Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:20:31 GMT
Asia's 'El Chapo' arrested on Interpol warrant in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A Canadian man, one of the world's most wanted fugitives, has been arrested by the Central Unit of the National Police of the Netherlands on Friday acting on an INTERPOL Re...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:37:42 GMT
Silverwood lays importance of defeating India
Galle [Sri Lanka], January 26 (ANI): England head coach Chris Silverwood on Tuesday said that the confidence of his side will go through the roof if they are able to defeat India in the upcoming four-...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:49 GMT
Samara Weaving to star as Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte
Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): Australian actor Samara Weaving has been cast in 'Liz' a biopic about one of America's forgotten founding mothers Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte.
According to Variety...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:49 GMT
Dunk happy to be even 10 per cent as good as Dhoni was
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 26 (ANI): Australian cricketer Ben Dunk might have drawn inspiration from Adam Gilchrist in his early years but the wicket-keeper batsman wants to emulate former Indian skippe...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:51 GMT
New Zealand likely to keep borders shut for most of 2021:PM
Wellington [New Zealand], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand's borders are likely to remain closed for most of the year depending on the progress in the vaccination campaign against the coronavirus...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:18:50 GMT
Rishabh Pant crosses 4 million Instagram followers
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): As Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant crossed four million followers on photo and video sharing social networking platform Instagram, the wicket-keeper batsman on Tuesd...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:13:44 GMT
Covid-infected tennis star slams 'pitiful' quarantine conditions
A Spanish tennis player who attracted criticism for hitting out at coronavirus quarantine rules and then testing positive has complained she is being forced to endure "pitiful" conditions ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:37:24 GMT
Chappell honoured with AO, Cricket Australia congratulates
Melbourne [Australia], January 26 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday congratulated those in the cricket community named Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) and recipie...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:18:50 GMT
NZC chief optimistic Australia will play New Zealand
Christchurch [New Zealand], January 26 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White is convinced that the coronavirus scare in Northland will not have any repercussion on the upcoming Austra...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:13:26 GMT
Boucher on Quinton de Kock's 50th: He can play 100 more Tests
Proteas coach Mark Boucher said captain and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock can play a 100 more Tests.Tuesday's First Test between South Africa and Pakistan i...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:13:24 GMT
Tennis great Court vows to keep Aussie award despite backlash
Tennis great Margaret Court insisted on Tuesday she would not give back a high-profile Australian honour after a backlash over her views on the LGBTQ community, claiming she "loves...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:13:22 GMT
Will they, won't they? Key questions for troubled Tokyo Olympics
The world's ongoing coronavirus crisis and plunging public support in Japan have raised fears that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed last year and now due to start in July, may be...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:13:17 GMT
Nadal takes veiled swipe at Djokovic over quarantine complaints
Rafael Nadal has taken an apparent swipe at Novak Djokovic over his requests for quarantined players preparing for the Australian Open, saying not everyone felt th...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:13:12 GMT
Forgotten Bok's versatility a drawcard for Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says former Springbok Jacques Potgieter's versatility makes him an attractive option as a new signing.Afrikaan...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:18:37 GMT
Aus PM extends Republic Day greetings to India
Canberra [Australia], January 26 (ANI): As January 26 marks the celebration of India's Republic Day and also Australia Day, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday extended greetings to India on the ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:38:26 GMT
A new 3D koala genome will aid efforts to defend the threatened species
Koalas are unique in the animal kingdom, living on a eucalyptus diet that would kill other creatures and ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:55:58 GMT
DK wishes Motera to become IPL venue
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 25 (ANI): Ahead of the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Tamil Nadu skipper Dinesh Karthik on Monday said that the new Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad loo...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:55:58 GMT
Ashwin challenges Pujara to go over the top against spinner
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has challenged teammate Cheteshwar Pujara to step down the track go over the top against any spinner in the upcoming Test series ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:18:51 GMT
WTC final postponed
By Baidurjo BhoseNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): The final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) will now be played out from June 18 to 22 with June 23 acting as a reserve...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:55:46 GMT
England to host New Zealand for two Tests in June
London [UK], January 25 (ANI): England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that England will start their home international summer with a two-match Test series against New Zealand, comme...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:39:03 GMT
Advocate for sexual assault survivors is 2021 Australian of the Year
A young advocate who fought for a voice for survivors of sexual assault has been named Australian of the Year.Grace Tame, 26, from Hobart, has won the award ahead of high profile finalists i...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:18:47 GMT
Warrior Pujara turns 33
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday extended birthday greetings to Cheteshwar Pujara and labelled the right-handed batsman as a "wonderful and selfless c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:37:11 GMT
Australia batsman Will Pucovski visits surgeon
Sydney [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Australia opener Will Pucovski, who was ruled out of the fourth and final Test against India, has consulted a surgeon to keep his chances alive of playing in the ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:55:32 GMT
Ponting feels Starc needs to start swinging ball again
Melbourne [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting feels pacer Mitchell Starc might not board the plane for South Africa unless he's able to redeem the art of swing bowlin...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:03:19 GMT
Pujara turns 33, Kohli, Ashwin lead wishes for the batsman
New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): India skipper Virat Kohli and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin led the way as wishes poured in for "Rock of Gibraltar" Cheteshwar Pujara on his 33rd birthday on Mon...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:13:24 GMT
Late birdies lift Kim Si-woo to PGA Tour win California desert
South Korean Kim Si-woo rolled in back-to-back birdies at 16 and 17 to overtake sizzling Patrick Cantlay and win the PGA Tour event in La Quinta, California, by one stroke.K...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:03:10 GMT
Greenberg named CEO of Australian Cricketers' Association
Melbourne [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Former National Rugby League (NRL) chief executive Todd Greenberg has been appointed as the CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA).
Nick Hockley, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:55:15 GMT
Australia approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Canberra [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Australia has approved the coronavirus vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech, announced Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday.
"The Therapeutic Goods Administration ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:38:50 GMT
It gets better with age: a brie(f) history of cheese in Australia
In this series, our writers explore how food shaped Australian history - and who we are today.The hist...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:29:16 GMT
Asia Album: Waltzing Lions at Sydney's Chinatown ahead of Lunar New Year
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:38:59 GMT
Why weren't there any great women artists? In gratitude to Linda Nochlin
In January 1971, Art News published Linda Nochlin's Why have there been no great women arti...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:35:16 GMT
Dutch Police Arrest Alleged Asian Drug Syndicate Kingpin
AMSTERDAM - Dutch police said Saturday they had arrested the alleged leader of an Asian drug syndicate who is listed as one of the world's most-wanted fugitives and has been compared to Mexican dru...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:10:42 GMT
South Africa Tests mark 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket
South Africa will play their first Test in Pakistan for 14 years this week, a match being described as a "monumental moment" for the revival of international crick...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:13:42 GMT
IPL's Royals appoint Sri Lankan Sangakkara as director
The Indian Premier League's Rajasthan Royals have appointed former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara as director of cricket for the fourteenth season of the worl...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:43:36 GMT
Australian Open tweaks lead-in events for players in virus lockdown
Australian Open organisers on Sunday released a revised schedule for lead-in events to the tennis Grand Slam, saying it would give players more time to prepare after a 14-day quara...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:13:39 GMT
Boris Becker tips Alexander Zverev to challenge for grand slams
Boris Becker believes Alexander Zverev will prove all of his doubters wrong in 2021 as he "will have a number of chances to win in grand slams".Zver...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:04:12 GMT
AFP urges parents to protect children as they head back to school
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are warning parents not to post photos of their children on their first day of school without locking down their privacy settings.Images with children in ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:52:11 GMT
Google versus Australia: The war is on
Australia has bungled the issue of regulating global digital companies like Google, writes Paul Budde...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:52:10 GMT
Mitigation, adaptation or do nothing: Responding to climate change
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:52:10 GMT
LNP Government refuses to acknowledge the truth about 'Invasion Day'
The Australian Government will never accept the term "Invasion Day" as it doesn't align with their White supremacy agenda, writes ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:52:15 GMT
No incentive for Australian research students
The Federal Government unfairly expects research students to survive on a stipend which is typically less than the minimum wage, writes ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:52:12 GMT
Our political culture is rotting at its core
Australia's outmoded electoral system must change if we are to see the end of dirty tactics like branch stacking, writes ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:11:03 GMT
How to Watch and Listen | AFC Championship Game: Chiefs vs. Bills
Here’s how to catch the game on Sunday afternoon Matt McMullen The Kansas City Chiefs clash with the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon with a trip to S...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:30:01 GMT
Australian gov't launches COVID-19 vaccine information campaign
CANBERRA, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government has launched an advertising campaign seeking to reassure Australians of the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Minister for Health Greg Hunt...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:29:21 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Jan. 25
BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:24:07 GMT
A new 3D genome will aid efforts to defend koalas
Koalas are unique in the animal kingdom, living on a eucalyptus diet that would kill other creatures anddrinking so littletheir name comes from the Dharug wordgula, meaning ?no water?. Today, many ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:38:05 GMT
New ACC Board members announced.
The Minister for ACC is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to join the Board of ACC on 1 February 2021."All three bring diverse skills and experience to provide strong ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:43:22 GMT
Who has pushed their Australia claims with BBL form?
Australia's selectors will need to turn to some new faces for the upcoming five-match T20I tour of New Zealand given the Test squad are likely to be heading to South Africa at the same time. That m...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:43:03 GMT
Thousands of Australians protest on u2018Invasion Day'
Thousands of Australians yesterday defied COVID-19 disease prevention rules to protest the country's national day, held on the anniversary of British colonization of the vast continent that its Ab...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:42:42 GMT
GPS cricket legend and oldest living Test player reflects - Queensland Times
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:23:46 GMT
Slipping support for Australian republic
Just one in three Australians support becoming a republic and the percentage of undecided people is the highest in several years, a new poll suggests....[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:22:35 GMT
Two men, woman charged over alleged million-dollar gold theft at Coolgardie's Greenfields Mill
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:21:57 GMT
Well-travelled Ben back- Provides power boost for team - Queensland Times
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:15:12 GMT
SAS Australia- Roxy Jacenko defends convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby
On Tuesday, Roxy Jacenko defended her SAS Australia co-star Schapelle Corby, who has faced scrutiny for appearing on reality TV after serving time in a Bali prison for drug smuggling...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:22:27 GMT
Coronavirus found in sewage in Queensland as Australia put on alert over New Zealand outbreak
Viral fragments of the virus were detected at Queensland wastewater treatment facilities in Caboolture South, Oxley Creek, Bundamba, Gibson Island, Luggage Point, Maryborough and Pulgul....[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:46:07 GMT
Qatar charges airport officials over invasive searches after baby found
Prosecutors have also launched proceedings to arrest childs mother, who left country Prosecutors in Qatar have announced that the airport police officers who ordered forced vaginal examinations of fem...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:54:24 GMT