Iraqis slam govt over deadly wave of bombings

BAGHDAD. — Iraqis roundly condemned the authorities yesterday for failing to stop a wave of deadly unrest including attacks that killed dozens of people the day before.
Attacks yesterday itself killed another 12 people, as the country struggles against a surge in violence that has plagued it since the beginning of the year.

Japanese premier wins big in upper house

TOKYO. — Voters handed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a thumping victory in upper house elections yesterday, exit polls showed, likely ushering in a new period of stability for politically volatile Japan.

Dina Pule faces corruption charges

JOHANNESBURG. — The Hawks are investigating corruption charges laid by the DA against former communications minister Dina Pule, a spokesperson confirmed yesterday.
“Yes, the matter was reported in the Western Cape Central police station, but now the matter is in our hands. We are giving it the attention it deserves,” said Captain Paul

Spurs get another Belgian

LONDON. — Tottenham Hotspur have captured Belgium winger Nacer Chadli on a £6million deal from FC Twente.
Chadli, who is 23 and can play on either flank, will join fellow Belgians Mousa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen if he agrees a five-year deal as expected.

Suarez mum on future

MELBOURNE (Mailonline) – Luis Suarez did little to reassure Liverpool fans that he will be at Anfield next season when he refused to answer questions about his future on arriving in Australia.

Chelsea post second victory of Asia tour

KUALA LUMPUR – Chelsea recorded the second victory of their Asian Tour with a 4-1 win over the Malaysia XI but Jose Mourinho’s satisfaction will have been offset by an injury to Kevin de Bruyne.

Moyes under siege

LONDON. — David Moyes is a man under siege as the battle around Wayne Rooney, Cesc Fabregas and Cristiano Ronaldo hots up.
The Manchester United boss is in the middle of a Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid nightmare.

Tito bows out with grace

BARCELONA – Cancer-stricken former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova published an open letter on Saturday to thank the club, fans and well-wishers as he embarks on further treatment having stepped down on Friday.

Froome wins Tour de France

PARIS. — Chris Froome was riding to victory in the 100th Tour de France yesterday, dominating rivals over three weeks on the road and having coolly and adroitly dealt with doping suspicions off it.

England go 2-0 up in Ashes

LONDON. — Nine wickets in the match for Graeme Swann lead England to a overwhelming 347-run win over Australia on the fourth evening of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s yesterday. Australia were three deliveries away from extending the match into the fifth day after the hosts asked for the extra 30 minutes, but Swann (4-78) ended an obdurate

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