Debutant Asad Shafiq’s unbeaten 78 guided Pakistan into the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in a rain-marred Pool A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here Monday that was decided on the Duckworth-Lewis Method.Needing a win to secure a spot in the World Cup last eight, Pakistan gave [...] Continue reading Clinical Pakistan beat Zimbabwe to make World Cup quarters
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India defeated Ireland by five wickets in a World Cup Group B match here Sunday. Chasing 208 for victory, India wobbled in the middle overs before Yuvraj Singh (50 not out) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (34) brought things under control. Sachin Tendulkar (38) and Virat Kohli (34) were the other contributors with the bat. [...] Continue reading India beat Ireland by five wickets
Review in a Hurry: Think Chinatown meets Three Amigos as enacted by roadkill and you’re somewhere in the neighborhood of this wonderfully odd animated feature—a first for both director… Continue reading Movie Review: Rango, Getting Stuck in the Desert With Johnny Depp Just Can't Be Beat
Citing growing competition from India and China, US President Barack Obama has warned against more tax breaks to the wealthy to find resources for investment in education, innovation and infrastructure. Talking to visiting governors of both parties Monday, he said the compromise he struck with Republicans last year on extending tax cuts to everyone – [...] Continue reading Obama for investment in education, innovation to beat India, China
Wayne Rooney struck twice, doubling his tally in the league this season, as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 Tuesday. United remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League table after Arsenal came from behind to beat Everton. There had been doubts about Rooney’s form, but he struck within a minute, running [...] Continue reading Rooney drought broken as United beat Villa