November2018
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Pakistan cricket board chief who clashed with PM Khan resigns
Nov 10, 2018Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi, who has a history of clashes with new prime minister and former national captain Imran Khan, resigned from his post on Monday and was swiftly replaced. Pakistani cricket enjoyed... -
Netflix CEO Hastings says no plans for cheaper India offerings
Nov 10, 2018Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said that the streaming video company had no plans for cheaper prices in the hotly competitive India market and that an executive’s comments suggesting otherwise had been “misunderstood.” In an interview... -
Transparency international supports calls to protect independence of mueller investigation
Nov 10, 2018In light of the recent ouster of Jeff Sessions, global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International calls on US leadership defend the independence and integrity of the investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The provision of justice... -
IMF Staff Completes 2018 Article IV Mission to Republic of Palau
Nov 10, 2018Economic growth in Palau is expected to have picked up moderately to 0.4 percent in FY2018 and is projected to increase further to 2 percent in FY2019. The team welcomes the authorities’ plan to develop a... -
Homeless World Cup to honor memory of late co-founder
Nov 10, 2018As more than 500 soccer players gather in Mexico City next week for the 16th Homeless World Cup, the tournament will take place against the backdrop of the death last month of its co-founder Harald Schmied... -
Disney plans new ‘Star Wars’ prequel series for streaming service
Nov 10, 2018A new “Star Wars” prequel series is on its way, this time for Walt Disney Co’s planned Disney+ streaming service, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger said on Thursday. The live action series will be a prequel... -
Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill settle copyright lawsuit
Nov 10, 2018Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have settled a copyright lawsuit claiming that their song “The Rest of Our Life” was a “blatant” rip-off of a song by two Australian songwriters, titled “When I Found... -
Malibu burning: Kardashians, Lady Gaga, Cher fear for homes
Nov 10, 2018Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga were among thousands fleeing their homes on Friday as a fast-moving wildfire engulfed Malibu and nearby celebrity neighborhoods. Kardashian, who on Thursday evacuated the home she shares in nearby Calabasas with... -
Trump limits asylum from Mexico border, caravans head north
Nov 10, 2018President Donald Trump on Friday effectively suspended the granting of asylum to migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, seeking fresh ways to block thousands of Central Americans traveling in caravans from entering the United States.... -
Australia beat South Africa to snap losing streak
Nov 9, 2018Australia snapped a seven- game losing streak to beat South Africa by seven runs in the second one-dayer in Adelaide on Friday, keeping the series alive and boosting their battered confidence. Set 232 to win, the...
