Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:17:12 GMT
Google, EU publishers agree on payments for online news
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Three years after the adoption of the landmark EU copyright rules, Google is set to pay 300 publishers across Ireland, Germany, France, and other EU countries for republishing their news. Google will also develop an app to make it simpler for publishers to sign up, offering them an extended news preview agreement that allows Google to show snippets and thumbnails of their news for a licensing ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 04:19:07 GMT
Mets blow lead, hang on to down Mariners
Patrick Mazeika, making his season debut, hit the tie-breaking homer in the seventh inning Saturday night as the New York Mets edged the visiting Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the middle game of a three-game series.
The win gives the Mets a chance to extend their franchise-record, season-opening unbeaten series streak to 11. New York has won nine series and split one.
The Mariners fell to 4-9 this month.
The Mets carried a 4...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 03:40:13 GMT
OpTic Texas pulls off second sweep in CDL Major 3 qualifiers
OpTic Texas recorded its second win in as many days on Saturday during the first weekend of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Major 3.
OpTic (2-0) and the Minnesota Rokkr both won their matches in sweeps on Saturday. The London Royals Ravens and Toronto Ultra also recorded wins.
The results of each team's five qualifying matches will determine the seeding for the Major 3 event, which begins June 2.
OpTic began its...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 01:05:08 GMT
Excelsior earn first win at Kickoff Clash qualifiers
The New York Excelsior earned their first victory Saturday during Week 2 of the Overwatch League Kickoff Clash qualifiers.
The Dallas Fuel and London Spitfire also recorded victories.
The Excelsior lost the opening map to the Vancouver Titans on New Queen Street, 1-0. But the Excelsior took the next three, winning Watchpoint: Gibraltor and Eichenwalde 1-0 before clinching 2-1 on Lijiang Tower. The Excelsior improved to ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 21:05:07 GMT
Matteo Berrettini (hand) withdraws from French Open
World No. 8 Matteo Berrettini announced Saturday that he withdrew from the upcoming French Open as he continues his recovery from right hand surgery.
Berrettini underwent the procedure in March. Play at Roland Garros begins May 22.
"Following a very positive update from my medical team, I am now back on-court training at a high level," the Italian said on Instagram. "My hand is feeling great and I am working hard to bui...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 19:05:06 GMT
Paris Eternal part ways with Naga after 0-2 start
Paris Eternal parted ways with Nikolai "Naga" Dereli on Saturday after an 0-2 start to the 2022 Overwatch League Season.
The 21-year-old Danish DPS player joined Paris Eternal in December 2020 after competing on the Overwatch Contenders circuit.
"Just to clarify, it was their decision, and they should do what they think is best for the team," Naga posted on Twitter following his release. "Meanwhile I'll be looking for a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:37:14 GMT
Honda's Marquez and Espargaro to start side by side at French Moto GP
Le Mans [France], May 14 (ANI): Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro are confident they can improve on their grid positions as the Honda Team aims to show their true pace in Sunday's race.
The Moto GP World Championship produced another exciting day of on-track action for the French fans who continued to flock to Le Mans. With the top 12 riders all going under the lap record at the end of Free Practice 3, it was a fierce battle...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 18:06:31 GMT
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Becomes UAE's President
DUBAI, UAE - Rulers in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday unanimously appointed Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the autocratic nation's president, signaling both unity and stability in this key energy-rich country that hosts Western militaries.The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed A...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 17:18:27 GMT
Akshay Kumar tests positive for COVID-19, will skip Cannes Festival
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Superstar Akshay Kumar won't be able to attend Cannes Film Festival 2022 as he tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Taking to Twitter, Akshay wrote, "Was really looking forward to rooting for our cinema at the India Pavilion at Cannes2022, but have sadly tested positive for Covid."Akshay was supposed to walk the red carpet on the opening day of the 75th Cannes Film Festival...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:55:29 GMT
Hina Khan jets off to Cannes in comfy lavender co-ord outfit
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Long flights call for comfy airport outfits. Seems like actor Hina Khan believes the same.
On Saturday, Hina was spotted at the Mumbai airport leaving for the Cannes Film Festival. She was seen wearing a lavender coloured jumper and pants teamed up with minimal make-up.
She elevated her airport look with triangle-framed tinted sunglasses, rings, and white lace-up sneakers in sil...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:36:53 GMT
Putin Warns Finland Joining NATO Would Be Mistake
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Finnish counterpart that it would be a "mistake" for Finland to join NATO, according to statement from the Kremlin.The two leaders spoke by phone on Saturday as U.S. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell led a delegation of Republican senators on a visit to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the visit was a powerful signal of bipartisan American suppo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:35:49 GMT
Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests
Conakry, Guinea - The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.'All demonstrations on public roads, whose nature is to jeopardize social tranquility and the correct implementation of activities in the (transition) timetable are banned for the moment until the period of electoral campaigns,' the National Rallying Co...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:18:20 GMT
Kevin Spacey's new film 'Peter Five Eight' heading to 2022 Cannes market
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey's new movie 'Peter Five Eight', which is his attempt to return to films following sexual assault and misconduct allegations in 2017, will be heading to the Cannes market.
President of sales at VMI International, J.D. Beaufils, told The Hollywood Reporter that the mystery thriller stars Spacey in the lead and has been completed ahead of its Cannes screening.
'Pete...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 12:55:20 GMT
French President Macron to visit UAE to mourn death of President Sheikh Khalifa
Dubai [UAE], May 14 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will visit the United Arab Emirates to mourn the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan and will display his support for the ruling family.
French President will travel to UAE on Sunday to pay tribute to President Sheikh Khalifa, who died on Friday and "express his support to his brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:40:07 GMT
Mariners' George Kirby hoping for encore performance vs. Mets
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby blanked the perennially pennant-contending Tampa Bay Rays for six innings in his first start in the majors last Sunday.
Now, he'll pitch against one of his home-area teams with a chance to hand the New York Mets their first series loss of the season.Kirby is slated to make his second appearance Saturday night, when he'll take the mound for the visiting Mariners against the Mets ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:03:16 GMT
Rhythmic Gymnast Dhruvi Choudhary leaves for ISF School World Games 2022
Gurugram (Haryana)[India], May 14 (ANI): It takes a lot of hard work and struggles to keep dreams alive and make them come true. With the goal of chasing her dreams, Dhruvi Choudhary of Gurugram has been putting in enormous efforts in Rhythmic Gymnastics. With her impressive performance at the national level, she is now all set to compete at the ISF School World Games 2022 in France.
This young athlete from Haryana has go...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 08:05:07 GMT
MLB roundup: Chase Silseth shines in Angels debut
Chase Silseth threw six scoreless innings in his major league debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-0 victory over the host Oakland A's on Friday night.
Silseth, 21, was called up from Double-A Rocket City with the Angels in need of an extra starter ahead of a Saturday doubleheader. An 11th-round draft pick out of the University of Arizona last year, Silseth (1-0) allowed only one hit -- a third-inning single by E...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 04:05:19 GMT
Thieves, OpTic, FaZe win opening CDL Major 3 qualifiers
The Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas got off to perfect starts on Friday as qualifying began for the Call of Duty League Major 3.
The Thieves routed the London Royal Ravens 3-0, and OpTic swept the Los Angeles Guerrillas 3-0. In the day's other match, the Atlanta FaZe downed the New York Subliners 3-1.
The results of each team's five qualifying matches will determine the seeding for the Major 3 event, which begins Ju...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 03:55:14 GMT
ERASMUS Day celebrated in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Europe Day, the European Region Action Scheme for Mobility of University Students or ERASMUS Day was celebrated with great fervour on Friday.
It is a three-day celebration. French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain accompanied by Ambassador of the European Union delegation to India and Bhutan, Ugo Astuto graced the occasion with their presence.
At the event, Lenain gave...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 02:54:21 GMT
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourns Khalifa bin Zayed's death
PARIS, 13th May, 2022 (WAM) -- The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs mourned the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away today, Friday.
In a statement, the ministry said: "France learned with great sadness of the death of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zaye...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 02:40:07 GMT
Mariners pull out victory over Mets
Ty France scored the Seattle Mariners' first run and delivered the tie-breaking RBI single in the eighth inning Friday night as the visiting Mariners edged the New York Mets, 2-1.
The Mariners, who played at Citi Field for the first time since the park opened in 2009, won for just the fourth time in 12 games this month. The Mets, who have yet to lose a series this season, have dropped two of three.
After a taut pitcher'...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 01:18:10 GMT
Former French military man shares account of what he saw in Ukraine
California [US], May 14 (ANI): Having been on a humanitarian mission in Ukraine, a volunteer and a former French military man Adrien Boke, shared his impressions of how the Armed Forces of Ukraine are committing "crimes" that differ from the "television version".
He said that the Ukrainian military shot through the knees of captured Russian soldiers and shot officers in the head. According to him, American cameramen film ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 01:05:07 GMT
Shock, Mayhem, Justice post big wins at Kickoff Clash qualifiers
The San Francisco Shock notched their third straight win to open the Overwatch League Kickoff Clash qualifiers, while the Florida Mayhem and Washington Justice also picked up wins Friday as Week 2 action began.
The Shock defeated the Houston Outlaws 3-1, dropping their first map of the season in the process. The Mayhem swept the Vancouver Titans 3-0 and the Washington Justice took care of the Atlanta Reign by the same sc...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:37:13 GMT
AXA France India partners with Manas Foundation to launch a 24X7 free mental health helpline
New Delhi [India] May 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): AXA France Vie's India division joins hands with the New Delhi-based NGO - Manas Foundation, to launch a fully funded, completely free-of-cost Mental Health Helpline. AXA believes that in these unprecedented and uncertain times unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic, mental illness and distress have emerged as a silent pandemic that has been brewing under the garb of the 'New Normal'.
...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 11:37:08 GMT
US worries over China's strategy of securing more foreign naval bases
Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): The West suspect that China's recent agreement with the Solomon Islands might be the latter's intention of establishing a strong military foothold to dominate the regions of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
The Americans think Solomon Islands is a wake-up call.
According to the Hong Kong Post, The Economist reported that China "is thought to have approached at least five potential hos...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 10:39:51 GMT
Three imperial policies that still influence life in Britain today
The revelation that Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty claimed non-dom status in the UK for years has drawn renewed attention to an imperialist policy that still holds today. Non-doms may live in the UK, but are considered by the tax autho...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 09:06:41 GMT
Hermit, Martyr and Journalist Among New Catholic Saints
VATICAN CITY - A Frenchman murdered in the desert, a Dutch priest killed in a Nazi concentration camp and an Indian lay convert are among 10 new saints being created by Pope Francis on Sunday.Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for the canonization mass, presided over by the 85-year-old pontiff.Under the rules of the Catholic Church, all 10 ha...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 06:37:08 GMT
Meera Maa announcement: A sneak peak in the life of transgenders!
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI/GPRC): In films like "Daayra" (1996), "Tamanna" (1998), "Just Another Love Story" (2010), "Nanu Avanalla Avalu" (2015), "Njan Marykutty" (2018), and "Super Deluxe," trans individuals have been compassionately represented as leads (2019).
However, their portrayal in mainstream Bollywood films varies from evil roles, such as Sadashiv Amrapurkar's Maharani in "Sadak" (1991), to crass comedic ro...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 05:18:20 GMT
Turkish Consulate General in Paris attacked with improvised explosive device: Reports
Paris [France], May 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The Turkish Consulate General in Paris has been attacked with an improvised explosive device, which resulted in damage to the walls and windows, media reported.
The incident left no people injured, the Son Dakika news portal reported on late Thursday.
Police of Paris have launched an investigation into the incident.
Security measures at the territory of the Consulate General have been...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 22:19:13 GMT
Denis Shapovalov stuns ailing Rafael Nadal to reach Rome quarters
Canadian Denis Shapovalov cranked out 35 winners while rallying for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory over ailing Spaniard Rafael Nadal on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The 13th-seeded Shapovalov won the final four games after the third-seeded Nadal began having movement issues in his surgically repaired left foot.
"I am living with an injury. My day-by-day is difficult," Nadal sa...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 21:55:06 GMT
Blinken to travel to Germany, France from May 14 to 16
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to Germany and France from May 14-16 to attend the informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Berlin, Germany, and join the US-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting in Paris-Saclay, France.
On May 14, the Secretary will travel to Berlin to attend an informal meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers where Allies and partners will discuss the...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 18:30:11 GMT
Britain's GDP shrinks in March as rising cost-of-living crisis bites
© Provided by Xinhua "Services fell by 0.2 percent in March and was the main contributor to the month's fall in GDP, reflecting a large decrease in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles industry," the country's O...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 18:16:06 GMT
French Open warns Russian players over Putin support
Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo's comments came ahead of the clay court showpiece later this monthA leading tennis chief has issued a warning to any Russian stars thinking of making statements in support of President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming French Open or in the media.Unlike at Wimbledon, where all Russian and Belarusian professionals have been banned this summer, the Grand Sla...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 16:37:16 GMT
IndiGo airline enters into codeshare agreement with France-KLM
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): IndiGo airline has partnered with Air France-KLM in a codeshare agreement that will offer Air France-KLM customers access to 30 destinations in India and IndiGo customers will get access to 120 destinations in Europe and 50 destinations in America.
A statement released by IndiGo mentioned that with the lifting of the Air Bubble Agreement in India and the necessary governmental approval, Ai...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 16:05:12 GMT
Anti-Russian sentiment on rise in Germany amid Ukraine crisis
© Provided by Xinhua Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office said in mid-April that their logs show around 200 incidents -- mainly involving threats, insults, and property damage -- per week across Germany that are "mostly directed against members o...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 14:55:35 GMT
India discusses diplomatic relations with Iceland
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held a conversation with Iceland Foreign Minister Thordis K. Gylfadottir and discussed the importance of 50 years of diplomatic relations shared between the two countries.
Taking to Twitter, EAM said that they also exchanged their views on Ukraine.
"A warm conversation today with FM @thordiskolbrun (Thordis K. Gylfadottir) of Iceland. Unde...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 14:55:33 GMT
Indian films to take centre stage at Cannes 2022, check out full list
By Payal MehtaNew Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): It's a matter of pride for Indians that a series of films from across the nation have been selected for screening at Cannes Film Festival 2022.
From R Madhavan's 'Rocketry- The Nambi Effect' to Jayaraj's Malayalam film 'Tree Full of Parrots', the 75th edition of the film festival will see the premiere of a string of Indian films.
While 'Rocketry- The Nambi Effect will be prem...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 14:16:14 GMT
France Demands Iran Release Two French Citizens Detained In Tehran
France's Foreign Ministry has condemned the 'baseless arrests' of two French citizens and called for their immediate release after being detained in Iran.The ministry said in a statement on May 12 that French authorities are 'fully mobilized' to address the situation after Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced a day earlier that two 'Europeans' had been arrested on accusations of seeking to 'de...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 12:55:23 GMT
China's security pact with Solomon Islands sends shivers down western nations' spine
Beijing [China], May 12 (ANI): China's recent security pact with the Solomon Islands has left the western nations concerned just as it unravels its ambition to have a military foothold in the Pacific to challenge the American domination of the region.
Beijing framed the pact as "normal exchange and cooperation between two sovereign and independent countries." However, Australia, the US, New Zealand, and Japan expressed sh...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 12:36:26 GMT
Who's the Swedish Doctor Facing Execution in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Vida Mehrannia is trying to save her husband's life. Iran is scheduled to put him to death within nine days - by May 21.To Iran, the 50-year-old Ahmad Reza Jalali is a spy for Israel. To his colleagues, he is a respected physician specialized in disaster medicine, a most demanding field. To Mehrannia, he is a beloved husband."It's a nightmare," she told The Associated Press f...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 11:55:16 GMT
TV star Helly Shah to make her debut at Cannes Film Festival 2022
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 12 (ANI): Actor Helly Shah, best known for her roles in TV shows such as 'Swaragini' and 'Ishq Mein Marjawan 2', will make her debut at Cannes Film Festival this year.
As per a statement, Helly is all set to unveil the poster of her debut feature film titled 'Kaya Palat' at the 75th edition of the prestigious film festival.
Prior to Helly, Hina Khan of 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' fame re...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 11:13:33 GMT
Nadal and Federer told to come clean over Russian stance
The tennis icons were called out by an angry UK parliamentarian amid reports the ATP could punish Wimbledon for its Russian banA British MP has demanded that tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer clarify their roles in the potential decision by the ATP to punish Wimbledon after it imposed a ban on Russian and Belarusian players.Reports have claimed that the ATP could announce a dec...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 09:13:30 GMT
Svitolina wants assurances there are no bad Russians
The Ukrainian has repeated her demands for Russian and Belarusian playersElina Svitolina claims Russian and Belarusian players must speak out against the conflict in Ukraine to prove that there are "no bad people among us" on the world tennis circuit.The Ukrainian former world number three has been vocal in her calls for Russian players to publicly denounce their nation's leadership befor...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 07:05:08 GMT
MLB roundup: Brewers' Christian Yelich hits for 3rd career cycle
Tyler Stephenson doubled twice in the first two innings and drove in four runs to power the Cincinnati Reds past the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 14-11 Wednesday afternoon.
Christian Yelich became the fifth player since 1900 with three career cycles when he tripled in Milwaukee's six-run ninth. Allthree have been at the expense of the Reds. Hunter Renfroe also homered twice for the Brewers, who fell to 2-4 on their current...[read more]
Published: Thu, 12 May 2022 06:07:06 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 12
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:1:56 a.m.: The governor of Ukraine's Luhansk region says Russia shelled the region 26 times Wednesday, including nine times in the city of Severdo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 23:19:07 GMT
Rhys Hoskins' slam powers Phillies to victory over Mariners
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-2 Wednesday afternoon.
Hoskins homered in all three games of the series. He hit solo shots in a 9-0 victory Monday and a 5-4 loss Tuesday.
The Phillies won for just the third time in their past nine games. Seattle suffered its 12th loss in its past 15.
Phillies left-hander Bailey Falter, called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 21:19:13 GMT
Rafael Nadal cruises past John Isner to advance in Rome
Rafael Nadal breezed past John Isner 6-3, 6-1 to move to the third round of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Wednesday.
Nadal, the No. 3 seed, has won the tournament 10 times. He now has a 69-7 match record in Rome.
The match turned at 3-3 in the first set when Isner couldn't convert two break opportunities and then saw Nadal break his serve in the next game to take a 5-3 lead and serve out for the set.
"He had some ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 20:13:36 GMT
Fatal shelling from Ukraine shakes Russian village
One killed, six wounded, including a teenager, in an artillery attack on Belgorod RegionOne Russian civilian was killed on Wednesday in a Ukrainian artillery strike on Solokhi, a village near the border in the Belgorod Region. Six more people have been injured, the regional governor said on social media. The village is being evacuated."The village of Solokhi, Belgorod Reg...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 19:20:05 GMT
US Democrats use Ukraine biolab profits for campaign funding Russia
Big Pharma, the Pentagon and leading Democrats are implicated in a secret research schemeDemocrats in the US partnered with Big Pharma companies and friendly foundations led by George Soros and Bill Gates to set up biological research in Ukraine, using the project to generate additional funding for elections, the Russian military said on Wednesday in the latest biolab ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 19:18:24 GMT
Ahead of key UNSC meet, Ukrainian experts call for oil embargo against Russia
Paris [France], May 11 (ANI): Ahead of the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on May 12, Ukrainian experts urged countries to put pressure on Russia including an oil embargo and sanctions for the alleged war crimes.
"Putin is responsible for the war crimes committed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war as Ukraine is winning the war, a spiritual victory, stating the fact that a totalitarian r...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 18:15:28 GMT
China Takes Aim At NATO
China increasingly sees the war in Ukraine -- and the roles of the United States and its NATO allies in backing Kyiv against Moscow -- as a reflection of future tensions to come between the military bloc and Beijing in the Indo-Pacific.Ever since Russian tanks first crossed into Ukraine on February 24, Beijing has walked an awkward line between not giving outright support to Moscow's invasion while accus...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 18:13:40 GMT
Syrian scenario possible in Ukraine, Russia warns
A potential false-flag chemical attack would trigger a probe to blame Moscow, using fabricated evidence, the military saysMoscow has accused the Ukrainian authorities of plotting to use weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to frame the Russian military. The incident would be used to trigger a "Syrian scenario" investigation to falsify evidence and assign blame, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 18:05:48 GMT
Bank of Central African States Urges CAR to Annul Bitcoin as Currency
Yaounde, Cameroon - The Cameroon-headquartered Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has urged the Central African Republic (CAR) to annul a law it passed in late April that made the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender. The bank warned in a letter made public last week that the move breached its rules and could affect monetary stability in the region.BEAC said the CAR's decision to make Bitcoin legal tender coul...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 18:05:46 GMT
For Macron's Second Term a Lower Profile in Africa
Paris - Five years ago, France's Emmanuel Macron saw big when it came to Africa. Days after his presidential inauguration, he flew to northeastern Mali, meeting with French troops and vowing, alongside his Malian counterpart, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, to wage an 'uncompromising fight' against Islamist terrorism.A few months later in another Sahel country, nearby Burkina Faso, he laid another pillar of his Afr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 15:27:11 GMT
EU sanctions against Russia will continue until Ukraine aggression ends: Envoy
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 11 (ANI): On his one-day visit to the Pune district of Maharashtra, EU Ambassador to India, Ugo Astute on Wednesday said that the European Union would continue its sanction until Russia ends its aggression against Ukraine.
Ugo Astute was speaking to reporters on the sideline of his address at the celebration event of 60 years of EU-India Partnership at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
When...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 14:14:48 GMT
No plans for martial law in Russia Kremlin
The military operation in Ukraine is going ?as planned? and no such move is needed, Putin's spokesman saysMoscow harbors no plans to impose martial law in the country amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, dismissing claims made by a top US spy."No, there are no such plans," Peskov told reporters when asked to comment on a fresh statemen...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 14:03:11 GMT
Deepika Padukone is the first Indian to be signed as a House Ambassador by Louis Vuitton
New Delhi [India] May 11 (ANI/PNN): Louis Vuitton is delighted to unveil its Dauphine bag campaign, starring Deepika Padukone, Emma Stone and Zhou Dongyu, shot by Ethan James Green.
Newly announced as Louis Vuitton's latest House Ambassador, esteemed Indian actress, producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Deepika Padukone, stars in her first leather goods campaign for the Maison. With over 30 feature films to her cred...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:37:16 GMT
Mozart Automobiles will be launching Electric Car by the beginning of 2023
New Delhi [India] May 11 (ANI/TPT): At a time its ride-hailing business is limping back to normality after months of Covid-induced lockdown, the company Mozart Automobiles is building India's largest two-wheeler factory and has already launched two vehicles from its stable with multiple stores opening across the country.
The electric vehicle industry is growing rapidly in India. Mozart Automobiles has already ventured in ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 12:39:29 GMT
What can reverse late-night TV's decline?
In late April, after James Corden announced he would step down from "The Late Late Show" next spring, there was immediate speculation about his replacement.Others, however, have had a different response to recent changes to the late-night TV lineup: ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 10:19:06 GMT
Phillies look to tighten up defense vs. Mariners
In acquiring Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to play left and right field, respectively, during the offseason, the Philadelphia Phillies would likely to be capable of slugging the ball while potentially sacrificing some defense.
That's exactly what happened in a 5-4 interleague loss to the host Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
The teams will play the deciding game of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Seattle...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 09:55:26 GMT
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon get French Open wildcards
Paris [France], May 11 (ANI): French Open organisers on Tuesday announced the wildcards allocated for the qualifying tournament (May 16 to 20) and for the main draw of the singles tournaments for women and men (May 22 to June 5) at Roland Garros 2022.
Three Frenchmen who have cracked the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings lead the main-draw wild card recipients for Roland Garros.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon and Lucas Pouille...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 09:03:14 GMT
Money laundering case: Delhi Court notice to ED as Jacqueline Fernandez seeks permission to travel abroad
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): A Delhi Court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on an application moved by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez seeking permission to release her passport for urgent travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE, Nepal, and France for 15 days.
Fernandez is being investigated by the ED in Rs 200 crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
She had earlier appeare...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 06:55:25 GMT
Strategies to cut methane emissions from cows, other ruminants not effective for 2050 climate target plan: Study
Nairobi [Kenya], May 11 (ANI): The natural burps and belches from livestock ruminants like cows, buffaloes and other animals contribute most to environmental methane emissions.
Methane has been found to be the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, a hazardous air pollutant and greenhouse gas, exposure to which causes 1 million premature deaths every year. Over a 20-year period, the methane gas has be...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 06:39:04 GMT
Adam Aitken: a forensic poet with obsessive resolve
The first poem of Adam Aitken's new collection Revenants is a curiosity that demands close attention:Xmas, Singapore 1957Much better than thatMelbourne dayin '56 - so my father wrotein blue fountain penon airline parchmentto his mother Jean.Apero-time thenEnglish goose + trimmings,a bottle of BOAC Bordeaux,2 anti-acid for dess...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 05:40:07 GMT
Robbie Ray fans 10 as Mariners edge Phillies
Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 10 over 5 2/3 innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in an interleague game Tuesday night.
Ray (3-3) limited Philadelphia to two runs on two hits and two walks.
Despite allowing a solo shot to Jean Segura in the ninth, Paul Sewald earned his first save of the year as the Mariners won for just the third time in their past 14 games.
Nick Castell...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 05:37:18 GMT
Sheffield Shield: All-rounder Hayden Kerr earns full New South Wales contract
Sydney [Australia], May 11 (ANI): Australia all-rounder Hayden Kerr has earned a full New South Wales contract, after an impressive outing in the 2021-22 season of Sheffield Shield.
Kerr made a half-century on his first-class debut against Victoria followed by 88 against Tasmania. He also emerged as Sydney Sixers' player of the season in the Big Bash League.
"Hayden Kerr was one of the stars of the Australian domestic sum...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 01:18:09 GMT
UNSC meeting on humanitarian situation in Ukraine scheduled for Thursday: Sources
New York [US], May 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on May 12, sources in the Security Council told Sputnik.
"It's confirmed. Thursday morning," a source said, adding that France and Mexico requested the meeting.
Another source said the meeting is scheduled for 10 am. (2 pm GMT). (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 22:05:13 GMT
Vitality, G2 advance to Legends Stage of PGL Antwerp
G2 Esports and Team Vitality won their Round 3 High matches on Tuesday to advance to the Legends Stage of PGL Major Antwerp 2022 in Belgium.
Vitality defeated forZe 2-1 while G2 beat ENCE, also 2-1. ENCE and forZE will play in Wednesday's Round 4 High matches as the Challengers Stage continues.
Also advancing to the High matches on Wednesday were Team Spirit, Bad News Eagles (BNE), Astralis and Outsiders. They all won t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 21:13:25 GMT
Theft of foreign assets becoming habit for West Lavrov
Russia's foreign minister has slammed the EU top diplomat's idea of seizing Russian government reservesSeizing Russia's foreign-exchange reserves would be nothing short of "theft," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Such an idea was recently floated by the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell."It seems fair to say that this is a theft they [the Western nations] do not eve...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:40:52 GMT
Literature from the Congo Basin offers ways to address the climate crisis
The African continent is responsible for only 2-3% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial sources. But it's alarmingly suffering from the effects of the climate crisis, as reports...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:37:18 GMT
Honda Team lands in France's Le Mans
Le Mans [France], May 10 (ANI): From the Iberian Peninsula, the Honda Team heads in-land for round seven of the 2022 season with Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro targeting further improvements. The 2022 Moto GP World Championship season is now well and truly underway as the Grand Prix paddock arrives at the Le Mans circuit in France.
Consistently on the calendar since 2000, the French track enjoys an enthusiastic crowd and ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 18:15:53 GMT
Footballer fired after farting
Marcelo passed wind and was later demoted to Lyon's reserve team before leaving the club, according to reportsVeteran center-back Marcelo was fired by Lyon after passing wind in the dressing room and laughing about it with his ex-teammates, according to French media.As part of a wide-ranging ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 16:37:13 GMT
Olympic silver medallist Paul Tanui to take part in TCSW10K Bengaluru 2022
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 10 (ANI): TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2022 organisers announced the full elite field for World Athletics Elite Label Race on Monday.
The 14th edition of one of the world's top road races over this distance will be held this coming Sunday, May 15.
Prestigious additions to those already named - Muktar Edris, Kibiwott Kandie and Tadese Worku in the men's race; Hellen Obiri, Irene Cheptai and Jo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 16:05:43 GMT
Xi talks with Macron over phone
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.Xi pointed out that over the past five years, he and Macron have kept close contact, led China-Fra...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 16:05:35 GMT
Update: Xi talks with Macron over phone
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone on Tuesday afternoon.Xi noted his close contact with Macron over the past five years, which has helped guide the two...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 15:55:33 GMT
AR Rahman, Akshay Kumar among celebs to walk Cannes 2022 Red Carpet with Anurag Thakur
By Payal MehtaNew Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Red Carpet event at the 75th Cannes Film Festival will be a gala event for the Indian audience as celebrities from the cine world across India are set to walk there as part of the Indian delegation on the festival's opening day, May 17.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur will lead the delegation from India to Cannes. The list of celebrities will...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 14:13:33 GMT
Civilians killed in Donetsk shelling officials
The Donbass republic said Ukrainian forces have been striking residential areasMore civilians have been killed and hurt in Donetsk after two straight days of shelling by Ukraine, officials from the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said on Tuesday.Two people were killed and five wounded, including a child, in the city's northern Kievsky district, DPR officials said. They added that four peo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 13:39:25 GMT
Five things that economists know, but sound wrong to most other people
Economists have shaped the modern world in many ways. Governments make policy choices in response to the data that we produce about things like GDP and inflation. Social media companies use our insights about human behaviour to create features that encourage people to use their platforms. And we're at the heart of everything from incentivising renewables developers to build more wind farms to regulating the behaviour o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 13:37:22 GMT
Xi Jinping reportedly suffering from 'cerebral aneurysm'
Beijing [China], May 10 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping is suffering from 'cerebral aneurysm' and had to be hospitalized at the end of 2021, media reports said.
It is learnt that he preferred to be treated with traditional Chinese medicines rather than going for surgery, which softens the blood vessels and shrinks aneurysm.
Of late, there have been speculations about Xi's health as he had avoided meeting the foreign l...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 12:13:49 GMT
British TV censored Zelensky Nazi pic Russian diplomat
Sky News slot ended after Dmitry Polyansky showed an image of a Nazi symbol posted by Ukraine's leaderDmitry Polyansky, the deputy head of Russia's mission to the UN, has claimed that the UK's Sky News abruptly ended an interview with him as soon as he showed a photo with a Nazi symbol that had be...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 12:13:37 GMT
NATO state labels Russia 'supporter of terrorism
Lithuania has called for the world to investigate Russia's actions in UkraineLithuania's parliament, the Seimas, unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday accusing Russia of genocide and terrorism in Ukraine.The "large-scale armed aggression" launched by Russia against Ukraine on February 24 amounts to "genocide of the Ukrainian people," the document said."The Russian Federation, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 11:16:58 GMT
France reveals when Russian oil ban could be agreed by EU
European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune says ?it's a matter of days,? while Hungary defends its opposition to the embargoAn EU agreement on a Russian oil ban will come in "a matter of days," French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune claimed on Tuesday, as Hungary, the key critic of the embargo, said that "a lot more needs to be done" for it to drop its objections.European Union mem...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 10:13:30 GMT
Tennis authorities confirm anti-Russia decision
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) commented on sanctions against Russia and BelarusMembers of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have ratified the sanctions placed on Russia and Belarus, meaning the pair continue to be suspended from the organization and all team events held under its auspices.The ITF confirmed the step on Monday following a virtual extraordinary general me...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 07:55:27 GMT
Sodexo boosts the energy quotient of athletes as Khelo India University Games drew curtains
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Global leader in Quality-of-Life services, with a prominent presence in the schools and universities segment through its dining, retail and campus management solutions, Sodexo, launched its comprehensive nutrition solution 'Energize' at the largest-ever university level sports competition 'Khelo India' held at Bangalore between April 24-May 3, 2022. Sodexo was appointed...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 07:18:18 GMT
NUS Computing joins forces with TZ APAC to develop Singapore's next generation of tech innovators
Singapore, May 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): Today,Led by Associate Professor Tan Sun Teck from NUS Computing, the new Centre will empower students to learn from real-world industry experts in fields such as blockchain technology, cloud computing, and data science.
Singapore is fast becoming a leader in blockchain technology, and the blockchain ecosystem in Singapore and around the world has seen substantial growth in recent years...[read more]
Published: Tue, 10 May 2022 06:07:49 GMT
Earth Given 50-50 Chance of Hitting Key Warming Mark by 2026
The world is creeping closer to the warming threshold international agreements are trying to prevent, with a nearly 50-50 chance that Earth will temporarily hit that temperature mark within the next five years, teams of meteorologists across the globe predicted.With human-made climate change continuing, there's a 48% chance that the globe will reach a yearly average of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit...[read more]
Published: Fri, 06 May 2022 17:52:21 GMT
Mohamed bin Zayed congratulates President of France on re-election
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2022 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron, on his re-election as President of France, wishing him continued success in performing his presidential...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:01:56 GMT
Macron and Le Pen compete in final round of French presidential elections
PARIS, 24th April, 2022 (WAM) -- The French vote on Sunday in the second and final round of presidential elections that is taking place between the outgoing President Emmanuel Macron and his rival, Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party.
Opinion polls in recent days gave Macron a soli...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 06:08:10 GMT
Lebanon votes in first election since Beirut blast, economic crisis
Polls opened on Sunday in Lebanon's first election since the deadly Beirut port blast and the country's economic collapse, making it a test of whether Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and public anger.The parliamentary election is a first test for opposition movement...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:48:41 GMT
Djokovic holds on to number one ranking
The Serb achieved this by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Italian Open
World tennis number one Novak Djokovic kept his top ranking on the ATP men's tour after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Italian Open.
Djokovic was at risk of Daniil Medvedev replacing him at the summit again if he didn't advance to...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:45:58 GMT
France denies Ukrainian president's claims
Volodymyr Zelensky claimed French leader Emmanuel Macron urged him to up give up some sovereignty to end the conflict with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has "never" asked Volodymyr Zelensky to make territorial concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, contrary to statements by the Ukraini...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 14:45:58 GMT
France denies Ukrainian claims
President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed French leader Emmanuel Macron urged him to up give up some sovereignty to end the conflict with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has "never" asked Volodymyr Zelensky to make territorial concessions to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, contrary to statements by t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 10:37:12 GMT
Live: Ukrainian forces advance in Kharkiv region
Russia's hopes of swift gains in northeastern Ukraine appeared to have stalled as Ukrainian troops managed to push Russian troops out of Kharkiv, the region's largest city, according to Ukrainian authorities. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).12:10 pm: G7 foreign ministers vow to continue economic pressure on Russia, 'will never recognise' ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 14 May 2022 06:08:07 GMT
Live: Fighting rages in Donbas, Russian forces appear stalled
Russian forces appeared to be stalled in Ukraine's eastern Donbass region despite "significant efforts" in the Izium and Severodonetsk areas to make a breakthrough to Kramatorsk, the major city in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the coal basin. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).7:43am: Duma deputy head visits Ukraine's Russian-occupied Kherson: re...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 21:08:09 GMT
Locked down Shanghai aims to eliminate Covid over the next week
Shanghai has been under complete lockdown for six weeks now. Around 26 million inhabitants have been confined to their homes and the government has been adamant in its pursuit of zero Covid cases.However, the goal of zero cases has yet to be reached. The World Health Organization says China's strategy is unsustainable but Chinese President Xi Jinping is not letting up. This week, health measures were further tig...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:16:09 GMT
Final documentary by director killed in Ukraine to screen at Cannes
"Mariupolis 2", a documentary about the conflict in the southeastern Donbass region of Ukraine, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival next week, in a last minute addition to the line-up. It is the second installment of a project by Lithuanian director Mantas Kvedaravicius, who was tragically killed in the fighting during a visit to the city in April.Kvedaravicius was shooting a follow-up to his celebrated...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 18:16:07 GMT
Swiatek racks up 26th straight win to reach last four at Italian Open
World number one Iga Swiatek notched up her 26th consecutive win on Friday to advance to the semi-final of the Italian Open in Rome.The 20-year-old Pole beat Bianca Andreescu 7-6, 6-0 to move a step closer to emulating Serena Williams run of 27 straight wins in 2015.In a see-saw opening set, Swiatek took a 2-0 lead before Andreescu won three on the trot herself.In the tiebreak at 6-6, Swiatek surge...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 10:37:09 GMT
Live: EU pledges extra 500 million in military aid to Ukraine
The European Union on Friday pledged an additional €500 million worth of military aid for Ukraine at a meeting of G7 industrialised nations in northern Germany. The extra aid came as fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces intensified around the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Follow FRANCE 24's live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).10:43am: UN to set up inquiry...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 08:34:15 GMT
Nadal foot injury fuels French Open fears
The Spaniard struggled badly as he went down to defeat at the Italian Open
Rafael Nadal admitted he is "living with an injury" as the Spaniard limped his way towards defeat against Denis Shapovalov in Rome, triggering concerns that the 13-time French Open winner will not be fully fit for the start of the tour...[read more]
Published: Fri, 13 May 2022 06:16:07 GMT
Spring tourism in Paris blossoms despite pandemic, Ukraine conflict
France is enjoying a spring renaissance for its tourism industry, particularly in Paris. The City of Light saw a huge influx of visitors for the April Easter break, a trend that tourism officials say is happily continuing.International tourist arrivals worldwide have more than doubled, up 130 percent in January 2022 on the same period last year, according to the latest UN World Tourism Organisation figures....[read more]