Turkey issues final warning to Syria

The Turkish Foreign Minister says there will be nothing left to say to neighbour Syria if military operations against civilians continue.

Turkish leaders, who once backed President Bashar al-Assad, have repeatedly urged him to end violence and make reforms after street protests against his 11 years in power erupted five months ago.

Assad has broadened a military assault to crackdown on the street uprisings demanding his removal since the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan on August 1, when daily protests against 41 years of the Assad family rule gathered momentum.

Celebrity Cricket League, South Superstars won by 36 runs

South Superstars won by 36 runs against Mumbai Heroes inaugural match of Celebrity Cricket League. The South Superstars, wearing red t-shirts were led by actor Venkatesh while the team leader of Mumbai team was superstar Salman Khan.

According to details Venkatesh won the toss and decided to bat first. In the limited 20 overs Venkatesh-XI set a huge score of 192 for the loss of eight wickets. Adarsh was the top scorer who scored 48 runs from 28 balls. Captain Venkatesh hit a massive six on the last ball of innings. At the end he was notout on 27. Tarakaratna took the start aggressively by scoring a 30 runs from 13 balls. From the Mumbai Heroes team Mahesh Manjrekar bowled really well and finished the innings of six players.

Following a massive total, Mumbai Heroes gave a reasonable fight with the help of Aftab and Angad but the target was too big and overs finished when they were 36 runs behind from their target. Adarsh picked two wickets for his side and nominated for Man of The Match for his all round performance.

Before the start of the match, both sides were greeted by Rajya Sabha MP T. Subbarami Reddy, actor Mohan Babu and Deputy Inspector-General Sowmya Mishra

Turkey calls for constitutional democracy in Egypt

ISTANBUL: Turkey urged Egypt’s military to pave the way for elections so that a new government can form a constitutional democracy following President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation on Friday after nearly three decades in power.

“Since the start of the mass demonstrations in Egypt, Turkey has supported the Egyptian public’s legitimate demands for democracy and freedom; moreover it has made a call for a peaceful transition to a pluralist and participatory regime based on human rights,” a statement issued by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s press office on Saturday said.

“We hope that Egypt’s Military High Council will act with common sense and hand over its duty to the new governemnt to be formed as a result of a free and fair election process, and eventually Egypt will proceed to a constitutional democracy,” said the statement, reported by state-run Anatolian news agency.

Though Turkey is a member of the Western NATO alliance, Erdogan has gained considerable clout in the Middle East through his vehement condemnations of Israel after its offensive in the Gaza Strip in 2008, which heralded a breakdown in Turkey’s friendship with the Jewish state.

Turkey, as a relatively stable state with a secular constitution, vibrant economy and conservative, pragmatic government led by former Islamists, is often cited as a model Muslim democracy in the region.

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, speaking in the Georgian city of Batumi at the start of an official visit, said Mubarak’s resignation was an historic development for the Arab world and the region.

He said the onus now lay with the military to ensure stability and review the election law to allow active participation by political parties.

“Firstly, continuity of the state and public order should be secured. Secondly, people’s demands should be met and a stable and lasting democracy should be built in Egypt through evolution. Thirdly, a transparent road map that the people can follow closely together with the international community should be announced,” Davutoglu was quoted as saying by Anatolian. AGENCIES

Heavy rain delays South Africa v India

CENTURION: Heavy rain delayed the start of the first test between South Africa and India at Centurion on Thursday.

The Gauteng region has been swamped by steady rain since the weekend and there has been little let-up, meaning there is no prospect of a toss in the immediate future.

The delay will give Indian pace bowler Zaheer Khan extra time to recover from his hamstring strain.

Centurion has had a sorry history of rain washing out play in previous years. AGENCIES

Rain delays start of 3rd Sri Lanka-Windies test

KANDY: Rain delayed the start of the third and final test between Sri Lanka and West Indies at Pallakele on Wednesday.

The first two tests of the three-match series ended drawn. AGENCIES

Autumn, flowers and Islamabad – Trend Pk VIDEO

Fauzia Ali reports on the start of autumn and the flowers in Islamabad. (November 27, 2010)

Autumn, flowers and Islamabad – Trend Pk VIDEO

Fauzia Ali reports on the start of autumn and the flowers in Islamabad. (November 27, 2010)

Autumn, flowers and Islamabad – Trend Pk VIDEO

Fauzia Ali reports on the start of autumn and the flowers in Islamabad. (November 27, 2010)

Autumn, flowers and Islamabad – Trend Pk VIDEO

Fauzia Ali reports on the start of autumn and the flowers in Islamabad. (November 27, 2010)

AG: Aamir Atlas Khan qualifies for the final of squash event

Pakistans no. 1 squash star Aamir Atlas Khan has qualified for the final of the squash event of 16th Asian Games 2010 here at Guangzhou, China.

Aamir Atlas defeated Malaysian squash star Ong Beng Hee in the semi final by 3-1 and he looked in prime form right from the start.

Earlier in the quarter finals, Aamir Atlas beat the compatriot Farhan Mehboob by 3-1. Amir Atlas will now face another Malaysian Azlan Sikander in the final.

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