Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:05:53 GMT
Le Pen says no renewable energy subsidies if elected French president
PARIS, France: Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate to run in next year's French presidential election, said if she is elected next year she will end all renewable energy subsidies and close wind turbines.Rassemblement National Party candidate Le Pen is expected to again gather enough votes to be ensured a spot in the second round of the presidential election, after doing so in 2017.In an interview wi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:27:34 GMT
Study shows Austrian miners ate cheese, drank beer 2,700 years ago
BOLZANO, Italy: According to a scientific study published in the journal Current Biology, workers at a salt mine in Austria were eating blue cheese and drinking beer some 2,700 years ago.The discovery was made after scientists analyzed debris found in the Hallstatt mine in the Austrian Alps.Microbiologist Frank Maixner from the Eurac Research Institute in Bolzano, Italy, who was the report's lead author...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:04:54 GMT
Russia sees worst-ever population drop in past 12 months
MOSCOW, Russia: Demographer Alexei Raksha reports that Russia has experienced its most severe population decline over the past 12 months in its history.The country's natural population, calculated from registered deaths and births but excluding migration, declined by 997,000 between October 2020 and September 2021, added Raksha, who left state agency Rosstat last year after criticising its COVID-19 statistics....[read more]
Published: Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:58:59 GMT
Russia rejects Japan's claim over disputed islands
MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian government has issued a statement saying it disagreed with the comments of new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida affirming Japan's sovereignty over a chain of islands it calls the "Northern Territories."The Kremlin, which calls the islands the "Kurils," stated that they are part of Russia.During a conference call with reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "W...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:35:37 GMT
Greek island of Crete rocked by 6.3 earthquake
ATHENS, Greece: The Greek island of Crete has been hit by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake, just weeks after another quake caused one death and damaged hundreds of buildings.According to the Geodynamic Institute in Athens, the undersea earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 and occurred at 12:24 p.m. local time off the island's eastern coast.It was felt more than 300 miles to the east, as far as th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:18:46 GMT
PM Sheikh Hasina slams developed nations for climate "empty pledges" for decades
Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has come down heavily on the developed nations for climate "empty pledges" in the past decades.
She also made a plea to the world leaders "to turn pledges into action.""If western leaders listen, engage and act decisively on what science demands of them, there is still time to make COP26 the success it desperately needs to be," she wrote...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:05:16 GMT
Economic resilience proves China's ability in handling compounding crises
© Provided by Xinhua Facing multiple risks, the Chinese economy does not lack bright spots: domestic consumption is coming back; the high-tech manufacturing sector has posted a strong performance; and the service sector's input for the overall econom...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:18:13 GMT
Beijing welcomes Olympic flame, unveils torch relay plan
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic flame, ignited for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Ancient Olympia in western Greece, arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning.A welcoming ceremony was held a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:03:14 GMT
UCL: Ajax humble Dortmund, Madrid sink Shakhtar, City run riot against Burgee
Amsterdam [Netherlands], October 20 (ANI): In a clash of the top two teams in Group C, Ajax were 4-0 winners against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.
The goals at the Johan Cruijff Arena came from Daley Blind, Antony, and Sebastien Haller. Marco Reus scored an own goal for the away team. With their victory, Ajax remain in first place in the group.
The match against the Germans started wit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:55:20 GMT
Afghan delegation leaves for Moscow meeting; Political, economic issues expected to be top agenda
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 20 (ANI): An Afghan delegation led by the Deputy second Prime Minister of Islamic Emirate's government left Kabul to attend the Moscow meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday, said local media.
According to Tolo News, the delegation includes the acting foreign minister Amir Khan Mutaqi, among other ministers of the Taliban government.
Political and economic issues, as well as humanitarian aid, are...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:19:20 GMT
WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur retires from Moscow opener
Ons Jabeur, a semifinalist last week in Indian Wells, Calif., was forced to retire from her first-round match Tuesday in the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to a right elbow injury.
The fifth-seeded Tunisian was trailing Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-1, 1-0 when she halted the match. Jabeur had just risen to a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world this week, the top rating ever for an Arab player.
Elsewhere in the ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:03:08 GMT
Petrol, diesel prices hiked in Delhi, Mumbai
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked in Delhi and Mumbai on Wednesday.
The petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 0.35 and will be sold at Rs 106.19 per litre and Rs 94.92 per litre respectively in Delhi today.
In Mumbai, the petrol price was hiked by Rs 0.34 and stands at Rs 112.11 per litre and diesel would be sold at Rs 102.89 per litre as it was raised by Rs 0.37, today.
The ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:40:08 GMT
ATP roundup: Andy Murray knocks off Frances Tiafoe at Antwerp
Andy Murray racked up 21 aces and outlasted American Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (2), 6-7 (7), 7-6 (8) in a three-hour, 45-minute marathon to win his first-round match at the European Open at Antwerp, Belgium.
Both players had two match points during the third-set tiebreaker with Murray converting his second to claim the triumph. The Brit finished with 46 winners and 21 unforced errors, while Tiafoe had 51 winners (including eigh...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:37:07 GMT
Israel detects 1st case of COVID-19 Delta variant "AY4.2"
Jerusalem [Israel], October 20 (ANI/Xinhua): The first case of the new COVID-19 Delta variant "AY4.2" was detected in Israel on Tuesday, the country's Ministry of Health said.
This is the variant that was previously detected in several European countries, the ministry noted.
It was diagnosed in an 11-year-old boy, who underwent a coronavirus test at Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv, upon his return from M...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:30:11 GMT
Polish PM defends Warsaw's rule-of-law position before European Parliament
© Provided by Xinhua European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen said during the debate that the Polish ruling is "a direct challenge to the unity of the EU," and undermines the protection of judicial independence. It is the first time an EU member st...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:55:05 GMT
Spain's Prado museum reeling from unprecedented protest by victims of mass poisoning
Madrid [Spain], October 20 (ANI/Sputnik): Spain's main national art museum of Prado is no place for protesting, a spokesperson said after survivors of a 1981 mass-poisoning threatened to kill themselves inside unless their demands for aid were met.
The official told the 20minutos news outlet that the Madrid museum became a protest venue for the first time in its history. Protesters said they picked it because it was "such...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:55:36 GMT
China's decision not to fund coal-powered projects abroad to affect various countries: Report
Beijing [China], October 19 (ANI): China has decided to no longer fund coal-powered projects abroad that would affect various countries which were dependent on Beijing till now, according to a media report.
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly that China would stop funding new coal-fire power projects overseas, The HK Post reported on Tuesday.
"Xi, in his approach...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:55:14 GMT
'Sporadic' Will Zalatoris excited to chase first PGA win in Japan
Japan has long topped the "bucket list" of places Will Zalatoris and his fiancee have wanted to travel to.
His first visit to the country won't go quite as Zalatoris imagined, partly due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and largely because he's in Japan this week on business.
Zalatoris, 25, expected to play at least two years on the Korn Ferry Tour before making the jump to the PGA Tour. That timeline was severely trunca...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:18:56 GMT
Winter Olympics flame on its way from Rome to Beijing
Athens [Greece], October 19 (ANI): The Olympic flame for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 is on its way to Beijing.
During a ceremony in the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens on Tuesday, it was handed over by the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) to the organisers of the next Games.
The ceremony, which took place 24 hours after the lighting of the flame in Ancient Olympia near the Temple of Hera, was attended by ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:18:55 GMT
Taliban recognition not in discussion ahead of Moscow meeting: Russian FM
Moscow [Russia], October 19 (ANI): Ahead of the Taliban's upcoming visit to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday said the matter of recognizing the outfit as the legitimate government in Afghanistan is not on the current agenda.
"We encourage them to live up to the promises they made when they came to power, including ensuring that the government is inclusive not only along the ethnic lines, but ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:18:51 GMT
Indian envoy holds discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation in France
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's Ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf held a discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation on the Indo-Pacific region in the new global environment.
Taking to Twitter, the Indian embassy in France said that ambassador Ashraf also hosted dinner for delegation and local dignitaries.
"Discussion with visiting National Defence College delegation by India's Ambassador to ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:18:57 GMT
Use of renewable energies increases in EU countries: German official
Berlin [Germany], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The use of renewable energies increased in all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) in recent years, the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said on Tuesday.
The average share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption in the EU increased from 13.9 per cent to 19.7 per cent between 2009 and 2019, according to figures published by Destatis.
Northern Eu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:18:54 GMT
Members of Extended Troika on Afghanistan discuss common threats, humanitarian issues: Russia
Moscow [Russia], October 19 (ANI): Members of the Extended Troika format on Afghanistan met in Moscow on Tuesday and discussed common threats and humanitarian assistance to Kabul, local media reported.
"On October 19, a meeting of the special representatives of the Russian Federation, China and Pakistan for Afghanistan took place in Moscow. The participants exchanged views on common security threats, expressed joint inter...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:18:48 GMT
China appoints Wang Junzheng as new Communist Party Chief in Tibet
Beijing [China], October 19 (ANI): The Chinese Communist Party has appointed Wang Junzheng, the former Xinjiang Security Chief as the new Communist Party chief in Tibet, Voice of America (VOA) reported on Tuesday.
Wang Junzheng is taking over the Tibetan portfolio after serving as deputy party secretary and security chief in the remote northwest territory.
Citing Chinese state-run media, VOA reported that a high-ranking o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:18:45 GMT
India, EU hold Strategic Partnership Review, exchange views on COVID-19, trade deal
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The third India-EU Strategic Partnership Review took place in Brussels on October 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed on Tuesday.
An MEA release stated that both sides exchanged views concerning the best ways to join forces in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on economies, societies as well as individuals.
"Following the India-EU Leaders' Meeting of 8th Ma...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:37:49 GMT
Jaiashankar visits Ovda airbase in Israel, meets IAF members taking part in Blue Flag exercise
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Ovda airbase in southern Israel and interacted with Indian Air Force members who are participating in the Blue Flag 2021 international exercise.
The minister -- who is on a five-day visit to Israel -- expressed his happiness to witness the "mutual respect and chemistry" between the Indian and Israeli forces here.
He also emp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:18:41 GMT
Indian women's football team prepares for Hammarby challenge
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): With three wins under their belt, the Indian women's football team will now take on Swedish Dammalsvenskan (tier 1) league side Hammarby IF in a friendly match in Stockholm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
This is the first of the two friendlies they will play in the Scandinavian country.
The Indian Women's Team had their preparatory camp in Jamshedpur with infrastructural and logistica...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:18:40 GMT
Kanye West performs at Venice wedding in creepy mask
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Kanye West recently made a surprise performance at a wedding in Venice, Italy, and performed two songs from his recent 'Donda' album, along with some other songs.
According to Variety, social media reports suggest that he wore a creepy, almost Michael Myers-like mask that muffled his vocals. West has apparently been wearing the masks all over Europe in the past...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:18:37 GMT
Study uncovers secrets of ultra-low frequency gravitational waves
London [UK], October 19 (ANI): New methods of detecting ultra-low frequency gravitational waves can be combined with other, less sensitive measurements to deliver fresh insights into the early development of our universe, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham.
The study was published in the journal Nature Astronomy.
Gravitational waves -- ripples in the fabric of Einstein's spacetime -- that cross the u...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:55:57 GMT
Marlabs joins Infor Partner Network
Piscataway [New Jersey]/ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI/PRNewswire):Marlabs expects to play a pivotal role in licensing and servicing Infor's modern business application software to help customers drive their digital transformation journeys and cloud-first adoption throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
"We are extremely excited to be part of the Infor Partner Network, which will enable us access to I...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:18:37 GMT
Denmark Open: PV Sindhu marches into next round
Odense [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): India shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday marched ahead to the next round of the ongoing Denmark Open.
Sindhu defeated Turkey's Neslihan Yigit 21-12, 21-10 in a match that lasted for 30 minutes.
The ace Indian shuttler dominated the entire match and her Turkish opponent was left struggling to search for answers.
Earlier in the day, India men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Ra...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:18:34 GMT
Denmark Open: Men's doubles pair of Kapila, Arjun enter next round
Odense [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): India men's doubles pair of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila on Tuesday entered the next round of the ongoing Denmark Open.
The Indian duo defeated England's Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood 21-19, 21-15 here at Court 3.
Earlier in the day, India men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy progressed to the next round of the ongoing Denmark Open by defeating England's Ca...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:18:32 GMT
Mari State University joins hand with Rus Education to encourage international students in its campus
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI/SRV Media): On the 11th of October 2021, Mari State University, one of the top universities of Russia signed an agreement of cooperation with Rus Education, its exclusive partner for admission of Indian students to encourage and promote more international students in its campus. The cooperation between the two entities aim at fully utilising the university's acquired resources to fulfil ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:19:05 GMT
Denmark Open: Sameer Verma defeats Kunlavut in men's singles 1st round
Odense [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): Indian shuttler Sameer Verma defeated Thailand's Kunlavut V in straight sets in the men's singles 1st round of Denmark Open here at the Odense Sports Park on Tuesday.
Playing at court-3, Verma claimed the victory against Kunlavut by 21-17, 21-14 in just 42 minutes. With this win, Verma has now moved into round-of-16 in the World Tour Super 1000 event in Denmark.
Earlier in the day, Indi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:37:43 GMT
Denmark Open: Men's doubles pair of Chirag, Satwik progress to next round
Odense [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): India men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Tuesday progressed to the next round of the ongoing Denmark Open.
The Indian duo defeated England's Callum Hemming and Steven Stallwood 23-21, 21-15 here at Court 3.
Earlier in the day, Srikanth Kidambi got the better of compatriot B Sai Praneeth in straight sets in the men's singles 1st round of Denmark Open here ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:12:08 GMT
Is globalization hurting the EU economy RT's Boom Bust wants to know
European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde has addressed the supply-chain woes that continue to hamper the European Union as globalization diminishes the role of localized production.Hilary Fordwich of the British-American Business Association joins Boom Bust to break down the complications and the role globalization has played in the slowing recovery.For more stories on economy...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:56:11 GMT
Turkish authorities order detention of 158 military personnel over suspected links to failed coup in 2016
Istanbul [Turkey], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkish authorities ordered the detention of 158 military personnel over their suspected links to a failed coup in 2016, the NTV broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
Security forces launched wide-scale operations across 41 provinces simultaneously upon the order of the prosecutors in Turkey's western province of Izmir and detained 97 suspects, according to the report.
Prosecutors co...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:37:40 GMT
Turkish President to visit to Azerbaijan on October 26
Ankara [Turkey], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 26, his office told Sputnik on Tuesday.
"Our president plans to make a one-day working visit to Azerbaijan on October 26," a spokesperson for the Turkish Presidency said.
According to earlier statements, Erdogan is planning to take part in the opening ceremony of the Fizuli international airp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:18:54 GMT
Russia registers 33,740 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Moscow [Russia], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 33,740 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, down from 34,325 the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 8,060,752, the federal response center said on Tuesday.
"Over the past day, 33,740 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across 85 Russian regions, including 2,492 cases (7.4%) without clinical symptoms," the center said, adding that the rate of increase fel...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:18:52 GMT
Denmark Open: Kidambi defeats Praneeth to advance into 2nd round
Odense [Denmark], October 19 (ANI): Srikanth Kidambi got the better of compatriot B Sai Praneeth in straight sets in the men's singles 1st round of Denmark Open here at the Odense Sports Park on Tuesday.
Playing at court-2, Kidambi inflicted a 21-14, 21-11 defeat on Praneeth in just 30 minutes. With this win, Kidambi has now moved into round-of-16 in the World Tour Super 1000 event in Denmark.
Srikanth completely outclass...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:13:34 GMT
Who gains from a sectarian war in Afghanistan
Two bombings in as many weeks causing hundreds of casualties at Shia mosques in Afghanistan raises fears of a sectarian war erupting in the Central Asian country.The surge in atrocities comes at a challenging time for the new Taliban government which is trying to establish international recognition as the legitimate authorities of Afghanistan. Much of the Taliban claim to rule relies on assuranc...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:12:59 GMT
Russia will continue to ditch US dollar in economy & trade official
The Russian government is planning to continue its established policy of eliminating the share of US currency in the country's economy, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Pankin.According to the minister, all transactions processed via the US financial system can be blocked by Washington at its discretion, while the threat of anti-Russian sanctions is still relevant....[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:55:52 GMT
Representatives of 10 nations, Taliban to take part in Moscow format meeting; discussion likely on Afghan humanitarian crisis
Moscow [Russia], October 19 (ANI): Russia on Tuesday said that the representatives of 10 countries and a high-level Taliban delegation will take part in the Moscow-format meeting on Afghanistan.
The meeting hosted by Russia will take place on Wednesday. During the meeting, the discussion will focus on the military and political situation in Afghanistan, the formation of an inclusive government and the international effort...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:55:52 GMT
Frederic Gomez Co, High-level Creative Genius Specialist, now In India
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): Frederic GomezCo, a renowned French company in the fashion, beauty, luxury, and lifestyle sector is launching in India with the help of Business France India.
They look forward to offering consulting services and sourcing of the best creative talents from the trending European hubs to support, propel or revamp brands in India.
Founded in 2009 in Paris, Frederic GomezCo is a ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:55:51 GMT
Greece: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Karpathos
Karpathos [Greece], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 149 km Southeast of Karpathos, Greece at 0532 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 37.84 km, was initially determined to be at 34.5727 degrees north latitude and 28.3919 degrees east longitude.
No casualties have been reported yet. (ANI/Xinhua)...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:37:16 GMT
Venezuela, EU overcome impasse caused by Borrell's statements on election observation
Caracas [Venezuela], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Venezuela and the European Union have settled the controversy over EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell's statement implying that the Venezuelan government's legitimacy was subject to the bloc's final assessment of the nation's November elections, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) said on Tuesday.
"After a telephone conversation between the president of the electo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:30:15 GMT
GLOBALink | Chocolate festival kicks off in Perugia, Italy
PERUGIA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 27th international chocolate festival "Eurochocolate" kicked off on October 15th in Perugia, an Italian city with a tradition of chocolate production. The ten-day event presented different kinds of chocolate products and offered a variety of activities including chocolate making class, chocolate tasting and performances. ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:18:45 GMT
T20 WC, Rd 1: Namibia batter Williams feels 'poor execution' cost team game against SL
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 19 (ANI): Namibia batter Craig Williams feels the team's batting unit needs to "pull up its socks" following a poor show against Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.
Sri Lanka's bowlers restricted Namibia before Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Avishka Fernando helped chase down a modest target (97) in style to start their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with an impressive seven-wicket victory on Monday ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:18:44 GMT
Maternal cholesterol during pregnancy linked with heart attack severity in adult offspring, finds study
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): A study has suggested that high maternal cholesterol in pregnancy is associated with more serious heart attacks in young adult offspring.
The research was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
"Cholesterol is not routinely measured during pregnancy in most countries so there are few studies on its association wi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:55:42 GMT
LTI crosses USD 2 billion annual revenue run rate
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): LarsenToubro Infotech, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced its Q2 FY22 results today.
In US Dollars: Revenue at USD 509.0 million; growth of 8.3% QoQ and 25.8% YoY Constant Currency Revenue growth of 8.9% QoQ and 25.5% YoYIn Indian Rupees: Revenue at INR 37,670 million; growth at 8.8% QoQ and 25.6% YoY Net Income at INR 5,517 mi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:55:39 GMT
Klopp respects Atletico Madrid boss Simeone but doesn't like his style of play
Liverpool [UK], October 19 (ANI): Liverpool FC head coach Jurgen Klopp stated he doesn't like Diego Simeone's style of play but admitted that Atletico Madrid head coach is doing "absolutely everything right" on the field.
Liverpool FC visit the Spanish capital for their Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Prior to the match, the Reds boss discussed the unique challenge of facing Diego Simeone's sid...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:27:17 GMT
Arm announces the Arm 5G Solutions Lab to enable end-to-end 5G networks
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 19 (ANI/BusinessWire India): To enable faster development of network and edge infrastructure solutions to unleash the benefits of 5G to everyone, today Arm, with support from key players in the industry, announced the Arm 5G Solutions Lab in partnership with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, business re-engineering services and solutions, and on...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:37:28 GMT
Maybe in a few hours or a few days, it might rub off: Campher on picking double hattrick in T20 WC
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 19 (ANI): Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher, who picked four wickets in four balls against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup on Monday, hasn't yet enjoyed his dream debut in the showpiece event and is just focusing on giving better performances in the upcoming games.
Campher's devastating double hattrick helped Ireland clinch a seven-wicket victory in their opening fixture in the T20 World Cup...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:18:28 GMT
ISL: East Bengal is on right path to achieve objectives, says head coach Manuel Diaz
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 19 (ANI): SC East Bengal head coach Jose Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz said on Monday the team will take one game at a time this season, making it clear that the aim is to work hard as a unit and leave no stone unturned in their bid to achieve success.
SC East Bengal has begun their pre-season, playing two friendly games last week. The red and gold brigade beat Vasco SC and Salgaocar FC by 3-...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:37:24 GMT
England to play next UEFA match behind closed doors after Euro 2020 final crowd trouble
London [UK], October 19 (ANI): England football team have been ordered to play their next UEFA competition game behind closed doors following crowd trouble inside and outside Wembley Stadium at the Euro 2020 final.
England have also been handed a suspended ban for a second match, as well as fined EUR100k. UEFA have punished The FA for "the lack of order and discipline inside and around the stadium, for the invasion of the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:55:20 GMT
US to not participate in talks on Afghanistan hosted by Russia
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): The United States has said it will not be participating in talks on Afghanistan hosted by Russia later this week.
"We will not participate in the Moscow talks," State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters in a press briefing. "The Troika-plus has been an effective, constructive forum.
"We look forward to engaging in that forum going forward, but we're not in a position to take...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:37:18 GMT
Three doubles teams qualify for 2021 WTA Finals
Florida [USA], October 19 (ANI): The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday that the doubles teams of Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Demi Schuurs, Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-Wei, and Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai have secured qualification for the 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara.
They join the Czech pairing of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova and the all-Japanese partnership of Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shib...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:55:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Qualifier beats No. 2 seed in Tenerife
Romanian qualifier Jaqueline Cristian pulled off an upset win Monday in the opening round of the Tenerife (Spain) Ladies Open, beating second-seeded Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.
Cristian, a 23-year-old who is ranked 108th in the world, lost the last three games in the second set but bounced back to take the first five games of the third set and pull away.
The only other seeded player in action Monday, No. ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:05:34 GMT
An Italian designer on Canton Fair
© Provided by Xinhua GUANGZHOU, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Laura Minmini is an Italian professional designer specialized in industrial design. After working in Italy and Australia for years, Laura landed in China where she has found a dynamic and similar environmen...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:55:14 GMT
EU says ready to implement sanctions on Belarusian airline to curb migrant flow
Brussels [Belgium], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The European Union (EU) is ready to implement sanctions against the national airline of Belarus in a bid to partially curb the flow of migrants entering the European Union, an EU official said on Monday.
This was one of the measures discussed by EU foreign ministers and would serve as a message for other airlines that they were "playing the game of smugglers of human beings," E...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:18:09 GMT
Joint Iran-Russia Military commission to meet in three months: Iranian General Staff
Tehran [Iran], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): A joint Iran-Russia military commission will meet in Tehran in three months, Iranian General Staff Chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri said.
Maj. Gen. Bagheri arrived in Moscow on Sunday, where he intended to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Gen. of the Army Valery Gerasimov. On Monday, the head of the Iranian General Staff also said that Tehran is holding talks with Moscow...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:55:08 GMT
EU considering new sanctions against Nicaraguan President due to upcoming election
Madrid [Spain], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union considers introducing a package of sanctions against the inner circle of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega if the elections in this country do not meet democratic standards, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
At the meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, which took place in Luxembourg on...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:27:05 GMT
Ex-Top Brazilian diplomat calls for G20-led multipolar world to tackle post-COVID issues
Moscow [Russia], October 19 (ANI/Sputnik): It is necessary to rethink the existing world order, favouring multipolar world and granting the Group of Twenty, the forum of 19 most influential nations and the European Union otherwise known as the G20, a leading role, to address post-pandemic challenges, former Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said on Monday.
"In order to deal with [crises], we need a new kind of insti...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:37:02 GMT
France confirms departure of its ambassador from Minsk
Paris [Farnce], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The French Foreign Ministry said on Monday that its Ambassador to Belarus Nicolas de Lacoste had returned to France on Sunday, following the unilateral decision of the Belarusian authorities demanding his departure.
According to the ministry, the French ambassador was asked to leave the country due to his "failure to present his credentials" to Belarusian President Alexander Lukash...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:19:20 GMT
ATP roundup: Marin Cilic off to fast start at Kremlin Cup
Sixth-seed Marin Cilic came back from a set down to cruise past Damir Dzumhur in opening-round play Monday of the Kremlin Cup in Russia.
Dzumhur, a Bosnian, took the first set in a tiebreaker, but Cilic was a 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 winner, largely on the strength of his 22 aces. The Croatian also capitalized on five of nine break opportunities and is seeking his third Kremlin Cup title.
Next up for Cilic is American Tommy Pa...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:18:27 GMT
CCI approves acquisition of worldwide healthcare BPO services of Hinduja Global Solutions by Betaine BV
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the worldwide healthcare BPO services of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited by Betaine BV.
The proposed combination pertains to the proposed acquisition of worldwide healthcare business process outsourcing (BPO) services of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), along with certain assets, contracts and employees b...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:18:25 GMT
People vaccinated with Sputnik V may soon be allowed to enter Israel: Source
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 18 (ANI/ Sputnik): A pilot project to allow Sputnik V-inoculated tourists to fly to Israel will be presented to the country's prime minister for approval on Wednesday; it will almost certainly be approved, a source in government circles told Sputnik.
Earlier, local media reported that Israeli Tourism Ministry was working on a plan to allow vaccinated tourists to enter the country. Then, Tourism ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:54:49 GMT
Volgograd: The world's only linear city
The experience of Soviet architects and urban planners is being reimagined in Saudi Arabia, which is launching a $200 billion project to build a new, 170-km long city.Among many architectural concepts and utopian theories developed over the years, a special place belongs to the idea of a linear city, built along elongated thoroughfares. It first appeared in the 19th century, but came to the fore in the 1920s-193...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:44:04 GMT
Czech President Zeman unable to perform duties, says Senate head
© Provided by Xinhua Zeman is unlikely to return to his work duties in the weeks to come, said Czech Senate Speaker Milos Vystrcil.PRAGUE, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Czech President Milos Zeman, 77, is "currently unable to perform any work d...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:18:52 GMT
G20: Merkel proposes to dicuss economic impact of green transition from fossil fuels
Berlin [Germany], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik) - Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed on Monday to discuss the impact of the green transition from fossil fuels on the world economy at a G20 meeting.
"Today I spoke with Chinese Prime Minister by video conference. It turned out that China has been concerned about the quick transition from using coal to gas in thermal power plants, for then global consumption will j...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:18:50 GMT
T20 WC, Rd 1: Theekshana, Rajapaksa help Sri Lanka register victory over Namibia
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 18 (ANI): Maheesh Theekshana's three-wicket haul backed up by a 42-run knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa helped Sri Lanka defeat Namibia by seven wickets in Group A of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup here at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Chasing 97, Sri Lanka did not get off to an ideal start as the side lost the wicket of Kusal Perera (11) in the second over of the innings. Soon after,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:18:49 GMT
NATO took note of Russia's decision to suspend work of missions, but got no notifications
Brussels [Belgium], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO took note of Russia's decision to suspend the work of the alliance's missions, but has not yet received official notifications, the alliance's spokesperson, Oana Lungescu, told Sputnik.
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia's retaliatory measures to the expulsion of diplomats from NATO: in addition to suspending the work of the NATO military l...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:18:51 GMT
Iran announces to host multilateral conference on Afghanistan
Tehran [Iran], October 18 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the country will host a meeting of Afghanistan's neighbours plus Russia next week, which will be attended by six foreign ministers on October 27, a media report said.
Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, on Monday said that in addition to Tehran and Russia, the meeting will be attended by China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:07:12 GMT
China's transport innovation sets an example in hitting sustainable goals
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Featuring digital, smart and green development, China's innovation drive in the transport sector has set an example for the world in achieving sustainable goals.Giving full play to innovation and attac...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:18:41 GMT
No immediate relief in diesel/petrol prices, govt talks underway: Sources
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The rising fuel prices in the country are not going to come down immediately. The central government is in talks with several oil-exporting countries on the issue of supply and demand of oils but there is no possibility of immediate relief in prices.
A source told ANI that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently raised concerns about the matter of pricing, supply and demand ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:37:46 GMT
Russia suspends mission to NATO from November: FM Lavrov
Moscow [Russia], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia will suspend activities of its permanent mission to NATO from November 1 or a few days later, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"In response to NATO's actions, we suspend the work of our permanent mission to NATO, including the work of the chief military representative, probably from November 1, or maybe it will take several more days," Lavrov said during a pr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:37:43 GMT
Iran's top commander urges boosting military cooperation with Russia
Tehran [Iran], October 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said his country is determined to boost military cooperation with Russia, state TV reported on Monday.
The new Iranian administration attaches special importance to the East, said Baqeri who arrived in Moscow for an official visit on Sunday.
"We have cooperation with Russia's armed forces and bilateral cooperation ha...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:18:42 GMT
China says 'hypersonic missile' was routine spacecraft experiment
Beijing [China], October 18 (ANI): China on Tuesday described reports of the first-ever test of a "nuclear-capable hypersonic missile" as a routine experiment to test the technology of spacecraft reusability.
Responding to a question during a presser, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that Bejing conducted "a routine spacecraft experiment to test the technology of spacecraft reusability."While comment...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:18:41 GMT
T20 WC, Rd 1: Campher takes 4 wickets in 4 balls as Ireland beat Netherlands
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 18 (ANI): Curtis Campher created history by taking four wickets in four balls before Gareth Delany smashed 44 in 29 balls as Ireland defeated the Netherlands by seven wickets in the Group A encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday.
Ireland restricted the Netherlands to 106 in the 20 overs and then chased down the target with 29 balls to spare.
Irish batter Paul Stirling scored 30 in 39 bal...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:37:38 GMT
Former US State Secretary Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Former US State Secretary of State Colin Powell died from the COVID-19 complications, Fox News reported citing his family members.
In a Facebook post from Colin Powell's account, his family said: "General Colin L Powell, former US Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19.""He was fully vaccinated. We want to...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:56:10 GMT
Russia suspends work of NATO information office in Moscow: FM Lavrov
Moscow [Russia], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is suspending the work of the NATO information office in Moscow, Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"The activities of the NATO information office in Moscow, which was established at the Belgian embassy, are terminated," Lavrov told a press conference, adding that Russia suspends the work of the office from November 1. (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:55:30 GMT
Would you survive a year in the Russian army
If you had to do military service in Russia, you could look forward to "rubber" Wednesdays, "gay" Thursdays and lots of other surprises throughout the year. In addition to contract service, Russia still has compulsory conscription. All young men on turning 18 or graduating from university must serve - these days only for a year (reduced from two). Many still fear the army because of the harsh living conditions and h...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:37:20 GMT
WTA Rankings: Jabeur becomes first Arab player in top-10; Badosa jumps to 13th
Florida [USA], October 18 (ANI): Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has made her Top 10 debut in WTA rankings of singles on Monday where she has become the first Arab woman or man to enter tennis' elite ranking bracket.
Jabeur solidified her spot in the Top 10 debut following her win over Estonia's Anett Kontaveit earlier on Thursday in their quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. It marked Jabeur's 48th match-win ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:05:06 GMT
Olympic Flame for Beijing 2022 Winter Games lit in Ancient Olympia
© Provided by Xinhua ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Flame that will be burning for the Beijing 2022 Winter Games was ignited on Monday at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece.During the traditional ceremony,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:37:19 GMT
Russia sees new record of 34,325 daily COVID-19 cases
Moscow [Russia], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia confirmed a new record high of 34,325 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from 34,303 the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 8,027,012, the federal response center said on Monday.
"Over the past day, 34,325 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across 85 Russian regions, including 2,821 cases (8.2%) without clinical symptoms," the center said, adding that the rat...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:27:20 GMT
Fencer Bhavani Devi wins Charlellville National Competition in France
Paris [France], October 18 (ANI): Ace Indian fencer Bhavani Devi has won the Women's Sabre Individual event at the Charlellville National Competition in France.
Bhavani thanked coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all the teammates for her victory.
"Won the Charlellville National Competition, France in the Women's Sabre individual. Many thanks to coach Christian Bauer, Arnaud Schneider, and all teammates Congratul...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:18:35 GMT
T20 WC, RD 1: 'Greatest Netherlands squad ever' ready for Ireland challenge
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 18 (ANI): The Netherlands enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 with the greatest squad in their history, according to coach Ryan Campbell ahead of their opener against Ireland.
With all-time great Ryan ten Doeschate preparing for his swansong, and a host of English county cricket stalwarts, the Dutch will not lack belief in the UAE.
And while Campbell joked that his side will be underdogs as Associate...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:18:35 GMT
China's explosive missile test causes consternation
Hong Kong, October 18 (ANI): Revelations about an advanced Chinese missile test in August have startled many by the technological know-how displayed by China. In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.
The startling news, presented in a story written by Demetri Sevasopolu and Kathrin Hille, was broken by the Financial ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:55:30 GMT
How Sweden tried to snatch the Baltic from Russia
The Swedes scored the largest naval victory in their history over the Russians, but it didn't readmit them to the club of great powers. For almost the entire 17th century, Sweden basked in the glory of great power status. Its army and navy, considered among the strongest in Europe, won a string of brilliant victories in numerous wars, and with them vast new possessions along the shores of the Baltic Sea, effectively...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:03:25 GMT
ICC T20 WC: Former Champions Sri Lanka to face Namibia in Group A clash
Dubai [UAE], October 18 (ANI): After Ireland's match with the Netherlands opens Group A of the First Round, day two action of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup concludes with Namibia making their debut in the tournament, taking on 2014 winners Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
While Sri Lanka and Namibia may have contrasting histories in the tournament, both will traverse unchartered territory when walking onto the ground at the Sheikh Z...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:05:15 GMT
China's top tenor taps classic Chinese songs to connect people
© Provided by Xinhua As China's top tenor, Warren Mok hopes to "sing Chinese culture to the world", leveraging his transcultural experience to connect people.HONG KONG, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Recalling past decades of globe-trotting perf...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:18:19 GMT
ICC T20 WC: Netherlands and Ireland eye winning start in Group A opener
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 18 (ANI): Group A's fascinating balance offers plenty of qualification hope for Ireland and the Netherlands as they prepare for their opening ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixture in Abu Dhabi.
Both teams are talking a good game, and their aspirations of making it into the second stage of the tournament are highly achievable, with each squad containing more than enough to trouble pool favourites Sri Lan...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:18:16 GMT
Badosa ousts Azarenka in epic final to claim Indian Wells title
California [USA], October 18 (ANI): The No.21 seed Paula Badosa of Spain triumphed in the final WTA 1000 event of the season by overcoming No.27 seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, 7-6(5), 2-6, 7-6(2), to win the BNP Paribas Open championship in Indian Wells.
In the first meeting between the two players, Badosa denied former World No.1 Azarenka what would have been her record-breaking third BNP Paribas Open title. Instead,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:55:15 GMT
Priyanka Chopra shares a glimpse of her scuba diving session in Spain
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas had a great weekend amidst the marine life as she went scuba diving into the azure blue waters of Spain.
Taking to Instagram, Priyanka posted a string of images and videos from her scuba diving session. She also shared that she was able to relieve her stress by exploring the "glorious underwater creations of God.""There are days when the stress ju...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:19:08 GMT
Rory McIlroy wins CJ Cup for 20th Tour victory
Rory McIlroy converted an eagle putt from off the 14th green Sunday and held on for a one-stroke win at the CJ Cup at Summit in Las Vegas.
The four-time major champion from Northern Ireland posted a final-round 6-under 66 to go 25 under over four days. Collin Morikawa eagled the last hole for a 10-under 62, coming up just shy for second place at 24 under.
It was McIlroy's second win of the calendar year and his 20th car...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:55:11 GMT
BiH has support of NATO in preserving its territorial integrity: Gupta
Sarajevo [Bosnia and Herzegovina], October 18 (ANI/FENA): Bosnia and Herzegovina has the full support of NATO, which offers all its depth and capacities to BiH to preserve peace, security, democracy, sovereignty and its territorial integrity, stated the President of the Atlantic Council in BiH, Dijana Gupta.
"The EUFOR forces with the support of NATO in Sarajevo have a mandate granted through the Dayton Peace Agreement in...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:37:09 GMT
Over 350 individuals including Americans leave from Kabul Airport
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 18 (ANI): The ninth evacuation flight from Kabul carrying 353 evacuees departed for Qatar on Sunday marking one of the largest evacuation flights from Afghanistan since the Taliban's hostile takeover.
The flight from Afghanistan is carrying 353 evacuees, including faculty, staff, and students from the American University of Afghanistan, as well as citizens of Afghanistan, the US, the Netherlan...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:55:07 GMT
Paula Badosa outlasts Victoria Azarenka to win Indian Wells title
Paula Badosa recorded the biggest victory of her career with a marathon 7-6 (5), 2-6, 7-6 (2) victory over 27th-seeded Victoria Azarenka in the championship match of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Calif.
The 21st-seeded Spaniard served seven aces while beating two-time event champion Azarenka of Belarus in three hours and four minutes.
Badosa had 44 winners while overcoming 50 unforced errors while winning the pr...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 22:40:26 GMT
Lee Janzen tops Miguel Angel Jimenez to win SAS Championship
Lee Janzen sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to defeat Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and capture the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.
Janzen shot a 5-under 67 in the final round to reach 12 under for the event at Prestonwood Country Club. He recovered from an opening bogey to make six birdies -- four on the back nine, including the par-4 18th.
It is Janzen's second win on the Champions Tour and h...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:05:20 GMT
Royal Never Give Up, HLE emerge from Group C at LoL Worlds
Royal Never Give Up and Hanwha Life Esports qualified for the Knockout Stage at the close of Group C action Sunday, with Royal Never Give Up earning the group's top seed with a tiebreaker victory over HLE.
The big story of the day, at least until the tiebreaker, was the rise of Hanwha Life Esports (4-2), Korea's fourth seed, and the fall of Royal Never Give Up (4-2), China's third seed. The "fall" wasn't significant, as ...[read more]