Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:19:20 GMT
WTA roundup: Ons Jabeur retires from Moscow opener
Ons Jabeur, a semifinalist last week in Indian Wells, Calif., was forced to retire from her first-round match Tuesday in the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to a right elbow injury.
The fifth-seeded Tunisian was trailing Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-1, 1-0 when she halted the match. Jabeur had just risen to a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world this week, the top rating ever for an Arab player.
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Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:54:50 GMT
Top 7 most DISLIKABLE characters in Russian literature
Falling in love with kind, witty and good-looking characters is too damn easy. The real challenge is to understand and accept those who are evil, greedy and destructive. At least give them a fighting chance!1. Nikolai Stavrogin from 'Demons' by Fyodor DostoevskyStavrogin is the personification of the darkest side of human personality. There's probably no character in the novel whom Stavrogin woul...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:40:07 GMT
Auto Racing Glance
NASCAR CUP SERIES: HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400 (267 laps, 400.5 miles around a 1.5-mile D-shaped oval), Kansas Speedway; Kansas City, Kan.
TV: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (Green flag approx. 3:16 p.m. ET) -- NBCSN (Radio: Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90).
THIS WEEK: Kyle Larson is the hottest driver in the sport and punched his ticket into the championship race with a win at Texas -- his second in as many weeks --...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:18:45 GMT
India, EU hold Strategic Partnership Review, exchange views on COVID-19, trade deal
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The third India-EU Strategic Partnership Review took place in Brussels on October 19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed on Tuesday.
An MEA release stated that both sides exchanged views concerning the best ways to join forces in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on economies, societies as well as individuals.
"Following the India-EU Leaders' Meeting of 8th Ma...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:55:14 GMT
EU says ready to implement sanctions on Belarusian airline to curb migrant flow
Brussels [Belgium], October 19 (ANI/Xinhua): The European Union (EU) is ready to implement sanctions against the national airline of Belarus in a bid to partially curb the flow of migrants entering the European Union, an EU official said on Monday.
This was one of the measures discussed by EU foreign ministers and would serve as a message for other airlines that they were "playing the game of smugglers of human beings," E...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:18:52 GMT
G20: Merkel proposes to dicuss economic impact of green transition from fossil fuels
Berlin [Germany], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik) - Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed on Monday to discuss the impact of the green transition from fossil fuels on the world economy at a G20 meeting.
"Today I spoke with Chinese Prime Minister by video conference. It turned out that China has been concerned about the quick transition from using coal to gas in thermal power plants, for then global consumption will j...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:18:49 GMT
NATO took note of Russia's decision to suspend work of missions, but got no notifications
Brussels [Belgium], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO took note of Russia's decision to suspend the work of the alliance's missions, but has not yet received official notifications, the alliance's spokesperson, Oana Lungescu, told Sputnik.
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia's retaliatory measures to the expulsion of diplomats from NATO: in addition to suspending the work of the NATO military l...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:37:46 GMT
Russia suspends mission to NATO from November: FM Lavrov
Moscow [Russia], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia will suspend activities of its permanent mission to NATO from November 1 or a few days later, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"In response to NATO's actions, we suspend the work of our permanent mission to NATO, including the work of the chief military representative, probably from November 1, or maybe it will take several more days," Lavrov said during a pr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:56:10 GMT
Russia suspends work of NATO information office in Moscow: FM Lavrov
Moscow [Russia], October 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is suspending the work of the NATO information office in Moscow, Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
"The activities of the NATO information office in Moscow, which was established at the Belgian embassy, are terminated," Lavrov told a press conference, adding that Russia suspends the work of the office from November 1. (ANI/Sputnik)...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:18:41 GMT
Gene behind unusual form of Cushing's syndrome identified during study
Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): The gene responsible for the development of a food-dependent form of Cushing's Syndrome, a rare disease affecting both adrenal glands, has been successfully identified by a team of scientists in Montreal and Paris.
In their study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, Dr Isabelle Bourdeau and Dr Peter Kamenicky identify in the gene KDM1A the mutations responsible for the dev...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:18:59 GMT
Dutch Open 2021: Defending champ Lakshya Sen loses in men's singles final against Loh Kean Yew
Almere [Netherlands], October 17 (ANI): India's Lakshya Sen, the defending champion and top seed, lost to Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles final of the Dutch Open 2021 here at the Topsportcentrum in Almere, on Sunday.
The world No. 25 Lakshya Sen went down to the 41st-ranked Singaporean 21-12, 21-16 in the final match which went on for just 36 minutes.
In the earlier rounds, Lakshya Sen had defeated Canada's Xiaodong She...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:55:56 GMT
Indian Wells: Mertens-Hsieh win women's doubles title
California [US], October 17 (ANI): Elise Mertens of Belgium along with Su-Wei Hsieh from Taiwan won the women's doubles title at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Saturday.
The Belgian-Chinese Taipei duo defeated Veronika Kudermetova of Russia and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the championship match, 7-6(1), 6-3, on Saturday in Stadium 1. The duo has now qualified for the year-end WTA Finals.
After an hour and 34 minute...[read more]
Published: Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:37:25 GMT
China poses serious political, economic, security, technological challenges to EU
Brussels [Belgium], October 17 (ANI): The European Union (EU) parliament published an 18-page resolution on a new EU-China strategy on September 16 whose fundamental message was that Beijing poses serious political, economic, security, and technological challenges to the group.
Di Valerio Fabbri, writing in Geopolitica.info said that quite aptly, the resolution was released soon after the United States announced the creat...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:56:09 GMT
Brexit Minister says 'big gap' remains between UK, EU over Northern Ireland Protocol
London [UK], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): A big gap still remains between the United Kingdom and the European Union over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol regulating post-Brexit trade in the UK province, UK Brexit Minister David Frost said on Friday.
"There is still quite a big gap and that's what we've got to work through today and in the future," Frost told reporters upon arriving in Brussels for talks wi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:08:10 GMT
Will Russia seek leverage over Europe amid global energy squeeze
Russia has been seeking in recent days to position itself at the centre of the debate surrounding Europe's energy crisis. Although the geostrategic chess player Vladimir Putin may want to leverage Russia's ample gas supplies to win concessions from Europe, analysts say the crisis presents the Russian president with a double-edged sword.With ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:47:11 GMT
PSG boss Pochettino plays down absence of top South American stars
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino played down the loss of a clutch of South American stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar for the visit of Angers to the Parc des Princes on Friday night.The Argentine and Brazilian arrived back from 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, along with Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria, Leandro Paredes and Keylor Navas."It's up to us to adapt," said Pochettino ahead of ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:06:02 GMT
Russia halts mission to NATO, alliance's bodies in Moscow
MOSCOW, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Monday that Moscow has decided to suspend the operation of the Russian Permanent Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in retaliation for the alliance's "unfriendly actions." Russia's ambassador to Belgium will be authorized for emergency contacts with the NATO headquarters, while an ambassador of the NATO member states in Mosc...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:05:03 GMT
Dortmund: Enjoying a magic triangle, but looking for consistency
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Borussia Dortmund's magical triangle currently triggers an unleashed party mood around the Black and Yellows. Midfield genius Jude Bellingham, goal monster Erling Haaland and team captain Marco Reus allow the club to ride the wave. But ahead of the delicate group encounter in the Champions League against Ajax this Tuesday evening, a crucial question remai...[read more]
Published: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:30:02 GMT
Iran to discuss nuke topics with EU in Brussels
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Monday that Iran and the European Union will discuss nuclear topics in Brussels, capital of Belgium, in coming days. Making the remarks during his weekly press conference, Khatibzadeh said recent talks between Ali Bagheri, Iranian deputy foreign minister, and Enrique Mora, deputy secretary-general of the European External Actio...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:49:02 GMT
Chinese envoy warns against unilateral actions in Kosovo
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Friday warned against unilateral actions in Kosovo and called for dialogue and consultation. For some time, Kosovo's continued unilateral actions have led to an escalation of tension. China is concerned about this, said Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. "Dialogue and consultation is the only solution for the K...[read more]
Published: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:05:01 GMT
Belgian health certificate now mandatory in Brussels
BRUSSELS, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Brussels Parliament agreed last week to make COVID Safe Tickets (CST) mandatory from Friday in restaurants and outdoor events, said the region's health minister. The use of a CST for people aged 16 and over will extend to the hospitality industry, outdoor events (more than 200 people) and indoor events with more than 50 people. Venues that will require a CST include night...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:45:49 GMT
EU to ban the use of Titanium Dioxide as a food additive in 2022
BRUSSELS, 8th October, 2021 (WAM) -- Today, Member States approved the European Commission's proposal to ban the use of Titanium Dioxide (E171) as a food additive from 2022.
Titanium Dioxide is used as a colorant in a number of products such as chewing gum, pastries, food supplements, soups and broths.
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Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:26:50 GMT
De Bruyne "feeling stronger" as he returns to Belgium with Man City
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:26:34 GMT
New Belgium brews bad beer to highlight dangerous climate change
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:21:10 GMT
Enphase (ENPH) Launches Battery Storage Systems in Belgium - October 19, 2021
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:15:12 GMT
Belgium is global leader in plastic recycling and bioplastic innovations
Belgium is global leader in plastic recycling and bioplastic innovations The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:02:29 GMT
Belgium raises offshore wind target to 5.8 GW by 2030 - Montel
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:01:55 GMT
Exhibition in Antwerp, Belgium, to raise awareness about Artsakh War Public Radio of Armenia
Exhibition in Antwerp, Belgium, to raise awareness about Artsakh War Public Radio of Armenia Public Radio of Armenia...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:51:10 GMT
Belgian police break up cocaine network, arrest 27 - Expat Guide to Belgium - Expatica
Belgian police break up cocaine network, arrest 27 - Expat Guide to Belgium Expatica Belguim...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:48:02 GMT
Recipe- Sheet Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Pancetta Pasta
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:47:47 GMT
Panasonic Avionics to provide IFE and connectivity for Air Belgium Class & Beyond
Panasonic Avionics to provide IFE and connectivity for Air Belgium - Economy Class & Beyond Kevin Marshall...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:45:51 GMT
New coronavirus infections above 3,000 for first time since May
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:45:12 GMT
Madame Brussels Saved From Permanent Closure by the Double Happiness and New Gold Mountain Owners
Madame Brussels Saved From Permanent Closure by the Double Happiness and New Gold Mountain Owners Broadsheet...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:44:16 GMT
Tram line and cycle path to connect Brussels' outskirts to airport
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:43:50 GMT
Brussels caf managers ask for security guards following stabbing over vaccination proof
Brussels caf managers ask for security guards following stabbing over vaccination proof The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:43:14 GMT
Brussels approves 120 million in aid to transform and modernize greenhouses in Spain
Brussels approves 120 million in aid to transform and modernize greenhouses in Spain hortidaily.com...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:42:44 GMT
Massive renovations for iconic venue in the heart of Brussels
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:38:15 GMT
Newborn Screening Pilot for SMA in Belgium Grows Into Official Program
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:37:32 GMT
Brussels 'will not allow' Poland to put EU values 'at risk' - France 24
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:35:13 GMT
Brussels-London Brexit dispute threatens to resurrect a tougher border
Brussels-London Brexit dispute threatens to resurrect a tougher border Euro Weekly News...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:33:27 GMT
'Absurd'- all Brussels schools should have the same Covid rules
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:28:48 GMT
Brussels teacher shortage reaches critical levels
'We're running dry': Brussels teacher shortage reaches critical levels The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:28:09 GMT
U.S. Trade Representative to go to Brussels, attend G7 trade ministers meeting in London
U.S. Trade Representative to go to Brussels, attend G7 trade ministers meeting in London Reuters...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:27:43 GMT
European Union Says No Iran Nuclear Deal Talks In Brussels Thursday
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:26:28 GMT
'Do what you want, but do it as safely as possible,' experts warn
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:25:48 GMT
Brussels launches initiatives to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety
Brussels launches initiatives to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:25:35 GMT
screen.brussels backs 20 new projects during its 17th session - Cineuropa
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:25:23 GMT
Brussels seeks speedy debate over deficit rules reform POLITICO
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:25:04 GMT
'Start of infection wave'- Flanders to turn red on European map again
'Start of infection wave': Flanders to turn red on European map again The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:24:12 GMT
75% more sexual violence victims seek help in Brussels since summer
75% more sexual violence victims seek help in Brussels since summer The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:23:13 GMT
U.S. says 'intermediate step' of meeting in Brussels not necessary for Iran talks
U.S. says 'intermediate step' of meeting in Brussels not necessary for Iran talks Reuters Iran-EU Brussels Meeting on Nuclear Deal to Start Thursday Bloomberg EU denies nuclear talks with Iran in Brussels, contradicting Tehran FRANCE 24 English Iran, EU to Examine Obstacles to JCPOA Revival in Brussels Talks Financial Tribune EU says no plans for Iran nuclear meeting in Brussels Al-Monitor View Full Coverage on Go...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:22:37 GMT
Brexit- Brussels hints talks wont include stripping EU judges from NI Protocol
Brexit: Brussels hints talks won't include stripping EU judges from NI Protocol Irish Examiner...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:21:31 GMT
Brussels pharmacies report rush on rapid tests due to Covid Safe Ticket
Brussels pharmacies report rush on rapid tests due to Covid Safe Ticket The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:19:38 GMT
Brussels Christmas Market will once again return on 26 November
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:18:34 GMT
Display of child's room in Brussels raises awareness of foster families
Display of child's room in Brussels raises awareness of foster families The Brussels Times...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:17:35 GMT
Brussels Airlines' Very Long Flight To Luanda - One Mile at a Time
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:51:07 GMT
EU plays down possibility of nuclear talks in Brussels this week - Doha News - Qatar
Qatar and Irans foreign ministers held a phone call to discuss areas of common concern this week. The European Union said preparatory talks in Brussels to revive the Iran nuclear deal will not take place on Thursday despite earlier statements by Iranian officials, the AFP reported on Monday. Iranian Lawmaker Ahmad Alirezabeigui on Sunday said [] (The post EU plays down possibility of nuclear talks in Brussels this week is...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:21:52 GMT
European court set to study soccer's homegrown player quotas - Associated Press
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:20:57 GMT
New Belgium's New Brew Tastes Awful And That's How They Want It
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:03:10 GMT
Enphase Energy (ENPH) Launches Encharge Battery Storage Systems in Belgium
Enphase Energy (ENPH) Launches Encharge Battery Storage Systems in Belgium StreetInsider.com...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:01:35 GMT
Maarten Vandevoordt- Belgium's record-breaking teenage goalkeeper out to emulate Neuer
Maarten Vandevoordt: Belgium's record-breaking teenage goalkeeper out to emulate Neuer Goal.com...[read more]
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:56:12 GMT
Thousands march in Brussels to demand tougher climate action - Associated Press
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:50:07 GMT
CBRE Investment Management sells industrial asset in Belgium
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:39:08 GMT
Enphase Energy Launches Encharge(TM) Battery Storage Systems in Belgium - Stockhouse
Published: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:28:12 GMT
India, EU discuss next steps on FTA negotiations at Brussels review meet
India, EU discuss next steps on FTA negotiations at Brussels review meet United News of India...[read more]