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Beijing sells troubled Xinjiang as a winter sports paradise
Beijing sells troubled Xinjiang as a winter sports paradise
BEIJING: China’s vast region of Xinjiang has hit the headlines as a centre of massive alleged human rights abuses, but Beijing is keen it gets recognition for another reason - as a top winter sports destination.
‘Animal lover’ Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma after cat shame
‘Animal lover’ Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma after cat shame
FOOTBALL: David Moyes insisted he is an “animal lover” as the West Ham manager defended his controversial decision to pick Kurt Zouma for yesterday’s (Feb 8) 1-0 win over Watford despite the Frenchman’s cat-kicking shame.
F1 teams set to unveil radical new look
F1 teams set to unveil radical new look
FORMULA ONE: Fans wondering how the coming season will unfold when the cars start racing in Bahrain on March 20, will be trying to look past the paint and the drivers but, due to rule changes in the sport, can expect a different look.
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
Newcastle face moment of truth as Premier League winter break ends
FOOTBALL: New-look Newcastle take on Frank Lampard’s Everton this evening (Feb 8) after splashing the cash in the January transfer window as the Premier League gears up for a first full programme of matches after the winter break.
Putin says ready for compromise after talks with Macron on Ukraine
Putin says ready for compromise after talks with Macron on Ukraine
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for compromise and would look at proposals put forward by French leader Emmanuel Macron during talks yesterday (Feb 7), while still blaming the West for raising tensions over Ukraine.
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on Feb 21
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on Feb 21
SYDNEY: Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from Feb 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced today (Feb 7), ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions.
Senegal beat Egypt in Cup of Nations final shoot-out
Senegal beat Egypt in Cup of Nations final shoot-out
FOOTBALL: Sadio Mane made up for missing from the spot in normal time to score the decisive penalty as Senegal overcame Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 4-2 in a shoot-out to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title after yesterday’s (Feb 6) final finished goalless at the end of extra time.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai repeats sexual assault denial
BEIJING: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she never accused anyone of sexual assault, according to an interview published today (Feb 7), again walking back an allegation that sparked worldwide concern about her safety.
Scotland edge England in Calcutta Cup thriller
Scotland edge England in Calcutta Cup thriller
Scotland launched their Six Nations campaign with a dramatic 20-17 win over England at Murrayfield on Saturday as they recorded consecutive Calcutta Cup victories over their arch-rivals for the first time since 1984.
Six players to watch in the Six Nations
Six players to watch in the Six Nations
RUGBY: The 2022 Six Nations Championship gets underway this weekend with Ireland at home to Wales, Scotland taking on arch-rivals England and favourites France facing Italy in Paris.
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine
BEIJING: Russia won China’s backing in its showdown with the West over Ukraine yesterday (Feb 4), as Beijing agreed with Moscow that the US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
WHO sees pause, even end of pandemic for Europe
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (Feb 3) offered Europe hope of a “long period of tranquility” and even “enduring peace” in the war on coronavirus, with a growing list of nations lifting almost all COVID curbs.
Asean urges ‘immediate’ end to Myanmar violence
Asean urges ‘immediate’ end to Myanmar violence
YANGON: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged an “immediate” end to violence in Myanmar today (Feb 3) and for the junta to allow a special envoy tasked with facilitating talks to visit as soon as possible.
Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford
Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford
FOOTBALL: Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football yesterday (Jan 31) by signing for Brentford, while Everton brought in Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek on the day they announced Frank Lampard as the club’s new manager.
Test & Go visitors must make two hotel bookings
Test & Go visitors must make two hotel bookings
BANGKOK: Visitors who arrive by air under the Test & Go programme, which resumes today (Feb 1), will have to book hotel accommodation twice for two mandatory COVID-19 tests, and comply with disease controls, or face legal action, a government spokesman said yesterday.
Fishing crews fear 5-year recovery after oil spill
Fishing crews fear 5-year recovery after oil spill
RAYONG: The nightly armada of bobbing green lights from squid boats has all but disappeared near the site of an oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand, as devastated local crews brace for lost income and damaged fish stocks.
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with “a special” 21st Grand Slam men’s title in the Australian Open final yesterday (Jan 30).
Barty time Down Under as Ash wins Open
Barty time Down Under as Ash wins Open
TENNIS: An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years yesterday (Jan 29), halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said yesterday (Jan 28) that the destruction and human cost of a full-scale incursion by Russian forces into Ukraine would be “horrific,” but that there was still time for diplomacy to avoid a war.
Nadal targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Open
Nadal targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Open
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal can give himself a shot at becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles, providing he can get past Italian power server Matteo Berrettini when they clash in an afternoon Australian Open semi-final on Rod Laver Arena today (Jan 28).