Section: Africa&ME
Italy fight back to hold Spain, Wales denied in Austria
Daniele De Rossi’s late penalty rescued a point for Italy against Spain in a heavyweight World Cup qualifier on Thursday, as Wales played out an entertaining draw in Austria. Spain dominated possession against the Italians in Turin and looked set to come away with a precious victory when Vitolo pounced on an uncharacteristic error by...
Russia claims Ukraine plotting provocations against Russian officers
The Defense Ministry through several reliable channels has received information about “provocations” prepared by Ukrainian security services …read more Source: World...
EU sets import duties on cheap Chinese steel
The European Union has set provisional import duties on two types of steel coming into the bloc from China to counter what it says are unfairly low prices, in a move likely to anger Beijing. The duties are the latest in a line of trade defences set up against Chinese steel imports over the past two years to counter what EU steel producers say is...
Turkey seeks fist group win against Iceland
Turkey, which grabbed a comeback draw against Ukraine in a Group I World Cup qualifier on Oct. 6, is now set to visit a well-motivated Iceland, which achieved an even more striking comeback against Finland on the same night. …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
Finland flags two airspace violations by Russian jets
Finland said on Friday it took seriously two suspected violations of its airspace by Russian aircraft in which it scrambled jets to identify SU-27 fighters over the Baltic Sea. The incidents on Thursday took place as Finland and the United States prepared to sign an agreement of closer defence collaboration, and followed a string of similar...
German official calls for sanctions against Russia over Syria
A German official today called for new sanctions against Russia over its role in the bombardment of Syria, saying Moscow’s involvement in war crimes could not go unpunished. Syrian government forces backed by Russian air power have stepped up an offensive on rebel-held parts of the city of Aleppo. Conflict monitors said hospitals had been...
German official calls for sanctions against Russia over Syria
A German official on Friday called for new sanctions against Russia over its role in the bombardment of Syria, saying Moscow’s involvement in war crimes could not go unpunished. Syrian government forces backed by Russian air power have stepped up an offensive on rebel-held parts of the city of Aleppo. Conflict monitors said hospitals had...
Turkey draws 2-2 with Ukraine in World Cup qualifier
Croatia blows out Kosovo 6-0 in Group I match …read more Source: Anadolu...
Watch: Fighting on Uman-bound flight, Shenanigans at Kiev airport
Passengers fight on a flight from Israel to the town where Rabbi Nachman of Breslov is buried; while passengers claim alcohol is to blame, crewmembers express concern that this incident might repeat itself. …read more Source: Yedioth...
IMF chief gives Deutsche Bank tough advice, says need deal on fine
IMF chief Christine Lagarde gave Deutsche Bank some tough advice on Thursday, saying Germany’s biggest lender needed to reform its business model and rapidly reach a deal with US regulators over a potentially huge fine. A senior European official tried to shore up confidence in the continent’s banking system, saying it was working...
