Pakistan delays decision on Bollywood ‘bin Laden’ film
Pakistan on Friday delayed the review of a ban on an Indian Bollywood comedy poking fun at Osama bin Laden, which censors said was a threat to security and offensive…
Upshots of the World Cup
There is an aftermath after every World Cup. Sometimes the after effects come soon, sometimes later. Sometimes they are expected and sometimes they come from the blue. Sometimes the repercussions…
Leon joins Real Madrid
MADRID: The Mourinho Years began for Real Madrid on Thursday as Jose Mourinho met his players for the first time, with one new player arriving amid rumours of possible exits.…
Henry announces international retirement
HARRISON: French striker Thierry Henry on Thursday confirmed that he has retired from international football after making 123 appearances and scoring a record 51 goals for France. Appearing at a…
Becks blames players for England’s World Cup woes
LONDON: David Beckham admits England's players must take the blame for the team's woeful performance at the World Cup. Former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Beckham had a close-up…
Open hopefuls out to catch pace-setter McIlroy in Golf
ST. ANDREWS: Heavy rain and cold conditions hit early starters in the second round of the British Open here Friday with overnight leader Rory McIlroy not due out till the…
Armstrong won’t cooperate in ‘witch hunt’
GAP, France: Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he was prepared to cooperate in a federal investigation into alleged doping fraud by his former team US Postal — as long as it…
27 killed in Iran mosque attacks claimed by Sunni rebels
TEHRAN: Iran was Friday probing twin suicide bombings in a crowded Shia mosque which slaughtered 27 people in an attack a shadowy Sunni rebel group said was to avenge the…
EU chief diplomat to visit Gaza, meet Mideast leaders
BRUSSELS: Europe stands ready to help open crossing points for goods to Gaza, EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton said Friday ahead of a visit to the Palestinian territory. Ashton…
Iranian scientist was CIA asset inside Iran for years, says NYT
WASHINGTON: The Iranian scientist who spent 14 months in the United States in mysterious circumstances had been a CIA informant inside Iran for years, The New York Times reported Friday.…