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US debate on arming Ukraine pressures Trump, Russia
Seeking leverage with Russia, the Trump administration has reopened consideration of long-rejected plans to give Ukraine lethal weapons, even if that would plunge the United States deeper into the former…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
Injury hits Bolt’s swansong; Britain win 4x100m relay
Farah denied final gold by Ethiopian Edris in 5,000m; Bowie anchors the United States in women’s 4x100m victory Usain Bolt’s final appearance on the track ended in agony yesterday as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the World Championships 4×100 metres relay as Britain beat the United States for a shock gold medal....
Most Ukrainians have financial hardship
Following 2 years of economic depression caused by war, Ukraine’s economy is expected to show a GDP growth of about 2 percent this year. …read more Source:...
Qatar’s athlete jumps high to reach championship final
Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim leapt into Sunday’s high jump final at the World Athletics Championships in London in the manner of a man ready to finally ascend to the very summit of his sport. The wiry Qatari, who has jumped higher than anyone in history except Cuban world record holder Javier Sotomayor, breezed through today’s...
Turkey says it is against EU sanctions on Russia
Turkey does not approve sanctions imposed on Russia by the EU over its annexation of Crimea, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Ministry of Tourism allocates $10m to promote Sharm El-Sheikh resorts
A number of tourism officials and investors said that the new promotional campaign for Sharm El-Sheikh will revive the city again, after a two-year boycott imposed by some countries. Hisham El Demery, chief of the Tourism Development Authority, said that the campaign will be conducted according to the investors’ vision, along with the...
Qatar’s Bader and Barshim get ready for Worlds action
Qatar’s Ahmed Bader will start his participation today at the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships in London, which concludes on Sunday.Bader will participate alongside 22 other athletes divided into two groups (A, B), with the 12 best efforts qualifying for tomorrow’s finals.The 21-year-old, who became the first Qatari ever to...
Ukraine cancels deal with Russia on joint military exports
Ukraine has scrapped an inter-governmental military agreement with Russia that prevented unauthorized export of jointly developed weapons and equipment. …read more Source: Iran...
FBI agents searched former Trump campaign chair’s home
Officers raid Virginia residence of Paul Manafort, subject of investigation into Ukraine dealings and Russian election meddling …read more Source: The Times of...
Citizens of 80 countries can now enter Qatar visa-free
Qatar will allow visa-free entry for citizens of 80 countries, with immediate effect, officials announced today. The countries include the UK, the USA, Canada, India, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand. Citizens of those countries wishing to visit Qatar will not need to apply or pay for a visa; instead, a multi-entry waiver will...
