Archive for August, 2013
Young tourist found dead in Protaras parking lot
A YOUNG Swedish tourist was found dead in a pool of blood early Saturday in the parking lot of a hotel in Protaras, barely a day after arriving on the island with friends for a holiday.
According to Famagusta police …
Delhi gang rape: Teenager found guilty
Shilpa Kannan outside the court says the sentence could include community service or employment
A teenager has been found guilty of taking part in the fatal gang rape of a woman on a Delhi bus last year.
He was convicted …
Russia’s Vladimir Putin challenges US on Syria claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has challenged the US to present to the UN evidence that Syria attacked rebels with chemical weapons near Damascus.
Mr Putin said it would be “utter nonsense” for Syria’s government to provoke opponents with such attacks.…
Premiership Round Up
Manchester City mined their rich resources to break Hull City’s dogged resistance in a nervy 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday with their new Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo coming off the bench to prove his worth.
With memories of last …
Ammonia leak at Shanghai refrigeration plant kills 15, injures 26
A liquid ammonia leak from a refrigeration unit at a cold storage facility in Shanghai on Saturday has killed 15 people and injured 26 others, local authorities said.
The leak occurred at 10:50 am local time (0250 GMT/ 3:50 a.m. …
The Football League kicks off in Cyprus today
THE Cyprus championship is set for its big kick-off on Saturday, with all the main contenders gunning for champions APOEL, including both Anorthosis and Omonia who go head to head in a tasty opening match of the season this evening.…
UK asked N.Y. Times to destroy Snowden material
The British government has asked the New York Times to destroy copies of documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden related to the operations of the U.S. spy agency and its British partner, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), …
Marcos Baghdatis back on form in the USA Open
Marcos is through to the third round at the US Open for the first time in eight appearances after dismissing No. 17 seed Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 at Flushing Meadows on Friday night.
Long matches on Court 17 delayed …
Bayern sink Chelsea in dramatic Super Cup shootout
Bayern Munich gained some revenge for the 2012 Champions League final defeat by Chelsea when they beat the Premier League club 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling UEFA Super Cup ended 2-2 at the end of extra-time on Friday.
The …
Atromitos narrowly lose in Europa League
Dutch club AZ Alkmaar narrowly squeezed into the group stage of the Europa League after a dramatic tie with Atromitos of Greece was halted when a fire broke out at their stadium on Thursday and they had to return for …
