China to remove term limit for Prez, sets stage for Xi to stay in office indefinitely

If China pushes ahead with the proposal, Xi would become the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, who ruled for more than three decades through 1976. In an unprecedented move, China's......

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi......

IPL auction: The players, their price

As many as 350 leading cricketers from India and abroad will go under the auctioneer's hammer in Bangalore on January 8 and 9 when Indian Premier League franchises bidding for their services in the......

Switzerland out to salvage pride

Switzerland have vowed to restore their tarnished reputation by pulling off an unexpected victory in their final Euro 2004 Group B match against champions France today.Beset by poor form and......

Ten-man Switzerland hold Croatia

A ten-man Switzerland battled to a goalless draw with a disappointing Croatia side in an ugly opening Euro 2004 Group B clash on Sunday. A game devoid of flowing football was littered with......