January2019
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Proteas win second Test to clinch series win
Jan 6, 2019South Africa strolled to a nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Test in Cape Town to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After bowling Pakistan out for 294 in their second innings on day three,... -
‘A Star is Born’ gives Lady Gaga chance to shine at Golden Globes
Jan 6, 2019Pop superstar Lady Gaga looks set to crown her debut as a major movie actress on Sunday at a Golden Globes ceremony where romance “A Star is Born” could reap rewards. Fresh off an acclaimed series... -
Taliban seek venue change for peace talks with US
Jan 6, 2019The Taliban will not attend planned peace talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia this month, and want to shift the venue to Qatar, Taliban officials said on Sunday, seeking to fend off Riyadh’s push... -
Bangladesh New cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow
Jan 6, 2019Bangabhaban is set to hold the oath-taking ceremony of the new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at 3.30pm tomorrow. The newly elected parliament members will be sworn in tomorrow and the new cabinet may... -
Malaysia’s king has abdicated
Jan 6, 2019Malaysia’s king has abdicated, royal officials said Sunday, ending weeks of speculation about his future after he took a leave of absence and amid rumours he married a Russian former beauty queen. Sultan Muhammad V’s decision... -
Djokovic’s conqueror Bautista Agut takes Qatar Open title
Jan 6, 2019Roberto Bautista Agut followed up his shock victory over world number one Novak Djokovic by lifting the Qatar Open title on Saturday. The Spaniard ground out a hard-fought victory in three sets against the Czech Republic’s... -
Delivery of Tesla Model 3 to customers in China to be started in March
Jan 6, 2019Tesla Inc said on Friday it plans to start delivering Model 3 cars to customers in China in March, cementing a time frame that the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker’s chief executive, Elon Musk, tweeted about... -
At least 30 gold miners in northern Afghanistan killed in a tunnel collapse
Jan 6, 2019At least 30 Afghans were killed on Sunday when the tunnel they were digging in to mine gold in northern Afghanistan collapsed, officials said. Officials said the victims were villagers who were mining for gold illegally,... -
Malaysia’s King Muhammad V resigned
Jan 6, 2019Malaysia’s King Muhammad V resigned on Sunday, the first time a monarch has stepped down from the throne before completing their five-year tenure. The king’s resignation took effect immediately, the National Palace said in a statement.... -
Saudi women to be notified by text message confirming their divorces
Jan 6, 2019A new regulation in Saudi Arabia is set to stop Saudi women from being divorced without their knowledge. Starting from Sunday, courts will be required to notify women by text on rulings confirming their divorces, reports...
