Merck Foundation offers heartfelt condolences on the passing of The President of Namibia

With profound sadness and a heavy heart, Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej extends her deepest condolences to H.E. MRS. MONICA GEINGOS, The First Lady of Namibia, her family and the people of Namibia on the untimely passing of her husband, H.E. DR. HAGE G. GEINGOB, The President of the Republic of Namibia.“I convey deepest sympathies to the family of The President and the entire nation of Namibia, on behalf of Merck […]

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Singapore to review F1 deal amid corruption probe

The Singapore government will review the terms of its Formula One Grand Prix deal after its former transport minister was charged with corruption, an official said Monday. S. Iswaran resigned in January after being charged with 27 offences in a rare top-level graft probe in the city-state. The case has also ensnared billionaire hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng, credited with helping to bring F1's first night race to Singapore […]

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Sri Lanka scent victory as Afghanistan collapse to 251-7

Afghanistan lost six wickets for 52 runs in the morning session as Sri Lanka closed in on victory in the one-off Test in Colombo on Monday. The tourists, who resumed on 199 for one, slumped to 251-7 for at the break, just 10 runs ahead, after Prabath Jayasuriya took four wickets with his left-arm spin. Afghanistan had reached 214 for one when Kasun Rajitha provided the breakthrough with […]

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England reduced to 194-6 chasing 399 in second India Test

India's bowlers reduced England to 194-6 with two wickets in five balls just before lunch on Monday's fourth day of the second Test, after a brisk start to the tourists' record 399 run chase. England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, still need another 205 runs in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Ben Stokes was at the crease but yet to face a ball after Jonny Bairstow fell lbw to pace […]

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Arsenal have learned from title flop as they chase redemption, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's 3-1 win against Premier League leaders Liverpool proved they have learned the lessons of last season's title collapse. Arteta's second-placed side moved within two points of Liverpool with a dynamic display at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners took the lead through Bukayo Saka's early strike, then recovered from conceding Gabriel Magalhaes's own goal on the stroke of half-time. Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal […]

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AFCON: South Africa face Osimhen’s Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four. Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with the reigning African footballer of the year up front and the way coach Jose Peseiro […]

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Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early

Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark was awarded his third US PGA Tour title on Sunday night when officials wiped out the storm-delayed final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and declared him the winner. Clark set a course record with a 12-under par 60 at the iconic seaside layout on Saturday, giving the 30-year-old American a one-stroke lead after 54 holes. Severe wind and heavy rain arrived on […]

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Beal scores 43 on former NBA club to lead Suns over Wizards

Phoenix guard Bradley Beal unleashed a season-high 43-point barrage Sunday against his former NBA club, hitting 16 of 21 shots in a 140-112 triumph at Washington. The 30-year-old American sank four of five shots from 3-point range and all seven of his free throws while contributing six assists, two steals and two blocked shots. "Spectacular," said Suns coach Frank Vogel. "He's one of the best players in the […]

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Ravindra double ton has New Zealand in control of first Proteas Test

Rachin Ravindra struck an impressive double century before South Africa's top order collapsed on Monday, leaving New Zealand in command of the first Test in Mount Maunganui. Ravindra crafted a career-best 240 as the home side were dismissed for 511, before the tourists' inexperience was exposed as they were reduced to 80-4 at stumps on day two. A Proteas team featuring six players new to international cricket will resume […]

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