Archive For: The Crunch
Aug 31, 2015 CSKA Moscow recently knocked Sporting Lisbon out of the Champions League play off stage, winning 4-3 on aggregate. On the first leg of the play-offs, Sporting Lisbon defeated CSKA Moscow by 2 goals to 1, after the Russians missed a penalty at the Estádio José Alvalade stadium. However the Russian outfit made ... Read More
Aug 31, 2015 Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal recently affirmed that he is in optimal shape ahead of the U.S. Open while showing off his sporty figure in a new underwear campaign by American sportswear designer Tommy Hilfiger. During a promotional event for a Tommy Hilfiger underwear campaign, the 29-year-old Spaniard said: “I’ve been playing well ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 Egypt’s antiquities minister recently called for $25 million to be raised to buy back a 4,500-year-old ancient Egyptian Sekhema statue, which was sold at an auction in Britain last year to an anonymous overseas buyer. The 30-inch painted limestone statue, which dates from the 24th century B.C was sold in July 2014 ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 During a three-day visit to Jordan , the Libyan army chief Khalifa Haftar recently solicited more resources and weapons in its fight against militants. This was made known at a news conference in Amman where the army chief identified Jordan as a good destination for the training of Libyan troops. “Jordan has ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 Bolivian President Evo Morales and his Paraguayan counterpart Horacio Cartes recently came together in the indigenous region of Yacuiba for the inauguration of a new gas refinery plant which the leaders hope will bring cheaper gas supply to the two nations as well as boost exports. The plant which is located in ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently welcomed the agreement between North and South Korea to end a standoff which has pushed the divided peninsula into a state of heightened military tension. Speaking at a parliamentary session, the Japanese prime minister said: “I welcome the South Korea – North Korea agreement, and I ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 Lem Turner, a freshman at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana recently won a free tuition for a semester after sinking a half-court shot. The freshman made the shot at a preparatory rally at the home of the Cardinal’s basketball teams, Worthen Arena as part of the Ball State’s welcome events for ... Read More
Aug 28, 2015 British boxer Amir Khan recently confirmed that he is hoping that his next fight to take place this winter in either the UAE or United States. While speaking to reporters, Khan who has been linked with fights against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao said: “Insha Allah (God willing), the next fight ... Read More
Aug 27, 2015 Libyan Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Dairi recently confirmed that a peace agreement between his country’s disputing parties will be reached before the end of August. This was made known during a press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, where he also emphasized the critical need for the agreement, given the increased cases ... Read More
Aug 27, 2015 The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon recently paid Nigeria a two-day visit to commemorate the 4th anniversary of a deadly attack on the UN building by Boko Haram insurgents. During the visit, Ban Ki-Moon laid a wreath at the site of a 2011 car bomb attack on the United Nations building in ... Read More
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