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Cahill scores extra-time winner against Syria to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive

Sydney - Muslimchronicle

Tim Cahill scored an extra-time winner to keep Australia's World Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 win in the Asian qualifying playoff on Tuesday which dashed war-torn Syria's fairytale bid to reach the finals for the first time. Syria fought right until the end of the 120-minute match and Omar Al Somah could have secured their passage on the awayRead more

Butker’s field goals send Chiefs to 29-20 win over Redskins

Missouri - Muslimchronicle

After Harrison Butker missed the first field-goal attempt of his NFL career, Chiefs coach Andy Reid walked over to the rookie and prepared to instill a little bit of confidence. “He said, ‘I got it. I got it. I was just off a tad,’” Reid recalled of their brief exchange. “He kind of gives you that feeling that everything’s goingRead more

Football: PSG Maintain Unbeaten Run with Two Late Goals

Paris - Arab Today

late goals from substitutes Javier Pastore and Edinson Cavani to see off Ligue 2 side Niort in the Coupe de France and book their spot in the quarter-finals. Unai Emery made eight changes, including giving Grzegorz Krychowiak his first appearance of 2017, but ultimately needed to bring on Pastore and Cavani from the bench to settle the last-16 tie. TheRead more

Lt. Gen. Bakri: Government Task is to Implement National Dialogue Outcome

Khartoum - Arab Today

The First Vice - President of the Republic and National Prime Minister, Lt. Gen. Bakri Hassan Salih, affirmed that his first task in the national accord government is to be committed to the timing set for implementing the national dialogue outcome. This came in his address Wednesday to the group of the national unity parties and the armed movements thatRead more

Dubai Municipality to shift 75 per cent of waste from landfills

Dubai - ArabToday

Dubai Municipality has doubled its efforts to shift 75 per cent of the waste produced in the emirate of Dubai from the landfills, an official said on Sunday. The move is in line with the environmental objectives of the 2021 National Agenda and the National Index, he said. During the opening of an awareness exhibition on sustainable environmental practices atRead more

English Premier League standings

London - Arab Today

Following are the English Premier League standings after Sunday's match (tabulated under games played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Man City 4 4 0 0 11 4 12 Chelsea 4 3 1 0 9 4 10 Man Utd 4 3 0 1 7 3 9 Tottenham 4 2 2 0 7 2 8 Liverpool 4 2 1Read more

Last gasp France into Euros last 16

Marseille - Arab Today

Late goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet booked hosts France’s place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after overcoming stiff resistance from European Championship debutants Albania. Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann came off the bench in Marseille to head the opener in the 90th minute before West Ham United’s Payet strengthened his reputation by smashing home a second deepRead more

Hungary stuns 10-man Austria to end 30-year wait

Bordeaux - Arab Today

Adam Szalai and Zoltan Stieber scored second half goals as Hungary stunned highly-fancied Austria 2-0 in their Group F opener in Bordeaux on Tuesday. Austria, tipped as tournament dark horses, dominated the opening period but Szalai fired Hungary ahead on 62 minutes with Stieber wrapping up a shock victory over their old rivals late on in the 138th meeting betweenRead more

Nasr chairs meeting with UN mission

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr chaired a meeting of the national committee on following up the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals held here on Monday at the ministry headquarters. The minister discussed with the UN mission reports being prepared for the preparatory conference to take place in Cairo this month. The reports will be presented at aRead more

Ambassador: Saudi king's visit to Egypt 'elevated' bilateral ties

Cairo - Arab Today

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz's visit to Egypt contributed to elevating the Egyptian-Saudi ties, affirmed Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Ahmed Qattan. The Saudi king's visit to Egypt also achieved the desired goals, he added in a statement on Wednesday. He also pointed out to the warm reception accorded to the Saudi king during his visit to Egypt. Source: MENARead more