Nigeria says U.S. agrees delayed $593 million fighter plane sale Nigeria says U.S. agrees delayed $593 million fighter plane sale:- The United States has formally agreed to sell 12 Super Tucano A-29 planes and weapons to Nigeria, the West African country’s air force said, confirming the resurrection of a deal […]
Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap prisoners before New Year Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels swap prisoners before New Year:- Ukraine and pro-Russian separatist rebels conducted the largest exchange of prisoners since conflict broke out in 2014, sending hundreds of captives home to their families on Wednesday ahead of New Year and […]
Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability China’s frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, adding that the island’s forces have been keeping a close eye on what they are up to. China considers self-ruled and democratic Taiwan to be its sacred […]
Blast rips through supermarket in Russia’s St Petersburg, 10 hurt A blast ripped through a supermarket in Russia’s St Petersburg on Wednesday evening, injuring at least 10 shoppers, investigators said. The explosion was caused by a homemade bomb packed with pieces of metal with a force equivalent to 200 grammes […]
Granlund gets game-winner; Wild beat Stars 4-2 Mikael Granlund helped the Minnesota Wild get a big win over a division foe. He scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Wednesday night. Jared Spurgeon, Eric Staal and Jason Zucker also scored […]
Jarnkrok scores, Rinne shines as Predators beat Blues 2-1 Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne loves playing against the St. Louis Blues. Calle Jarnkrok scored his second goal in two games and Rinne made 29 saves as the Predators beat the Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping their season-high three-game losing […]
Stephens scores 19, Nevada beats Fresno State in MW opener Kendall Stephens scored 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Caleb Martin had a double-double to help Nevada beat Fresno State 80-65 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams. Martin finished with 18 points and career-high […]
Butler’s 39 points lift Wolves past Nuggets, 128-125 in OT Jimmy Butler played the type of game Tom Thibodeau was thinking about when he brought the veteran guard to Minnesota in the offseason. Butler scored 12 of Minnesota’s 14 points in overtime and finished with a season-high 39 to lift […]
Zuccarello, Zibanejad lead Rangers past Caps 1-0 in shootout Ondrej Pavelec and Philipp Grubauer were unbeatable for 65 minutes. Pavelec kept it up in the shootout, and the New York Rangers finally found a way to score on the Washington Capitals’ goalie. Mats Zuccarello and Mika Zibanejad scored in the […]
Purdue rallies to beat Arizona 38-35 in Foster Farms Bowl Elijah Sindelar threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Mahoungou with 1:44 remaining and Purdue capped coach Jeff Brohm’s first season in dramatic style with a 38-35 victory over Arizona in the Foster Farms Bowl on Wednesday night. The Boilermakers […]
