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Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki eased into the third round of the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Sweden 39;s Johanna Larsson. The Danish third seed needed just 66 minutes to beat world number 75 Larsson 6-1 6-3. Wozniacki will face either Russia 39;s Maria Sharapova, who won the title in Melbourne in 2008 or Swede ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say they are investigating allegations rocking Israel's legal system involving suspicious attempts to appoint two judges. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said on Wednesday the Lahav 433 investigative body is looking into "offenses of integrity" regarding attempts to appoint the two. He says police have seized documents as part of the investigation and there was a sweeping gag order on all further details. Israeli media have been rife with speculation in recent days over the scope of the affair... Читать дальше...

Researchers at the NIH’s National Eye Institute (NEI) have developed a therapy from induced pluripotent stem cells to prevent blindness in dry age-related macular degeneration, and they have turned up positive animal data that set the stage for a human trial.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas assumed the chairmanship of the largest bloc of countries at the United Nations on behalf of "the State of Palestine" on Tuesday in New York City. The Palestinians are slated to serve as the leader of the bloc, known as the Group of 77, for the next year. In a speech at the UN headquarters, Abbas called the task of leading the Group of 77 a great responsibility. "I am pleased to take over today the chairmanship of the Group of 77 on behalf of the Palestinian... Читать дальше...

Let’s face it! Everyone loves a vacation. Eating your favorite food, sunbathing at the beach, or simply doing nothing with your day–no traffic, no work pressures, nothing! A vacation can be a rejuvenating experience. However, the traditional vacation comes with its share of drawbacks. It may not give exactly what you are looking for. Additionally, you may not be able to afford one. This is where a staycation comes in.

Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov has defeated Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in the 2nd round of the 2019 Australian Open

Presidential aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alban Bagbin is asking Ghanaians to give him the power to scrap the end-of-tenure benefits for certain politicians known as ex-gratia only if he becomes the President. According to him, the payment of ex gratia was not serving the purpose for which it was created, and was inst ...

Editor of the New Crusading Guide, Kweku Baako Jnr., is disputing claims that embattled gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana Limited, has more than a million customers whose funds are locked up in the controversial minerals trading company. Kweku Baako said his checks showed that Menzgold had a combined 4,924 customers at the branches, with ...

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Synthesis delivers molecular cylinders that contain 240 sp2-carbon atoms

RAPAPORT... The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a new guide for the jewelry industry detailing standards and practices for supply-chain due diligence.  The 14-page “Responsible Sourcing Blue Book” provides a set of universal guidelines industry members can follow to help them support responsible sourcing and maintain integrity in their supply chain, CIBJO said Monday...

Dancing On Ice skater Matt Evers defends Gemma Collins  Daily Mail

Dancing On Ice professional skater Matt Evers has rushed to defend his partner Gemma Collins after she was accused of being unprofessional by Holly ...

Rashida Jones will star as a young mother who reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father

Senators will question acting Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler on Wednesday in his confirmation hearing to replace Scott Pruitt permanently.

We want to roll out at least 500 more branches over the next few years, says Vaidyanathan.

BOB BRYAN has told Andy Murray he could have hip surgery AND still play at Wimbledon. However, the American acknowledges he would defy medical science if he makes a dramatic comeback at SW19 this summer. The American doubles player underwent a hip-resurfacing five months ago and returned to the practice courts in December. He has […]

Ticketing arrangements for Blues' Sky Bet Championship fixture against Villa at the St. Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium on Sunday 10 March.Blues v Aston Villa Sky Bet ChampionshipSt. Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium Sunday 10 March 2019 (Kick off 12 noon)Tickets are on sale from 12 noon on Thursday

Akel leader Andros Kyprianou on Wednesday called on foreign diplomats to exert influence on Turkey to cooperate in good faith to resolve the Cyprus issue for the benefit of all Cypriots and the wider region. Kyprianou was addressing the diplomatic corps at the annual lunch hosted by the party for foreign ambassadors to the island. […]

Both party leaders are playing for time, trying to paper over the cracks within their own ranks – but decisiveness is needed now more than ever

The court issued an interim stay on the Delhi government's December 19 circular, which made Measles Rubella vaccination for students from the age of 9 months to 15 years mandatory.

HT Media Wednesday reported a 68.66 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 42.91 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2018. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 136.96 crore for the December quarter of the previous financial year. Its total income stood at Rs 664.89 crore, lower as compared with Rs 681.7 crore in the same period a year ago, HT Media said in a BSE filing. HT Media's total expenses grew to Rs 637.8 crore in the third quarter of this financial year,... Читать дальше...

Brescia boss Eugenio Corini claims Italy starlet Sandro Tonali will be ‘the new Daniele De Rossi’ and not another Andrea Pirlo.