Section: Dunya TV (Pakistan)
Merkel, Hollande back extended Russia sanctions over Ukraine
BERLIN (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday they favour extending EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, ahead of a Brussels summit where the issue will be discussed.Merkel said that given grave shortcomings in the Ukraine peace process, which has been marred by regular...
Trump picks ExxonMobil chief as secretary of state: reports
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump has tapped ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, US media reported late Monday, setting up what will likely be contentious confirmation hearings over the oilman’s ties to Russia.I will be making my announcement on the next Secretary of State tomorrow morning, Trump...
Boxing: Joshua can stun Klitschko, says trainer
LONDON (AFP) – Anthony Joshua can stun Wladimir Klitschko to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion, according to the British fighters trainer Rob McCracken.Former Olympic gold medallist Joshua linked up with McCracken on a full-time basis before beating Eric Molina in a second successful defence of his IBF heavyweight title on...
Pogbas to clash as Man Utd draw Saint-Etienne in Europa League
NYON, Switzerland (AFP) – Manchester United will take on Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League, with Jose Mourinhos side hosting the French club in the first leg, after Mondays draw.The tie will see United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, the worlds most expensive player, come up against his elder brother Florentin, the Guinea...
Army says battle for Aleppo in ‘final phase’
ALEPPO (AFP) – The crucial battle for Aleppo entered its final phase Monday after Syrian rebels retreated into a small pocket of their former bastion in the face of new army advances.President Bashar al-Assads forces held more than 90 percent of the onetime opposition stronghold of east Aleppo, a monitor and military official said, and...
Trump puts Chinese ties at risk while wooing Russia
WASHINGTON (AFP) – With a few apparently off-the-cuff comments, US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened Washingtons cautious understanding with China while touting an unlikely new detente with Russia.The United States and China, the worlds two greatest economies and rivals for the leadership role in the Pacific, are often at...
Boxing: Joshua ‘excited’ by Klitschko fight at Wembley
MANCHESTER (AFP) – Anthony Joshua says the size of the occasion will not get to him when he takes on Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley on April 29 in the biggest fight in British boxing history.The Briton quickly disposed of American Eric Molina in a third round stoppage win on Saturday and his next title defence against Klitschko was then...
Trump on Russia meddling in US election: ‘I don’t believe it’
WASHINGTON (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump dismissed a brewing storm over Russian cyber meddling in the US election, rejecting as ridiculous US intelligence reports that Moscow tried to help him win the White House.I dont believe it, Trump said in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast Sunday on Fox News.I think its ridiculous,...
2018 Europa League final to be played in Lyon
NYON, Switzerland (AFP) – The 2018 Europa League final will be played in the French city of Lyon, UEFA announced on Friday at the end of their executive committee meeting.Lyon opened their 59,000-seat Parc OL at the beginning of this year.The 2017 Europa League final will be played in Stockholm while the Champions League final in 2018 will...
UEFA to stick with Champions League reforms
NYON, Switzerland (AFP) – UEFA on Friday confirmed that they will push ahead with previously announced plans to reform the Champions League and will provide compensation for smaller leagues affected by the changes.European footballs governing body made the announcement after an executive committee meeting at their base in Nyon,...
