Daily Archives: Feb 19, 2017
Britain's exit from EU irrevocable once triggered: minister
The process of Britain leaving the European Union is irrevocable once it has been triggered, a government minister said on Sunday.
Syrian government forces press attack on Damascus outskirts: monitors, medic
Syrian government forces fired rockets at a rebel-held area on Damascus's outskirts on Sunday, pressing an attack that began the day before and has killed up to 16 people, a medical worker and war monitors said.
Iraq launches offensive on last Islamic State stronghold in Mosul
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces on Sunday launched a ground offensive to dislodge Islamic State militants from their remaining stronghold in Mosul, in the western part of the city, and put an end to their ambitions for territorial rule in Iraq.
Four North Korean suspects fled Malaysia after airport murder: police
Four North Korean suspects in the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fled Malaysia on the day he was attacked at Kuala Lumpur airport and apparently killed by a fast-acting poison, police said on Sunday.
Century hands Islamabad last-ball win
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Feb 18, CMC – Former Barbados and West Indies opener Dwayne Smith struck a boundary-studded, unbeaten half-century to power Islamabad United to a five-wicket victory over Darren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi off the last ball in the Pakistan Super League here Saturday.
Lambe’s winner cements Carlisle’s promotion spot
LONDON, Feb 18, CMC – Bermuda international midfielder Reggie Lambe struck the winner as third-placed English League Two club Carlisle United maintained their push for promotion with a 2-1 win at Wycombe Wanderers’ Adams Park on Saturday.