BROWSE THROUGH : What the books are about David Beckham: My Side...He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is David Beckham’s own story of his career to date, for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England, and of his childhood, family and private life.... Travel Abroad 24 Apr, 2005
Argentina beat Colombia, Brazil held Associated PressBuenos Aires, March 31:Argentina extended its lead over South American World Cup qualifying beating a 10-man Colombia 1-0 while Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Uruguay. Hernan Crespo scored in the 65th minute to lead Argentina, which... 31 Mar, 2005
Survival Song When something happens to people, something traumatic happens in your life, you go one of two ways. You either get all down, or you go, ‘I’m going to do what I want to do’.—SorayaThis Colombian-American singer-songwriter has the gift of song... Travel Abroad 31 Mar, 2005
Brazil win; riot stops match in Mali AgenciesGoiania, March 28:Brazil beat visiting Peru 1-0 in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, and a qualifier at Mali was stopped when fans rioted following a go-ahead goal by Togo in the 90th minute. At Goiania, the World Cup champions struggled to get... 28 Mar, 2005
Australia get AFC nod to join Asian group Associated PressKuala Lumpur, March 23:Asian soccer chiefs on Wednesday approved Australia’s bid to move out of the Oceania soccer confederation and join its 45-nation Asian counterpart, pending approval by FIFA.The Asian Football Confederation’s... 23 Mar, 2005
BIZ BRIEFS Wheat, mustard output upBHOJPUR: Production of wheat and mustard is expected to increase in Bhojpur district. Farmers in Bhojpur district have planted wheat on 25,000 hectors of land and mustard on 10,500 hectors. According to district agriculture... 18 Mar, 2005
Taiwan warns China against enacting anti-secession law Associated PressTaipei, March 12:President Chen Shui-bian today delivered a stern warning to China against enacting an anti-secession law that authorises military attacks on Taiwan if it declares formal independence, saying ties would deteriorate even... Women 12 Mar, 2005
Saulnier reaches first career final in SJ Associated PressSan jose, February 13:Cyril Saulnier exploited Jurgen Melzer’s injured ankle, rallying from a set down by steadily slicing groundstrokes and prevailing 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 in the SAP Open to reach his first ATP career final.Melzer was in... 13 Feb, 2005
19 districts identified for coffee production Madan WagleTanahun, January 31:National Tea and Coffee Development Board has informed that 19 districts in the country have good potential to produce quality coffee. The districts include Tanahun, Lamjung, Gorkha, Syangja and Kaski of Gandaki zone,... 31 Jan, 2005
OPEC committee suggests keeping quota stable Associated PressVienna, January 30:Confirming sentiment that OPEC is poised to keep its current quota, a key committee recommended that the production ceiling be held at 27 million barrels a day, the group’s president said. The group’s members were... 30 Jan, 2005
TIME OUT Bista finishes firstPOKHARA: Jagannath Bista finished the 18-km distance in 56 minutes 38 seconds to win the Open Road Race competition, jointly organised by Community Service Centre and Community Police Service Centre to mark the Martyrs’ Day. Lok... 28 Jan, 2005
Tsunamis, US sanctions batter Asian shrimp industry Agence France PresseHanoi, January 17: Last month’s tsunamis and anti-dumping sanctions leveled by the United States have dealt Asia’s shrimp industry a double blow that experts say could take years to recover from.The December 26 tsunamis that... 17 Jan, 2005
