Lowry on top after three rounds in Abu Dhabi
Shane Lowry has a three shot lead over Richard Sterne heading into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.The Irishman carded a five under par 67 on Friday to stay on top of the…
Al Ain Zoo provides safe haven for endangered ‘Nile lechwe’
A rare species of antelope has found a new home, thanks to Al Ain Zoo.The Nile lechwe is classified in the Red List by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as an endangered species on the verge of…
Berlusconi announces run in European election
The controversial former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has announced plans to contest the European Parliament elections in May.He says he feels a sense of responsibility to serve again,…
African Union raises doubts over Democratic Republic of Congo vote
The African Union (AU) says final election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo should be suspended.It has raised ‘serious doubts’ about the December polls, in which opposition candidate…
Sharapova ends Wozniacki’s Australian Open campaign
Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki has crashed out of the Australian Open.The third seeded Dane lost her third round match to Russia’s Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-4, 3-6.Wozniacki is the…
Three dead, several trapped in India avalanche
At least three people have died and seven others are missing after their vehicle came under an avalanche in north India.The incident took place in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.Operations…
Prince Philip recovering after car crash
Britain’s Prince Philip is recovering after a car crash near the Queen’s Sandringham estate.It happened on a stretch of road where the speed limit is set to be reduced because of a series of…
India v Australia: Yuzvendra Chahal bags a ‘six’
India are chasing a 231-run victory target in the decisive third and final One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Melbourne.After losing the toss and being sent to bat first, the hosts…
Australian Open: Teenager Amanda Anisimova continues winning run
Unseeded American teenager Amanda Anisimova has continued her dream run at the Australian Open.The 17-year old defeated 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to advance to the fourth round.She…
Indian embassy warns of hoax calls seeking money
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a warning about a scam that targets expats.According to a statement, unidentified callers claiming to represent the mission have been asking…