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Everything you need to know about Umran: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Umran: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Syrian govt says Assad forces 'still strong, despite string of rebel advances'

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Johannesburg, Dec 24 (ANI): Syria's Information Minister has dismissed comments by the country's vice president that neither the rebels nor the forces of President Bashar Assad could win the civil war.

Afridi gets NOC to play for Hampshire following "amicable agreement" with PCB

June 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Islamabad, June 15(ANI): Former captain Shahid Afridi will finally join Hampshire next week after being granted the No Objection Certificate by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following an "amicable agreement" between them.

ICC announces squads for World Cricket League Division 7 in Botswana

April 17, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Dubai, Apr 17(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the 14-man squads for the six teams - Nigeria, Japan, Norway, Germany, Kuwait and Botswana - participating in the World Cricket League Division 7 (WCL Div. 7) next month in Botswana.

Gaddafi forces using schoolboy conscripts to regain Misurata

April 16, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Tripoli, Apr 16 (ANI): Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is reportedly using schoolboy conscripts as young as 15 in a bid to regain the rebel-held town of Misurata.

PCB prohibits T20 World Cup squad from playing in Bangladesh domestic tournament

March 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Islamabad, Mar.17 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly prohibited players selected for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship from taking part in Bangladesh's domestic T20 tournament, which is to be played in Sharjah.

Afridi's manager attributes ball-tampering to his strong desire to win

February 1, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 1 (ANI): While Shahid Afridi, who is facing a two-match ban for ball tampering, has apologised for his action during a match against Australia on Sunday, his manager has insisted that the Pakistani all-rounder's desire to win led him to the embarrassing situation.

Visa, politics no reason for Pak players missing IPL-3: India

January 21, 2010 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): Rubbishing Pakistan's claim that its eleven players did not win Indian Premier League contracts because of politics or visa concerns, the Ministry of External Affairs said Thursday that such apprehensions were misplaced.

IPL auction fallout: Butt blasts Modi for not receiving his call

January 20, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Lahore, Jan.20 (ANI): Upset over the 'boycott' of Pakistani cricketers by the franchises during the Indian Premier Legue's (IPL) auction on Tuesday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt has lambasted IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, saying he failed to respond to his calls.

A guide to the atmospheric home of elves, sprites, halos and jets revealed

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, August 22 (ANI): A three-year space survey has produced the first detailed global guide to the location of flashes of light in the Earth's upper atmosphere, which are referred to as elves, sprites, halos and jets.