HONG KONG: Lee Chong Wei will meet Chinese second seed Chen Long in the final of the Hong Kong Open after the Malaysian world number one breezed past Japan's Kenichi Tago on Saturday.The top-seed and Olympic silver medallist saw off sixth seeded Tago 21-19, 21-15 in 45 minutes, with the Malaysian smashing his way to the $350,000 Badminton World Federation Super Series tournament final.Lee...
1,534 candidates in fray for phase one of Gujarat polls
Label: Lifestyle AHMEDABAD: A total of 1,534 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the 87 constituencies in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections on December 13, the officials said. It was the last day today for filing nomination papers for the first phase of the polls. The scrutiny of nomination forms will take place on November 26. "We have received nomination forms of 1,534 candidates for...
Distant Dwarf Planet Secrets Revealed
Label: Health Orbiting at the frozen edges of our solar system, the mysterious dwarf planet Makemake is finally coming out of the shadows as astronomers get their best view yet of Pluto's little sibling. Discovered in 2005, Makemake—pronounced MAH-keh MAH-keh after a Polynesian creation god—is one of five Pluto-like objects that prompted a redefining of the term "planet" and the creation of a new group...
Egypt's Top Judges Slam President's New Powers
Label: Business Egypt's highest body of judges slammed on Saturday a recent decision by the president to grant himself near-absolute power, calling the move an "unprecedented assault" on the judiciary.The statement from the Supreme Judicial Council came as hundreds protested outside a downtown courthouse against Thursday's declaration by President Mohammed Morsi. The president's decision means...
Nov
23
Shoppers Descend on Black Friday Deals
Label: Business Black Friday got off to its earliest start ever as many shoppers cleared the table of Thanksgiving dinner and headed straight to the malls and big-box retailers across the nation to snag goods at bargain prices.More than 10,000 people were wrapped around Macy's flagship store in New York City before the doors opened at midnight this morning. Across the country, up to 147 million...
Nov
22
Cyprus says bailout deal close
Label: Technology NICOSIA: President Demetris Christofias said on Thursday Cyprus is close to agreeing a bailout with international lenders, with the finance minister confirming that some 17 billion euros ($21.8 billion) is needed."After tough negotiations with the troika (of lenders), and keeping in mind the difficult circumstances this country is going through, we are very close to signing the memorandum...
26/11 hero claims govt didn't pay dues, Army denies claims
Label: Lifestyle NEW DELHI: A former National Security Guard (NSG) commando, who fought terrorists in the 26/11 attack and was invalidated from service after he became medically unfit, on Thursday claimed he has not got any financial benefits or pension and the money "gifted" to him and his colleagues. Flanked by India Against Corruption (IAC) activist-politician Arvind Kejriwal and his associates, the 34-year-old...
Distant Dwarf Planet Secrets Revealed
Label: Health Orbiting at the frozen edges of our solar system, the mysterious dwarf planet Makemake is finally coming out of the shadows as astronomers get their best view yet of Pluto's little sibling. Discovered in 2005, Makemake—pronounced MAH-keh MAH-keh after a Polynesian creation god—is one of five Pluto-like objects that prompted a redefining of the term "planet" and the creation of a new group...
Cease-Fire Holds Between Hamas and Israel
Label: Business With a tenuous cease-fire in place and no rocket fire between Israel and Hamas for the first time in more than a week, Palestinians have begun to clean up rubble and damage inflicted by Israeli missiles.People in Gaza filled the streets Thursday morning, inspecting damage to homes and businesses. Overnight, gunfire erupted in the crowded streets of the Palestinian enclave to...
Nov
21
Clamping campaign finance; Sen. Warner to stay in Congress; turkey talking points (read-this roundup)
Label: World Sen. Mark Warner (D) will not seek another term as Virginia governor in 2013. (Win McNamee - GETTY IMAGES) Here’s what the Loop is reading today:Game change? — All that spending in the election has prompted calls for tightening campaign finance rules. But here’s a shocker — no one agrees on how to do it.Still making his mark — Sen. Mark Warner (D) is staying in the Senate and...
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