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FIFA has no plans for 100-minute World Cup games
It says basic match lengths in Qatar will remain 90 minutes.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 09:50 AM
Samsung forecasts Q1 operating profit up 50.3% year-on-year
World’s biggest smartphone maker forecasts 2022 first-quarter operating profits of about 14.1 trillion won.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 09:00 AM
IS captives were forced to sing ‘Hotel Osama’, says French hostage
Journalist says it was terrifying for the captives but a joke to the accused.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 08:10 AM
US cabinet members, lawmakers Covid-infected after gala dinner
Journalists who attended the event have also tested positive for the virus.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 07:20 AM
Russian ultra-nationalist who predicted Russia-Ukraine war dies
Vladimir Zhirinovsky mentions war with Ukraine in December 2021.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 11:59 PM
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ‘hand of God’ jersey to be auctioned
Bidding to start at £4 million, Sotheby’s says.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 11:20 PM
Zelensky slams European ‘indecisiveness’ over sanctions
‘We lack principled approach of some leaders’, says Zelensky.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 10:40 PM
China calls Bucha civilian deaths ‘deeply disturbing’
Foreign Ministry rep however cautions against ‘baseless accusations’.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 10:00 PM
Singer Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright dispute
London High Court rules that the hit song did not lift musical phrases from another track.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 09:20 PM
German industrial orders fall sharply in February
2.2% drop due to lower overseas demand, statistics agency says.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 08:40 PM
Hong Kong no. 2 leader resigns ahead of leadership bid
John Lee is widely tipped by local media and government loyalists as Beijing’s top choice for the post.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 08:00 PM
Dutch seize 14 yachts over Russia sanctions
Vessels belong to ‘Russian beneficiaries’, says Dutch foreign minister.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 07:20 PM
1 dead, 3 hurt in Greek Covid hospital ward fire
Blaze believed to have been sparked by a cigarette.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 06:40 PM
Sri Lanka’s speaker warns crisis risks starvation
Scarcity in food, fuel inflicts widespread misery in country.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 06:00 PM
El Salvador criminalises gang-related messages in media
Move prompts journalists to raise censorship fears.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 05:20 PM
US, UK, Australia vow to co-operate on hypersonic weapons
Despite pledge, analysts say mutual programmes already well-advanced.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 04:40 PM
Delhi stops ex-Amnesty India chief from leaving country
Aakar Patel says he was stopped from flying to the US because of government legal action against the group.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 04:00 PM
Hong Kong police arrest six for sedition over court ‘nuisance’
The suspects ‘severely affected jurisdictional dignity and court operations’, cops say.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 03:20 PM
Israel’s Bennett loses majority after MP quits coalition
Idit Silman says she has tried the path of unity, worked hard for the pact.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 02:40 PM
Twitter to test longed-for edit button
Feature will only be available on its monthly subscription service at first.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 02:00 PM
China logs more than 20,000 new Covid cases, highest since start of pandemic
Shanghai accounts for more than 80% of the national tally.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 01:20 PM
France votes as tight Le Pen-Macron duel looms
After drubbing in 2017 poll, right-wing challenger presents far tougher opponent for president this time.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 12:40 PM
ADB trims Asia growth forecast as price pressures rise
Philippines-based lender says economic recovery will be ‘uneven’ with ‘significant downside risks’.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 11:40 AM