Trump to reaffirm NATO ‘commitment’ at May summit
Author: Agence France PresseWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490161515579020600 WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump will join fellow NATO leaders for a key May summit in Brussels, as the US administration seeks to quash questions about Trump’s support for the alliance. The Trump administration has been scrambling to reaffirm its commitment to Washington’s military alliances — […]
Warriors win ‘Curry Bowl,’ Aldridge leads Spurs rally
Author: AFPWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490175995299763100LOS ANGELES: Stephen Curry scored 17 points to win his latest on-court duel with elder brother Seth on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors notched a fifth straight victory with a rout of the Dallas Mavericks.The Western Conference leaders were rarely in trouble as they romped to a 112-87 win at the American Airlines […]
Sears shares sink as creditors, investors fret over going-concern risk
By Nathan Layne and Sruthi Ramakrishnan REUTERS – Sears Holdings Corp’s shares slumped 16 percent on Wednesday as bondholders and investors questioned how long the retailer could remain in business, a day after the company flagged going-concern doubts. The disclosure raised concerns over the retailer’s ability to restructure its debt load and stock inventory heading […]
Creditors, investors raise concerns over Sears going-concern warning
By Nathan Layne and Sruthi Ramakrishnan (Reuters) – Bondholders and investors on Wednesday turned their attention to questions about just how long Sears Holdings Corp can remain in business, a day after the company’s surprise disclosure it may not survive as a going concern. The disclosure raised concerns over the retailer’s debt load and its […]
Hong Kong pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie over security fears
Author: AFPWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490175813309747600HONG KONG: Hong Kong have withdrawn from its Davis Cup tie against Pakistan in Islamabad next month citing security concerns, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday.The southern Chinese city had previously challenged a decision by the Davis Cup Committee for Pakistan to host the second-round tie on April 7-9, but an independent […]
Sears warns of 'going concern' doubts
By Ankit Ajmera and Nathan Layne REUTERS – Sears Holdings Corp , once the largest U.S. retailer, warned on Tuesday about its ability to continue as a going concern after years of losses and declining sales. “Our historical operating results indicate substantial doubt exists related to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” […]
Penguins clinch 11th straight playoff berth
Author: APWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490175696479727800BUFFALO, New York: Nick Bonino scored the go-ahead goal with 5:29 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched their 11th straight playoff berth with a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.Sidney Crosby and Conor Sheary also scored, and Matt Murray made 29 saves. The Penguins (46-17-9) improved to 8-1-1 in their past 10 […]
Jane Austen faked her own marriage twice
Author: AFPTue, 2017-03-21ID: 1490175649209713700 LONDON: British author Jane Austen, known the world over for her insightful take on 19th century society, created fake marriage documents with two separate men, archives have revealed. In her novels, Austen wove tales of heroines navigating the patriarchal customs of the time to find stability and social status through advantageous marriages. But […]
US hands Japan first loss to reach WBC final
Author: AFPWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490175318659670500LOS ANGELES: Adam Jones delivered the game-winning RBI in the eighth inning as the US toppled Japan 2-1 Tuesday to reach their first World Baseball Classic final (WBC), where they will face undefeated Puerto Rico.The Americans made the final by knocking off a Japanese team accustomed to success, as they had a perfect 6-0 […]
Fans raise eyebrows as hit Mariah Carey song turned into animated film
Author: Arab NewsWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490174735639615900 DUBAI: It is one of the most popular Christmas tunes of all time and now Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is being turned into an animated film. Carey announced the news on Tuesday to her 17.6 million followers on Twitter. “My song is becoming a movie! You’re the […]
