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Argentina beat Croatia to clinch maiden Davis Cup title

Published On: November 28, 2016 11:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

ZAGREB, Nov 28: Argentina lifted their first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's spectacular comeback in a 3-2 victory over hosts Croatia in the final.

Du Plessis is South Africa's hero, Australia's villain

Published On: November 28, 2016 11:37 AM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, Nov 28: That coach Russell Domingo was forced to field a question about the captaincy of the South Africa team in the wake of the Adelaide day-night test was testimony to the impact Faf du Plessis had on the series.

Barca fall six points behind Real Madrid after draw at Real Sociedad

Published On: November 28, 2016 07:48 AM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Nov 28: Barcelona's poor run away to Real Sociedad continued when the champions were held to a 1-1 draw at Anoeta on Sunday and slipped six points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid before next week's 'Clasico' against their arch rivals.

With a cry of 'Viva Fidel!', Cubans begin mourning for Castro

Published On: November 27, 2016 06:59 PM NPT By: Reuters

HAVANA, Nov 27: Flag-waving Cuban students broke into a mass chant of "I am Fidel" to salute Fidel Castro as nine days of mourning began for the combative Cold War icon, who dominated the Communist island's political life for generations.

Indonesia police make more arrests in foiled Jakarta bomb plot

Published On: November 27, 2016 02:38 PM NPT By: Reuters

Indonesian police over the weekend arrested two more members of a militant group that had planned to bomb government buildings and the Myanmar embassy in Jakarta, having arrested the bombmaker earlier in the week, a police spokesman said on Sunday.

England's Stokes reprimanded for offensive outburst

Published On: November 27, 2016 02:32 PM NPT By: Reuters

MOHALI, INDIA, Nov 27: England's Ben Stokes has been reprimanded for the second time in a month for an offensive outburst on the opening day of the third test against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced.

Trump says hopes for Cuban 'freedom' after Castro death

Published On: November 27, 2016 02:27 PM NPT By: Reuters

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA., Nov 27: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that his administration would "do all it can" once he takes office on Jan. 20 to help increase freedom and prosperity for Cuban people after the death of Fidel Castro.

Ronaldo double as Real ride luck to beat Sporting

Published On: November 27, 2016 08:43 AM NPT By: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his rich vein of form by scoring twice in Real Madrid's 2-1 home win over struggling Sporting Gijon on Saturday, although the La Liga leaders got a lucky break when the visitors squandered a second-half penalty.

Chelsea stay at the summit, Aguero at the double for Man City

Published On: November 27, 2016 08:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

Chelsea stayed at the top of the Premier League after coming from a goal down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after earlier winners Manchester City and Liverpool also briefly scaled summit on a topsy turvy day.

Aguero double leads Man City to win at Burnley

Published On: November 26, 2016 09:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

Sergio Aguero struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor in the Premier League on Saturday.

Luis Enrique unconcerned by Barca's poor record at Sociedad

Published On: November 26, 2016 08:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Nov 26: Barcelona coach Luis Enrique urged his side to forget about their miserable recent record at Real Sociedad as they seek a first win at Anoeta since 2007 on Sunday.

Cuba's Fidel Castro made revolutionary mark on history

Published On: November 26, 2016 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

The son of a wealthy landowner, Fidel Castro turned his back on a life of privilege to lead a left-wing revolution in Cuba that endured for decades and was shaped by his political cunning, keen sense of destiny and boundless ego.

Wisconsin agrees to statewide recount in presidential race

Published On: November 26, 2016 04:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

Wisconsin's election board agreed on Friday to conduct a statewide recount of votes cast in the presidential race, as requested by a Green Party candidate seeking similar reviews in two other states where Donald Trump scored narrow wins.

Factbox: Facts about Cuba's Fidel Castro

Published On: November 26, 2016 02:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

The following are some facts about former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Movie Review: Dear Zindagi

Published On: November 26, 2016 01:21 PM NPT By: Reuters

During their first therapy session in his expansive, sun-dappled consulting room, Jehangir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) tells Kaira (Alia Bhatt) the story of a man, his Chinese companions, a snow leopard and Mount Everest. There’s humour in the story, but also a message for young Kaira that resonates within her. The next morning, she attempts to recount the story to her friends but stumbles and stammers out a tale that has none of the original quality or charm.

Trump will pursue 'regional hegemony' in South China Sea: Chinese academics

Published On: November 25, 2016 04:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

A Donald Trump presidency does not mean the United States will withdraw from the South China Sea, but rather will continue pursuing "regional hegemony", Chinese academics who drafted a report for an influential government think tank said on Friday.

Spurs back in derby mode at Chelsea after Euro exit

Published On: November 24, 2016 04:48 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Nov 24: Tottenham Hotspur may be licking their wounds after crashing out of the Champions League but they must quickly refocus as they return to Premier League action on Saturday at leaders Chelsea in their third straight London derby.

Interview: Alia Bhatt on why she uses her gut feeling to choose films

Published On: November 24, 2016 01:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

Alia Bhatt’s two earlier releases in 2016 clicked at the box office and won her accolades for her performance. In her upcoming big-ticket film “Dear Zindagi”, she plays a young woman who forms a bond with her therapist, played by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

RBI intervenes as Indian rupee falls to near record low

Published On: November 24, 2016 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

The Reserve Bank of India was spotted intervening in the foreign exchange market after the rupee fell to as low as 68.8350 per dollar on Thursday, on the verge of surpassing its previous record low of 68.85 in August 2013, traders said.

Spanish court wants two-year prison sentence for Neymar

Published On: November 23, 2016 08:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Nov 23: Spain's public prosecutor has called for Barcelona soccer player Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Liga champions in 2013, said a court filing on Wednesday.