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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:44:13 GMTEngland, New Zealand eye T20 final spot in shadow of 2019 classic
England have lost opening batsman Jason Roy and pace bowler Tymal Mills but they sealed a final-four place with four wins in five Super 12 games.
Roy collapsed on the pitch with a calf injury in England's final group match that they lost to South A...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:38:09 GMTNew US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Pakistan: officials
It will be Thomas West's first trip to the region since taking over from Zalmay Khalilzad, the long-serving diplomat who spearheaded the talks that led to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The so-called "troika plus" meeting, due to take place on...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:00:19 GMTAustralia v Pakistan T20 World Cup semi-final factfile
Australia
Top scorer at 2021 T20 World Cup: David Warner - 187
Top wicket taker at 2021 T20 World Cup: Adam Zampa - 11
Path to semi-final
Super 12
bt South Africa by 5 wickets
bt Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
lost to England by 8 wickets
bt Banglad...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:50:12 GMTEmirates airline on 'recovery path' as losses cut by half
The Dubai-based carrier posted an April-September loss of $1.6 billion, compared with $3.4 billion during the same period in 2020.
"Across the group, we saw operations and demand pick up as countries started to ease travel restrictions," CEO Sheikh...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:06:10 GMTNew US special envoy for Afghanistan to meet Taliban in Pakistan: official
It will be Thomas West's first trip to the region since taking over from Zalmay Khalilzad, the long-serving diplomat who spearheaded the talks that led to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The so-called "troika plus" meeting, due to take place on...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:14 GMTFinch sees 'crucial battle' with Shaheen in T20 World Cup semi-final
The Aussies have depended on blazing starts by swashbuckling opener David Warner and Finch to get past opponents in the Super 12 stage.
But Shaheen stands in Australia's way with his ability to pick early wickets rattling opposition teams as Pakist...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:44:10 GMTEmirates airline posts $1.6 bn loss over six months
However, revenue was up 86 percent to $5.9 billion and the loss compares to $3.4 billion during the same period last year, the company said in a statement.
"Across the group, we saw operations and demand pick up as countries started to ease travel ...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:42:09 GMTPanama ex-president acquitted in espionage trial
It is the second time the former Panamanian leader has been acquitted on such charges.
He was also accused of embezzling public funds to spy on his opponents when he led the country, and the prosecution accused him of wiretapping more than 150 peop...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:26:12 GMTAustralia look to halt Pakistan juggernaut in World Cup semi-final
The Aussies made their first semi-final of the tournament since 2012 with four wins and a better run-rate than South Africa.
But they are up against an unbeaten Pakistan who stormed into the final four with five wins in the Super 12 stage including...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:22:10 GMTApple loses bid to stall apps bypassing pay system in Epic Games case
Apple wanted the change -- ordered to be implemented by a December 9 deadline -- put on hold as it appeals a ruling in September by judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in the antitrust suit filed by Epic.
Epic filed the lawsuit to break Apple's grip on th...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:14:12 GMTLions at Singapore wildlife park infected with coronavirus
The endangered Asiatic lions started displaying signs of illness at the weekend, prompting officials to order coronavirus tests.
The infected big cats along with five others at the Night Safari park have been placed in isolation in their den, the g...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:17 GMTChina's slowdown raises questions for global economy
The difficulties of the real estate sector in China triggered by the troubles of giant Evergrande could pose risks for the world economy and affect the United States, the Federal Reserve warned in its report on financial stability released Monday.
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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:46:10 GMT'Bedtime fail': Daughter interrupts N.Zealand PM's livestream
In a situation familiar to parents worldwide, the leader's three-year-old daughter Neve had decided everything, even the affairs of state, could wait.
"You're meant to be in bed, darling," the 41-year-old Kiwi leader says, turning away from the Mo...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:32:12 GMTNew Japan foreign minister as PM unveils post-election cabinet
At a special parliament session, lawmakers voted Kishida in as prime minister after his victory in last month's general election.
The soft-spoken moderate took leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in September after former premier Yosh...
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:28:21 GMTStill fighting: WWII Warsaw Uprising veteran defends EU
Despite her advancing years and tiny stature, the Warsaw Uprising veteran has lost none of her fighting spirit when it comes to defending Poland's presence in the European Union and migrant rights.
Tens of thousands of people had turned out in Octo...