Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm
London – Chinese hackers reportedly snooped on five European foreign ministries with malware-infected emails over the summer, new research from US security company FireEye has revealed. The hackers sent the infected emails with attachments purporting to detail a possible US intervention in... read more »
Long-term use of antacids linked to vitamin B12 deficiency
Washington – A new study has found that people who took commonly prescribed heartburn and ulcer medications for long term were at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Left untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can increase the risk of dementia, nerve damage, anemia, and other medical... read more »
‘Favourite’ Murray to miss BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards
London – Andy Murray will not attend this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards as he continues his rehabilitation from back surgery, according to reports. According to the BBC, the Wimbledon champion, one of 10 nominees for the main award on Sunday, says he has to... read more »
Vettel slams double-points plan for final race of F1 season
London – Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has criticised plans to award double points for the final race of the season from 2014, according to reports. According to the BBC, the winning driver of next year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will earn 50 points instead of 25 under the... read more »
Barcelona survive early scare in Copa del Rey, Juventus stroll on in Serie A
Washington – The Copa del Rey provided some respite for Barcelona after a double dose of defeats as they beat 2B side Cartagena 4-1 after an early scare. According to CNN, the... read more »
Tanvir promises to `improve batting` for lending `more stability` to Pak team
Islamabad – There were barely any memorable moments for Sohail Tanvir in the recent back-to-back limited-over series against South Africa, and the Pakistan fast-bowler has admitted... read more »
Woods fires 62 to take lead in Northwestern Mutual World Challenge
London – World number one Tiger Woods struck a brilliant 10-under-par 62 in the second round of the World Challenge to eke a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage, according to... read more »
Bravo reveals Lara `told him to go out, make name for himself` after first day of Kiwi Tes...
Wellington – West Indies player Darren Bravo has revealed that cricket legend Brian Lara messaged him after the first day of the New Zealand Test and said that it was important for... read more »
Moyes `vows` to `get things right` at Man U despite `shaky PL sta...
London – Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he is confident he will get things right at Old Trafford, according to reports. According to the BBC, Moyes has guided Manchester... read more »
