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Hockey: Colts leave for Junior Asia Cup
Jun 14th
The Pakistan side will be taking part as the defending champions.
Syria faces backlash over army crackdown
Jun 14th
DAMASCUS: Syria was under sharp international pressure on Tuesday to halt its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, as troops pursued a scorched earth campaign in northern mountains, sending thousands fleeing.
The United States stepped up its condemn…
Euro falls against dollar amid Greece”s debt woes
Jun 14th
TOKYO: The euro dropped against the dollar in Asia on Tuesday, weighed down by uncertainties over a bailout for debt-ridden Greece, dealers said.
The euro fetched $1.4381 in Tokyo morning trading, down from $1.4413 in New York late Monday. The Europea…
Asian shares mostly off after Wall St tumbles
Jun 13th
HONG KONG: Most Asian stock markets began the week in the red following another heavy loss on Wall Street while Tokyo was also hurt by a stronger yen and Shanghai slumped on concerns over China”s economy.
Tokyo was 0.77 percent off by the break, Hong…
Turkey”s ruling party wins election
Jun 13th
ISTANBUL: Turkey”s ruling party surged to a third term in parliamentary elections Sunday, setting the stage for the rising regional power to pursue trademark economic growth, assertive diplomacy and an overhaul of the military-era constitution.
Howev…
Violent clashes as Syria troops storm flashpoint townViolent clashes in Syria
Jun 12th
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops Sunday fought violent battles with “armed gangs” in flashpoint Jisr Al-Shughur town, state television said, as international outrage mounted at Syria”s brutal crackdown on protesters.
“Army divisions entered Jisr al-Shughur an…
Most Asian shares mixed, China trade fears weigh
Jun 10th
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets mixed on Friday after the Dow in New York rose for the first time in six sessions, while Chinese investors were nervous ahead of key trade figures later in the day.
Tokyo gained 1.25 percent by the break, Sydney rose 0.5…
