Contador blames bad meat for positive doping test
PINTO, Spain: Alberto Contador blamed it all on a bad piece of filet mignon, and promised he would prevail in the end. The three-time Tour de France winner said contaminated…
Nadal thrills in Bangkok debut
BANGKOK: Rafael Nadal put on a typically commanding performance in his Bangkok debut on Thursday, the Spanish top seed progressing with the minimum of fuss in his first career match…
Palestinians can take the lead
MARYLAND: Direct Israeli-Palestinian high level negotiations are welcome news but success will all depend on the work of the third party, the United States, and the way it approaches the…
America embraces trade discrimination
NEW YORK: Economists generally agree on the advantages of openness in trade. But the case for non-discrimination in trade is also a compelling one. So good trade policy should push…
My visit to Yad Vashem
JERUSALEM: I was a prisoner for a period of 12 years in Israeli jails for committing an act of violence. I spent those years reading and learning about the region.…
Japan’s savings crisis
CAMBRIDGE: Japan is heading toward a savings crisis. The potential future clash between larger fiscal deficits and a low household saving rate could have powerful negative effects on both Japan…
Group decider for Al Hilal and Libya’s Al Ittihad
LAGOS: Al Hilal of Sudan will this weekend welcome Libya's Al Ittihad in a CAF Confederation Cup Group A match likely to decide the overall winner of this mini-group stage…
Messi receives Golden Boot as top European scorer
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi was presented with the Golden Boot award on Thursday for being the top scorer across the domestic leagues in Europe last season. The Argentina forward received the…
United look to put pressure on Chelsea
LONDON: Manchester United can draw level with champions Chelsea before the Premier League leaders even kick-off if they win away to Sunderland on Saturday. Victory for Sir Alex Ferguson's side…
Tottenham interested in moving to Olympic Stadium Stuart Condie Associated Press
LONDON: Tottenham has registered its interest in moving into London's Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games despite announcing on Friday that it has final approval from local government to redevelop…
