Section: United Arab Emirates
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...
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...
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...
Euro, Brexit and Russia: What the Macron victory means for Europe
Emmanuel Macron’s decision to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy as he walked on stage to mark his victory in the French presidential election had pro-Europeans in rapture.“I had tears in my eyes,” Daniel Cohn-Bendit, the longtime French-German politician who served as a European Union lawmaker for two decades, told broadcaster Europe1 about...
EU approves visa-free travel for Ukrainians
Fulfils a key promise to cement ties with Kiev …read more Source: Gulf...
Eurovision favourites Portugal, Armenia sail through semis
KIEV: The Portuguese and Armenian entrants for the 2017 Eurovision song contest, among the favourites to win the continent-wide songfest, were two of 10 to qualify for the final in the first round of heats in Kiev. In Tuesday’s semi-final, Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral drew some of the loudest applause with his song ‘For The Both Of...
Dress rehearsal
Germany’s Levina performs with the song Perfect Life during the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Semi-Final 2 Dress rehearsal 1 at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev, Ukraine. …read more Source: Gulf...
Trump asks Russia to rein in Assad, Iran
US President Donald Trump yesterday called on Russia to rein in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his key ally Iran, as Washington and Moscow sought to boost their fragile ties with high-profile White House talks.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the highest-ranking Russian official to visit Washington since Trump came to power in...
Trump calls on Russia to rein in Assad and Iran during Lavrov meeting
WASHINGTON // US president Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to rein in Syrian president Bashar Al Assad and his key ally Iran, as Washington and Moscow sought to boost their fragile ties with high-profile White House talks.Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, the highest-ranking Russian official to visit Washington since Mr Trump...
Fans can fire Man Utd to final: Herrera
Ander Herrera wants Manchester United’s supporters to turn Old Trafford into a cauldron when his side look to complete victory over Celta Vigo in today’s Europa League semi-final return leg.Marcus Rashford’s sweet second-half free-kick brought United a 1-0 win in last week’s first leg, putting Jose Mourinho’s side...
