Earthquake toll rises to 50; Fresh landslide near Sikkim
Over 50 people have died in India, most of them in Sikkim, in the devastating earthquake which measured a forceful 6.8 on the Richter scale. […]
Day: September 20, 2011
Kolkata edge past Auckland by 2 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders out-recovered Champions League debutants Auckland Aces to successfully defend 121 in the sides’ first qualifier….
Bomber targets senior Pak policeman; 8 dead
A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a vehicle packed with explosives Monday outside the home of a senior police officer tasked with cracking down on militants […]
Obama announces debt plan aimed at taxing the rich
In a blunt rejoinder to congressional Republicans, US President Barack Obama called for $1.5 trillion in new taxes on Monday, part of a total 10-year […]
This fast has united India, claims satisfied Modi
Narendra Modi has broken his three-day sadbhavana fast – he accepted a glass of juice with much ceremony from a lot of smiling politicians and […]
Yankees’ Rivera sets MLB mark with 602nd save
Mariano Rivera set the new save record on Monday after saving his 602nd game.
OU, Texas OK presidents to act on Pac-12
The University of Oklahoma’s board of regents granted school president David Boren the authority to take action regarding conference realignment on Monday.
Report: Big East, Big 12 talking possible merger
The Big East and Big 12 might join together in their fight for survival.
Japan at full strength
Japan coach John Kirwan has named his strongest possible line-up for the Pool A encounter with Tonga.
Wholesale changes for Tonga
Tonga coach Isitolo Maka has opted to make a number of changes for his side’s clash with Japan in Whangarei on Wednesday.