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Enticing matchups set for round of 16 at Under-20 World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The group stage of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup produced a number of major surprises, goals galore and an equal number of enticing matchups in the round of 16 starting on Wednesday.The biggest surprise in group play was the elimination of South American champion Argentina, which finished third in Group B with only two...
Greek debt crisis looms over G7 summit in Germany
Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) – Flaring tensions between Greece and its creditors were set to dominate a G7 summit in Germany on Sunday, amid fears the debt-wracked country could crash out of the euro and rock the world economy.German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a champion of tough eurozone reform and austerity, will host the other leaders of...
Behind tough talk on Russia, G-7 leaders face tough reality
WASHINGTON (AP) -Behind the tough talk on Russia expected from President Barack Obama and other leaders gathering in Germany this weekend is a stark reality.None of the world powers believes the economic and diplomatic punishments levied on Russia for its alleged aggression in Ukraine are changing President Vladimir Putins calculus, yet there are...
Obama, Poroshenko voice ‘deep concern’ over Ukraine fighting
WASHINGTON (AP) -The White House says President Barack Obama spoke Friday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about stepped-up fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists.The White House says both leaders expressed their deep concern about the fighting near Donetsk.They called on Russia and the...
US might deploy missiles in Europe to counter Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russias alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in Europe that could pre-emptively destroy the Russian weapons.This counterforce option is among possibilities the administration is considering as it...
Ukraine forces, separatists fight first serious battles in months
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists on Wednesday fought their first serious battles in months and Ukraines defense minister said an attempt by rebels to take the eastern town of Maryinka had been thwarted.The Ukrainian military said the Russian-backed rebels had tried to advance using tanks and up to 1,000 fighters...
Reports: At least 17 killed in Ukraine battles
KIEV (AP) – Separatists in east Ukraine said 15 people in territory under their control were killed Wednesday during battles around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk that is threatening to tip the country back into full-blown war.Two other deaths were reported in a government-controlled area.Russian news agencies cited rebel armed forces...
Tennis: Ivanovic, Safarova into French Open semi-finals
PARIS (AFP) – Ana Ivanovic and Lucie Safarova will clash for a place in the French Open final after comfortably defeating younger rivals at a windswept Roland Garros on Tuesday.Ivanovic reached her first Grand Slam semi-final in seven years when she beat Ukraines Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-2 while Safarova booked a place in the French Open last...
Football: Ghana surprise Argentina at U-20 World Cup
WELLINGTON (AFP) – Ghana stunned favourites Argentina 3-2 at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Ukraine demolishing Myanmar 6-0 and USA advancing to leave hosts New Zealand facing an early exit.Six-time champions Argentina, already reeling after a 2-2 draw with unfancied Panama, were 3-0 down and looked completely outclassed...
Tennis: Federer faces Wawrinka as home hopes rest with Tsonga
PARIS, June 2, 2015 (AFP) – Roger Federers clash with fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka is the standout match as the quarter-finals begin at the French Open on Tuesday.Federer takes on his Davis Cup-winning team-mate on Court Suzanne Lenglen in one of two mens last-eight ties, while home hopes lie with the last French survivor, 14th seed...
