Czech billionaire Tykac to buy soccer club Slavia Prague from CITIC
PRAGUE :Czech billionaire Pavel Tykac will buy top-flight domestic soccer club Slavia Prague from Chinese investment group CITIC.
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"Christmas Miracle of Hope." Sayenko Kharenko, in cooperation with the Breathe Charity Fund, continues the tradition of holiday season charitable initiatives
"Christmas Miracle of Hope." Sayenko Kharenko, in cooperation with the Breathe Charity Fund, continues the tradition of holiday season charitable initiatives
LIVE Storm Pia weather and travel latest as Met Office updates warning after UK battered by strong winds
Storm Pia is sweeping across the UK today - bringing strong winds and rain.
DR Congo elections: Voting marred by delays
Meanwhile in Niger, migrant smugglers are back to work following a decision by the country's new military authorities to repeal an anti-migration law.
Zimbabwe Coach Dave Houghton Quits After World Cup Failure
Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton has resigned after the country's failure to reach next year's T20 World Cup, the national board said Wednesday. "The Zimbabwe Cricket Board has accepted Dave Houghton's resignation from his position as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men's national team with immediate effect," the board said in a statement. "Houghton said he had 'lost the change room' after 18 months in charge and felt that a 'new voice' was needed to take the team forward," the statement added. His resignation letter was sent just ahead of a board meeting Wednesday to look into the World Cup campaign. Zimbabwe lost to Namibia and Uganda at a recent qualifying tournament. Zimbabwe have also just been beaten in a limited overs series against Ireland.
Underdog Ravens feel 'disrespected' ahead of 49ers showdown - ESPN
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In Baltimore's much-anticipated Monday night showdown at the San Francisco 49ers, the Ravens will be underdogs for just the second time this season. That role didn't sit well with some inside the locker room of the team that's tied for the best record in the NFL.
'Historic day': EU strikes major deal to reform migration policy after three years of bitter debates
The sought-after agreement, which is preliminary and still needs to undergo formal ratification, was sealed after marathon talks that began on Monday afternoon, continued throughout Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday morning, an intensity that reflects the high stakes on the table.
What to know for the world junior hockey championship
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