Sami Al Jaber remains one of the most recognizable faces in Asian football even though the former Saudi Arabia hit-man retired in the aftermath of his nation’s appearance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals…
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has endorsed a Palestinian state, saying Moscow had recognized Palestinian independence in 1988 and was not changing the position adopted by the former Soviet Union, according to Reuters. “Russia’s position remains…
The Indian government has ordered the pulling down of a 31-storey tower block in the heart of one of Mumbai’s most exclusive areas following an alleged corruption scandal. India environment minister, Jairam Ramesh ordered the demolished…
President Hu Jintao was welcomed to the White House on Wednesday with full honors that included a 21-gun salute and red-carpet greeting as he and his US counterpart Barack Obama seek to open a new…
China’s investments in Europe and in other countries around the globe grow with the passing of each day. The country has brought billions of dollars’ worth of business deals and bank investments to different sectors…
India came into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 having not appeared at the finals of the continental championship since 1984. But while the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup winners have lost their opening two games…
Australia, Tuesday, faces a more difficult task in qualifying for the knockout stages of the Asian Cup, needing a point against Bahrain to progress as South Korea take on India in Group C. The Socceroos and their…
Uzbekistan reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals after drawing 2-2 with China in a topsy-turvy and fiercely contested final Group A game at the Al Gharafa Stadium. Having fallen behind early on, Uzbekistan equalised and then…
Experts hail growing culture of cooperation between China and the US, but warn that closer ties do not rule out possible strains in the relationship. A survey, which was conducted by China Daily and Horizon…
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the best age for girls to get married is between 16 and 18, according to Iranian newspapers. But some analysts say such a comment could be part of the government’s efforts…