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Number of Russians in poverty rises by 3 million
The number of Russians living below the poverty line rose by 3.1 million in the first quarter as the economy reeled from the plunging ruble and soaring inflation, state statistics revealed Thursday.The number of Russians classed as living in poverty hit 22.9 million in the first quarter, or 15.9 percent of the population.In the same period last...
Poland-Indonesia: Of Inglot and apples
Even before Poland jointly staged the 2012 Euro Cup with Ukraine, the country had been famous as a dark horse in European and world soccer. Players such as Arkadiusz Milik and Sebastian Mila were just a few who became the talk of mostly male soccer lovers.However, today more and more women are becoming familiar with Poland thanks to Inglot, the...
G7: No reclamation, urges Ukraine cease-fire
Group of Seven (G7) leaders on Monday strongly opposed “large scale land reclamation” in the South China Sea and called for full implementation of a cease-fire in Ukraine, taking aim at attempts by China and Russia to change the status quo by force.“We strongly oppose the use of intimidation, coercion or force, as well as any unilateral actions...
Sarri on cusp of replacing Benitez at Napoli
Former Empoli handler Maurizio Sarri will officially become Napoli’s coach after agreeing terms with the Serie A club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis to replace Spaniard Rafael Benitez, reports said Monday.Negotiations between Sarri and De Laurentiis were held on Monday and the 56-year-old coach is expected to “sign his...
Journalists killed in 2014 remembered by Newseum
John Foley appreciates the fact that his son James, the American journalist beheaded in Syria by the Islamic State group last year, has been honored on a memorial to journalists who lost their lives while reporting the news.James Foley, 40, is listed on a towering wall of glass panels featuring 2,271 names of those who have died since 1837....
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
World leaders Monday warned Russia it would face stepped-up sanctions for its “aggression” in Ukraine, as they wrapped up a G7 meeting also pledging strong action to fight climate change. At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture-perfect Bavarian Alps, the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global security...
G-7 leaders signal united front on Russia sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she expects a meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized democracies to produce a “united signal” that sanctions against Russia can only be softened if a February peace accord for Ukraine is fully implemented.Even before the issue was brought to the table, most of the leaders had already...
Germany, Brazil win again to top groups at U20 World Cup Steve McMorran
Germany and Brazil had emphatic wins to close the group stages of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Sunday, leaving both atop their pools but with tricky assignments ahead in the second round. Germany beat Honduras 5-1 to finish Group F with three-straight wins – with 16 goals for and two against – while Brazil, also with three wins,...
Obama aims to mend US-German relations on Bavarian trip
President Barack Obama is aiming to show unity with Western allies on global challenges during an overnight trip to Germany, especially Chancellor Angela Merkel amid enduring anti-Americanism in her country over U.S. spying programs.Obama and Merkel plan to open his visit Sunday with a public display of friendliness, delivering remarks about the...
5 police reportedly injured in Kiev gay march clash
Opponents of a gay rights march held in Ukrain’s capital have thrown smoke bombs and tear gas and the Interfax news agency cites police as saying five officers were injured in the clash.Other reports said four of the estimated 300 marchers also were injured.The march took place Saturday morning along the Dnipro River in Kiev. Helmeted riot...
