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Trump puts Chinese ties at risk while wooing Russia
Dec13

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...

Ukrainian schoolchildren learn to the echoes of shelling
Dec12

Ukrainian schoolchildren learn to the echoes of shelling

MARINKA , Ukraine: Two long bells mean children must pack their blankets and clothing and run into a bomb shelter at this dilapidated school on the frontline of Ukraine´s smouldering war. The drills in the government-held town of Marinka that was once home to 10,000 people have been held monthly since the conflict broke out with pro-Russian...

Boxing: Joshua ‘excited’ by Klitschko fight at Wembley
Dec12

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’
Dec11

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,...

‘Zombie banks’ give Ukraine nightmares
Dec11

‘Zombie banks’ give Ukraine nightmares

Ukraine’s central bank keeps trying to shut them down but they keep surviving: ‘zombie banks’ are roiling the impoverished country’s financial system through the help of allegedly crooked courts. The former Soviet republic — labelled the continent’s most corrupt state by the European Court of Auditors on...

Trump likely to name Exxon CEO secretary of state: source
Dec11

Trump likely to name Exxon CEO secretary of state: source

BALTIMORE: US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name the chief executive of Exxon Mobil Corp as the country’s top diplomat, a source familiar with the situation said on Saturday, an appointment that would put in place an official with close ties to the Russian government. News of Rex Tillerson’s possible appointment comes as...

2018 Europa League final to be played in Lyon
Dec09

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
Dec09

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,...

Football: Mkhitaryan breaks duck as United go through
Dec09

Football: Mkhitaryan breaks duck as United go through

PARIS (AFP) – Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored his first Manchester United goal to set up a 2-0 win over Zorya Luhansk in Ukraine on Thursday and take Jose Mourinhos side into the last 32 of the Europa League.United required only a point to secure progress from Group A but Mkhitaryans 48th-minute strike and a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal separated...

Ties between Russia and the Taliban worry Afghan, U.S. officials
Dec08

Ties between Russia and the Taliban worry Afghan, U.S. officials

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan and American officials are increasingly worried that any deepening of ties between Russia and Taliban militants fighting to topple the government in Kabul could complicate an already precarious security situation.Russian officials have denied they provide aid to the insurgents, who are contesting large swathes of...