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As Qatar World Cup glory fades, Arab legacy remains
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» DOHA - One year after the Qatar World Cup, billboards emblazoned with the tournament's official slogan, "All is now," still stand by Doha's roadsides.
IPL will become 'world's biggest domestic sporting event', says Strauss
AFP, Published on 02/02/2023
» LONDON - Former England captain Andrew Strauss forecast Wednesday the Indian Premier League would eclipse American football's NFL to become "the biggest domestic sporting event in the world" as he praised it for sparking one of cricket's "great steps forward".
World's oldest known person dies aged 118: spokesman to AFP
AFP, Published on 18/01/2023
» MARSEILLE - The world's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Qatar 2022: a one-off World Cup fantasy
AFP, Published on 18/11/2022
» DOHA: Fifa's president promised the World Cup would be like "Disneyland" while rights groups say workers have been through hell, but one thing is certain — there will never be another World Cup like Qatar 2022.
Qatar evicts thousands ahead of World Cup
Published on 29/10/2022
» DOHA: Qatar has emptied apartment blocks housing thousands of foreign workers in the same areas in the centre of the capital Doha where visiting football fans will stay during the World Cup, evicted workers have told Reuters.
Fly less? Go vegan? How people can take climate action
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» PARIS - Individuals along with economy-wide efficiencies can make a major difference in the drive to avert the worst of global warming, UN climate experts say, estimating that sharp cuts to demand for energy-guzzling services could slash emissions up to 70 percent by 2050.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich hit by UK sanctions
AFP, Published on 11/03/2022
» LONDON: Chelsea Football Club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich was on Thursday hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray.
NFL fines Washington $10 million over bullying, harassment claims
AFP, Published on 02/07/2021
» WASHINGTON: The Washington Football Team has been fined $10 million by the NFL after an investigation into the franchise's workplace culture found evidence of sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation, the league said Thursday.
Pfizer announces improved vaccine results as Europe deaths rise
AFP, Published on 18/11/2020
» WASHINGTON - Pharma giant Pfizer on Wednesday boosted hopes of a possible end to the coronavirus pandemic by announcing improved results for its vaccine, even as the death rate in Europe surged and protests against restrictions turned violent.
New cars, tattoos: the lifestyles of India's kabbadi millionaires
AFP, Published on 17/09/2019
» NEW DELHI - Siddharth Desai grew up in humble surroundings but now he's living the life of a millionaire sportsman, driving a souped-up jeep and taking selfies with fans -- and it's all thanks to kabaddi.