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Djokovic, Nadal advance to quarterfinals at Qatar Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball during a match against Robin Haase of Netherland at Qatar Open Tennis tournament Wednesday in Doha, Qatar. (AP/Alexandra Panagiotidou)Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday.Djokovic captured a 6-2, 6-2 second-round win against Fernando Verdasco,...
UN pledges to pursue new sanctions against North Korea
The Security Council pledged Wednesday to swiftly pursue new sanctions against North Korea, strongly condemning its latest nuclear test as a ‘clear violation’ of previous UN resolutions. The sanctions would be the fifth round imposed on North Korea since the country’s first nuclear test in 2006. The sanctions are aimed at reining in...
Tennis: Djokovic and Nadal ease into Qatar Open quarter-finals
DOHA (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal breezed through to the Qatar Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, raising hopes the pair will appear in a dream Doha final later this week.Number one seed Djokovic lost just four games in a comprehensive defeat of Spains Fernando Verdasco with the world number one triumphing 6-2, 6-2, in one hour...
Asian nations and international organizations condemn North Korea’s bomb test
THE reaction to North Korea’s announcement that it conducted a hydrogen bomb test Wednesday has been swift with Asian nations and international organizations vowing a tough response. This compilation of reports from the Associated Press presents the reactions from nations like South Korea, Japan, Australia and China, along with...
Netflix becomes ‘global TV network’ in 190 countries
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – Streaming pioneer Netflix said Wednesday it had significantly expanded its global footprint to 190 countries, making its Internet TV service available in 130 new markets including India — but not China.Netflix, which began as a mail-order DVD service but is now producing award-winning original content alongside its...
Epiphany celebrated in Orthodox Christian, Catholic nations
The birth and baptism of Jesus: Citizens of Warsaw watchingthe Epiphany parade in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday. The Epiphany day celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus. (AP/Czarek Sokolowski)Wednesday is Epiphany, a major holiday in much of Orthodox Christianity celebrating the birth and baptism of Jesus. Religious services are...
Donald Trump says would pressure China to get North Korea under control
Outspoken Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump today said he would pressure China to get North Korea under control, after the reclusive nation claimed it has successfully tested its first hydrogen bomb. “They (China) have total control over North Korea. China should solve that problem,” Trump told Fox News. “If they...
Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan discuss transit transportation
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Nedovyesov and Molchanov advance in Australia
ASTANA. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan’s tennis player Aleksander Nedovyesov and Denys Molchanov from Ukraine have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2016 City of Onkaparinga ATP Challenger in Happy Valley, Australia with the prize fund of $75,000, Kazinform has learnt from Sports.kz. …read more Source:...
Malaysia Airlines lifts decried bag ban on Europe flights
A member of ground staff loads luggage to a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, May 27, 2015. (AP/Vincent Thian)Malaysia Airlines on Wednesday lifted a much-criticized ban on checking in baggage on flights to Paris and Amsterdam, a day after limiting bags to lighten the plane and save...
