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Anthony Joshua: Brit says Klitschko win will take him towards greatness
The Briton faces the former world heavyweight No 1 in front of 90,000 fans at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Anthony Joshua claims victory over Wladimir Klitschko will take him a step closer to being remembered as an all-time boxing great.The Briton faces the former world heavyweight No 1 in front of 90,000 fans at London’s...
Joshua, Klitschko: Boxers in heavyweight battle of ages
Joshua believes he will be too young and sharp for his 41-year-old opponent, who has not boxed for 17 months. Heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko meet Saturday in a bout which pits the young and seemingly invincible champion against the ageing and deposed former title-holder.The Briton’s International Boxing Federation title...
Politics: The Russians are using ‘a new style of attack’ against France’s frontrunner candidate
A hacking group linked to Russia's military intelligence apparatus has begun taking aim at France's centrist presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron. A hacking group linked by cybersecurity experts to Russia’s military intelligence apparatus has begun taking aim at France’s centrist presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron,...
Politics: The elite Russian hackers taking aim at the West have a ‘deadly’ and ‘unprecedented’ new tool in their arsenal
A hacking group linked to Russia's military intelligence apparatus has begun taking aim at France's centrist presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron. A hacking group linked by cybersecurity experts to Russia’s military intelligence apparatus has begun taking aim at France’s centrist presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron,...
Zdravko Mamic: Croatia football ‘boss’ faces major graft trial
Mamic has been charged with abuse of power and bribery between 2008 to 2012. Controversial former Dinamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic on Thursday faces a multi-million euro corruption trial, a crucial case for Croatian football which is already burdened with hooliganism and poor infrastructure.Mamic, considered the most powerful figure in the sport...
Politics: Russia seems to be intensifying its new Cold War on the west
Trump often said he'd likely "get along" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but a recent cruise missile strike in Syria put a wrench in those plans. President Donald Trump often said on the campaign trail that he’d likely “get along” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but a recent cruise missile strike in...
Russia: Country boosts military spending despite sanctions – Study
Russia became the world's third largest military spender in 2016 despite low oil prices and economic sanctions, as the global expenditure rose for a second consecutive year, a study said on Monday. Russia became the world’s third largest military spender in 2016 despite low oil prices and economic sanctions, as the global expenditure...
Rex Tillerson: Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘obstacle’ to improved relations – US Secretary of State
"Secretary Tillerson phoned Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss his recent trip to Moscow and his message to the Russian leadership that. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a phone conversation Sunday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Moscow’s actions in eastern Ukraine remain an obstacle to improved...
In Ukraine: OSCE staff member killed by landmine
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Sunday one of its staff was killed after an observer mission patrol vehicle hit a landmine in rebel-held east Ukraine. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Sunday one of its staff was killed after an observer mission patrol vehicle hit a landmine in rebel-held...
Politics: A dark and familiar cloud is hanging over France’s high-stakes presidential election
France's upcoming presidential election has turned into a de facto referendum on whether to halt or strengthen the nationalist fervor sweeping the west. France’s upcoming presidential election has turned into a de facto referendum on whether to halt or strengthen the nationalist fervor sweeping the west that propelled US President...