Section: Bangkok Post (Thailand)
Poland ease into Euro last-16 over hapless Ukraine
MARSEILLE – A second half strike by substitute Jakub Blaszczykowski booked Poland’s ticket into the last-16 at Euro 2016 and sent hapless Ukraine home without a point. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Marseille police use water cannon against Euro 2016 football fans
MARSEILLE – French police used water cannon and tear gas on football fans amid ugly incidents in Marseille ahead of the Euro 2016 match Tuesday between Ukraine and Poland, an AFP reporter said. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Back in the USSR? Ukraine rebels aim to ‘bring up patriots’
DONETSK (UKRAINE) – In camouflage uniforms and red caps, a group of young people gather in the Ukrainian rebels’ de facto capital of Donetsk to sing patriotic songs and discuss the conflict. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Putin makes pitch for better Europe ties as economy suffers
SAINT PETERSBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said he was willing to reach out to Europe to mend relations shattered by the Ukraine crisis but insisted the West was responsible for the bad blood. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Super-subs guide England, N.Ireland to dramatic wins
PARIS – Substitutes Jamie Vardy, Daniel Sturridge and Niall McGinn inspired England and Northern Ireland to dramatic wins over Wales and Ukraine at the European Championship finals on Thursday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
N. Ireland 2-0 Ukraine in Euro 2016 shocker
LYON – Northern Ireland shocked Ukraine 2-0 in Euro 2016 Group C on Thursday thanks to goals from Gareth McAuley and Niall McGinn to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase at Euro 2016. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Juncker warns Russia on sanctions, meets Putin
SAINT PETERSBURG – EU Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker warned Russia Thursday that the 28-nation bloc will only lift its sanctions if the Kremlin fully implements a Ukraine peace deal. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Failed drug test gives Thailand extra Olympic bronze
Thailand will get one more bronze from the 2012 London Olympic Games after a weightlifting bronze medalist from Ukraine failed a drug test, elevating a Thai lifter who finished fourth to medal status, Pol Maj Gen Intarat Yodbangtoey, vice president of weightlifting’s governing body said Wednesday. …read more Source: Bangkok...
Spain’s public debt surpasses 100% in 20-year high
MADRID – Spain’s public debt rose above 100 percent in the first quarter to its highest level in 20 years, the central bank said Wednesday as Madrid faces an EU sanctions threat for public overspending. …read more Source: Bangkok...
NATO demands Russia withdraw forces from Ukraine
BRUSSELS – NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday demanded that Russia withdraw its forces and military hardware from Ukraine and halt its support for pro-Moscow separatists battling Kiev. …read more Source: Bangkok...
