Acid attack victim rejects ‘eye for an eye’ punishment
A man convicted of blinding a woman in an acid attack was spared an eye-for-an-eye punishment Sunday, minutes before the sentence was to be carried out, Iranian state media reported.
Month: August 2011
Norway suspect bought materials on eBay
The suspect in Norway’s terror attacks bought chemicals and tools on eBay that helped him kill 77 people this month, according to a British newspaper.
Bell recalled after bizarre run-out
The contentious run-out of second-innings centurion Ian Bell at the stroke of tea that threatened to erupt into the biggest controversy in the series was overturned during the break
Why do extremists turn to violence?
Any large-scale massacre, especially of young people, generates shock and horror. How could this be possible? The temptation is to dismiss it as the act of someone who is insane. Attributing mass murder to mental disorder is convenient, because further…
Focussed ahead of Canada game – Hassan
Fast bowler Hamid Hassan has said playing on the domestic circuits in Pakistan and Sri Lanka recently have allowed Afghanistan to prepare well ahead of their four-day Intercontinental Cup fixture against Canada
O’Keefe chases higher honours via Twenty20
Steve O’Keefe is intent on pressing his case for Australian limited overs and Test match consideration during the tourists’ two Twenty20 matches against Sri Lanka
Paul Nixon announces retirement
Paul Nixon, the Leicestershire and former England wicketkeeper, will quit all professional cricket this weekend
Paul Nixon announces retirement
Paul Nixon, the Leicestershire and former England wicketkeeper, will quit all professional cricket this weekend
Nepal maul Kenya, while Afghanistan open account
A round-up of the third day’s matches in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Qualifier
Advantage Bangladeshis despite collapse
Zimbabwe XI need 220 runs for victory with eight wickets in hand on the third and final day against Bangladeshis at the Harare Sports Club
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