January 11, 2013
Japanese government approves $116bn stimulus package
The Japanese government has approved a fresh 10.3 trillion yen ($116bn; £72bn) stimulus package in an attempt to spur a revival in its economy. The package will include infrastructure spending, as well as incentives for businesses to boost…
January 11, 2013
US trade deficit widens as imports increase
The US trade deficit widened unexpectedly in November, after a rise in the import of consumer goods. Figures from the Commerce Department showed that the gap widened by 16% to $48.7bn (£30.1bn). The markets were expecting the deficit to shrink. The…
January 11, 2013
Dreamliner plane review ordered by US regulators
US regulators have ordered a review of the 787 Dreamliner plane after a series of incidents put a question mark over the safety of Boeing's flagship plane. The review by the Federal Aviation Administration will look at the design and manufacture of…
January 11, 2013
Sportsman, Sportswoman Of The Year Award Ceremony Tonight – Bolt, Fraser-Pryce Favourites For Titles
Superstar athletes Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce are expected to add to their post-season accolades, as the RJR Sports Foundation names the top Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year at tonight's 52nd staging of the glitzy award ceremony.…
January 11, 2013
Blazers come from behind to beat Heat 92-90
The upstart Portland Trail Blazers would not allow the Miami Heat to pull out of its funk. Wesley Matthews hit a 3-pointer to put Portland in front with 26.9 seconds left and the Blazers hung on to beat Miami 92-90 Thursday night for their fourth…
January 11, 2013
Doc Rivers: Kevin Garnett did not cross the line with Carmelo Anthony
(ESPN) Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers defended Kevin Garnett on Thursday, telling a Boston radio station that reports about Garnett insulting Carmelo Anthony by including a dig at his relationship with his wife were not true. “Well, No. 1, I…
January 11, 2013
Australian Open could see Azarenka & Williams in semis
Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams are in the same half of the draw at the Australian Open, setting up the possibility of a semifinal match between the defending champion and the title favorite. Top-ranked Azarenka has lost 11 of her 12 matches…
January 11, 2013
Suarez could be driven out of Premier League
Luis Suarez could quit English football if he continues to be "victimised", says former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli. The Reds striker has been involved in a number of controversies sincejoining from Ajax in 2011. "It'll be an…
January 11, 2013
Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney set to return for FA Cup replay
Wayne Rooney should be fit for Manchester United's FA Cup replay against West Ham on Wednesday, says his manager Sir Alex Ferguson. However, Ferguson confirmed striker Rooney will miss Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool. The 27-year-old…
January 11, 2013
T&T fans show love for Pollard
Kieron Pollard flew in on a jet plane Monday, drove straight to the team hotel and walked in on his teammates playing PlayStation games. The widely travelled all-rounder was busy recently in the Big Bash League in Australia, but made the long…