Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 11:40:07 GMT
For Yankees, it's next man up against Orioles
The New York Yankees may not be able to count on Giancarlo Stanton for a few more days but they are confident in Gio Urshela's reliability.
Stanton likely will miss a second straight game due to left...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 08:55:33 GMT
Women's hockey team can create history in Tokyo: Helen
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): With the Indian women's hockey team making rapid strides at the world level with significant performances in major tournaments over the past three to four years, forme...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:40:07 GMT
MLB roundup: Yan Gomes leads Nationals' 17-run explosion
Yan Gomes had a career-high five hits and Max Scherzer threw five shutout innings as the Washington Nationals demolished the Arizona Diamondbacks 17-2 on Friday in Phoenix.
Gomes went 5-for-6, finish...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Rockies roll over Reds, Wade Miley
Cincinnati's Wade Miley was battered in his first start after throwing a no-hitter, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Reds 9-6 on Friday night in Denver.
Miley, who shut down the Cleveland Indians on...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:19:19 GMT
Fast start fuels Rafael Nadal to victory in Rome
Second-seeded Rafael Nadal raced out to a quick start and posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday.
The Sp...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:18:05 GMT
B.1.617.2 variant likely to dominate UK: Medic
London [UK], May 15 (ANI): The B.1.617.2 variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is likely to take over and dominate in the United Kingdom, said England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty on...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:56:13 GMT
Dwayne Johnson's 'Jungle Cruise' releasing in July
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): The much-awaited big-budget family adventure starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt is coming to theatres and on Disney Plus on July 30 this year.
Dwayne Johnson and Em...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:13:47 GMT
SA's Garcia grabs SA Women's Open lead at windy Westlake
Nicole Garcia will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the South African Women's Open after the course showed its teeth on Friday.Taking advantage of a...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:45:26 GMT
The Week's Best: 11 RFE/RL Stories You Need To Read (Or Watch)
Hey, you're busy! We know rferl.org isn't the only website you read. And that it's just possible you may have missed some of our most compelling journalism this week. To make sure ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 12:19:06 GMT
Behind Wade Miley, Reds look to bounce back vs. Rockies
Wade Miley will be hard pressed to top his last outing. In fact he would have to be perfect -- literally -- to improve on his most recent start when the Reds face the host Colorado Rockies at hitter-f...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 10:45:16 GMT
The Week In Russia: Triumph And Tragedy
To receive Steve Gutterman's Week In Russia via e-mail every Friday, subscribe by clicking here. If you have thoughts or feedback, you can reach us directly at newsletters@...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:18:34 GMT
Pakistan deploys coronavirus-sniffing dogs at airport
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 14 (ANI): Pakistan has deployed Sniffer dogs at the New Islamabad International Airport in a bid to identify COVID-19 infected passengers arriving from abroad.
Last week, the...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 02:55:15 GMT
Andhra issues bid for procurement of COVID vaccines
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday called for global tenders for procuring COVID-19 vaccines.
Speaking to the media, Andhra Pradesh Medical and...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 02:05:15 GMT
Israeli Ground Troops Join Attack on Gaza
Israeli ground troops joined its air force in the attack on the Gaza Strip early Friday, the military said in a statement.Israel Defense Forces had tweeted that its troops were "currently at...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 00:35:27 GMT
Europe Emerging From Dark Coronavirus Months
PARIS - After dark months struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, Europe is finally hitting its stride, with vaccinations and economies picking up, countries emerging from lockdowns, and even ope...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 21:40:14 GMT
Rafael Nadal needs 3 frac12; hours to reach quarters in Rome
Rafael Nadal had to rally from a set down and fend off two match points to defeat Denis Shapovalov on Thursday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in an epic match that lasted nearly 3 frac12; hours.
...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 19:40:07 GMT
Coco Gauff upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Rome
American Coco Gauff upset seventh-seeded Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets Thursday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, setting up an encounter with world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty.
Gauff defeated the Bela...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:43:14 GMT
Pace eyes record fourth at SA Women's Open
Lee-Anne Pace's bid for an unprecedented fourth victory in the South African Women's Open got off to the ideal start with an opening round of 70, which earned the South African a s...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:05:23 GMT
Israel's Conflict with Palestinians Escalates
The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched another barrage of rockets at Israeli neighborhoods Thursday, and Israel responded with more airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, as efforts to halt the escal...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:05:08 GMT
Explainer: How COVID-19 Vaccines Will Work for Kids in US
NEW YORK - Children ages 12 and older can now roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., offering parents and schools a chance to relax their pandemic precautions and bringing the cou...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 15:56:12 GMT
UN members ask China to give access to Xinjiang
New York [US], May 13 (ANI): A group of United Nations members has asked China to grant "immediate, meaningful and unfettered access" for the group's human rights chief to Xinjiang to inspect human ri...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 15:03:06 GMT
'Japan military drills with US, France are waste of fuel'
Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): China has described the military exercises in southern Japan involving troops and hardware from France, Japan, the United States and Australia as a waste of fuel, adding...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 10:54:51 GMT
10 NFT drops by leading Russian artists
The switch to digital is a challenge not just for the economy but also for art.On the wave of a boom on the NFT market, individual marketplaces are emerging that trade in artists' works. A v...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 10:42:55 GMT
European stocks slide at open
European stocks slid at the open Thursday after sharp losses in Asia and on Wall Street as worries that soaring US inflation could harm global economic recovery triggered heavy selling.Londo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 09:12:52 GMT
Asian markets plunge as US inflation data fans rate hike fears
A forecast-busting surge in US inflation sent Asian markets tumbling on Thursday, tracking a rout on Wall Street.Investors fret that the Federal Reserve wi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 06:13:29 GMT
Smith Rowe punishes Jorginho blunder as Arsenal rock Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel admitted Chelsea's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal was a "wake-up call" after Emile Smith Rowe punished Jorginho's blund...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 18:54:55 GMT
These 'sweepers and 'sprinklers kept Soviet streets clean
Check out these vintage shots of what street cleaning trucks looked like in the USSR.The task of keeping Soviet streets and public spaces looking in order fell to the communal services, whic...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 18:54:52 GMT
Top 5 most likable Russian characters in western literature
Truly talented writers are like fussy eaters. They often choose characters that match their personalities. Bestselling writers, from Alexandre Dumas to Agatha Christie, spiced their high-octane nov...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 18:13:37 GMT
Josef Zinnbauer: 'Bad result, bad performace'
A disappointed Josef Zinnbauer felt let down by the performance by his Orlando Pirates side after being held to a 0-0 draw by Stellenbosch...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 18:13:33 GMT
Austria's Schwab puts US PGA pain behind him at British Masters
Matthias Schwab set the early pace in the British Masters with a six-under-par 66 in the first round at The Belfry on Wednesday.The Austrian, somewhat surprisingly denied a place in the fiel...[read more]
Published: Wed, 12 May 2021 14:55:23 GMT
Meet Tatyana Bakalchuk, Russia's new RICHEST woman
A mother of four and former English language teacher, Tatyana Bakalchuk set up a Russian version of Amazon from scratch and, in 2021, became Russia's richest woman. Sounds like yet another success ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 03:37:09 GMT
Israel strikes Gaza from ground and air, escalating offensive
Israel fired artillery and mounted more air strikes on Friday against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip amid constant rocket fire deep into Israel's commercial centre.As hostilities en...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:16:20 GMT
All-English Champions League final moved from Istanbul ... to Porto
The all-English clash in the Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City will not be held in England, European football's governing body Uefa confirmed on Thursday.The showdow...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 18:16:14 GMT
China's population puzzle: Was the latest census cooked
China finally published the result of its 7th national census earlier this week. The official figures show that population growth is slowing down as fewer couples have children. The decline will ad...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 13:47:15 GMT
Ivorian PM to return to Abidjan following medical treatment in France
Cote d'Ivoire's prime minister has undergone medical treatment in France after suffering intestinal bleeding, according to his entourage. Patrick Achi was expected to return home on Friday.A...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 07:37:11 GMT
Israel-Gaza escalation continues as street violence flares
Israeli-Palestinian fighting escalated Wednesday despite international calls on both sides to exercise restraint. Heavy Israeli bombardment on Gaza City destroyed yet another multi-story tower hous...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:50:07 GMT
Seahawks Sign Two 2021 Draft Picks
The Seahawks signed two of their three 2021 draft picks on Friday. John Boyle The Seahawks signed receiver D'Wayne Eskridge and tackle Stone Forsythe on Friday, meaning two of their t...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:50:05 GMT
5 Takeaways From Day 1 Of 2021 Seahawks Rookie Minicamp
Notes and observations from the first day of Seahawks rookie minicamp. John Boyle While it wasn't a full practice-the Seahawks had only 31 players on the roster-rookie minicamp kicked...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 17:05:01 GMT
German shares gain 1.43 pct Friday
FRANKFURT, May 14 (Xinhua) -- German stocks rose on Friday, with the benchmark DAX index up 216.96 points, or 1.43 percent, to close at 15,416.64 points. Aircraft engine manufacturer MTU Aer...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:30:04 GMT
German exhibition company eyes greater opportunity in China
SHANGHAI, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Biofach China and Craft Beer China, two concurrent exhibitions held by NurnbergMesse, an international exhibition company headquartered in Germany, concluded Friday in ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 12:11:59 GMT
Greece Is Cautiously Optimistic about Tourism Recovery This Summer
The head of Greece's tourism confederation SETE expressed "restrained optimism" on Friday for a recovery in the industry this year after the hammering from the COVID-19 pandemic, forecasting revenu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 10:18:01 GMT
German stocks open higher
BERLIN, May 14 (Xinhua) -- German stocks were off to a good start on Friday, with the benchmark DAX index growing by 102.06 points, or 0.67 percent, opening at 15,301.74 points. The biggest ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 05:05:12 GMT
Painful lesson for Bayern's designated coach Nagelsmann
By Oliver Trust BERLIN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- At first glance, the usual suspects made Borussia Dortmund win its fifth German Cup final. Team captain Marco Reus delivered 4 assists while Jadon ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 01:55:23 GMT
Dortmund overpower Leipzig 4-1 to clinch 5th German Cup
BERLIN, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Erling Haaland's brace helped Borussia Dortmund to snatch its fifth DFB Cup title after moving 4-1 past Leipzig in the German Cup final on Thursday. The "BVB" caug...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 16:18:02 GMT
Germany wins men's team pursuit in UCI Track Cycling of Hong Kong station
HONG KONG, May 13 (Xinhua) -- 2021 UCI Track Cycling of Hong Kong kicked off on Thursday as Germany claimed the gold medal of the men's team pursuit at the Hong Kong Velodrome. The men's tea...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 16:05:10 GMT
China refutes accusations about human rights in Xinjiang
BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- China on Thursday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to a so-called video meeting on human rights in China's Xinjiang, held by the United States, Brita...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 16:05:04 GMT
Maldives speaker flown to Germany for treating injury from terror attack
MALE, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Maldives Parliament Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed was flown to Germany for further treatment on his injuries sustained during a terror attack last week, loca...[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 12:11:55 GMT
Italy Hopes to Revive Migrant-Sharing Deals amid Migration Surge
Italy is pushing EU partners to revive migrant burden-sharing deals as it seeks to stave off a summertime surge in landings from North Africa, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Wednesday (12 May)....[read more]
Published: Thu, 13 May 2021 10:12:07 GMT
France Adds More Countries on Its Mandatory Quarantine List
Five more countries will be added to France's mandatory 10-day quarantine list, French government spokesman Gabriel Attal announced Wednesday.The list of countries will be released shortly, ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 13:30:59 GMT