'We want the UN to play a role, and it is a part of our plan in moving forward,' he said.
American Tyson Gay surged past Jamaica's Asafa Powell to win gold in the men's 100 meters at the world championships.
Ricardo Powell's half-century proved in vain as rain washed out the third one-day international between South Africa and West Indies on Friday.
Maxwell's innings stands as the fifth-highest individual score by an Australian in Men's T20Is
The Indians have indicated they would not be in a position to provide troops. 'I don't expect that position to change,' he said.
The controversy over Tim Montgomery's dope charges when he set the record of 9.78 was made irrelevant by Powell's record-breaking run.
West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.
Zimbabwe also maintained their unbeaten run in Group B and progressed to the next stage with an 89 runs victory over Hong Kong.
Mandhana joined the Southern Brave, meanwhile, the Birmingham Phoenix roped in Richa for the forthcoming Women's Hundred 2024.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.
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An outstanding opening stand of 254 from Chris Gayle (150) and Kieran Powell (134) helped the West Indies build a 91-run lead with four first innings wickets remaining after the third day of play in the first Test against New Zealand in Antigua on Friday. The Caribbean side was 442 for six at the close and while New Zealand will take some comfort from a good effort in the evening session, West Indies are well in charge.
The three fastest men ever cruised through their opening 100 metres heats under clear blue skies at the start of the Olympic athletics programme on Friday.
Jamaica's world record holder Usain Bolt was made to work for victory in the 100 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday.
Images from the 1st T20I played between West Indies and India in Tarouba in Trinidad on Thursday.
Not only did Ashwin take three wickets, he also kept the runs in check. While his fellow bowlers leaked runs, he bowled a tight spell -- 3 for 24 off 4 -- to strangle the DC batters.
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, on Monday.
David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket
Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to snap their four-match losing streak and finish in the top two when they meet table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in an important IPL match in Guwahati on Sunday.
Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell's Olympic preparations suffered a slight setback on Friday when he pulled up in his heat of the 100 metres at Rome's Golden Gala with a groin strain. The former world record holder finished fifth in the heat despite pulling up abruptly at the end and qualified for the final with a time of 10.19 seconds.
Nancy Powell, the new United States envoy to India, will be bring a bust of Eleanor Roosevelt -- the first lady of the US from 1933 to 1945 with her when she will leave for New Delhi next week.
Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell believes his rivalry with the current number one Usain Bolt could mirror that of some of the great boxers -- if he can be bothered to build up the hype.
The two fastest 100 metres sprinters, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell, could race in Jamaica later this month.
Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.
Peace moves between India and Pakistan are expected to be the highlight of their talks.
NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again
Powell said more than 30 countries have contributed troops. "I am very pleased that the Italian prime minister today reaffirmed that Italy will not cut and run. Italy will make the sacrifices necessary and stick with us."
No half-centuries were scored in the Eliminator, with Yashavi Jaiswal registering the highest score -- a 30-ball 45.
Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test of character as they look to arrest a shocking slide in a do-or-die IPL Eliminator against an in-form RCB.
The Jamaican blamed cold weather rather than a restart for failing to break his 100 metres world record.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday
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Five of the Jamaican sprinter's brothers have stepped on to the track as sprinters at some level.
According to an ICC release, Pandya and Powell pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
Trends in the global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and announcement of domestic macroeconomic data are the major factors that would drive investors' sentiment in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Benchmark indices had a record-breaking rally in the past week driven by impressive GDP data. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Mahashivratri.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group C match between the West Indies and New Zealand in Trinidad on Thursday.
"US has continued to be concerned with the violence in Kashmir and Powell spoke about it on Thursday to Musharraf," State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said.
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