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West ramps up sanctions as Russia threatens Ukraine’s east
West ramps up sanctions as Russia threatens Ukraine’s east
KYIV: The United States and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia yesterday (Apr 6) after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east to get out “now” ahead of a feared assault.
Zelensky calls on world to stop Russia, more atrocities feared
Zelensky calls on world to stop Russia, more atrocities feared
KYIV: Ukraine’s president showed a harrowing video of dead civilians to the UN Security Council yesterday (Apr 5) and called for “accountability” for apparent Russian atrocities, as fears grow that Moscow is preparing new offensives.
Inaugural Asian Mixed Cup tees off in Pattaya
Inaugural Asian Mixed Cup tees off in Pattaya
GOLF: The inaugural Asian Mixed Cup begins in Thailand this week with a host of international male and female hotshots on the same scorecard.
Shanghai defends policy of separating COVID-positive kids from parents
Shanghai defends policy of separating COVID-positive kids from parents
SHANGHAI: Health officials yesterday (Apr 4) defended separating babies and young children from their parents if they test positive for COVID-19, as frustration at the city’s tough virus controls builds.
FIFA urged to eject Iran from World Cup over women stadium ban
FIFA urged to eject Iran from World Cup over women stadium ban
FOOTBALL: FIFA is facing calls to sanction Iran and even throw its team out of the 2022 World Cup finals over the Islamic republic’s renewed failure to allow women to attend an international football match.
Australia beat England to win Women’s World Cup
Australia beat England to win Women’s World Cup
CRICKET: Australia, led by a sublime 170 from Alyssa Healy, rewrote the record books to beat a valiant England by 71 runs in the Women’s World Cup final in Christchurch today (Apr 3).
Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russian pullback reveals horror
Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russian pullback reveals horror
KYIV: Ukraine said yesterday (Apr 2) it has regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the capital and Chernigiv city, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas the invading forces have been occupying.
Man City maintain lead over Liverpool, Brentford thrash Chelsea
Man City maintain lead over Liverpool, Brentford thrash Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Manchester City kept their cool under pressure yesterday (Apr 2), cruising past Burnley 2-0 after Liverpool briefly replaced the long-time Premier League leaders at the top of the table.
Germany to face Spain at Qatar 2022 World Cup
Germany to face Spain at Qatar 2022 World Cup
FOOTBALL: Germany and Spain will clash at this year’s World Cup after yesterday’s (Apr 1) draw in Doha placed the two former winners in the same group, while geopolitical rivals the United States and Iran were also drawn together.
Kyiv silent on airstrike in Russia, 3,000 flee Mariupol
Kyiv silent on airstrike in Russia, 3,000 flee Mariupol
KYIV: Ukraine’s president refused yesterday (Apr 1) to say whether he had ordered an airstrike on Russian soil, as a bus convoy navigated a tortuous evacuation to help thousands flee the besieged city of Mariupol.
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
Tickets for Liverpool Man Utd clash in Bangkok at B5,000-25,000
FOOTBALL: Liverpool and Manchester United will meet in a high-profile friendly in Bangkok in July, the clubs confirmed today (Mar 31), as Premier League teams resume lucrative pre-season tours which stopped when COVID hit.
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
Putin’s gas threat as Ukraine, West dismiss de-escalation claim
MOSCOW: Russia threatened yesterday (Mar 31) to turn off its gas taps to Europe, opening up a new front in its war in Ukraine amid growing scepticism over Moscow’s claim it is scaling back its onslaught.
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
Fighting rages in Ukraine, US says Putin being ‘misled’
KYIV: Fighting raged yesterday (Mar 30) in Ukraine despite Russia’s indication that it planned to deescalate, and US intelligence claimed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is angry after being misled by his own military.
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
Russian foreign minister hails China as part of emerging ‘just world order’
HUANGSHAN: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today (Mar 30) said Moscow and Beijing are leading the way towards a fairer world order, as he makes his first visit to the key ally since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last month.
Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
Team NZ defend moving America’s Cup defence to Barcelona
SAILING: Team New Zealand today (Mar 30) defended their decision to stage the next America’s Cup in Spain, adamant they would have surrendered the Auld Mug if the regatta was held again in Auckland.
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
Scepticism greets Russian pledge to deescalate around Kyiv
KYIV: Ukraine and Western allies waited today (Mar 30) for signs Moscow was “radically” reducing military activity around Kyiv, as promised in peace talks, with scepticism high after Washington warned Russian troops were being repositioned and not withdrawn.
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
PSG star Navas takes in Ukrainian refugees
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas is hosting around 30 Ukrainian refugees who fled their country following the Russian invasion, the Ligue 1 leaders confirmed yesterday (Mar 28).
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
Ukraine says 5,000 dead in ‘catastrophic’ Mariupol siege
KYIV: Ukraine said yesterday (Mar 28) that at least 5,000 people have died in the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis gripping pulverized Mariupol, as fighting raged around Kyiv including in a strategic suburb where defenders claim to have driven out Russian invaders.
Atthaya wins playoff to capture first LPGA title
Atthaya wins playoff to capture first LPGA title
GOLF: Teenager Atthaya Thitikul won a playoff over Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen with a bogey on yesterday’s second extra hole to capture the JTBC Classic for her first LPGA title.
Will Smith slaps Oscars presenter Chris Rock on stage
Will Smith slaps Oscars presenter Chris Rock on stage
LOS ANGELES: Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at yesterday’s (Mar 27) gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine.