WASHINGTON: Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump, on Monday announced he was running for the White House, joining an already crowded pool of 2020 hopefuls from his party. The 38-year-old member of the House of Representatives announced his campaign on The Late Night Show
TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday accused the United States of being the real “leader of world terrorism”, hitting back after Washington blacklisted Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation. Tehran was quick to retaliate on Monday by declaring US troops “terrorists” following Washington’s move, which was welcomed by
HONG KONG: A group of Hong Kong activists face jail after being convicted Tuesday on colonial-era “public nuisance” charges for their role in organising mass pro-democracy protests that paralysed the city for months and infuriated Beijing. The convictions followed a trial that has renewed alarm over shrinking freedoms under an
LOS ANGELES: Reigning rookie of the year Ko Jin-young captured her first major championship on Sunday, holding off fellow South Korean Lee Mi-hyang to win the Ana Inspiration by three strokes. The 23-year-old Ko finished in style by draining a long birdie putt on 18 for a two-under 70 final
AUGUSTA (United States): Newcomers, past winners and a host of green jacket hopefuls made final preparations Sunday at Augusta National on the eve of official practice rounds for the 83rd Masters. The year’s first major championship begins Thursday at the famed course under the Georgia pines with Rory McIlroy making
SAN ANTONIO: Canada’s Corey Conners delivered a roller coaster final round to win his first professional title at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday and book a fairytale berth at next week’s Masters at Augusta. The 27-year-old from Ontario only made it into the San Antonio tournament after battling through
BEIJING: Malaysian professional golfer Arie Irawan has died at the age of 28 in China where he was competing in the Sanya Championship. A PGA Tour statement said Irawan was found dead in his hotel room on the resort island of Hainan on Sunday morning. “Early indications his death was
CHARLESTON (United States): Madison Keys claimed the first clay court title of her career on Sunday with a straight sets defeat of Caroline Wozniacki in the final of the Charleston Open. World number 18 Keys, who had not reached a WTA final since her defeat to Sloane Stephens at the
OUDENAARDE (Belgium): Italian Alberto Bettiol won the gruelling Tour of Flanders on Sunday, riding home alone for a maiden career victory after breaking away with 18 kilometres to go. Dane Kasper Asgreen escaped the chasing group in the final straight to finish second with Norwegian Alexander Kristoff third. Bettiol, a
KAMPAL: A US tourist and a safari guide kidnapped by gunmen in a Ugandan national park have been recovered safe and sound after a ransom was paid for their release, a safari firm said on Sunday. The pair were hauled from their safari vehicle by four gunmen around dusk on
