Andy Murray wins Rome opener to stay unbeaten on clay

Andy Murray wins Rome opener to stay unbeaten on clay

Unbeaten Andy Murray kept his clay-court purple patch alive on Wednesday, defeating Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Italian Open. Murray now has a dominating 10-0 start on the dirt as he competes at the Foro Italico after making a late decision to see how his body had held up after his stunning Madrid Open win on Sunday over Rafael Nadal. Nadal, his seeding down

Obama praises Saudi leaders, says plans to discuss Yemen in meeting

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would discuss with Saudi Arabia’s visiting leaders how to build on a ceasefire in Yemen and praised the country for being a critical U.S. ally in the fight against Islamic State militants. Obama made the remarks at the start of a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office, ahead

Loewe makes leather pottery in artistic project

Loewe The Bowls Project Spanish apparel and accessories house Loewe is exploring the functional capabilities of leather in a sculptural exhibit at select stores. The Bowls Project, first presented during Salone del Mobile, features three sets of 50 bowls that transform leather, molding it into new forms and shapes. Through this laboratory approach, Loewe is able to showcase its innovation, something it has held central to its branding since its

Singapore offers “unapologetic luxury” with $97K in disposable HHI: report

In Singapore, shopping is a “sport” According to a new report by Borderfree, Singaporean consumers will spend upwards of $4.4 billion on retail ecommerce this year. The “2015 Borderfree Index: Singapore Country Report” highlights the modern city-state’s unique consumer climate due to the country’s “financial strength, personal wealth and unapologetic luxury.” Singapore, a former British colony and currently celebrating the 50-year anniversary of its independence from Malaysia, has the highest