China blames Vietnam, says will not cede inch of disputed territory
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top Chinese general on Thursday defended the deployment of an oil rig that has inflamed tensions in the disputed South China […]
Day: May 16, 2014
Exclusive – Iran pursues ballistic missile work, complicating nuclear talks
VIENNA (Reuters) – Despite apparently reducing illicit purchases that breach U.N. sanctions, Iran is pursuing development of ballistic missiles, a confidential U.N. report says, posing […]
Global life expectancy rises again, but new challenges loom
GENEVA (Reuters) – Average life expectancy has risen globally to 73 years for a girl born in 2012 and 68 for a boy following successes […]
Kerr takes G-State job; N.Y. 'didn't feel right'
Steve Kerr has turned down Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks to accept a five-year, $25 million offer to become the Golden State Warriors’ […]
Pacers finish off Wizards, will face Heat next
David West scored 29 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 93-80 Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the […]
One step closer for Wiggins
Sir Bradley Wiggins ticked off another stage in the race leader’s jersey at the Tour of California as Taylor Phinney emerged to claim a fine […]
Grayson eyes next season
Preston boss Simon Grayson has set his sights on automatic promotion next season after losing to Rotherham in the play-offs. read the full story about […]