Section: KXAN (USA)
Federer beats British qualifier Willis in straight sets
LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer was not about to let this feel-good story spoil his own Wimbledon. The seven-time champion — perhaps the greatest player of all time — showed little mercy Wednesday against Marcus Willis, a 772nd-ranked British qualifier who had never won a tour-level match until this week and has captivated the home nation with his...
1st-round men’s doubles reduced to best-of-3
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Wimbledon (all times local): 5:40 p.m. With rain playing havoc with the scheduling at Wimbledon, organizers have decided that first-round men’s doubles matches will be played over best-of-three sets, instead of best-of-five. — 4:40 p.m. Novak Djokovic won his 30th consecutive Grand Slam match, the third-longest...
Russian defense minister promises response to NATO’s buildup
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister says the military will respond in kind to NATO’s buildup near Russian borders. Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday the deployment of additional NATO units and weapons in Eastern Europe “has undermined strategic stability.” He voiced concern that NATO’s activities near Russia’s borders could...
Istanbul death toll rises to 41
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Latest on the explosions at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport (all times local): 2:10 p.m. The Istanbul Governor’s Office says 41 people have been killed in the deadly suicide bombing attack in Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. Thirty-seven of the victims have been identified, according to the statement posted on the...
Istanbul death toll rises to 41
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Latest on the explosions at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport (all times local): 2:10 p.m. The Istanbul Governor’s Office says 41 people have been killed in the deadly suicide bombing attack in Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. Thirty-seven of the victims have been identified, according to the statement posted on the...
NATO chief urges unity after British vote to leave the EU
BRUSSELS (AP) — With Europe thrown into turmoil by the British vote to quit the European Union, cooperation between the EU and the U.S.-led NATO alliance is more vital than ever, NATO’s chief said Tuesday as he arrived for a meeting with EU leaders. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary-general, said “we have to send a clear message that...
Kerry to visit Brussels, London for talks on UK’s EU exit
ROME (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will rush to Brussels and London on Monday to meet the top British and European Union diplomats, as the world grapples with the implications of Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union. Kerry will bring messages of support. Less likely: Answers or even suggestions for how to deal...
The Latest: Seferovic starts for Switzerland against Poland
PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer’s European Championship (all times local): ___ 2:25 p.m. Switzerland striker Haris Seferovic has returned to lead the attack for his team’s match against Poland in Saint-Etienne. Seferovic was dropped by coach Vladimir Petkovic for the last group match. Neither he nor replacement Breel Embolo has...
Putin praises ‘all-embracing’ partnership of Russia, China
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday emphasized economic ties with China and praised what he called Russia’s “all-embracing and strategic partnership” with its neighbor, during a visit to Beijing that takes place against the background of a drop in trade and lingering mistrust. Putin told Chinese Premier Li Keqiang...
Hijacker claims Egypt ‘must have murdered’ Italian student
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — An Egyptian hijacker who’s fighting his extradition accused Egypt’s military-backed government of torturing and killing an Italian doctoral student, claiming he saw Giulio Regeni being interrogated in a Cairo prison. In a surprising twist to lengthy extradition proceedings, Seif Eddin Mustafa told a Cypriot...
