Zimbabwe opposition says supporters assaulted as vote nears

Harare, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): Zimbabwe’s main opposition group claimed Friday that its supporters have come under systematic attacks ahead of next year’s national vote, as rights groups warn of a worsening crackdown on opponents. Nelson Chamisa, who leads the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), […]

Herrada escapes to razor-edge Vuelta triumph

Cistierna, Spain, Aug 26 (AFP/APP):Jesus Herrada of Cofidis won stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana on Friday when an escape group beat the chasing pack over the 190km from Camargo to Cistierna in Castilla and Leon. The race ended in a razor-edge, five-way dash […]

Dozens of flights cancelled in Portugal, Spain due to strikes

Lisbon, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): Nearly 180 flights in Portugal and Spain have been cancelled because of strikes by cabin crew and baggage handlers, airlines and airport officials said Friday, leading to further disruption in the busy summer season. Portugal’s airport operator ANA said almost 150 […]

Football: Italian Serie A results

Milan, Aug 26 (AFP/APP): Italian Serie A results on Friday: Monza 1 (Colpani 32) Udinese 2 (Beto 36, Udogie 78) Playing later (kick-off GMT): Lazio v Inter Milan (1945) Saturday Cremonese v Torino, Juventus v Roma (both 1630), AC Milan v Bologna, Spezia v Sassuolo […]

Railways issues red-alert, sets up control rooms

LAHORE, Aug 26 (APP): The Pakistan Railways has issued red alert due to the current situation after severe weather and flood conditions. According to the PR spokesperson on Friday, control rooms have been set up at divisions and headquarters to monitor the situation. The PR […]

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