Militants attack Pakistan army; 21 die in clash

PARACHINAR, Pakistan -; A local government official says militants set off a roadside bomb near a Pakistani army convoy in a tribal region close to the Afghan border, sparking clashes that killed …

Written on December 16, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, ad, ads, afghan, army, ashes, china, cia, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Police, militants clash in Pakistan

International News: Islamabad, Dec 13 (IANS) Clashes erupted Tuesday between police and at least 50 armed militants in Pakistan's northwest tribal region after the outlaws ambushed a police …

Written on December 13, 2011 | Posted in International, News, Pakistan, US, ad, ashes, islam, islamabad, police, unlmitie | Leave a comment

5 policemen injured in clashes with militants in Peshawar, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) — At least five policemen were injured in clashes with a group of militants in Peshawar of northwest Pakistan Tuesday afternoon, reported local Urdu TV channel ARY. …

Written on December 13, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, War, ad, ashes, islam, islamabad, police, unlmitie, urdu | Leave a comment

Shanties burnt into ashes at Gushan-e-Iqbal

KARACHI: A blazing fire burnt into ashes more than fifty shanties, however, no loss of life occurred at the slum i

Written on December 11, 2011 | Posted in News, ashes, karachi | Leave a comment

Inbox: The ups and downs of English fandom

England supporters could now look to the future with hope, a hope supported with evidence

Written on December 4, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Sports, UK, US, ashes, cia, england, fans | Leave a comment

79 injured in skirmishes in Cairo’’s Tahrir

CAIRO: Clashes between protesters and street vendors in Cairo s iconic Tahrir Square injured some 79 people overni

Written on November 30, 2011 | Posted in International, News, ashes | Leave a comment

2 killed in Karachi violence

At least two people were killed and eight others injured when clashes erupted between two groups during a procession on the first day of Muharram in this Pakistani city.

Written on November 28, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, ashes, unlmitie | Leave a comment

50 killed in Syria violence

NICOSIA: At least 23 members of Syria s security forces and 15 deserters were killed in clashes on Thursday, mainl

Written on November 25, 2011 | Posted in International, ashes | Leave a comment

England win toss, bat against West Indies

CHENNAI: England captain Andrew Strauss has won the toss and elected to bat in their crucial match against the West Indies in the World Cup Group B here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday. Weary England could see their exhausting five-month global road trip end today in a do-or-die World Cup showdown against the Windies. Victory will keep England’’s hopes of making the quarter-finals alive but defeat will send their opponents, as well as India and Bangladesh, into the last eight. England have endured a rollercoaster campaign. They defeated the Netherlands and South Africa, lost to Bangladesh and Ireland and tied with India. They know that even a win on Thursday may not be enough if other results on Saturday and Sunday work conspire against them. Their problems have been compounded by illness suffered by Strauss, key spinner Graeme Swann and fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad. The form of Ashes spearhead Jimmy Anderson, whose four wickets have cost 282 runs at an average of more than 70 apiece, is another distraction. Strauss said he hoped the make-or-break nature of Thursday’’s contest would see England raise their game. West Indies captain Darren Sammy hopes to make the most of coach Ottis Gibson’’s inside knowledge of England. Gibson spent more than two years as England’’s bowling coach before taking charge of the West Indies in January 2010. West Indies have been bolstered for this match by the return of dynamic opening batsman Chris Gayle, who missed their 44-run win against Ireland last time out with an abdominal strain. Unlike Group B, where only South Africa have so far assured qualification, all four qualifying spots in Group have been wrapped up by Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2010, 2011, Ireland, Pakistan, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, ad, africa, aid, ashes, australia, ban, bangladesh, bowling, captain, cia, england, india, live, netherlands, new zealand, pta, results, uth, west indies | Leave a comment

Cricket WC: Now or never for Eng Cup dream

NEW DELHI: Weary England could see their exhausting five-month global road trip end on Thursday when they tackle a resurgent West Indies in a do-or-die World Cup showdown. Victory will keep England’’s hopes of making the quarter-finals alive but defeat will send their opponents, as well as India and Bangladesh, into the last eight. England captain Andrew Strauss dismissed the effects of fatigue on a squad which has been on the road virtually non-stop since October’’s departure for their successful Ashes campaign. “Fatigue is the last thing on our minds,” Strauss insisted ahead of the match in Chennai. “We know what the prize is and we are determined to make the most of our opportunity.” England have endured a rollercoaster campaign. They defeated the Netherlands and South Africa, lost to Bangladesh and Ireland and tied with India. They know that even a win on Thursday may not be enough if other results on Saturday and Sunday work conspire against them. Their problems have been compounded by illness suffered by Strauss, key spinner Graeme Swann and fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad. The form of Ashes spearhead Jimmy Anderson, whose four wickets have cost 282 runs at an average of more than 70 apiece, is another distraction. Strauss said he hoped the make-or-break nature of Thursday’’s contest would see England raise their game. “We have done well in big matches over the last couple of years. The equation is very simple and this isn”t a time to go into our shells — we have to go out there and take the West Indies on.” West Indies captain Darren Sammy hopes to make the most of coach Ottis Gibson’’s inside knowledge of England. Gibson spent more than two years as England’’s bowling coach before taking charge of the West Indies in January 2010. “He has a lot of information and has worked in a successful English team,” said Sammy. “Obviously we”ve been analysing the opposition. We”ll be looking to go out and exploit the weaknesses. “It’’s a good time to play England,” added Sammy. “They”ve been on the road for a long time. Apparently, they”ve been home for four days in five months. In order for them to stay, they”ve got to win or maybe some of them will want to go home to their families.” West Indies have been bolstered for this match by the return of dynamic opening batsman Chris Gayle, who missed their 44-run win against Ireland last time out with an abdominal strain. Unlike Group B, where only South Africa have so far assured qualification, all four qualifying spots in Group have been wrapped up by Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Australia captain Ricky Ponting said he was looking forward to the champions being tested by Pakistan in their final group match in Colombo on Saturday. Australia, bidding for a fourth straight title, made it 34 games unbeaten at the World Cup with a seven-wicket thrashing of Canada in Bangalore on Wednesday.(AFP)

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2010, 2011, Canada, Ireland, Pakistan, Sports, UN, US, War, World Cup, ad, africa, aid, ashes, australia, ban, bangladesh, bowling, captain, england, games, india, live, netherlands, new zealand, pta, results, uth, west indies | Leave a comment

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