Section: United Arab Emirates
Trump triumphs over Clinton stunning the world
* New York businessman wins in first run at public office * Republicans retain control of US House, Senate * Trump win pushes down dollar, stocks, Mexican peso Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the...
Trump triumphs over Clinton in stunning White House upset
* New York businessman wins in first run at public office * Republicans retain control of US House, Senate * Trump win pushes down dollar, stocks, Mexican peso Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the...
The core of Murray’s genius is there is nothing fake on court or off it
Pick up any dictionary and check the definition of honesty. There will be references to integrity, loyalty, candour, right-mindedness, authenticity. All of these describe the Andy Murray I have come to know and, without wishing to confer sainthood on the poor man, the best tennis player these islands have had and the freshly crowned No. 1 in the...
For Europeans and Russians in UAE, mixed feelings over Clinton and Trump
This is the sixth in a daily series that explores how expats from around the world feel ahead of the US presidential election on November 8. We have spoken to people from Latin America, South Asia, Africa, Russia and East Asia. Next we talk to people from the MENA region.ABU DHABI // With only a few days left before the US elections, UAE...
Putin unveils controversial statue of Vladimir the Great
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday unveiled a giant statue by the Kremlin of his namesake Vladimir the Great, a revered leader and Orthodox saint, that has faced criticism from locals and conservationists. The 17-metre monument of Vladimir, the prince who converted modern Russia’s precursor state Kievan Rus to Christianity...
Ukraine rebuilds navy, with US help, to counter Russia’s Crimea build-up
Ukraine is refitting and expanding its naval fleet, including repairing its flagship, the frigate Hetman Sahaydachnyy, to counter a Russian military build-up in the annexed territory of Crimea, the commander of the Ukrainian navy says. The upgrade will be helped by $30mn worth of US aid, part of a $500mn package from Washington for the Ukrainian...
John Brennan attempts to lead the CIA into the age of cyberwar
When America goes to the polls on November 8, according to current and former US intelligence officials, it will likely experience the culmination of a new form of information war.A months-long campaign backed by the Russian government to undermine the credibility of the US presidential election — through hacking, cyber attacks and disinformation...
Joshua-Klitschko spring showdown major step nearer
A mouthwatering world heavyweight title showdown early next year between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and former champion Wladimir Klitschko took a major step closer yesterday after the WBA sanctioned it. The exciting Joshua, 27, who won the IBF title in April after it was voluntarily vacated by troubled compatriot Tyson Fury, must first come...
Barca will not sink after City loss
Barcelona will not be knocked off course by their 3-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday despite being outplayed in the second half by Pep Guardiola’s fired-up side, the Catalan club’s manager Luis Enrique said. The Spanish champions are second in La Liga two points behind arch rivals Real Madrid and face a...
Man United and Inter look for Europa boost
Zenit, Ajax, Shakhtar and Schalke 04 can qualify for the knock out round with wins today Misfiring Manchester United and an Inter Milan who have fired coach Frank de Boer can take a welcome boost from the Europa League in matchday four of the group phase today. The epic Group phase of 12 round robin pools of four teams is remarkably close so far...
