Merkel urges Germans to get vaccinated in final podcast

Berlin, Dec 4 (AFP/APP):German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Germans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, speaking days ahead of leaving office in the final episode of more than 600 weekly video podcasts. “I once again emphatically ask you to take this tricky virus seriously,” […]

Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d’Or victory, says Xavi

Barcelona – December 4 (Online): Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said former team mate Lionel Messi deserved his Ballon d’Or win, describing the Argentine’s record-extending seventh victory as “total justice”. Paris St Germain forward Messi, 34, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho to […]

New Zealand’s Ajaz makes history against India

Mumbai – December 4 (Online): New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings in international cricket, achieving the feat against India in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium. The 33-year-old joined England off-spinner […]

Biden says he is crafting a plan for Russia-Ukraine crisis

Washington – December 4 (Online): U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday he is developing comprehensive initiatives to make it difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine and that he would not accept Moscow’s “red lines,” as fears mounted that the simmering conflict […]