Nobody thought to crank up Freddie Fender’s country classic Wasted Days and Wasted Nights on the Edmonton Oil Kings bus as it rolled down the highway to Cranbrook, B.C., but it might be an idea next time.
Full Story Ice have Oil Kings’ number this season
India’s growth rate slowed in the July to September quarter, putting further pressure on the government to implement reforms and ease monetary policy. Full Story India economic growth rate slows
Full Story India economic growth rate slows
Though the UAE has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the Middle East and North African region, joblessness among Emirati is at 20 per cent according to the National Statistics Bureau figures released recently. Full Story UAE unemployment issue to be tackled
Full Story UAE unemployment issue to be tackled
The Irishman overhauling a corrupt tax system is gradually smashing down the obstacles to Burundi’s self-sufficiencyWhen Kieran Holmes was appointed to overhaul Burundi’s corrupt tax system, he set exams for more than 2,000 job applicants and his team marked the papers in his basement: he was determined the process would be squeaky clean.The 59-year-old Irishman then “smashed every wall in sight” at the tax headquarters in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura. He wanted to remove the walls dividing offices so employees could see and be seen, part of his effort to encourage a culture of openness.He installed new software, simplified filing procedures, cracked down on tax avoiders, and set about changing mindsets in a country still coming Full Story In Burundi, donor…
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Australia make three quick breakthroughs after lunch, leaving South Africa in serious trouble on day one. Follow it live now!
Full Story Live: AUS v SA, T3, D1
Retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury’s sign up to new rules designed to make price promotions clearer and fairer. Full Story Supermarkets Back New Price Promotion Rules
Full Story Supermarkets Back New Price Promotion Rules
TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada's Universal Entertainment funneled at least $30 million to an ex-consultant for the Philippines gaming authority who is now at the center of a bribery investigation, according to sources and company records. The sum is six times the amount initially confirmed by Reuters and could, if found to be bribery, result in Okada being stripped of his firm's casino license in the Philippines and also jeopardize his gaming license in Las Vegas. … Full Story Exclusive: Philippines fixer paid $30 million by Okada’s Universal – sources
Full Story Exclusive: Philippines fixer paid $30 million by Okada’s Universal – sources
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – For Leo Apotheker, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO, a July 2011 meeting with Autonomy founder Mike Lynch at a chic seaside resort in France was pivotal to his effort to remake a storied technology giant. In the nine months since taking the helm at HP, Apotheker had tried furiously to find a way to move the lumbering company away from its low-margin computer hardware business and into the lucrative corporate software and services arena. … Full Story Insight: How a desperate HP suspended disbelief for Autonomy deal
Full Story Insight: How a desperate HP suspended disbelief for Autonomy deal
Brook Lopez reacts after causing an offensive foul in the second half of a game against the Knicks at Barclays Center. Full Story Nets’ Brook Lopez has mild sprain in right foot
Full Story Nets’ Brook Lopez has mild sprain in right foot
The kind of trade that might doom the 2013 Twins to the sump-pump corner of the AL Central basement.
Full Story Jim Souhan: Twins, Ryan had to make Span deal
Newly appointed Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes A Seleção have a duty to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ on home soil, but the 2002 winning mentor says he will not feel pressure. Full Story Scolari: We have an obligation to win crown
Full Story Scolari: We have an obligation to win crown
Citroen boss Matton keen on offering Pole rally rides next year Full Story Kubica in demand for 2013
Full Story Kubica in demand for 2013
Missouri guard Michael Dixon will transfer, the school announced Thursday night. Full Story Suspended guard Dixon no longer with Missouri
Full Story Suspended guard Dixon no longer with Missouri
<!–PSTYLE=WL Web Lead–>Kevin McCallum wraps up the highs and lows from what has been an eventful week in sport.
Full Story A wicked week for sport
ERIE, Pa. – The Erie Otters have fired head coach Robbie Ftorek after an ugly start to the Ontario Hockey League season. Ftorek, who held head coaching jobs in the NHL with Los Angeles, New Jersey and Boston, was in his sixth season with Erie…
Full Story Erie Otters fire coach Robbie Ftorek, replace him with Kris Knoblauch
Norwich will be out to continue their unbeaten streak when they host Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday. Norwich… Full Story Premier League preview: Norwich v Sunderland
Full Story Premier League preview: Norwich v Sunderland
The Pittsburgh Pirates have outbid the New York Yankees for Russell Martin, according to sources.
Full Story Sources: Pirates outbid Yankees to add Martin
Chonburi, Thailand, November 30: Gaganjeet Bhullar, who hit the million dollar mark in career earnings on the Asian Tour this year, hopes to ignite a late charge for the prestigious Order of Merit crown by winning the star-studded Thailand Golf Championship next week. Full Story MILLION DOLLAR MAN BHULLAR HOPES TO CASH IN AT THAILAND
Full Story MILLION DOLLAR MAN BHULLAR HOPES TO CASH IN AT THAILAND
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – With both Joe Corona and Edgar Castillo in the starting lineup, Club Tijuana defeated Toluca 2-1 in a packed Estadio Caliente on Thursday night in the first leg of the Liga MX finals. Corona (above, center) is showing signs of having that big-game mentality and was one of the brightest players on the pitch, especially in the first half as the Xolos controlled the game and put Toluca on the back foot. Read More Full Story American Exports: Tijuana’s Yanks 90 minutes from title
Full Story American Exports: Tijuana’s Yanks 90 minutes from title
Alex Smith is trying to understand how he lost his job as starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers a month after being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Full Story 49ers’ Smith Says QB Situation ‘Sucks’
