Section: Dunya TV (Pakistan)
Russian spacecraft with US grandpa onboard docks at space station
BAIKONUR (AFP) – A Russian spacecraft carrying three crew to the International Space Station, including a US grandfather who is poised to enter the record books, has successfully docked with the orbital outpost, NASA said.The crew docked at 0309 GMT Saturday some 407 kilometers (253 miles) above the Pacific Ocean, off the western coast of...
‘Russia can ramp up military presence in Syria within ‘hours’ if needed’
MOSCOW (AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Russia could ramp up its military presence in Syria within several hours if needed, as he urged all sides of the conflict to respect a ceasefire.Putin spoke during a ceremony in the Kremlins sumptuous St Georges Hall to bestow awards on servicemen who fought in Syria, with the...
Tump victory a major global risk: EIU
LONDON (AFP) – The prospect of Donald Trump winning the US presidency represents a global threat on a par with jihadist militancy destabilising the world economy, according to British research group EIU.In the latest version of its Global Risk assessment, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked victory for the Republican front-runner at 12...
Pellegrini banks on Manchester City experience
MANCHESTER (AFP) – Manuel Pellegrini backed his Manchester City team to make a mark on the Champions Leagues latter stages after they overcame Dynamo Kiev to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.City fell to Barcelona in the last 16 in both of the past two seasons, but they will take their place in Fridays draw for the last eight...
Kerry eyes Moscow trip as Russian pullout boosts peace hopes
MOSCOW (AFP) – The first of Russias warplanes to leave Syria received a heros welcome back home Tuesday, starting a surprise withdrawal the West hopes could boost peace talks by pressuring Damascus.In a sign of potential progress, US Secretary of State John Kerry announced he will travel to Moscow next week for talks with Russian President...
Football: Man City qualify for Champions League quarter-finals
MANCHESTER (AFP) – Injuries to centre-backs Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi overshadowed proceedings as Manchester City reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time by drawing 0-0 with Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.Leading 3-1 from last months away leg, Manuel Pellegrinis side completed the job in forgettable fashion, with...
Wawrinka advances, Murray bows out in Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) – French Open champ Stan Wawrinka reached the Indian Wells fourth round while world No. 2 Andy Murray suffered a shock third-round exit at the hands of claycourt specialist Federico Delbonis on Monday.Wawrinka toppled Andrey Kuznetsov 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in the third round of the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament and two-time...
EU must stand firm against Russia: ministers
BRUSSELS, March 14, 2016 (AFP) – The European Union must stand up to Russia to defend core political and security interests even while trying to find common cause on issues such as the Syrian conflict, the blocs foreign ministers said Monday.The ministers gathered in Brussels for a regular monthly meeting which for the first time in a year...
Rocket blasts off on Russia-Europe mission seeking life on Mars
BAIKONUR (AFP) – RTwo robotic spacecraft on Monday began a seven-month journey to Mars as part of a European-Russian unmanned space mission to sniff out leads to life on the Red Planet.Russias Proton rocket carrying the spacecraft launched into an overcast sky at the Russian-operated Baikonur cosmodrome in the Kazakh steppe at 0931 GMT...
Football: City aiming to banish England’s woes
PARIS (AFP) – Manchester City are well set to make Champions League history and alleviate the misery engulfing English footballs heavyweights as they take on Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.City have never yet made it beyond the last 16 in Europes premier club competition but hold a 3-1 lead from the first leg in the Ukraine.Although Manuel...
