Archives for March 10, 2016
NASA plans to fix Mars spacecraft leak then launch in 2018
NASA plans to repair a Mars spacecraft that was grounded in December because of a leak in its primary science instrument, putting the mission back on track for another launch…
Kangana Ranaut’s sister opens up about horrific acid attack
Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli recently spoke to an Indian website about the latter’s trauma from an acid attack, detailing the horror that came with it. Kangana Ranaut and…
Eight batsmen to look out for in the 2016 World T20
Cricketing fans will be treated with big hitting and massive sixes in 2016 World Twenty20 in India. Big hitters will amaze the fans with their batting skills in the cricketing…
World T20: Bangladesh edge past Netherlands in qualifier
DHARAMSALA: Netherlands fell eight runs short from victory in their Group A qualifier match against Bangladesh at Dharamsala, ARY News reported. Netherlands won the toss and sent Bangladesh to bat.…
‘Fifth Beatle’ George Martin dies at 90
LONDON: Legendary British music producer George Martin, who turned the Beatles into the best-selling band in history, has died at the age of 90, his family said Wednesday. Martin’s family…
World T20: ICC to conduct random dope tests
DUBAI: Cricket’s World T20 tournament organizers said Wednesday they will carry out random dope tests, following a series of drug scandals that have blighted the sports world including Maria Sharapova’s…
World T20: Oman upset Ireland in Group A qualifier
DHARAMSALA: Oman defeated Ireland by two wickets in their World Twenty20 Group A qualifier at Dharamsala on Wednesday evening, ARY News reported. Ireland, winning the toss and chose to bat…
North Korea’s Kim says country has miniaturised nuclear warheads
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country has miniaturised nuclear warheads to mount on ballistic missiles and ordered improvements in the power and precision of its arsenal,…
Islamic State used “poisonous substances” in village shelling -officials
KIRKUK: More than 40 people suffered partial choking and skin irritation in northern Iraq when Islamic State fired mortar shells and Katyusha rockets filled with “poisonous substances” into their village…
Irate Argentines attack minister on TV
BUENOS AIRES: Argentines exasperated over their soaring electricity bills barged into a TV station and attacked a minister who was being interviewed about the increases, which reach as high as…