told Reuters on Thursday.
Swansea sign Las Palmas midfielder Mesa for 11 million pounds in four-year deal
Published On: July 6, 2017 06:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
Swansea City have signed midfielder Roque Mesa from La Liga side Las Palmas in a four-year deal for a fee of 11 million pounds ($14.25 million), the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Italy's Mediaset says pay-TV unit shrinking but margins improving
Published On: July 6, 2017 05:55 PM NPT By: Reuters
Italy's largest private broadcaster, Mediaset (MS.MI), expects revenues and subscriber numbers at its pay-TV unit to continue falling this year but profit margins to improve as it shifts to an on-demand business model, top executives said.
Olympique Lyon shares boosted by sale of Lacazette to Arsenal
Published On: July 6, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
Shares in Olympique Lyonnais rose on Thursday after the French football club announced the sale of striker Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal for a fee of up to 60 million euros ($68 million).
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