Liverpool and Tottenham aim to put squeeze on Chelsea
THE fixture schedule has been kind on Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur this weekend with both clubs having the opportunity to put the squeeze on Chelsea in...
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Thousands more evacuated from ‘unwieldy beast’ California fires
Thousands more Californians evacuated their homes on Saturday as fierce wildfires spread due to constantly shifting winds, and officials expected the official death toll of...
Djoko says Murray, Wawrinka will be ready despite dip
World number two Novak Djokovic expects Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray to lift their game at the French Open despite failing to make an impact...
Our View: Opponents of a settlement gain from public spats
FOR YEARS the two sides thrived on antagonising each other with tough public statements about the Cyprus talks. It was a game which the late...
Djokovic crashes out of Wimbledon, as Querrey ends Serbian’s 30-match winning run
By Martyn Herman Novak Djokovic is fallible after all, as American powerhouse Sam Querrey proved in stunning fashion to stop the Serb’s seemingly unstoppable charge...
Police looking for unlucky robber
PAPHOS police are investigating two convenience store robbery attempts late on Wednesday both of which were averted by the shops’ staff. Police said that the...
Health minister under fire for ‘quick fix’ mini-NHS
By Angelos Anastasiou THOUGH most acknowledged that not much can be discussed until a fleshed-out proposal has been officially submitted, political parties and other groups...
Man remanded over wife’s heart-attack death (Update)
A 46-year-old man was remanded on Thursday for eight days in connection to the death of his 46-year-old estranged wife the previous day. The woman...
Concrete ready as Eleftheria square starts to take shape
Work continued at what will eventually turn out to be the new Eleftheria square with crews preparing to pour around 3,000 cubic metres of concrete...
ICRC study finds shortfalls at Menoyia centre
RESEARCH conducted by the Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) found several shortcomings at the Menoyia Detention Centre, the organisation’s deputy head Leda Koursoumba has said,...
Greek parliament passes ‘bad’ bailout package
THE Greek parliament narrowly passed the tough package of bailout measures early Thursday imposed by European partners earlier this week, in a marathon debate that almost...
Ailing Serena battles on to set up Safarova final
By Pritha Sarkar SERENA Williams did not smile, celebrate or even acknowledge the roaring standing ovation from the jubilant crowd as she watched Timea Bacsinszky’s backhand float...
Serena escapes as women’s seeds continue to fall
By Martyn Herman THE pre-tournament shortlist of favourites for the French Open women’s crown continued to shrink and for a while on Thursday it looked as...
Crops destroyed by hailstorm
PRODUCERS in the semi and mountainous regions of Paphos and Nicosia saw their crops destroyed on Wednesday afternoon by huge hail the size of walnuts....
Merkel’s approval ratings drop steeply in wake of spying scandal
CHANCELLOR Angela Merkel’s popularity has dropped abruptly in the wake of an unfolding spying scandal and she has slipped from the top spot among Germany’s leading politicians,...
In court again
A 55-year-old man from Greece, arrested in Paphos on Thursday, will appear before the District court to hear charges of thefts and break-ins. He admitted...
Larnaca improves disabled access along Phinikoudes
THE organisation for the rehabilitation of the disabled (POAA), expressed its satisfaction on Thursday for the completion of works for the creation of access points...
Kane scores on debut as England thrash Lithuania
ENGLAND’S Harry Kane scored on his debut less than two minutes after coming on as they brushed Lithuania aside 4-0 at Wembley on Friday to maintain their grip at...
Italy’s top court acquits Amanda Knox of murder
ITALY’S top court on Friday annulled the conviction of American Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher and, in a surprise verdict, acquitted her of...
Romanian drugs mule gets 13 year sentence
ROMANIAN Viorel Cosmin Maciuca, 28, was sentenced to 13.5 years in prison on Friday, in connection with the smuggling of four kilos of cocaine from...