Macron says UK ‘credibility’ at stake in Brexit rows: FT

London, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that Britain’s “credibility” was on the line in post-Brexit rows on Northern Ireland and fishing rights, in an interview with the Financial Times. “When you spend years negotiating a treaty and then a few months […]

Saudi recalls envoy to Lebanon over Yemen comments

Riyadh, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):Saudi Arabia said Friday it was recalling its ambassador to Lebanon and giving Beirut’s envoy 48 hours to leave Riyadh, after “insulting” remarks made by a Lebanese minister on the Yemen war. The regional heavyweight’s decision, accompanied by an imports halt, is […]

Pakistan’s Asif says confidence key in hitting sixes

Dubai, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):Dashing batsman Asif Ali said he had been confident he would hit sixes after leading Pakistan to a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the Twenty20 World Cup in Dubai on Friday. The 30-year-old smashed pacer Karim Janat for four sixes in […]

Cricket: Twenty20 World Cup standings

Dubai, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 standings after Friday’s matches (played, won, lost, no result, points, net run rate) Group 1 England 2 2 0 0 4 3.614 Australia 2 2 0 0 4 0.727 ————————— South Africa 2 1 1 0 2 […]

Sudanese vow to keep up protests after deadly clashes

Khartoum, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):Furious Sudanese anti-coup protesters vowed Friday to press ahead with a campaign of civil disobedience, following deadly clashes with security forces during demonstrations against a widely condemned military takeover. At least eight people have been killed and 170 wounded in protests since […]

Coutinho rejoins Brazil for World Cup qualifiers

Rio de Janeiro, Oct 29 (AFP/APP):Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho got the call-up from Brazil coach Tite on Friday after a year-long absence for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. Coutinho, 29, was sidelined by a knee injury, but has recently resumed playing regularly […]

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