Palestine to host Saudi Arabia
Palestine will host Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier in Al-Ram next month after FIFA approved security guarantees from the Palestinian authorities.
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It's all about you, Gavin
Gavin McDonnell can seek inspiration from his twin Jamie but must ultimately forge his own path, says Paul Smith, who knows all about fighting families…
Fighting for their Tour future
It’s make-or-break for a number of golfers at this week’s Hong Kong Open, where plenty are fighting for their European Tour future.
Liverpool v Rubin Kazan preview
Jurgen Klopp will make his Anfield bow when Liverpool host Rubin Kazan in the Europa League on Thursday evening.
20 Places to See Abroad Before You Die
It’s a big world out there—so big that it can be daunting to decide what international destinations to visit in the course of a lifetime. From natural wonders to man-made masterpieces, from wildlife to cityscapes, the choices are seemingly endless. Don’t let indecision get you down, or worse, delay the planning of your next trip. We’ve whittled it down to twenty amazing places to see abroad before you die. Pick one
World's 20 Most Stunning Libraries
Over the centuries, kings, presidents, monks, and other luminaries have constructed libraries as more than mere book repositories, but as symbols of knowledge, power, and wealth. Many of their structures propose commanding architecture and some even house works of art and cultural treasures. Here are twenty of the world’s most stunning libraries, from a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the mountains of South Korea to the modern incarnation of the legendary
Western Digital to buy SanDisk in $19 billion deal
Hard-disk drive maker Western Digital Corp said it would buy SanDisk Corp for about $19 billion, giving it better access to flash memory storage chips used in smartphones and mobile devices. SanDisk’s shares rose to $78.76 in premarket trading, but were well below the cash-and-stock offer of $86.50 per share. Shareholders are probably disappointed because they were likely looking for a 52-week high takeout price, Wedbush Securities analyst Betsy Van
Western Digital to buy SanDisk in $19 billion deal
Hard-disk drive maker Western Digital Corp said it would buy SanDisk Corp for about $19 billion, giving it better access to flash memory storage chips used in smartphones and mobile devices. SanDisk’s shares rose to $78.76 in premarket trading, but were well below the cash-and-stock offer of $86.50 per share. Shareholders are probably disappointed because they were likely looking for a 52-week high takeout price, Wedbush Securities analyst Betsy Van
NY federal prosecutor probes daily fantasy sports business: WSJ
The investigation is at an early stage and senior Justice Department lawyers in Washington are undecided on whether daily fantasy sports betting violates federal gambling statutes, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The newspaper reported earlier this month that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Justice Department were investigating the industry, but the central role of Bharara’s office was not previously known. Reuters could not
NY federal prosecutor probes daily fantasy sports business: WSJ
The investigation is at an early stage and senior Justice Department lawyers in Washington are undecided on whether daily fantasy sports betting violates federal gambling statutes, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The newspaper reported earlier this month that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Justice Department were investigating the industry, but the central role of Bharara’s office was not previously known. Reuters could not