Penguins In the Age of Dinos
A giant penguin foot-bone discovered in New Zealand shows that the ancestors of everyone's favourite flightless bird waddled Earth during the age of dinosaurs, researchers reported Thursday. Before...
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Akufo-Addo Picks Mahama’s Ambassador As Secretary To Cabinet
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed former Ghana ambassador to Australia under the Mahama regime, Mrs Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari, as Secretary to the Cabinet, effective February 14,...
Mercy Debrah-Karikari Appointed Secretary To Cabinet
President Akufo-Addo is appointing persons to make up his leadership in government President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Ambassador Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari as Secretary to the...
Manny Pacquiao In Negotiations To Fight Amir Khan
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao on Thursday said he was “in negotiations” to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout. “My team and I are in...
Manny Pacquiao ‘in Negotiations’ To Fight Amir Khan, Filipino Reveals
Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has revealed he is 'in negotiations' to face British fighter Amir Khan, after weeks of conflicting reports over his next bout. 'My team and I are in negotiations...
Ultimate Fighting Championship Muscles Into Asia With Eyes On China
The world's biggest mixed martial arts organisation, the Las Vegas-based UFC, Thursday announced its long-awaited return to Asia with a Singapore show and an "ambition" to debut in mainland China....
Air NZ Flies Into Turbulence As Competition Heats Up
Air New Zealand reported a 24 percent fall in interim net profit Thursday amid increased competition in the domestic aviation market. New Zealand's flag carrier said net profit for the six months to...
New Zealand Rejects Sky-Vodafone Merger Plan
New Zealand's competition watchdog rejected a multi-billion dollar merger between Vodafone NZ and pay-TV operator Sky on Thursday, saying the combined entity would have too much market power. Sky...
Scott Revamps His Masterplan For Winning Majors
From training and scheduling to coaches and caddie, Australia's Adam Scott has changed his golf routine in order to enchance his chances at winning more major titles. The 36-year-old world number...
Ireland To Visit USA Eagles For June Rugby Test
Ireland will face the United States in a June Test match in suburban New York, USA Rugby announced Wednesday. The Eagles and Irish will meet on June 10 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. It's...
Pilot Had ‘near Collision’ In 2015
An Australian pilot who died in a Melbourne plane crash had been investigated before over a "near collision" in 2015, say officials. Max Quartermain and four US citizens died when their light plane...
Taylor Leads Black Caps Batting Revival In ODI Vs South Africa
A record-breaking century from Ross Taylor steered New Zealand to an imposing 289 for four in the second one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday. Taylor completed his ton in dramatic...
Super Rugby Has Plenty To Tackle In 2017
A new Super Rugby season kicks off this week with bosses pledging to tackle its unwieldy conference structure, exhausting travel schedules and lopsided contests. There will be a first fixture in...
Bangladesh Recall Mustafizur For Sri Lanka Tests
Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled their left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman in a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka after his prolonged injury lay-off. The 21-year-old has not...
Kim Dotcom Legal Saga Far From Over, Lawyer Says
Kim Dotcom's marathon extradition battle will run for at least another year, despite a New Zealand court ruling that he can be sent to the United States, the Megaupload founder's lawyer said Tuesday....
All You Should Know About the Midfielder’s Possible Move To Croatia
With the punditry job being the most we have heard about him so far, Michael Essien at HNK Rijeka will surely be a good way for the midfielder to move ahead… Legendary footballer Michael Essien who...
Kim Dotcom Eligible For US Extradition
New Zealand's High Court ruled Monday that Kim Dotcom was eligible for extradition to the United States over online piracy allegations linked to his now-defunct Megaupload web empire. But defence...
India, Pakistan Target Elusive Women’s World Cup Breakthrough
India downed Pakistan by seven wickets in qualifying for the 2017 Women's World Cup on Sunday but both made it to the finals where they will seek to become the first Asian champions. Pakistan were...
South Korea’s Jang Wins Australian Open
South Korea's Jang Ha-Na stormed to a three-shot victory in the Australian Open at Royal Adelaide with a blistering eagle-birdie finish on Sunday. The world number six claimed her fourth LPGA...
Late Slog Lifts New Zealand In ODI Against South Africa
Lusty late slogging by Colin de Grandhomme and Tim Southee gave New Zealand a much-needed boost in the rain-shortened opening one-day international against South Africa in Hamilton on Sunday. In a...