News for 'st-petersburg'

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Ukraine had said the shirt was a symbol of national unity, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a selfie on Instagram with the jersey on this week.

PM concludes 'successful' G8 visit

PM concludes 'successful' G8 visit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Italy is one of 12 host nations across Europe, and plans for the month-long tournament to go ahead as originally planned have been questioned as COVID-19 continues to spread.

Dr Singh to attend G-8 meeting in Russia

Dr Singh to attend G-8 meeting in Russia

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

PM accepted the invitation to the meeting during a telephonic conversion with Putin late Saturday night.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

'I didn't want to quit Ukraine like a coward'

'I didn't want to quit Ukraine like a coward'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'I want to be with the Ukrainian people and serve those I know here.'

India raises security concern with Russia

India raises security concern with Russia

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In April, another Indian medical student was attacked on the same spot.

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Spain showed tremendous character though and prevailed thanks to Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute

Google to set shop in Russia; to hire 3000

Google to set shop in Russia; to hire 3000

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Global Internet giant Google is eyeing Russia's new IT Park in St. Petersburg where it may set up operations employing as many as 3,000 workers.

Bilateral issues, terror to top PM-Putin talks

Bilateral issues, terror to top PM-Putin talks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Bilateral issues, terrorism to top PM-Putin talks in St Petersburg

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Move over Qatar, workers exploited at Russia's WC venues

Move over Qatar, workers exploited at Russia's WC venues

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday said it had documented cases where workers building venues for Russia's 2018 soccer World Cup had been left unpaid, made to work in dangerously cold conditions, or suffered reprisals for raising concerns.

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

In case of war, can India be cut off from internet?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

With Western corporations, including Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, shutting down their operations in Russia, the rest of the world has become acutely aware of its dependence on a clutch of technology service providers.

Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection, says PM Modi

Paris or no Paris, India committed to climate protection, says PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Modi avoided a direct reference to the US withdrawing from the international deal.

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcom raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph.

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland's Robert Lewandowski

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Valieva failed the test collected at the Russian national championships on Dec. 25

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

In a statement, the tournament organisers said Querrey did not open the door for a doctor's visit on Monday and the family left the hotel next day without informing the reception.

Russian plane with 224 on board crashes in Egypt, ISIS claims responsibility

Russian plane with 224 on board crashes in Egypt, ISIS claims responsibility

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A Russian civilian Airbus plane carrying 224 people, mostly tourists, crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday with most of those on board feared dead as the jet's wreckage was found in a mountainous area.

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Defending champions Bayern Munich must face Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid after they were drawn together in Champions League Group A alongside Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Russia is the lowest FIFA ranked side at the event, but two games in they are top of their group with six points and are poised to qualify for the next stage.

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Twitter wasn't forgiving and Kelly soon received severe backlash on social media.

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

In the other pairings, English champions Manchester United will take on Greek club Olympiakos, while AC Milan take on Atletico Madrid.

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

'France were lucky,' Belgian PM tells Macron

'France were lucky,' Belgian PM tells Macron

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Welcoming fellow leaders including Macron and US President Donald Trump to a summit of the NATO defence alliance in Brussels, premier Charles Michel said the Western bloc must go on setting aside differences to protect each other.

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Russia on Sunday mourned its biggest ever air disaster after a passenger jet full of Russian tourists crashed in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

Euro 2020: Classy Belgium put down marker

Euro 2020: Classy Belgium put down marker

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Axel Witsel werw hardly missed as Belgium looked a yard quicker, spread the ball around with ease and dealt competently with the occasional Russian threat.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

Why Putin won't fire sports minister over doping scandal

Why Putin won't fire sports minister over doping scandal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The reason: Vitaly Mutko has delivered victories on the sports field for the past decade and a half to match Putin's ambition of restoring national pride, and the Russian leader stands by the people who give him loyal service.

PM returning home after G20 Summit in Russia

PM returning home after G20 Summit in Russia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

During the two-day Summit in St Petersburg attended by the world's top leaders including US President Barack Obama and host Vladimir Putin, Singh declared that India has been affected by currency volatility in the past few weeks and was taking steps to finance the current account deficit in an environment that is seen to be friendly for stable foreign capital flows.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Sonego's first top-10 victory capped a dream week for the 25-year-old, who lost the final qualifier but entered the main draw as a lucky loser.

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium finished top of Group B with a maximum nine points, with Denmark, Finland and Russia all on three points but with the Danes ahead on goal difference.