Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches
Kirsten to take charge in limited overs formats and Gillespie in Tests after months of turmoil in Pakistan cricket.
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Bangladesh reopens schools even as heatwave alert extended by three days
Average maximum temperatures in Dhaka over the past week have been 4-5 degrees Celsius higher than the 30-year average.
A Hindu festival in southwestern Pakistan brings a mountainous region to life
HINGLAJ, Pakistan (AP) — The ascent of steep mud volcanoes marks the start of Hindu pilgrims’ religious rituals in southwestern Pakistan.
Vietnam parliament chief quits in latest upheaval among top posts
HANOI (Reuters) -- The chairman of Vietnam's parliament Vuong Dinh Hue has resigned over his "violations and shortcomings", its government said on Friday, in a new sign of political turbulence just weeks after the high-profile dismissal of the country's president.
Carlyle nears deal to buy KFC Japan's shares from Mitsubishi Corp
TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan, the operator of the Kentucky Fried Chicken fast-food chain in the country, Nikkei has learned.