CHICAGO — They send e-mails. They call sports radio shows. They tweet. They say that Miguel Cabrera is washed up or over the hill. That he is injured, in decline, incapable of producing the numbers he has in the past. They are wrong, in all likelihood. The Detroit Tigers first ... Read More »
At the crossroads between a divided Europe and a convulsed Middle East, Turkey is caught in a power struggle between former Islamist allies which is shaking democratic institutions and raises questions about its future path. Since a failed coup on July 15, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) founded ... Read More »
The BBC has launched a new app that presents a selection of the broadcaster’s online content chosen to appeal to each user’s interests. BBC+ is available on iOS and Android. It brings together news, iPlayer content, weather forecasts, recipes and more. Users must have signed up for an account, which ... Read More »
Police in Bangladesh arrested on Sunday four female members of a home-grown militant group blamed for a bloody attack on a cafe in which 22 people were killed, most of them foreigners, an officer said. Authorities have intensified a hunt for militants after five young men stormed the upmarket restaurant ... Read More »
BYDGOSZCZ, Poland — Anchored by the individual 100m champions, both Team USA 4×100-meter relays rolled to gold, and the U.S. got a surprise gold in the field events Saturday on day five of the IAAF World Under-20 Championships at Zawisza Stadium. Firmly ensconced at the top of the medal table ... Read More »
Relatives of some of those killed in a big suicide attack in Kabul searched through a bloodied assortment of belongings left after the twin blasts as they prepared for funerals on Sunday in a mood of growing anger with political leaders. “Those are my cousin’s sandals,” said Sayed Mohammad as ... Read More »
There are more ways to experience politics in Philadelphia than just speeches this week. If you’re in the city for the Democratic National Convention, here are some exhibits and events that will help you salute the American electoral process. 1. The National Constitution Center’s timely “Headed to the White House” exhibit helps visitors understand ... Read More »
Their collaboration has led to Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters, like Ek Tha Tiger and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. So Kabir Khan and Salman Khan’s latest film together — Tubelight — has also generated substantial buzz. Tubelight, which is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Sino-Indian War, required extensive shoot schedules in Ladakh ... Read More »
For Yahoo, it’s nearly all over but the shouting. Final bids were expected Monday in the protracted sale of the core Internet business at Yahoo – and it likely won’t be long before we know the fate of both the faded Internet company and its embattled CEO, Marissa Mayer. When ... Read More »
Srinagar, July 17: Several people were injured on Sunday afternoon after a group of protesters clashed with security officials. The violence in the valley had led to the shutdown of several parts of Kashmir for almost 10 days after the death of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani. The Centre today ... Read More »
