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Russia gives ex-head of Ukrainian library four-year suspended sentence
A Moscow court convicts the ex-head of a Ukrainian library of inciting ethnic hatred against Russia. …read more Source:...
Nadal storms into quarters, Muguruza and Venus exit
PARIS — Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surged into the French Open quarterfinals for a record-equaling 11th time Sunday, while reigning women’s title-holder Garbine Muguruza crashed out in the last 16. Nadal continued his ruthless form at Roland Garros by dispatching Spanish 17th seed Roberto Bautista Agut 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to match Roger...
Barshim ready for Oslo Diamond League
The world’s finest high jumpers will return to the Oslo Bislett Games for a showdown at the fifth leg of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League on June 15 as all three Rio 2016 Olympic Games medallists are confirmed to compete in the Norwegian capital.World and Olympic champion Derek Drouin heads the list of competitors. The Canadian, who has a...
It’s time to stop claims of Russian meddling: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a blistering attack yesterday on what he said were baseless accusations that Moscow was behind a hacking and influence campaign aimed at getting Donald Trump elected.“This useless and harmful chatter needs to stop,” the Kremlin strongman told Russia’s annual showcase economic forum in Saint...
EU Concerns Over Nord Stream 2 Show Kiev More Trusted Than Berlin: Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – EU concerns over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project suggest that the European Union considers Ukraine a more reliable transit state than Germany, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said Friday. …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Elderly woman travels via flying trough to cross river
A 78-year-old Ukrainian woman has come up with an innovative way to cross the river to the shops. She uses a flying trough. …read more Source:...
Naftogaz wins 1st interim ruling in dispute with Gazprom
The Stockholm Arbitration Court has issued the first interim ruling in the 80 billion dollar legal dispute between the gas conglomerates of neighboring Ukraine and Russia. …read more Source:...
Murray, Del Potro set up French Open blockbuster
PARIS — World No. 1 Andy Murray set up a French Open blockbuster against Juan Martin del Potro Thursday, the latest chapter in what has developed into an epic rivalry. Murray, the 2016 runner-up, reached the third round with a bruising 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win over Martin Klizan of Slovakia. Del Potro, playing in Paris for the first...
Murray battles past Klizan to set up Del Potro blockbuster
World number one Andy Murray set up a French Open blockbuster against Juan Martin del Potro yesterday, the latest chapter in what has developed into an epic rivalry.Murray, the 2016 runner-up, reached the third round with a bruising 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7/3) win over Martin Klizan of Slovakia.Del Potro, playing in Paris for the first time in...
Putin hosts Modi at Russia economic forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Kremlin’s annual economic forum, as Moscow looks to burnish a fragile recovery despite tensions with the West.Modi and Putin met on the third leg of the Indian leader’s four-nation tour of Europe with the pair looking to bolster...
