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‘Cure’ for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal
Peniche (Portugal) (AFP) – Anya wasn’t even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant.The world’s worst nuclear disaster saddled the sparkly-eyed 16-year-old with chronic cardiovascular and respiratory...
Spain coach calls up David de Gea for Euro 2016 qualifiers
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Friday included goalkeeper David de Gea, Diego Costa and Juan Mata in his squad to take on Slovakia and Macedonia in qualifying matches for next year’s European Championship.Del Bosque called up De Gea even though he has not played for Manchester United so far this season amid speculation over...
Ukraine asks Russia for lower gas prices for winter season
MOSCOW (AP) — Emboldened by a deal with international creditors to write down part of its debt, Ukraine is asking Russia for lower gas prices for the winter season.Gas disputes between Russia and Ukraine have led to cut-offs of supply in the past, and one standoff in 2009 caused serious disruptions in gas flowing from Russia via Ukraine to the...
Liu breaks China gold drought, Eaton leads decathlon
Beijing (AFP) – Liu Hong won the women’s 20 kilometres walk on Friday to hand China its first gold medal of the Beijing world championships, as defending champion Ashton Eaton took control of the decathlon.The morning after Usain Bolt’s emphatic 200m win at the Bird’s Nest stadium, Liu gave home fans something to cheer...
China finally gets gold when Liu Hong wins worlds 20K walk
BEIJING (AP) — China finally earned its first gold medal of the world championships on Friday with Liu Hong leading a 1-2 finish ahead of teammate Lu Xiuzhi in the 20-kilometer walk.Despite the early-morning start, tens of thousands of home fans packed the stands in the Bird’s Nest to welcome home the walkers and cheer their first victory...
Migration, anti-extremism focus of Western Balkans summit
VIENNA (AP) — Seeking to stem the flow of Mideast migrants, Austria’s foreign minister on Thursday floated elements of a five-point plan that foresees establishing safe havens in the region where those seeking asylum in the EU could be processed and — if they qualify — be given safe passage to Europe.Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz spoke on...
Ukraine reaches debt relief deal with creditors
MOSCOW (AP) — Ukraine has reached a crucial deal with its international bondholders that will help prop up its government finances and keep the struggling country from defaulting on its debt.Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced Thursday that the value of Ukraine’s $19 billion sovereign debt will be cut by 20 percent to $15.5 billion.A...
Ukraine, creditors agree debt restructuring deal
Kiev (AFP) – Ukraine said Thursday it had reach a crucial debt restructuring agreement that will see lenders accept a 20-percent principal write-down and keep global markets open to the cash-strapped ex-Soviet state.”The deal agrees a 20 percent haircut on Ukraine’s stock of sovereign and sovereign guaranteed debt, having...
Serena Williams shrugs off US Open jitters for karaoke
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams is trying to ignore “the elephant in the room” ahead of the U.S. Open.”I’m OK with it. I’m really not even talking about it,” the tennis pro said at an event in New York on Wednesday.If she wins the U.S. Open, which starts Aug. 31, it will be her fifth major title in one year and...
Celtic and Monaco fail to make Champions League grade
Paris (AFP) – A header by Markus Rosenberg and an own goal from Dedryck Boyata condemned Scottish champions Celtic to a second successive season without the riches to be accrued from the Champions League group stage as Malmo beat them 2-0 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate in their play-off on Tuesday.They were not the only high profile...
