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RUSSIA AND UKRAINE FOREIGN MINISTERS HOLD TALK AMIDST CRISIS

The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine are holding talks in Turkey, as Moscow's invasion of its neighbour enters its third week.Foreign minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said his expectations were "limited" ahead of the face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.It comes after Ukraine accused Russia of bombing a children's hospital, calling it a "war crime", while officials say three people including a child died in the attack […]

todayMarch 10, 2022 70

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ALEXANDER ZVEREV GIVEN EIGHT-WEEK BAN FOR STRIKING UMPIRE’S CHAIR

World number three Alexander Zverez faces an eight-week ban from tennis if he repeats the behaviour which led to his expulsion from the Mexican Open. Recall that in February, the Olympic champion was fined $40,000 and forfeited all his prize money for striking the umpire's chair in Acapulco. Zverez has now been found guilty of a 'major offence' after an ATP review and will be banned if he commits another similar […]

todayMarch 8, 2022 60

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SCOTLAND AND UKRAINE’S WORLD CUP PLAY-OFF POSTPONED

Scotland and Ukraine's World Cup play-off semi-final has been postponed, and so the play-off final for the winners against either Wales or Austria on 29 March will now be delayed. The nations were set to meet at Hampden on 24 March but Ukraine requested Fifa push back the tie following Russia's invasion of the country ahead of the World Cup finals taking place from 21 November to 18 December. Discussions […]

todayMarch 8, 2022 57

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PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY TO ADDRESS HOUSE OF COMMONS TODAY

The Speaker of the House of Commons in United Kingdom, Lindsay Hoyle has announced that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky will address British Members of Parliament today through video link.Hoyle said he was pleased to grant Zelensky's extraordinary request adding that the address will take place at 5pm local time today.Also the prime minister of UK, Boris Johnson will host meetings with the leaders of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and […]

todayMarch 8, 2022 104

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KANYE WEST’S NEW GIRLFRIEND, CHANEY JONES, CLAIMS NIGERIAN ORIGIN

American rapper, Kanye West's new girlfriend, Chaney Jones, has said that she is of Nigerian heritage. The model who took to her Instagram Story to share some details about herself disclosed that she's of European and West African descent while reeling out two countries from each of the continents.The 24-year-old also dismissed the notions that she underwent surgery on her face, owing to her resemblance to Kanye's ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. She said […]

todayMarch 7, 2022 138

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YASTREMSKA PAYS TRIBUTE TO UKRAINE PLEDGING TO DONATE LYON OPEN PRIZE MONEY

Ukraine's Dayana Yastrzemska who escaped Russian bombings just over a week ago, fell short of a remarkable title victory at the Lyon Open after being beaten by Zhang Shuai in the final. The 21-year-old, who said she would use her prize money of about £12,000 to aid Ukraine, was beaten 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the decider as Zhang twice fought back from a break down in the third set to […]

todayMarch 7, 2022 115

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MEGHAN MARKLE SUED BY HALF-SISTER SAMANTHA OVER OPRAH WINFREY’S INTERVIEW

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has been sued for defamation by her half-sister, Samantha Markle, who demanded $75,000 in damages and for the cost of court and attorneys fees.  Samantha sued Markle over the explosive interview she and Prince Harry gave Oprah Winfrey nearly a year ago, alleging that 40-year-old Meghan made false and malicious statements during the interview and accused her of falsely claiming to be an only child and also lying about the […]

todayMarch 4, 2022 66

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UGANDAN PRESIDENT MEETS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO DISCUSS ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni yesterday met Russian ambassador, Vladlen Semi Volos to discuss "issues of mutual interest". Museveni gave no further details, but this comes a day after Uganda abstained from voting for a UN resolution condemning Russias invasion of Ukraine. Sixteen other African countries including South Africa, Angola, Algeria and Mali abstained from the vote. It would be recalled that President Museveni's son, Muho Ozi Kaine Rugaba had on […]

todayMarch 4, 2022 99

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Russian and Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics after U-turn

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing after the International Paralympic Committee reversed its original decision. The IPC was heavily criticized when, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it initially said it would allow the athletes to compete as neutrals. But the IPC president, Andrew Parsons has now stated that an "overwhelming number of members" had spoken to the IPC […]

todayMarch 3, 2022 75

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