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Ukraine president skips Eurovision after shelling kills 4
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Saturday he was cancelling his appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest final in Kiev after a shelling attack in the war-torn east reportedly killed four civilians. “I…Click To Continue …read more Source: Daily...
Global cyber attack slows but risk of fresh strikes seen
* “Unprecedented attack” requires global inquiry – Europol* Carmakers Renault, Nissan targeted by cyber extortionists* Ransomware also hits German railway, Chinese Window users* UK expert stems ransomware spread but fresh attacks feared* Attackers use tools honed by US National Security Agency A global cyber attack described as...
Global cyber attack hits hospitals and companies, threat seen fading for now
SINGAPORE/LONDON A global cyber attack leveraging hacking tools believed to have been developed by the U.S. National Security Agency has infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries, disrupting Britain’s health system and global shipper FedEx.Cyber extortionists tricked victims into opening malicious malware attachments...
One horse races abound in Europe, from Bundesliga to Bulgaria
It’s a far cry from the Bundesliga’s ultra-modern stadiums and multi-million euro teams to Bulgaria’s more humble league, yet the two have one thing in common — predictability. Bayern Munich recently strolled to their fifth successive German title virtually unopposed, lifting the trophy with three matches to spare while...
Amnesty Intl. slams arrests for carrying Soviet symbols in Ukraine
Amnesty International has criticized Ukraine for what it calls infringing on the freedom of speech and assembly of its citizens. …read more Source:...
Steven Seagal, a Putin ally, barred from entering Ukraine
The actor, who’s father was a Jew of Russian descent, possesses a Russian passport …read more Source: The Times of...
Israel advances to Eurovision finals
Imri Ziv will aim for the top prize in Kiev on Saturday night. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Israel’s Imri Ziv powers into Eurovision final
Singer will have a shot at winning it all in Ukraine Saturday night with his dance anthem ‘I Feel Alive’ …read more Source: The Times of...
FIFA violates own statutes by delaying decision on Israeli settlement clubs — HRW
AMMAN — FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday won yet another delay on deciding whether to allow the Israel Football Association (IFA) to continue holding games in illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, keeping FIFA in direct violation of its own statutes and commitment to respect human rights, global rights body Human Rights Watch...
European Union approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians
BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday approved visa-free travel for Ukrainians, fulfilling a key promise to cement ties with Kiev as it remains embroiled in a deadly conflict with Russian-backed rebels. The EU and Ukraine sealed a so-called Association Agreement after the overthrow of the pro-Moscow government in 2014, with Brussels aiming to bring the...
