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SHANGHAI. — Novak Djokovic said yesterday he is relaxed about the possibility of Rafael Nadal opening up a huge lead at the top of the world men’s tennis rankings and…
Players care about England: Gerrard
LONDON. — England captain Steven Gerrard has dismissed as “nonsense” the notion that his international soccer teammates are not motivated by the prospect of playing for their country. The 33-year-old…
DJ Premier, Nas to do album together
DJ Premier says that he and Nas will do an album together once Nas’ contract with Def Jam runs out. DJ Premier says that he and Nas will be working…
Clashes break out in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO. — Clashes have broken out in Rio de Janeiro as striking teachers and their supporters took to the streets to protest against salary levels and a police…
Mugabe spot on on Syria, UN
Dr Mose Gejo THERE is no doubt that President Mugabe is Africa’s political grandmaster, a great visionary and fearless defender of principles that would make the world fair, just and…
IMF cuts world growth outlook
WASHINGTON. — The International Monetary Fund yesterday lowered its growth forecast for the global economy and warned the outlook could get bleaker if the US political standoff over finances drags…
‘Rolls-Royce SUV will not compromise brand’
SINGAPORE. — Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will not compromise its exclusive image if it builds a sports utility vehicle, its chief executive said yesterdday. Speaking to journalists in Singapore, Torsten Müller-Ötvös…
Tussle for trade dominance at Apec
NUSA DUA. — The United States yesterday intensified its drive to clinch an ambitious Asia-Pacific trade pact by the end of the year, raising the hackles of a newly assertive…
Missionaries, education in colonial times
Sekai Nzenza IN the dry season, long before the missionaries arrived in this country, the elders always gathered for the bira, an all night ceremony to honour the spirits of…
Alcatel-Lucent to cut 10 000 jobs
PARIS. — Telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent is set to cut 10 000 jobs worldwide to reduce costs by 15 percent within two years and focus on new technologies, it announced…