Section: Africa&ME
Ukraine rebels parade banned tanks on Victory Day
Donetsk: Thousands gathered on Wednesday in Ukraine’s rebel capital to watch a parade of banned tanks and artillery to celebrate the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany. The display of such heavy weaponry used by Kremlin-backed rebels during their four-year conflict with government forces violates the terms of a 2015...
Paralympic star Abdulgader prepares for Asian Games Qatar’s Paralympic star
Abdulrahman Abdulgader began training sessions in preparation for the upcoming Asian Games 2018 that will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Qatari champion said he has started intensive training sessions under coach Hassan Bothalga in effort to improve his physical fitness.Abdulqader had won gold medal in men’s shot put (F34) at the...
Gov’t human rights coordinator receives Ukrainian delegation
Amman, May. …read more Source: Jordan News Agency...
Putin reviews Russia’s ‘invincible weapons’ on Red Square
* Annual parade marks Soviet victory over Nazis * Comes after Putin re-installed for new term as president * Russia uses event to boost patriotism, display new weapons * Parade held amid sharp tensions with West Russia’s Vladimir Putin watched advanced jets carrying a hypersonic missile he has touted as invincible scream over Red Square on...
Klopp confident Liverpool will seal Champions League spot
Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool will recover from a disappointing Premier League run to seal qualification for next season’s Champions League in their final game against Brighton.Defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, following damaging draws against Stoke and West Brom, has taken the race for Champions League football next season into the final...
Ronaldo will recover for Champions League final, says Zidane
Zinedine Zidane believes Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to play for Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Zidane also said yesterday that Mohamed Salah deserves great credit for Liverpool’s surprise run in Europe but insisted the match in Kiev will not be a contest of the Egyptian against Ronaldo.Ronaldo was forced off at half-time of...
EMs are equipped to navigate turbulence, says Fed chief
The Federal Reserve’s gradual push towards higher interest rates shouldn’t be blamed for any roiling of emerging market economies, which are well placed to navigate the tightening of US monetary policy, Fed chairman Jerome Powell said.In a speech that argued US decision-making isn’t the major determinant of flows of capital into...
Champions League: Serbian referee Mazic to officiate Real Madrid Vs Liverpool final
UEFA have appointed referees for the Champions League and Europa League. UEFA have announced that Serbian referee Milorad Mazic will officiate the 2018 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on Saturday, May 26 at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev.Both Liverpool and Real Madrid progressed to the Champions League final after...
Afternoon sports highlights
Ronaldo: Real Madrid forward should be fit for Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo is to have a scan on an ankle injury but is likely to be fit for Real Madrid’s Champions League final with Liverpool, says boss Zinedine Zidane. The Portugal forward, 33, was injured while scoring his side’s first goal in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at...
Putin begins another 6-year tenure as president
President Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for his fourth term as Russian president on Monday and promised to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country. In a ceremony in an ornate Kremlin hall, Putin said improving Russia’s economy following a recession partly linked to international sanctions...
