LEEDS: James Anderson became the first England bowler, and 12th overall, to take 400 Test wickets when he dismissed New Zealand´s Martin Guptill on the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Friday. Anderson, who started this match … read more
London: World oil prices rose Wednesday on bargain-hunting after sharp falls the previous day triggered by a strong US dollar and global supply glut concerns, analysts said. In early afternoon London deals, Brent North Sea crude for July added 36 … read more
MIAMI : US President Barack Obama met Thursday with the family of Steven Sotloff, who was abducted in Syria and beheaded by the Islamic State group in September. “Today in Miami, President Obama had the opportunity to meet with Art … read more
KUWAIT CITY: A conference of Muslim states on Thursday condemned main militant groups in Syria and Iraq and studied a plan for developing an effective strategy against “terrorism and extremism”. “We condemn the gruesome atrocities committed by all terrorist organisations … read more
Actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard was arrested in New Mexico on suspicion of drunken driving, police said on Tuesday. Shepard, 71, told police he had consumed roughly two tequila drinks at a downtown Santa Fe restaurant on Monday … read more