Tag: Middle East
Europe’s top teams win WC qualifiers as Swiss move goalposts
World Cup qualifying in Europe took a quirky turn when the goalposts were removed before a match between Switzerland and Lithuania because they were...
Denmark routs Moldova 8-0 after pre-game T-shirt protest
HERNING, Denmark — Denmark changed all 10 outfield players to face Moldova and still enjoyed a national-best 8-0 win in a World Cup qualifying...
Mystic Guide wins 25th edition of Dubai World Cup
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American challenger Mystic Guide provided Godolphin with victory in the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup on Saturday.</p>
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Women, LGBT people and students protest for rights in Turkey
ISTANBUL — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Saturday for anti-government protests, demanding amid a heavy police presence the reversal of recent decisions...
Viola’s Known Agenda prevails in Florida Derby at Gulfstream
<p>HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Everything is going Vincent Viola's way these days.</p>
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Dutch players make rights statement ahead of Latvia match
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands national team wore T-shirts on Saturday emblazoned with the words “Football supports change,” in an apparent statement about human rights...
Netherlands beats Latvia 2-0; Turkey downs Norway 3-0
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands got its World Cup qualification back on track Saturday by beating Latvia 2-0, while Turkey continued its strong start in...
Mystic Guide wins 25th edition of Dubai World Cup
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American challenger Mystic Guide provided Godolphin with victory in the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup on Saturday.
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Viola’s Known Agenda prevails in Florida Derby at Gulfstream
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Everything is going Vincent Viola's way these days.
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Israelis gather for Passover, celebrating freedom from virus
<p>JERUSALEM — A year ago, Giordana Grego's parents spent Passover at home in Israel, alone but grateful that they had escaped the worst of...