The United States and Russia are discussing again in Geneva their dialogue on disarmament and several other security issues. A meeting started at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, according to corroborating sources. As in July, the meeting takes place under very secret conditions. The United States wants this second meeting to lead to “concrete steps,” said Under … Read more
The European Union has decided to reimpose restrictions on non-essential travel to its territory from five countries, as part of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recommendation published on Monday. These include the United States and Israel. However, member states retain the possibility of lifting these restrictions for this type of travel … Read more
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo assured in his farewell speech Monday that he was the victim of a political and media ‘frenzy’. He was forced to resign on charges of sexual harassment. ‘There was a political and media boom. But eventually the truth will come out, I’m sure, ‘said the 63-year-old man, head of … Read more
The Islanders took control in the semifinals of the play-offs. New York won 2-1 at Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the series. In the defending champion’s lair, the Islanders scored by Mathew Barzal in the 33rd and Ryan Pulock in the 46th. The Lightning saved the honor a bit late by Brayden Point on … Read more
Clint Capela and the Hawks got off to an ideal start in the NBA play-offs. Atlanta went to win 107-105 Sunday on the floor of the New York Knicks in the first game of this first round of the Eastern Conference. Trae Young netted the victory basket 0”9 from the buzzer, much to the dismay … Read more
For the first time in … 23 years, the Swiss champion will not be Bern, Zurich Lions, Davos or Lugano. From Monday, Zug will try to win a second national title after 1998, while Genève-Servette will seek to lift its first trophy. There is something historic about the moment. While the National League championship has … Read more
Clint Capela and the Hawks came across stronger than them Wednesday in the NBA. Atlanta lost 137-127 after overtime on the floor of the New York Knicks, who picked up their eighth success in a row. Winners of nine of their previous eleven games, the Hawks paid for their lack of bench depth late in … Read more
In Brazil, more than half of the population is black or mixed race. Despite everything, racism is still very present in the country. In the past, this state of affairs has prompted many Brazilian women to straighten their hair in response to so-called “European” beauty models. Today, however, things are starting to change and some … Read more
Kevin Fiala and the Wild are in great shape. Minnesota picked up its fourth straight NHL victory on Monday thanks to two more points from its St. Welsh striker. Named first star, Kevin Fiala scored a goal – 4-2 – and signed an assist in a game won 5-2 against the Arizona Coyotes. He now … Read more
Michael Bloomberg announced on Sunday that he was running for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 US presidential election. The 77-year-old billionaire served as mayor of New York from 2002 to 2013. “I am a presidential candidate to beat Donald Trump and rebuild America,” Bloomberg said on his website. The billionaire had multiplied in recent … Read more