July 2016

India arrive for four-Test series against Windies

July 07, 2016 in Sports

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — India touched down in St Kitts Wednesday evening to begin preparations for their four-Test series against West Indies starting later this month. The 16-man squad was led by stroke-maker Virat Kohli and included newly appointed head coach, Anil Kumble, the...

US gives tentative OK to flights to Cuba from 10 US cities

July 07, 2016 in Regional

WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — Scheduled commercial airline service to Havana from 10 American cities won tentative government approval Thursday, advancing President Barack Obama's effort to normalize relations with Cuba. Eight US airlines are expected to begin round-trip service as early as this fall between the...

UK to get 2nd female PM

July 07, 2016 in International

LONDON (AP) — Britain is on course to get its second female prime minister, after Conservative lawmakers chose Home Secretary Theresa May and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom on Thursday to fight a runoff contest for leadership of the country’s governing party. The race pits a stalwart...