Section: The Himalayan Times (Nepal)
Kerry in Moscow for talks on Syria, Ukraine
MOSCOW: US Secretary of State John Kerry opened talks in Moscow on Tuesday with Russia’s foreign minister to try to narrow broad gaps on ways to end Syria’s civil war and restore stability in eastern Ukraine. Kerry was meeting his counterpart Sergey Lavrov before seeing Russian President Vladimir Putin in what are expected to be...
Fukushima chief says ‘no textbook’ for cleanup
TOKYO: The man leading the daunting task of dealing with the Fukushima nuclear plant that sank into meltdowns in northeastern Japan warns with surprising candor: Nothing can be promised. How long will it take to decommission the three breached reactors, and how will it be accomplished, when not even robots have been able to enter the main...
Bioterrorism threat: Matter of concern
With current technology, an enemy could complete a BW attack before the local commander or medical officer would know anything had happened. Increasing numbers of casualties would be present in a shorter period than a natural epidemic The grim specter of biological warfare and bioterrorism is real. Biological warfare is the intentional use of...
Barcelona face Arsenal, Chelsea face PSG again
NYON: Holders Barcelona will play Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday’s draw for the first knockout stage. Chelsea and Paris St Germain will play each other again after the French champions knocked out Jose Mourinho’s team at the same stage last...
England get Wales showdown at Euro
Paris, December 13 England and Wales will meet at Euro 2016 after Saturday’s draw in Paris for next year’s 24-team finals paired them together in Group B, while world champions Germany can look forward to meeting neighbours Poland. The British rivals were drawn alongside Fabio Capello’s former team Russia and tournament...
European elite, 2 rookies in Champions League last-16 draw
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Champions League Group E soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Barcelona in Leverkusen, western Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. Photo: AP GENEVA: A stronger elite and a bigger spread of countries stand out in Monday’s draw for the Champions League first knockout round....
Spain meet Czechs as Euros shape up without Platini
Euro 2016 draw at Palais des Congres in Paris, France on December 12, 2015. Photo: Reuters ZURICH: Spain will begin their bid for an unprecedented third successive European Championship title against Czech Republic while hosts France will open the 2016 tournament against Romania after the draw was made on Saturday. Delegates were met by tight...
US and Russia trade accusations at UN over Ukraine conflict
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power addresses members of the UN Security Council during a meeting about Ukraine situation, at the UN headquarters in New York, March 6, 2015. Photo: REUTERS UNITED NATIONS: The United States and Russia blamed each other on Friday for the continued conflict in Ukraine, with Washington...
Scuffles erupt at Ukraine’s parliament, PM dragged from post
Ukrainian lawmakers fight each other right after Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenuk’s speech during a parliamentary session in the Parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday Dec. 11, 2015. Photo: AP KIEV, UKRAINE: Scuffles involving several dozen lawmakers have erupted at Ukraine’s parliament after one deputy tried to drag the prime minister...
Teams will want to draw Chelsea in last 16, says Mourinho
Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho during press conference on October 2, 2015. Photo: Reuters LONDON: All of Chelsea’s potential opponents are hoping to be drawn against the Premier League side in the last 16 of the Champions League, manager Jose Mourinho has said. Mourinho’s men finished top of Group G after beating Porto 2-0 at Stamford...
