The euro sank against the dollar on Tuesday (July 29) after the European Union and the United States broadened sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow's intervention in the Ukraine crisis. PHOTOS. Euro and Dollar (AFP Photo). Enlarge; Caption.
Heavy shelling rocked several cities in insurgent-held east Ukraine on Tuesday (29 July), as the EU moved to punish Russia for stoking the worst crisis in the former Soviet state since its independence. PHOTOS. A banner depicting Russian President Vladimir ...
Israel has agreed to observe an immediate two-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza's Shejaiya neighbourhood, halting a blistering bombing campaign in the area, a military spokeswoman said on Sunday. PHOTOS. Smoke billows following reported heavy ...
Lewis Hamilton may have to start Sunday's German Grand Prix from the pit lane after his Mercedes team indicated they are likely to change brake suppliers for his car following his high speed crash during qualifying. PHOTOS. The car of Mercedes-AMG's ...
Lewis Hamilton may have to start Sunday's German Grand Prix from the pit lane after his Mercedes team indicated they are likely to change brake suppliers for his car following his high speed crash during qualifying. PHOTOS. The car of Mercedes-AMG's ...
Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said on Friday that Israel's ground operation in Gaza was destined to fail. PHOTOS. Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal. (AFP/File/Louai Beshara). Enlarge; Caption. DOHA: Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal said on Friday that Israel's ...
The United States and Europe significantly strengthened sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine on Wednesday, with Washington for the first time directly targeting Russia's banking, military and energy sectors. PHOTOS. A pro-Russian militant points his gun as ...
The audit of Afghanistan's disputed presidential poll will take three weeks, the head of the country's election commission said after the two rival candidates agreed to the vote-checking. PHOTOS. Head of the Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) ...
US stocks recovered from a sharp opening fall sparked by a Portugal bank scare and general investor caution to end with modest losses on Thursday. PHOTOS. A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (AFP/Spencer Platt). Enlarge ...
As a Ukrainian government offensive sends separatists retreating from their strongholds in the country's restive east, there are signs that Moscow is seeking to distance itself from the pro-Russian rebels. PHOTOS. An armed pro-Russian miltiant checks ...
Pope Francis said the suicides of sex abuse victims weighed on his conscience on Monday, speaking of the "terrible darkness" inside the Church as he met with survivors and pledged to crack down on paedophilia. PHOTOS. Pope Francis leads a mass at St ...
FIFA said Wednesday it had received no evidence of corruption involving Cameroon as the World Cup took a breather from football ahead of the quarter-finals. PHOTOS. Cameroon's Benjamin Moukandjo (in green) fights for the ball with Croatia's Danijel ...
FIFA said Wednesday it had received no evidence of corruption involving Cameroon as the World Cup took a breather from football ahead of the quarter-finals. PHOTOS. Cameroon's Benjamin Moukandjo (in green) fights for the ball with Croatia's Danijel ...
FIFA is investigating claims Brazil's press chief Rodrigo Paiva hit Chilean player Mauricio Pinilla during the World Cup last 16 game between the two countries, a spokeswoman said on Sunday. PHOTOS. Chile's forward Mauricio Pinilla reacts after missing a ...
Brazil are nervously heading into their World Cup last 16 clash with Chile on Saturday, while Uruguay must learn to live without Luis Suarez as they tackle the knockout stage. PHOTOS. The official match ball for the 2014 World Cup named "Brazuca" is ...
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko said on Friday the signing of an association accord with the EU marked a "historic day" that offered his ex-Soviet country a fresh start after years of political instability. PHOTOS. Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko delivers ...
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki conceded that political measures are needed alongside military action to repel a Sunni insurgent offensive that is threatening to tear Iraq apart. PHOTOS. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki (AFP/File/Ahmad al-Rubaye). Enlarge ...
Tiger Woods struggled on Thursday with five bogeys in the opening nine holes of his first competitive round after a three-month injury layoff, making the turn at four-over par 39. PHOTOS. US golfer Tiger Woods reacts after teeing off during the first round of the ...
Tiger Woods struggled on Thursday with five bogeys in the opening nine holes of his first competitive round after a three-month injury layoff, making the turn at four-over par 39. PHOTOS. US golfer Tiger Woods reacts after teeing off during the first round of the ...
Tiger Woods struggled on Thursday with five bogeys in the opening nine holes of his first competitive round after a three-month injury layoff, making the turn at four-over par 39. PHOTOS. US golfer Tiger Woods reacts after teeing off during the first round of the ...
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