Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 16:30:48 GMT
EU assures Ukraine it will continue delivering military supplies
BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that the bloc would ensure Ukraine that it has sufficient military equipment during its ongoing war against Russia. "The European Union will not let Ukraine run out of equipment," he told reporters in Brussels after a meeting of the bloc's defense ministers this week. His comments came during the meeting, which included NATO Dep...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 23:05:12 GMT
Natus Vincere, ENCE reach semifinals at PGL Antwerp
Natus Vincere and ENCE won their Champions Stage quarterfinal matches Friday to round out the final four of the PGL Major Antwerp in Belgium.
Natus Vincere beat Heroic 2-1 to stay unbeaten in the major, while ENCE swept Copenhagen Flames 2-0. They joined Team Spirit and FaZe Clan in the semifinals, while Heroic and the Flames were eliminated.
Thursday marked the opening of the Champions Stage, an eight-team single-elimi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 19:20:28 GMT
Medvedev comments on chance of suing Wimbledon
The world number two was asked if he would seek legal action against the organizers of the Grand SlamWorld tennis number two Daniil Medvedev has confirmed he is not planning to sue Wimbledon for its ban on Russian players this summer.The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced its controversial ruling last month, which has been criticized as discriminatory and unfair by the likes o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 18:13:33 GMT
Massive fire stops arrivals at Swiss airport
All landings at the Geneva Airport have been suspended due to a fire at a nearby buildingThick black smoke from a nearby burning building temporarily stopped all arrivals at the airport in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday afternoon. Departures from the country's second-busiest airport were left to the pilots' discretion. The fire broke out at a reception facility for asylum-seekers that was under c...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 18:05:06 GMT
ATP roundup: Casper Ruud to seek another clay-court title in Geneva
Casper Ruud moved a step closer to repeating as champion of the Gonet Geneva Open, defeating Reilly Opelka 7-6 (2), 7-5 on Friday to qualify for the finals.
Ruud, the second seed, handled the fourth-seeded Opelka, despite 12 aces from the American. Ruud, from Norway, moved to 4-0 on his career against Opelka.
During the week in Switzerland, Ruud hasn't dropped a set. He is the first player to advance to back-to-back Gen...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 11:18:36 GMT
Sensex soars 1,534 points; RIL, Dr Reddy's, Tata Steel surge
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): The Indian stock markets posted a strong recovery on Friday with benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surging around three per cent led by around six per cent rally in the index heavyweight Reliance Industries.
The 30 stock SP BSE Sensex surged 1534.16 points or 2.91 per cent to close at 54,326.39 points against its previous day's close at 52,792.23 points.
Recovering the previo...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 11:18:35 GMT
Rajani Etimarpu to lead Team India in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Hockey India named a nine-member Indian women's team who will represent the country in the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland from June 4 to 5, 2022.
The Indian team will be captained by Rajani Etimarpu and Mahima Choudhary will shoulder the responsibility as the vice-captain.
The team includes experienced goalkeeper Rajani Etimarpu, defenders Rashmi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 10:37:00 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 20
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:5:38 a.m.: CNN reports that Vadim Shishimarin, 21, the Russian soldier charged with war crimes in Ukraine, was in court in Kyiv on Friday.In the third day o...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 08:55:26 GMT
Sensex climbs 1215 points; metal, auto, banking stocks surge
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 20 (ANI): Recovering from the sharp slump in the previous day, the Indian stock markets' key indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading around 2.3 per cent higher in the afternoon session on Friday supported by strong buying interest in metal, energy, auto and banking stocks.
The 30 stock SP BSE Sensex was trading 1189.33 points or 2.25 per cent higher at 53,981.56 points at 12.52 pm against...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 05:18:17 GMT
Flyability releases the Elios 3, an indoor LiDAR drone for Industry 4.0
Lausanne [Switzerland]/Singapore/Shanghai [China], May 20 (ANI/PRNewswire):The drone is powered by a new SLAM engine called FlyAwaretrade;that lets it create 3D models as it flies and accompanied by a new version of Flyability's software for inspectors, Inspector 4.0.
Flyability pioneered confined space inspection drones with its first product in 2016. With the launch of the Elios 3, it continues its pledge to create cutt...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 23:55:06 GMT
Epicenter gains attention at Preakness with no Triple Crown in play
Epicenter, the runner-up in the Kentucky Derby, will head to the post as the favorite for the 147th Preakness Stakes on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore.
However, there are plenty of interesting storylines to follow as nine horses vie for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
The Preakness willbe without Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike, whose owners opted to rest their horse in favor of the Belmont Stakes on June 11 in...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 22:25:13 GMT
Spirit, FaZe make semifinals in Champions Stage at PGL Antwerp
Team Spirit continued their hot streak at the PGL Major Antwerp in Belgium on Thursday, winning for the sixth consecutive time to join FaZe Clan in claiming the event's first two semifinal berths.
After going 3-1 in the initial Challengers Stage and following with a 3-0 mark in the Legends Stage earlier this week, top-seeded Spirit began Champions Stage action with a solid 2-0 win over No. 8 seed FURIA Esports.
The No. ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 21:25:20 GMT
ATP roundup: Casper Ruud to meet Reilly Opelka in Geneva semis
Defending champion Casper Ruud of Norway won points on 90 percent of his first serves on his way to defeating Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-4, 7-6 (3) Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Gonet Geneva Open in Switzerland.
It was the first-ever match between the second-seeded Ruud and Kokkinakis. Ruud is seeking the seventh clay-court victory of his career, most recently winning on the surface at Buenos Aires in Februar...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:14:24 GMT
More Ukrainians surrender in Mariupol Russia
Total number of captives from the Azovstal plant has reached 1,730, the Defense Ministry saidAn additional 771 Ukrainian combatants have surrendered to Russian personnel at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday morning. This pushed the total number of captives from the neo-Nazi dominated stronghold up to 1,730 since Monday,...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:13:39 GMT
hinese elites given directive on foreign assets WSJ
Beijing has reportedly told Communist Party elites to shed overseas holdings and avoid vulnerability to Russia-like sanctionsThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP), seeking to insulate the country's top brass from Western sanctions like those imposed on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, has allegedly issued a directive discouraging senior officials from buying assets abroad.The new policy will...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Angelique Kerber reaches first clay semi since '16
No. 2 seed Angelique Kerber of Germany advanced to her first semifinal on clay since 2016 with a three-set win against No. 8 Magda Linette of Poland on Thursday at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.
Kerber converted four of nine break points in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory in two hours and 11 minutes. Her opponent in Friday's final four will be unseeded Frenchwoman Oceane Dodin, who eliminated ninth-seeded Viktorija ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 13:55:41 GMT
Qatar 2022: Women referees to officiate at men's FIFA World Cup for first time
Zurich [Switzerland], May 19 (ANI): The FIFA Referees Committee on Thursday announced the lists with the names of the selected match officials for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
36 referees, 69 assistant referees, and 24 video match officials (VMOs) have been chosen in close cooperation with the six confederations, based on their quality and the performances delivered at FIFA tournaments as well as at other international ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 12:19:41 GMT
Hundreds more surrender in Mariupol Russia
The total number of captives from the Azovstal plant has reached 1,730, the Defense Ministry saidAn additional 771 Ukrainian combatants have surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday morning. This pushed the total number of captives from the stronghold up to 1,730 since Monday, the report said....[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 06:06:41 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 19
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 12:50 a.m.: RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty shares an ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 00:19:07 GMT
ATP roundup: Ilya Ivashka upsets Denis Shapovalov in Geneva
Ilya Ivashka of Belarus converted 77.9 percent of his first-serve points while recording a 6-4, 6-7 (2), 6-3 upset of third-seeded Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Gonet Geneva Open in Switzerland.
Ivashka had just four aces to Shapovalov's nine. But he jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the decisive third set en route to securing the victory.
Second-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud advanced...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 20:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Martina Trevisan upsets Garbine Muguruza
Martina Trevisan of Italy converted six of nine break points en route to a solid 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over top-seeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza in second-round play at the Morocco Open at Rabat, Morocco.
Trevisan lost nine of the first 12 games before beginning a sterling turnaround that saw her win 11 of the final 13 games. She won the first five games of the third set as part of the run.
American Claire Liu upset fou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:13:33 GMT
World as vulnerable as before Covid WHO
An international panel on pandemic readiness has published a gloomy assessmentWhen it comes to future pandemics, a lack of progress on international health regulation coupled with economic woes may have left the world in a "worse place" than before the onset of Covid-19, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.The international community's pandemic-respo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:55:20 GMT
TVS Motor Company launches new TVS iQube Electric Scooter with host of exciting features
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): TVS Motor today announced the launch of the new TVS iQube Electric scooter in three avatars that come loaded with best-in-class on-road range of 140 km on a single charge. They will offer a host of intelligent connected features such as 7" TFT touchscreen and clean UI, infinity theme personalisation, voice assist and TVS iQube Alexa skillset, intuitive music player con...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:55:15 GMT
Global Chamber of Business Leaders launches in India, Vertex Group Founder - Gagan Arora, Delegate - India to strategize growth
Zurich [Switzerland], May 18 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Global Chamber of Business Leaders expands its global footprints and announces the commencement of the India Office in Delhi NCR, Gurugram earlier this month.
The Chairman of the Global Chamber of Business Leaders - Dejan Stancer, has appointed Gagan Arora, FounderPresident of Vertex Group and Global Chamber of Business Leaders' Delegate for India, to lead the India Chapter...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:18:31 GMT
Hockey India names 9-member men's team for inaugural FIH Hockey 5s competition
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Hockey India on Wednesday named a nine-member Indian men's team that will represent the country in the inaugural edition of the FIH Hockey 5s to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland on June 5 and 6 2022.
The Indian men's team will play Malaysia, Pakistan, Poland and hosts Switzerland. It will be captained by Gurinder Singh and Sumit will shoulder the responsibility as the vice-captain. The tea...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:13:33 GMT
Russian gymnast handed one-year ban for Z display
Ivan Kuliak appeared at an event in Qatar in March with the symbol attached to his chestRussian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been hit with a one-year ban for appearing on the podium with a 'Z' symbol attached to his leotard at an event in Qatar earlier this year.Announcing...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:13:27 GMT
Medvedev hoping to be dangerous in Paris
The Russian lost his first match in more than six weeks at the Geneva Open on Tuesday but is aiming to find formRussian world number two Daniil Medvedev has admitted he is not among the top contenders at the French Open, but is still hoping to pose a threat to his rivals at the clay court showpiece.Medvedev went down in straight sets to French veteran Richard Gasquet at the Geneva Open on...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 06:06:42 GMT
Latest Developments in Ukraine: May 18
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 2:00 a.m.: In its latest battleground intelligence report Wednesday, the British defense ministry said "staunch Ukrainian resistance delayed Russia's ability to g...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:55:19 GMT
Richard Gasquet upsets top-seeded Daniil Medvedev in Geneva
Frenchman Richard Gasquet upset top-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia in straight sets, surviving a second-set tiebreaker in the process, in a round of 16 match at the Geneva Open in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday.
Gasquet, who is ranked 75th in the world, knocked off the second-ranked Medvedev, who is in the tourney as a wild card, 6-2, 7-6 (5).
He next will face Poland's Kamil Majchrzak, who defeated Italian qualifier ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 23:19:07 GMT
Flames, FURIA, Heroic grab final Champions spots at PGL Antwerp
In the final day of Legends Stage action at the PGL Major Antwerp in Belgium on Tuesday, three teams -- the Copenhagen Flames, Heroic and FURIA Esports -- earned clutch wins to clinch the final spots in the upcoming Champions Stage that starts Thursday.
Both Heroic and FURIA endured three-map victories. Heroic downed Team Vitality and FURIA beat G2 Esports by 2-1 scores, while Copenhagen swept Imperial Esports 2-0.
Tues...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 18:05:50 GMT
ILO: Child Labor Rising Around the World
Cape Town - The International Labor Organization says the latest figures show there are 160 million children around the world involved in child labor. The figures were unveiled at the ILO's 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor now underway in Durban, South Africa.I...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 00:55:07 GMT
FaZe, NiP, ENCE all emerge as Round 4 winners at PGL Antwerp
At the Legends Stage of the PGL Major Antwerp in Belgium on Monday, FaZe, Ninjas in Pyjamas and ENCE all earned wins to lock up slots in the Champions Stage that begins Thursday.
They'll join two winners who previously advanced Sunday, Natus Vincere and Team Spirit (each undefeated), along with three more teams who will be determined by Tuesday's results.
During Round 4 action Monday, FaZe advanced 2-1 after dropping th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:35:19 GMT
California Church Shooter Was Motivated by Hate, Politics
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. - A gunman in a deadly attack at a Southern California church was a Chinese immigrant motivated by hate for Taiwanese people, authorities said.The shooter killed Dr. John Cheng, 52, and wounded five others during a lunch held by Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, which worships at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, authorities said at a Monday news conference.Orange County...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 22:25:07 GMT
ATP Roundup: Federico Delbonis wins first-round match
Seventh-seeded Federico Delbonis of Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 in the Geneva Open on Monday, defeating Lithuanian wild-card Ricardas Berankis, 6-4, 6-4 on a light day in Geneva, Switzerland.
Italian qualifier Marco Cecchinato advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 decision over Dominic Thiem of Austria, and American Marcos Giron came up short in three sets, falling to Ilya Ivashka of Belarus, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Two Frenchmen a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 20:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Sloane Stephens bounced in France
Sixth-seeded Sloane Stephens was upset Monday in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg by the 306th-ranked player in the world.
Nefisa Berberovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina lost the first set but rallied to defeat Stephens 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in one hour, 54 minutes in Strasbourg, France. Stephens is ranked No. 53 in the world.
Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic, No. 2 seed Angelique Kerber of Germany and...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 13:38:53 GMT
Some chocolate has a dark side to it - child labor
Chocolate makes for a perfect gift, a comforting snack and even a health food, thanks to its plentiful antioxidants. Rumor has it that it might even work as an aphrodisiac. It is no surprise, then, that the chocolate industry garners billions of dollars each yea...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 12:37:19 GMT
Sensex snaps 6-day losing run; closes 180 points higher
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): Snapping six consecutive sessions of losing run, the Indian stock markets' key indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed in the positive on Monday led by good buying support in power, banking and financial stocks.
The 30 stock SP BSE Sensex closed 180.22 points or 0.34 per cent higher at 52,973.84 points against its previous session's close at 52,793.62 points.
Earlier, the Sensex start...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 09:55:26 GMT
Ambuja Cements, ACC shares surge on $10.5 billion Adani-Holcim deal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): The share price of Ambuja Cements and ACC surged on Monday after Adani Group won the race to acquire a controlling stake in these companies from Switzerland-based Holcim for $10.5 billion.
Ambuja Cements share was trading 2.93 per cent higher at Rs 369.30 at the BSE at 13.46 pm. The scrip soared to a high of Rs 377.50 in the morning trade.
The share price of ACC Limited jumped 4...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 09:35:15 GMT
California churchgoers detained gunman in deadly attack
laguna woods, calif. - A man opened fire during a lunch reception at a Southern California church on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five senior citizens before being stopped and hog-tied by parishioners in what a sheriff's official called an act of "exceptional heroism and bravery."Four of the five people wounded suffered critical gunshot injuries during the violence at Geneva Presbyterian Church in the...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 09:30:12 GMT
1 killed, 5 injured at church in U.S. California
© Provided by Xinhua The suspect opened fire on an Asian church congregation when the church was hosting a luncheon to honor a former pastor. Officials said the motive of the shooting remained unclear.LOS ANGELES, May 16 (Xinhua) ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 08:27:09 GMT
Sensex witnesses volatile trading; UltraTech Cement dips 2.2 per cent
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 16 (ANI): The Indian stock markets' key indices, Sensex and Nifty, were witnessing volatile trading with a positive bias on Monday as losses in infra and IT stocks were offset by gains in banking and auto scrips.
The 30 stock SP BSE Sensex was trading 63.72 points or 0.12 per cent higher at 52,857.34 points at 12.54 pm, against its previous session's close at 52,793.62 points.
Earlier, th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 01:18:09 GMT
US: One killed, five injured in California church shooting
California [US], May 16 (ANI): One person was killed, and five others were injured in a shooting on Sunday at a church in the western US state of California, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said. The shooting happened at the church on the 24000 block of El Toro Road in the City of Laguna Woods in Southern California's Orange County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The sherif...[read more]
Published: Wed, 11 May 2022 19:38:42 GMT
UAE Ambassador to Swiss Confederation presents copy of her credentials
BERN, 11th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Dr. Hessa Abdullah Al Otaiba has presented a copy of her credentials as the UAE Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation, to Ambassador Beatrice Schaer, Director of the Protocol Department at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bern.
During the meeting, the Swiss official w...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 18:49:55 GMT
Medvedev comments on chances of suing Wimbledon
The world number two was asked if he would seek legal action against the organizers of the Grand Slam
World tennis number two Daniil Medvedev has confirmed he is not planning to sue Wimbledon for its ban on Russian players this summer.Â
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) announced its controversial r...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 17:47:45 GMT
Massive fire stops arrivals at Swiss airport (VIDEO)
All landings at the Geneva Airport have been suspended due to a fire at a nearby building
Thick black smoke from a nearby burning building temporarily stopped all arrivals at the airport in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday afternoon. Departures from the country's second-busiest airport were left to the pilots' discretion...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 14:52:56 GMT
Bans protect Russian athletes, IOC chief insists
Thomas Bach also warned Russian sports stars against expressing support for the military offensive in Ukraine
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has claimed sanctions were imposed on Russian sport partly for the good of its athletes, while cautioning any Russian stars against supporting their ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 06:08:06 GMT
US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia's invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).This live page is no longer being updated. For the latest updates, foll...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 21:08:11 GMT
Live: US Congress approves new $40 billion Ukraine aid package
The US Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America's latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia's invasion. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).9:37pm: Choose between 'insane' sanctions or food supplies, Russia'...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 18:08:10 GMT
Live: US reopens embassy in Kyiv after three-month closure
The US embassy in Kyiv reopened on Wednesday after a three-month closure due to Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).7:36pm: France's Societe Generale completes sale of Russian subsidiaryFrench bank Societe Generale said Wednesday it had completed the sale of its Russian subsidiary Rosbank to an inv...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 13:37:07 GMT
Live: Russia expels dozens of European diplomats in retaliatory move
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that 27 Spanish diplomats would have to leave Russia within a week, after announcing it would also expel 24 Italian diplomats in a retaliatory move. Meanwhile, Finland and Sweden submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2)....[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:08:08 GMT
Live: Russia expels dozen of European diplomats
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that 27 Spanish diplomats would have to leave Russia within a week. Meanwhile, Finland and Sweden submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).1:40pm: Russia expels 27 Spanish diplomatsTwenty-seven Spanish dipl...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 09:08:06 GMT
Live: Finland and Sweden submit formal applications to join NATO
Finland and Sweden have submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Also on Wednesday, a Ukrainian tribunal is set to begin its first war crimes trial. A Russian soldier, Vadim Shishimarin, accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian will appear in Kyiv on charges of war crimes and premeditated murder. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:37:10 GMT
Live: Finland and Sweden submit applications to join NATO
Finland and Sweden have submitted formal applications to join the NATO military alliance after weeks of anticipation. Also on Wednesday, a Ukrainian tribunal is set to begin its first war crimes trial. A Russian soldier, Vadim Shishimarin, accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old civilian will appear in Kyiv on charges of war crimes and premeditated murder. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments. ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 17:36:17 GMT
Russian ace announces season is over
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has ended her season early due to a knee injury
Russian tennis star Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has pulled out of the French Open and been forced to end her 2022 campaign due to a knee injury.Â
The 30-year-old finished runner-up at Roland-Garros last year by losing in the final to&nbs...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 12:41:06 GMT
Medvedev coach states French Open aims
The Russian world number two is set to line up at Roland-Garros after recovering from surgery
Daniil Medvedev should target a run to the French Open last eight at the very least after stepping up his comeback from a hernia operation, the Russian's coach Gilles Cervara has said.
The world number two returns to c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:36:25 GMT
Djokovic shares thoughts on Wimbledon boycott talk
The London tennis showpiece has been criticized for its ban on Russian and Belarusian players
World number one Novak Djokovic has played down suggestions that tennis stars could boycott Wimbledon this summer over the tournament's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.
Djokovic has been among the bigges...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 08:29:08 GMT
Medvedev makes first comments on Wimbledon ban
The Russian world number two described the situation as 'delicate'
Tennis star Daniil Medvedev says the decision by Wimbledon to ban Russian and Belarusian players from this year's tournament is "unfair" and creates an uncomfortable precedent for other sports.
The world number two will be among the big...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 03:50:40 GMT
Switzerland changes organ donation rules
60% of Swiss voters support new 'presumed consent' system
In Switzerland, those who did not explicitly 'opt out' during their lifetimes would now be assumed to have consented to have their organs taken for transplant upon their deaths, following a referendum on Sunday.
The government-backed measure was upheld b...[read more]
Published: Sun, 15 May 2022 21:37:57 GMT
Multiple casualties in California church shooting
One person killed, four critically wounded by lone gunman
Several people have been injured in a shooting at a church in Laguna Woods, California, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while four others were "critically wounded"Â ...[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: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:37:27 GMT
One Killed, Five Wounded in California Church Shooting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A gunman has opened fire in a southern California church, killing one person and wounding five others before churchgoers detained the suspect and hog-tied him in what officials called an act of "exceptional heroism". - Other Media news - The shooting was reported shortly before 1:30pm on Sunday (20:30 GMT) at the Geneva Presbyterian Church located in the town of Laguna Woods, about 80 ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 22:55:01 GMT
U.S. stocks end mixed in volatile trading
NEW YORK, May 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed mixed in choppy trading on Friday as investor sentiment remained shaky on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 8.77 points, or 0.03 percent, to 31,261.90. The S&P 500 added 0.57 points, or 0.01 percent, to 3,901.36. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 33.88 points, or 0.30 percent, to 11,354.62. Six of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in g...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 20:18:26 GMT
U.S. dollar rebounds after prior session's pullback
NEW YORK, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar rose in late trading on Friday as market participants sought shelter in safe-haven assets amid fears of the impact of surging inflation. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, increased 0.41 percent to 103.1490, following a 1.05-percent drop in the previous session. In late New York trading on Friday, the euro was down to 1.0550...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 02:49:14 GMT
IOC reallocates Tokyo 2020 men's 4x100m relay bronze to China
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the Tokyo 2020 men's 4x100m relay bronze to China after previous silver medalist Britain was disqualified. The IOC Executive Board announced the reallocation after its meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday. Originally, the Chinese quartet (Tang Xingqiang/Xie Zhenye/Su Bingtian/Wu Zhiqiang) finished fourth at the event...[read more]
Published: Fri, 20 May 2022 02:44:15 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 20
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 674.87 Euro 100 713.79 Japanese yen 100 5.2785 Hong Kong dollar 100 86.004 British pound 100 841.25 Austr...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 19:55:02 GMT
U.S. dollar falls broadly
NEW YORK, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar fell broadly against its major rivals in late trading on Thursday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased 1.05 percent to 102.7240. In late New York trading, the euro increased to 1.0603 U.S. dollars from 1.0479 dollars in the previous session, and the British pound increased to 1.2501 U.S. dollars from 1.2346 dollars ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 16:05:33 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1600 GMT, May 19
MOSCOW -- Russia on Thursday demanded the Slovenian embassy in Moscow reduce its diplomatic staff by four people, about 40 percent of the total number, within 10 days. The decision was taken in response to Ljubljana's move last month to reduce the size of the Russian embassy and the deterioration of its working conditions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.(Russia-Slovenia-Retaliation) - - ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 13:05:01 GMT
Xi Focus: Making the "pie" of cooperation bigger for the world
BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- In a world plagued by a lingering pandemic and protectionism, China, through its wisdom and action, once again offers the globe a path to a brighter future. Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced the country's resolve to not only carry forward with its own opening-up but push for an open world economy, when addressing the conference of the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Pr...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 03:44:01 GMT
Global assembly organizer says China "green hydrogen powerhouse"
BARCELONA, Spain, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China was hailed as "a green hydrogen powerhouse" for its strides in developing clean hydrogen at the first-ever Green Hydrogen Global Assembly, which was concluded here Wednesday. The two-day event was co-organized by the Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2), a Swiss non-profit foundation, and the Spanish government, aiming to promote green hydrogen as a clean alternative to fo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 19 May 2022 02:44:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 19
BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 675.24 Euro 100 707.38 Japanese yen 100 5.2658 Hong Kong dollar 100 86.033 British pound 100 834.16 Aus...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 22:44:01 GMT
Dow sinks over 1,100 points in worst day since 2020
NEW YORK, May 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks plummeted on Wednesday as weak earnings from major retailers stoked concerns about the impact of inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1164.52 points, or 3.57 percent, to 31,490.07. That marked its worst daily percentage decline since June 2020, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The S&P 500 fell 165.17 points, or 4.04 percent, to 3,923.68, also booking its...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 20:44:03 GMT
U.S. dollar rises after Fed chair's hawkish remarks
NEW YORK, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar strengthened in late trading on Wednesday as market participants digested the hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, rose 0.43 percent to 103.8100. In late New York trading, the euro fell to 1.0479 U.S. dollars from 1.0549 dollars in the previous session, and the Brit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 08:14:59 GMT
Russian gymnast handed one-year ban for Z symbol display
Ivan Kuliak appeared at an event in Qatar in March with the symbol attached to his chestRussian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has been hit with a one-year ban for appearing on the podium with a 'Z' symbol attached to his leotard at an event in Qatar earlier this year.Announcing...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 01:55:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 18
BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Wednesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 674.21 Euro 100 711.04 Japanese yen 100 5.2056 Hong Kong dollar 100 85.892 British pound 100 841.68 Au...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:49:01 GMT
Defender Ortiz earns Brazil call-up for soccer friendlies
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped Bragantino defender Leo Ortiz has been drafted into Brazil's squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old will join Eder Militao, Thiago Silva, Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos as Brazil's central defensive options for the fixtures, which Tite will use to help prepare for the World Cup l...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 20:18:28 GMT
U.S. dollar dips as risk appetite improves
NEW YORK, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar slipped in late trading on Tuesday as risk sentiment improved on the markets, subduing appetite for the safe-haven currency. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.79 percent to 103.3620. In late New York trading, the euro increased to 1.0549 U.S. dollars from 1.0441 dollars in the previous session, and the British pound ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 17 May 2022 02:05:22 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 17
BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 678.54 Euro 100 708.45 Japanese yen 100 5.2611 Hong Kong dollar 100 86.439 British pound 100 836.52 Aust...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 20:49:12 GMT
U.S. dollar dips amid economic data
NEW YORK, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar slipped in late trading on Monday as market participants digested a slew of economic data. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.36 percent to 104.1870. The euro, the largest component of the index, tried to rebound following its recent weakness. In late New York trading, the euro increased to 1.0441 U.S. dollars ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 18:44:01 GMT
Suspected gunman identified in deadly California church shooting
LOS ANGELES, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Authorities have identified the suspect in a shooting that left one dead and five others injured on Sunday at a church in the western U.S. state of California. The Orange County Sheriff's Department said in a statement Monday morning that the suspect, David Chou, has been booked on one felony count of murder and five felony counts of attempted murder. The 68-year-old Las Ve...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 06:49:02 GMT
1st LD Writethru: 1 killed, 5 injured at church in U.S. California
LOS ANGELES, May 15 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting on Sunday at a church in the western U.S. state of California. The shooting happened in the City of Laguna Woods in Southern California's Orange County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The sheriff's department tweeted about 2:00 p.m. local time (2100 GMT) that deputies ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 03:05:35 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- May 16
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan U.S. dollar 100 678.71 Euro 100 706.03 Japanese yen 100 5.2444 Hong Kong dollar 100 86.461 British pound 100 831.79 Austr...[read more]
Published: Mon, 16 May 2022 02:18:02 GMT
ATP Geneva Open results
GENEVA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results from the ATP Geneva Open on Sunday (prefix denotes seeding): First round Kamil Majchrzak, Poland, bt 8-Alexander Bublik, Kazakhstan, 6-1, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3 Tallon Griekspoor, Netherlands, bt 6-Tommy Paul, United States, 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:20:06 GMT
Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini meets with Head of Swiss Federal Department of Finance
ABU DHABI, 26th March, 2022 (WAM) -- Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently met with Ueli Maurer, Federal Councillor, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Finance, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting, which took place in Abu Dhabi, sought to strengthen Emir...[read more]
Published: Wed, 18 May 2022 19:58:17 GMT
Canada meets with international partners at the G7 Health Ministers' Meeting and 75th World Health Assembly
May 18, 2022      Ottawa, Ontario      Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada
Canada has always been an advocate of international collaboration, and this holds true when it comes to addressing global health challenges. This is why Canada is participating in the G7 Health Ministers' Meeting in Berlin and the 75th World H...[read more]