Saudi Border Guards stops efforts to plant land mines, smuggle weapons in southern Kingdom
Author: Mohammed Al-SulamiMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489952475847982800 RIYADH: Border Guards recently thwarted several attempts to plant land mines, and smuggle weapons and more than half ton of hashish at the southern border, according to a Ministry of Interior security spokesman. Law authorities also arrested several suspects after identifying attempts to illegally cross the border. Thirty smugglers were arrested, including […]
Trail Blazers beat Heat; Cleveland edge past Lakers
Author: APMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1490002005993330900MIAMI: Damian Lillard scored a season-high 49 points, including 28 after halftime, as the Portland Trail Blazers continued their playoff push by beating the Miami Heat 115-104 on Sunday night.Lillard tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers, giving him 1,002 for his career. He shot 14 for 21 from the field, 9 for 12 from […]
Blackhawks ease past Avalanche; Penguins rout Panthers
Author: APMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1490001519383296100CHICAGO: Jonathan Toews scored twice while Richard Panik and Artemi Panarin each had one in the third period to erase Colorado’s two-goal lead and rally the Chicago Blackhawks past the Avalanche 6-3 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.Patrick Kane scored his team-leading 32nd goal and Marcus Kruger added an empty-netter for Chicago, […]
Ace Travel to sponsor Ace Saudi Cup League
Author: ARAB NEWSMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1490001210803252900JEDDAH: Ace Travel and Tours will sponsor Ace Saudi Cup League, organized by the Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).This was announced recently after an agreement was signed between Ace Travel and JCA representatives. Those present from Ace Travel were Ashfaq Aleem (general manager), Mohammed Ali Jarar (regional director, western province), Shamshad Khan (finance director) […]
Ghanaian football player mistakenly thanks wife and girlfriend on live TV
Author: Arab NewsMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489992981342859200DUBAI: Ghanaian football player Mohammed Anas was left red-faced this week after expressing thanks to both his wife and girlfriend in a now viral video. Anas, who plays for South Africa’s Free State Stars, was responding to being named “man of the match” when he made the mistake during a post-game interview on […]
Canadian wins $1M global teacher prize for work with Inuit
Author: Arab NewsSun, 2017-03-19ID: 1490003974763438500 DUBAI: A Canadian school teacher who encourages hope and acts of kindness in an isolated corner of Quebec won a $1 million prize Sunday in what has become one of the most high-profile awards for teaching excellence. Maggie MacDonnell was awarded the annual Global Teacher Prize during a ceremony in Dubai, United […]
A Muppet with autism to be welcomed soon on ‘Sesame Street’
Author: FRAZIER MOORE | APMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489995325862994700NEW YORK: Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted.That certainly goes for Julia, a Muppet youngster with blazing red hair, bright green eyes — and autism. Rather than being treated like an outsider, which too often is the plight of kids on the spectrum, Julia is […]
Palestinian women try to bring baseball to Gaza
Author: FARES AKRAM | APMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489994853442951400KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip: The young Palestinian women substitute Islamic headscarves for baseball caps and field tennis balls with fabric gloves, giving a decidedly local feel to the great American pastime.They are trying to bring baseball to the Gaza Strip, an effort that is still in its early innings.The players, who […]
Who’s happy, who’s not: Norway tops list, US falls
Author: SETH BORENSTEIN | APMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489992449282839100WASHINGTON: A new report shows Norway is the happiest country on Earth, Americans are getting sadder, and it takes more than just money to be happy.Norway vaulted to the top slot in the World Happiness Report, released Monday, despite the plummeting price of oil — a key part of its economy. […]
Adele stirs up social media after kissing hijab-wearing fan in Australia
Author: Arab NewsMon, 2017-03-20ID: 1489988520202737600DUBAI: Superstar singer Adele is no stranger to the limelight but she made headlines in Australia recently for something other than her talent. During a concert in Sydney, Adele reached out to kiss the hand of a hijab-wearing fan and promptly set social media alight. Many took to Twitter to praise the singer’s […]
