Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 07:10:07 GMT
'Like New Year's Eve': Polish bars celebrate reopening
WARSAW, Poland: Poles celebrated on the weekend as restaurants and bars opened outdoor dining for the first time in over six months.Plans also call for limited indoor dining at restaurants b...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 10:34:55 GMT
Amazon wins $303 million court fight in blow to EU tax campaign
BRUSSELS, Belgium: In a setback to competition chief Margrethe Vestager's campaign against preferential deals, Amazon won its fight against an EU order to pay about $303 million in back taxes to Lu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:13:55 GMT
Veteran Modric to lead Croatia at Euro 2020
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named a 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on Monday, comprising players who won silver at the 2018 World Cup and their younger peers and led by...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:13:51 GMT
Schwartzel on the rise in world golf rankings
Charl Schwartzel climbed 48 places on the latest list of the Official World Golf Ranking after his share of third in last week's AT&T Byron Nelson on the PGA Tour,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:13:43 GMT
Solskjaer hopes fans will cheer not jeer on return to Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Manchester United fans will ditch their protests against club owners, the Glazer family, and cheer on the team when supporters return to Old Trafford for the first time i...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:13:39 GMT
Rugby club World Cup plans 'progressing nicely'
Plans for a club World Cup, every four years but not before 2024, are "progressing very nicely", according to Vincent Gaillard, head of the body that organises European Cup rugby."The projec...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:12:58 GMT
Disneyland Paris to reopen mid-June
Disneyland Paris, Europe's biggest tourist attraction, said on Monday it would reopen on June 17 as France eases Covid-19 restrictions.The theme park, which employs 17 000 people, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:12:54 GMT
Portugal greets first UK tourists as travel curbs lifted
British holidaymakers returned to Portugal on Monday as the country seeks to revive its battered tourism industry.Portugal imposed a strict, two-month conf...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 17:40:20 GMT
Sam Burns continues march up Ryder Cup standings
Sam Burns fell short of backing up his maiden PGA Tour victory with a win at the ATT Byron Nelson, but his second-place finish did push him further into the United States Ryder Cup team conversation.
...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 16:05:34 GMT
Kremlin concerned about unchecked Israeli-Palestinian clashes
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:49:12 GMT
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay
The elusive China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been spoken about since before Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled his grand vision for the Belt and Road Initiative.The opportu...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:40:07 GMT
Serena Williams steamrolls 17-year-old in Emilia-Romagna Open
Serena Williams is back in the winner's circle for the first time since February.
Williams worked over 17-year-old Italian qualifier Lisa Pigato 6-3, 6-2 on Monday in the first round of the Emilia-Ro...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:13:16 GMT
Another SA sailor qualifies for Tokyo Olympics
South Africa will have two boats in the Olympic sailing programme at the Tokyo Games after Leo Davis qualified at last week's Finn Gold Cup in Portugal.The 29-year-old will ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:13:14 GMT
Neville leads call for independent regulator of English football
A number of high-profile former players, led by former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, have launched a parliamentary petition calling for an independent regulator in Englis...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 13:19:16 GMT
Eden Hazard named in Belgium's 26-man squad
Brussels [Belgium], May 17 (ANI): Eden Hazard was included in the side as Belgium on Monday named a 26-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2020.
Hazard had joined La Liga club Real Madrid in June 2019 fro...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:43:25 GMT
French rugby gives green light for transgender women
Transgender women will be allowed to play women's rugby in France from next season, the French rugby federation (FFR) announced on Monday in a ground-breaking decision that goes ag...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:40:49 GMT
The history of sneakers: from commodity to cultural icon
Sneakers (or trainers if you're British), once the symbol of athleticism, have transcended their primary function to become commercial and fashionable objects of desire. From sportswear and street ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:19:08 GMT
Clubhouse Android app coming to India, other countries soon
Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): After launching its beta Android app almost a week ago, the audio social media platform Clubhouse is set to roll out the application to more countries in the coming week...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:03:11 GMT
US, EU may hold China to account on trade distorting policy
Washington [US], May 17 (ANI): The United States and European Union (EU) on Monday said they can partner to hold countries like China that "support trade-distorting policies to account".
The joint sta...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:56:00 GMT
COVID-19: 7 Oxygen plants from Munich reach Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 17 (ANI): Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, seven oxygen plants reached Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir at 12:45 pm on Monday from Munich, Germany.
Lieutenant...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:43:24 GMT
Michalak warns Wallabies to expect French flair
France great Frederic Michalak warned the Wallabies that Les Blues would be at their flamboyant best as they chase a rare Test victory on Australi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:43:22 GMT
PYGA Euro Steel and Motorlease Perigon secure sani2c titles
PYGA Euro Steel's Matthys Beukes and Gert Heyns and Motorlease Perigon's Robyn de Groot and Amy McDougall are the 2021 sani2c champions.A split second men's finish saw PYGA Euro Steel's seco...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:42:40 GMT
European stocks rise at open
Europe's main stock markets climbed slightly at the open on Monday following a mixed showing across Asia, as traders assessed the impact of rising inflation on the global economic recovery.L...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:19:04 GMT
Ronaldo names 2 players from new lot who can be stars
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to be remembered as one of the stalwarts of football, who worked hard to be the best in the business and gave his all to the team...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:13:40 GMT
Russia is making a mad dash to outrun peak oil demand
Several of the world's largest oil-producing nations have recently made public plans to boost their production capacity.The reason: peak oil demand is looming and countries ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:03:05 GMT
'Pakistan witnessing rapid breakdown of its internal admini
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 17 (ANI): Pakistan has been witnessing a rapid breakdown of its internal administrative machinery as its police and security forces have failed to control the countrywide vio...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 11:03:05 GMT
Clotting after COVID vaccine 'minuscule' in India
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The National Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee in its report submitted to the Union Health Ministry said that bleeding and clotting cases following...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 10:13:22 GMT
Manchester United transfer wish list: 'Three blockbuster signings'
Manchester United are reportedly looking to make three big-name signings in the off-season, with Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane said...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 08:55:24 GMT
10 modern non-Russian writers that conquered Russia
Nordic noir, self-development, pop-science: whatever the genre, Russian readers can't get enough of it, even (or especially) in translation.Over the past decade, the good old classics - Geor...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 08:43:04 GMT
Historic 4th SA Women's Open title for Lee-Anne Pace
Lee-Anne Pace was the home heroine once again as she clinched a record fourth South African Women's Open title, carding a final round of 72 for a one-shot win over...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 07:18:39 GMT
Raysut Cement gets CE, NF certifications for conforming
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Oman's largest cement manufacturer, Raysut Cement Company (RCC), which has plans to invest about US USD 700 million in India, has receive...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 06:38:32 GMT
PH vows to catalyze actions in shifting to circular economy
PARAnAQUE CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- Policymakers and experts from various United Nations member states gathered to facilitate exchanges on best practices and emerging innovations, and promoted principl...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 06:13:06 GMT
All Blacks to play Fiji, Tonga in July
The All Blacks will play Fiji and Tonga in July after the Test schedule was rejigged because of the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby announ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 01:55:10 GMT
Study on avoiding heart attacks in middle aged womena
Sophia Antipolis [France], May 17 (ANI): Women with mildly elevated blood pressure in their early 40s have a two-fold risk of acute coronary syndromes in their 50s compared to their counterparts with ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 01:40:20 GMT
Team BDS extends Rocket League dominance with latest major win
Team BDS swept all three European Majors of the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Season X by defeating Solary 4-1 in the Spring Major finals on Sunday.
BDS won the Fall Major in October and t...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 23:40:20 GMT
Sprout defeats FaZe Clan in Flashpoint Season 3
Sprout rebounded from an opening-map loss to defeat FaZe Clan and stay alive in the lower bracket of Counter-Strike Global Offensive's Flashpoint Season 3 on Sunday.
FaZe got out to a good start in t...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 21:55:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek routs Karolina Pliskova in Rome final
Polish teen Iga Swiatek needed just 46 minutes to crush Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Sunday in Rome.
Swiatek, the 19-year-old reigning French Open cha...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 20:18:01 GMT
Shahid Jameel quits as Chairperson of INSACOG
New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Senior virologist Shahid Jameel on Sunday resigned as the chairman of scientific advisory group of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), a forum set up by u...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 19:40:13 GMT
Rafael Nadal tops Novak Djokovic for 10th Rome title
Rafael Nadal weathered a mid-match charge from rival Novak Djokovic on Sunday to win the Internazionali BNL d'Italia championship for the 10th time.
The second-seeded Spaniard's 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 victory...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:19:04 GMT
US, China arms race amid report of second-strike capability
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): Amid strained ties between Washington and Beijing, the US-China nuclear arms have raced up after reports have emerged of the communist nation developing second-strike ca...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:13:28 GMT
Former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee linked with new club
Former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has been linked with a move to Italian club Rovigo Delta.Coetzee, who coached the Boks in 2016 and 2017, has not held a head coach position since he p...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:12:26 GMT
India pledges to distribute more vaccines as states extend lockdowns
Extended lockdowns could take effect in some Indian states.In the past 24 hours, India has seen a rise of more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:10:39 GMT
Brilliant Bernal soars to Giro lead after stage 9 triumph
Colombia's Egan Bernal soared into the Giro d'Italia overall lead on Sunday when he accelerated away from his key rivals to win stage nine's mountaintop showdown.The Ineos l...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 17:19:08 GMT
Chris Webber, Paul Pierce elected to Hall of Fame
Chris Webber, Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh and Ben Wallace were among those announced on Sunday as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2021.
Also Bill Russell, Rick Adelman...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 16:37:31 GMT
Le Pen flays media reports on alleged misuse of EU funds
Paris [France], May 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's right-wing National Rally party, said on Sunday that media reports alleging her of embezzlement of EU funds through a fictit...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 16:19:08 GMT
Justin Timberlake enjoys day out with son
Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake enjoyed the 'coolest' visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World with his eldest child Silas on Saturday (local ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 16:19:06 GMT
Saudi moving from confrontation to dialogue with rivals
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 16 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has changed its approach towards rivals Iran and Turkey from confrontation to dialogue amid the altered geopolitical conditions in the Middle East.
On...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 15:19:12 GMT
Iga Swiatek routs Karolina Pliskova in Rome final
Polish teen Iga Swiatek needed just 46 minutes to crush Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 in the final of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Sunday in Rome.
Swiatek, the 19-year-old reigning French Open cha...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 14:18:50 GMT
China fears US retreat from Afghanistan amid rise in terror
Beijing [China], May 16 (ANI): China wants Central Asian countries to get involved in its Belt and Road Initiative, but fears that US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could lead to a rise in terroris...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 13:42:09 GMT
Iran Guards reaffirm support for Palestinians facing Israel 'crimes'
Iran Guard reaffirmed Tehran's support for the Palestinians.Brigadier General Ismail Qaani for the Iran Guard condemned Israel's actions....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 13:30:29 GMT
Feature: Xi Jinping -- champion of disabled rights, prospects
by Xinhua writer Xue YanwenBEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Before Wang Yani took to the podium at a special school in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, she showed a visitor...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 12:39:04 GMT
Why the West must challenge Iran on human rights
The eyes of the world have once again turned to Iran as the prospects of renegotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCP...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 11:12:35 GMT
Italy's enormous debt pile continues to grow
Italy's sovereign debt has reached a new all-time high of more than ?2,650 trillion, according to the Bank of Italy, which reported a massive month-over-month increase of ?6.9 billion in Ma...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 09:55:42 GMT
Researchers find how nature boosts health of city people
Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): Even your local city park may be improving your health, according to the findings of a recent study by researchers from Stanford University.
The research, published in P...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 09:45:20 GMT
Can The West Devise An Alternative To China's Belt And Road?
Since it was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has channeled hundreds of billions of dollars into foreign infrastructure, boosting trade, a...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 09:12:09 GMT
Spotify CEO says billionaire Arsenal owner rejected his bid for club
Spotify Technology SA Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek said he made a bid for London's Arsenal Football Club that was rebuffed by American billionaire Stan Kroenke."It's important to correc...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 08:37:34 GMT
Forced labours of Uyghurs in Xinjiang behind global supply
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): The global production of solar panels depends upon forced labour from Uyghurs Muslims in China's Xinjiang province, an investigation shows.
A study conducted by United Kingd...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 08:12:05 GMT
Iraq revives its monster pipeline project
Recent news reports were replete with Iraq declaring its willingness to invest $15 billion into new gas-focused projects that could reduce its reliance on one of Baghdad's long-standing pro...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 07:15:16 GMT
Lukashenka To Meet Putin Soon As Belarus Plans To Raise Cash
Alyaksandr Lukashenka will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month as the Belarusian strongman faces growing isolation from the West over his crackdown on peaceful protesters....[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 00:40:22 GMT
Team Vitality, Complexity win lower bracket battles
Team Vitality and Complexity swept their Round 1 lower bracket matches on Saturday, advancing to Round 2 in Flashpoint Season 3.
Team Vitality took out OG, winning 16-7 on Dust 2 and 16-13 on Inferno...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 23:40:15 GMT
Rombauer wins Preakness, Medina Spirit claims third
Longshot Rombauer rolled past the tiring favorites down the stretch and captured the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday.
Controversial Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spiri...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 21:18:08 GMT
John Kerry meets Pope Francis
Rome [Italy] May 16, (ANI): The United States Special Presidential Envoy for climate John Kerry on Saturday met with Pope Francis and discussed about the global challenges caused by the climate crisis...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 20:55:14 GMT
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal to clash in Rome final
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in Sunday's Internazionali BNL d'Italia final in Rome.
World No. 1 and top-seeded Djokovic of Serbia is a five-time champion in the clay-court...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 20:43:45 GMT
Spotify boss says bid for Arsenal rejected, remains 'interested'
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek said Saturday a formal offer to buy Arsenal had been rejected by the Premier League club's American owners.In a statement, the Swedish tycoon sa...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 20:30:12 GMT
France hits target of 20 mln first jabs of COVID-19 vaccines: PM
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:55:21 GMT
Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova to meet in Rome final
Karolina Pliskova reached the Italian Open final for a third straight year and will face Iga Swiatek, who won two matches Saturday to advance to Sunday's clay-court championship in Rome.
Pliskova, th...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:42:48 GMT
France hits 20 million milestone in Covid-19 vaccination drive
Authorities also reported further declines in the number of patients requiring intensive care in hospitals.The number of people in intensive care stood at 4 352 on Friday, a d...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:15:16 GMT
Ex-Green Beret Who Spied For Russia Sentenced To More Than 15 Years
A former U.S. Army Green Beret who pleaded guilty last year to providing classified information to Russian military intelligence agents over a long period of time has been sentenced to more than 15...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:15:14 GMT
Ukraine Unveils Wooden Synagogue At Babyn Yar Massacre Site
Ukraine has unveiled a synagogue on the site commemorating Babyn Yar, one of the biggest massacres of Jews during World War II.'The symbolic synagogue is a big step toward restoring the memo...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:13:52 GMT
Rodrigo scores twice as Leeds thrash Burnley
Rodrigo scored twice as Leeds ran riot in the second half of their 4-0 win against Burnley on Saturday.Mateusz Klich put Marcelo Bielsa's side ahead on the stroke of half-time at Turf Moor....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:13:49 GMT
Sweden's Ibrahimovic out of Euro 2020 with knee injury
Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of Euro 2020 with a knee injury, the Swedish Football Association confirmed on Saturday.Ibrahimovic sprained his left knee a week a...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:12:32 GMT
SEE | Thousands in pro-Palestinian protests in London, Madrid
Several protesters gathered in London and Madrid carrying placards in solidarity with solid Palestine.The marches came amid the worst Israeli-Palestinian v...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 13:41:33 GMT
AFP photographer among those detained at Algeria protest
According to media reports, the police in Algeria prevented a pro-democracy protest from taking place at the Algiers, on Friday.A photographer from AFP who...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:42:29 GMT
China completes historic Mars spacecraft landing
Since the United States did, a Chinese spacecraft has successfully landed on the surface of Mars, making China the second space-faring nation to land on the Red Planet....[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 08:54:48 GMT
5 MUST-READ books by Mikhail Bulgakov
One of the most mysterious and funniest Russian writers, he had a turbulent, complicated life and troubles with censorship and the Soviet system. Which all reflected in his brilliant works, some of...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 07:41:31 GMT
Ivory Coast PM in 'good shape' after return from France
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi said he was in "good shape" after returning home to Abidjan on Friday, following reported medical treatment in France.Achi, 65, spent five days in Fra...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 06:13:42 GMT
'Dangerous' McIlroy at Kiawah seeking first major since '14
Rory McIlroy arrives at the 103rd PGA Championship seeking his first major triumph since 2014 after snapping an 18-month US PGA Tour win drought last week.And it won't hurt ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:13:48 GMT
Ewan sprints to Giro seventh stage win, Valter holds race lead
Australia's Caleb Ewan of the Lotto team sped to a second win at the Giro on Friday, two days after his first success.Ewan was quickest to react after Colombian Fernando Gav...[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 18:13:16 GMT
Second year of Covid-19 pandemic set to be far more deadly WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the second year of the ongoing pandemic is set to be deadlier than the first, while urging countries to help boost the COVAX ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:16:18 GMT
Paris to declare itself an LGBTQI+ freedom zone
In a symbolic gesture to embrace sexual and gender minorities, the city of Paris marked International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia by announcing it will declare itself an "LGBTQ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:16:15 GMT
France pledges billion euro loan to Sudan's transitional government
Sudan will be one step closer to paying off its foreign debt on Monday, after French President Emmanuel Macron promised a loan of 1.2 billion euros. He praised the country as an "inspiration" in it...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 18:08:24 GMT
European media launch ENTR, a digital platform for Europe's youth
FRANCE 24 parent company France Medias Monde and Deutsche Welle launched ENTR, a new media platform aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, in partnership with a dozen media outlets on Monday. Aimed at young...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 14:16:23 GMT
French sawmill shooter charged with murder after four day manhunt
A man who became the subject of a days-long manhunt after shooting dead his boss and a colleague in southern France last week has been charged with murder, prosecutors said Sunday.Valentin M...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 12:47:13 GMT
Transgender women can play women's rugby says French federation
The French rugby federation (FFR) announced on Monday it will allow transgender women to play women's rugby as of next season, despite guidelines to the contrary from rugby's world governing body. ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 07:47:10 GMT
Macron hosts summit on debt, investment in post-Bashir Sudan
French president Emmanuel Macron is hosting a summit in Paris today to focus on helping Sudan get back on its feet after years of conflict and authoritarian rule.African leaders, lenders and...[read more]
Published: Mon, 17 May 2021 06:08:12 GMT
Covid-19 lockdowns fuel anti-LGBT violence in French families
Covid-19 lockdowns led to an increase in anti-LGBT violence within families in France in 2020, according to associations supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. These groups say t...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 18:16:10 GMT
French told to have more babies in 'national pact' to save society
Francois Bayrou, the man in charge of envisioning France's future, has urged people to "have more children", warning the future demographic of French society was no longer assured following the big...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 13:47:11 GMT
'Fake jobs' scandal comes back to haunt France's Marine Le Pen
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has hit back at media reports that a police investigation found her National Rally (RN) party had set up an "organised system of fraud" to misappropriate Europ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 10:47:11 GMT
France's top jockey suspended over rape claims
French star jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot is to miss Sunday's French Guineas race after being suspended for three months over rape allegations.Boudot denies assaulting a 25-year-old female ri...[read more]
Published: Sun, 16 May 2021 09:16:12 GMT
Macron hosts African leaders for summit on Sudan, post-Covid economy
France's President Emmanuel Macron is this week to host African heads of state and global financial leaders for twin summit meetings aimed at helping Sudan into a new democratic era and providing A...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:16:17 GMT
Ireland rejects Facebook bid to block regulatory data probe
Ireland's High Court has rejected Facebook's bid to block an investigation that could potentially stop data transfers from the European Union to the United States."I refuse all of the relief...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:16:14 GMT
France hits mid-May target of 20 million Covid-19 vaccinations
France has met its target of administering 20 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine, days before restaurants terraces and museums were due to open as part of an easing of restrictions.Pre...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:08:17 GMT
France's Covid-19 vaccine rollout hits 20 million target
France reached its goal Saturday of 20 million initial doses of coronavirus vaccines, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Twitter, days ahead of a hugely anticipated reopening of restaura...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 18:08:14 GMT
Paris police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at banned rally
Police in Paris on Saturday fired tear gas and aimed water cannons at protesters defying a ban on marching against Israeli attacks on Gaza, dispersing demonstrators gathering in groups of several h...[read more]
Published: Sat, 15 May 2021 10:47:11 GMT
One giant leap for China as Tianwen-1 spacecraft lands on Mars
China has become the third nation to land on Mars after its unmanned Tianwen-1 spacecraft completed the historic touchdown Saturday.State news agency Xinhua said a six-wheeled rover nickname...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:09:24 GMT
Ducati Streetfighter V4 Launched - Prices Start At Rs 20 Lakh
Launched - Prices Start At Rs 20 Lakh After adding three new scramblers earlier this year in January, Ducati has launched Streetfighter V4 at a starting price of 19.99 lakh. Top-spec V4 S v...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 21:08:15 GMT
Russia launches crackdown on media over 'foreign agent' designation
Russia launched a crackdown on foreign media on Friday, with authorities announcing enforcement proceedings against Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Moscow bureau over unpaid fines and newly desig...[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:16:15 GMT
Macron, Ardern hold talks to step up fight against online extremism
French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern are to hold talks Friday evening by video conference to advance their two-year-old campaign to curb online extremism....[read more]
Published: Fri, 14 May 2021 18:16:12 GMT
France set to reach mid-May target of 20 million Covid vaccinations
France's target of administering a first Covid-19 jab to a third of the population by mid-May appears within reach, despite pessimism over the slow start of the vaccination programme.The mai...[read more]