April2018
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FIFA opens probe into racist abuse at Russia-France friendly
Apr 16, 2018FIFA has opened a probe into racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a pre-World Cup friendly last month, the RIA news agency cited a Russian soccer federation official as saying on Monday.... -
Bangladesh eyes settlement in U.S. cyber heist suit ahead of its own case
Apr 16, 2018An Ecuadorian bank and Wells Fargo have reached an out-of-court settlement over a 2015 cyber heist, providing a possible precedent for the Bangladesh central bank’s planned suit to recover $66 million still lost in one of... -
Japan’s Kodaira beats Kim in playoff for PGA Heritage title
Apr 16, 2018Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira sank a 24-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole to defeat South Korea’s Kim Si-woo and win the Heritage tournament on Sunday for his first US PGA Tour victory. The 28-year-old from... -
Inspectors push to visit suspected Syria gas attack site after Western strikes
Apr 16, 2018International inspectors were to try on Monday to visit the site of a suspected gas attack which brought U.S.-led missile strikes on Syria and heightened the diplomatic confrontation between the West and President Bashar al-Assad’s main... -
Kremlin says U.S. sanctions amount to asset grab
Apr 16, 2018Moscow considers U.S. sanctions a form of unfair competition and any response will be in line with Russia’s interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. “The sanctions drive against Russia is becoming an idée fixe.... -
Brazil top court ruling could free Lula, derail graft fight
Apr 16, 2018A decision looming before Brazil’s Supreme Court could free imprisoned former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva within days and deal the harshest blow yet to the South American country’s battle against corruption, prosecutors and judges... -
Bangladesh eyes settlement in U.S. cyber heist suit ahead of its own case
Apr 16, 2018An Ecuadorian bank and Wells Fargo have reached an out-of-court settlement over a 2015 cyber heist, providing a possible precedent for the Bangladesh central bank’s planned suit to recover $66 million still lost in one of... -
Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World Cup
Apr 16, 2018Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil’s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia. Speaking to AFP in Dubai, the... -
US announces additional humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans in need
Apr 16, 2018The United States announced nearly $16 million in humanitarian assistance for Venezuelans who have fled their country due to the crisis there. This funding from the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development includes... -
UN and partners launch plan to support Syrian refugees and hosting countries
Apr 16, 2018United Nations Agencies and NGO partners today released the 2018 Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), a USD 4.4 billion plan designed to support over five million refugees from Syria and the vulnerable communities hosting them...
