UNAIDS chief urges Donald Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV
UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima said the sudden loss of American money has been "devastating" for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people.
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Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot diplomats meet for peace talks with little hope of breakthrough
Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders met in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday to discuss the possibility of reopening negotiations to discuss the reunification of the Mediterranean island once again.
Saudi Football Federation reportedly asks PSG’s Luis Campos to handle its sporting operations
PARIS: Representatives of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation met Luis Campos, the sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain, in Geneva last week to discuss an offer for him to handle the federation’s sporting operations, French daily newspaper Le Parisien reported on Wednesday. The Portuguese executive was offered €20 million ($20.8 million) a year in a contract that would run until 2034, according to the newspaper. Citing unnamed sources, it said the move is part of the federation’s plans to restructure and reorganize the Saudi national team ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which the Kingdom will host, with the goal of reaching the semi-finals. If Campos, also a former sporting director of AS Monaco, accepts the offer, he will reportedly submit reports on Saudi football and the national team to Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and the federation’s president, Yasser Al-Misehal. The Le Parisien report added that Campos was given until the end of the year to respond to the offer, and in the meantime he will continue to focus on PSG until the end of the season.
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
The Aga Khan, leader of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died yesterday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced.
Vintage Djokovic mangles Machac to reach Melbourne fourth round
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac on Friday, brushing the Czech aside 6-1 6-4 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time.
WHO says risk of bird flu 'still low' after US reports its first human death
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that the risk of avian flu to the general population remains “low”.
Who's getting fired next? Russell expresses F1 drivers' concern
DOHA : Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern about further departures from Formula One's governing body on Thursday and wondered who was next for the sack after two senior figures left.
Swiss esports event cancelled after host team founder's anti-abortion comment
The “Take the Throne” event, involving a video game that features cars that score goals with a ball like in soccer, was to take place on 23 November at the Batiment des Forces Motrices venue in Geneva.