Archive of 23 October 2018
US to ‘demand answers’ after Erdogan account of journalist death: Pence
Oct 23, 2018WASHINGTON: US Vice President Mike Pence vowed Tuesday to press Saudi Arabia for answers over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's "brutal murder" after Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
Dickwella, Chandimal power Sri Lanka to 366-6
Oct 23, 2018COLOMBO: Opener Niroshan Dickwella blasted 95 and skipper Dinesh Chandimal 80 as Sri Lanka posted 366 for six in their fifth one day international against...
Saudi king, crown prince meet Khashoggi family
Oct 23, 2018RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with family members of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh on Tuesday, state...
US stocks losses deepen amid global sell-off
Oct 23, 2018NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks tumbled early Tuesday amid mixed corporate earnings and mounting geopolitical unease over Saudi Arabia and Italy's budget standoff with the...
Wozniacki back on track in Singapore with win over Kvitova
Oct 23, 2018SINGAPORE: A tenacious Caroline Wozniacki revived her WTA Finals title defence with a third set masterclass against Petra Kvitova on Tuesday, leaving the former Wimbledon...
Pakistan face Australia with Twenty20 top ranking at stake
Oct 23, 2018ABU DHABI: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is confident his team can defend their world number one ranking in a stern challenge from Australia in a...
Palm edges lower on upbeat October production outlook
Oct 23, 2018KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures hit their highest in three days on Tuesday before falling in the evening on declines in global markets and...