An investigator walks through the remains of an Ethiopian-themed restaurant that was hit by an explosion in Kampala.
An investigator walks through the remains of an Ethiopian-themed restaurant that was hit by an explosion in Kampala.
An investigator walks through the remains of an Ethiopian-themed restaurant that was hit by an explosion in Kampala.
An investigator walks through the remains of an Ethiopian-themed restaurant that was hit by an explosion in Kampala.

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Uganda makes arrests after World Cup bomb blasts

As Somali Islamists said they detonated two bombs in packed restaurants, killing at least 74 people, authorities said arrests have been made.

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KAMPALA // Uganda has made arrests after Somali Islamists said they detonated two bombs killing at least 74 people, and an unexploded suicide-bomb belt has been found at a new site, a government spokesman said today, "Arrests were made late yesterday after an unexploded suicide bomber's belt was found in the Makindye area (of the capital Kampala)," said a government spokesman, Fred Opolot. * Reuters

'The Batman'

Stars:Robert Pattinson

Director:Matt Reeves

Rating: 5/5

Bio

Born in Dibba, Sharjah in 1972.
He is the eldest among 11 brothers and sisters.
He was educated in Sharjah schools and is a graduate of UAE University in Al Ain.
He has written poetry for 30 years and has had work published in local newspapers.
He likes all kinds of adventure movies that relate to his work.
His dream is a safe and preserved environment for all humankind. 
His favourite book is The Quran, and 'Maze of Innovation and Creativity', written by his brother.

Fixtures and results:

Wed, Aug 29:

  • Malaysia bt Hong Kong by 3 wickets
  • Oman bt Nepal by 7 wickets
  • UAE bt Singapore by 215 runs

Thu, Aug 30: 

  • UAE bt Nepal by 78 runs
  • Hong Kong bt Singapore by 5 wickets
  • Oman bt Malaysia by 2 wickets

Sat, Sep 1: UAE v Hong Kong; Oman v Singapore; Malaysia v Nepal

Sun, Sep 2: Hong Kong v Oman; Malaysia v UAE; Nepal v Singapore

Tue, Sep 4: Malaysia v Singapore; UAE v Oman; Nepal v Hong Kong

Thu, Sep 6: Final

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