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NEW YORK. — World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open…
‘One small step’ left for Inzaghi’s Champions League final dream
MILAN. — Simone Inzaghi can already see his Inter Milan team in next month’s Champions League final after an impressive 2-0 win over local rivals AC Milan in the last…
Pearl Thusi dedicates Nigerian film role to friend Riky Rick
Johannesburg. — Mzansi actress Pearl Thusi has seemingly mastered the art of moving in silence. The “Queen Sono” has been hard at work lately filming various projects across the continent…
City will bank almost £300m if they clinch the treble
MANCHESTER. — Pep Guardiola’s men are just seven games away from completing the dream Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup haul. A fifth Premier League crown in six years…
SA urges careful debate on Brics single currency
The Brics group of nations will discuss the feasibility of introducing a common currency, according to the foreign minister of South Africa, which is preparing to host a summit of the bloc’s leaders.
Judicial manager sues mining firm
Former judicial manager of a gold mining firm Rolldice Mining Services, Edward Warhurst, has taken the company to court, claiming shares he and companies linked to him allegedly acquired when he was in charge of the company’s affairs.
SA rand is bleeding and weakens to all-time low
THE South African rand tumbled, heading for a record low against the dollar, as geopolitical risks added to investor concerns over a domestic energy crisis and global monetary tightening.
Debt default to hurt US international leadership
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said failure to avoid a looming federal government default would undermine Washington’s ability to provide international leadership and defend US national security.
Arsenal title hopes suffer huge blow
LONDON. — Arsenal have suffered a huge blow to their title hopes as it was confirmed that two of their key men are sidelined for the rest of the season.…
Fognini defeats Murray in Rome
ROME. — Fabio Fognini edged out Andy Murray in a battle of veteran tennis dads to reach the Italian Open second round on Wednesday. Fognini, ranked outside of the top…