11th Asian Age Group swim meet gets green light
MANAILA, Philippines – The Philippines is right on track in task to host the 11th Asian Age Group Championships, which kicks off on February 24.
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Saudi Arabia debates first store for alcoholic drinks
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The news that Saudi Arabia will allow its first alcohol shop has citizens and foreigners alike mulling one question: is this a minor policy tweak, or a major upheaval?
Strong Group seeks semis berth, faces Moroccan squad
MANILA, Philippines -- Undefeated Strong Group shoots for a coveted Final Four ticket when it tangles with As Sale of Morocco in the knockout quarterfinals of the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship Saturday at the Al Nasr Club.
Hamas says would abide by Gaza ceasefire if ruled by top UN court
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Palestinian militant group Hamas said Thursday it would abide by a ceasefire in its war with Israel in Gaza if the UN's top court ordered one and Israel did the same.
Strong Group stays unbeaten, wallops Lebanese squad
MANILA, Philippines -- Make that four in a row.
Strong Group stakes perfect record vs Lebanese squad
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group Athletics tries to zero in on a group sweep when it tackles Beirut Sports Club in the resumption of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship Wednesday at the Al Nasr Club.
Vintage Howard powers Strong Group past Homenetmen for 3-0 start
MANILA, Philippines – Dwight Howard unleashed his vintage form as Strong Group fended off a fiery resistance from Lebanon’s Homenetmen, 104-95, and stayed perfect in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship Monday at the Al Nasr Club.
Local aces lead Strong Group to 2nd straight win
MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics walloped Syria’s Al Wahda, 89-67, for its second straight win in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship over the weekend at the Al Nasr Club.