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Jailed Tymoshenko fit to leave hospital: ministry

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 22, 2013 11:59 EST

Ukraine's jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko is now fit to leave the civilian hospital where she has spent the last nine months with back problems, the health ministry said Friday, paving the way for her return to prison.

Late man Dembele puts Spurs through with Newcastle

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 21, 2013 15:53 EST

A last-gasp goal from Mousa Dembele booked English Premier League side Tottenham a place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday as he rescued a 3-2 aggregate win over French hosts Lyon.

Late Dembele send Spurs through with Newcastle

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 21, 2013 15:19 EST

A last-gasp goal from Mousa Dembele booked English Premier League side Tottenham a place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday as he rescued a 3-2 aggregate win over French hosts Lyon.

Chelsea target long Europa run, Liverpool on brink

by Martyn Wood AFP Global Edition

Feb 21, 2013 03:01 EST

Last season's Champions League winners Chelsea headline the four English clubs vying for a berth in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday, as several high-profile names stare at the exit door.

Chelsea target long Europa run, Liverpool on brink

by Martyn Wood AFP Global Edition

Feb 20, 2013 22:00 EST

Last season's Champions League winners Chelsea headline the four English clubs vying for a berth in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday, as several high-profile names stare at the exit door.

Ukraine's Tymoshenko in 'increased pain': doctor

by Sergiy Bobok AFP Global Edition

Nov 16, 2012 11:30 EST

Jailed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko is in "increased pain" following her two-week hunger strike, but is too weak to receive full-scale treatment, her doctor said Friday.

Ukraine lashed over 'step backward' in polls

by by Anya Tsukanova AFP Global Edition

Oct 30, 2012 14:46 EDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday accused Ukraine of taking a step backwards in legislative elections won by the ruling party but which the opposition claimed were unfair and fraudulent.

Ukraine's Tymoshenko: behind bars but defiant

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Oct 30, 2012 08:31 EDT

Ukraine's physically frail ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko may be serving a seven-year sentence but is still a formidable political presence and implacable foe of President Viktor Yanukovych.

Tymoshenko urges Ukraine to 'oust regime' in jail message

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Sep 29, 2012 14:21 EDT

Jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko on Saturday urged Ukrainians to oust President Viktor Yanukovych's government in legislative elections next month, in a video message recorded in detention.

Ukraine postpones Tymoshenko appeal for third time

by Anya Tsukonova AFP Global Edition

Jul 12, 2012 08:39 EDT

Ukraine's high court on Thursday postponed the appeal of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko against her seven-year sentence for abuse of power for a third time at the request of the prosecution.

Ukraine postpones Tymoshenko appeal to after Euro 2012

by Anya Tsukanova AFP Global Edition

Jun 26, 2012 06:59 EDT

Ukraine's high court on Tuesday postponed the appeal of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko against her seven-year jail term for abuse of power until after the end of its hosting of Euro 2012 football.

Reborn Ronaldo gets to grips with tournament jinx

by Tom Williams AFP Global Edition

Jun 25, 2012 13:22 EDT

Even in the criticism he receives, Cristiano Ronaldo seems entwined with his great rival, Lionel Messi.

Ukraine delays ex-PM trial until after Euro 2012 final

by Serhiy Bobok AFP Global Edition

Jun 25, 2012 10:38 EDT

Ukraine on Monday postponed the latest trial of jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko until after the Euro 2012 final as pressure mounted on the tournament co-hosts to drop the controversial case.

Not all plane sailing for champions Spain

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jun 24, 2012 15:02 EDT

Spain should as titleholders be seen as slight favourites to see off neighbours Portugal in their Euro 2012 semi-final - yet a factor weighing against them could be travel weariness.

Bento vows to stick to Portuguese style

by Barnaby Chesterman AFP Global Edition

Jun 20, 2012 15:43 EDT

Paulo Bento said he won't be changing his tactics as his Portugal team take on the Czech Republic in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals here on Thursday.

Portuguese press hail 'brilliant' Ronaldo

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jun 18, 2012 05:54 EDT

Portugal's press hailed Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday for his two goals against the Netherlands that took the national side through to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals.

Robben points to Dutch feuding after Euro exit

by Tom Williams AFP Global Edition

Jun 18, 2012 04:00 EDT

The Netherlands' players hinted that their Euro 2012 campaign had been undermined by changing-room disunity after their participation in the tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to Portugal.

Robben points to Dutch feuding after Euro exit

by Tom Williams AFP Global Edition

Jun 17, 2012 21:14 EDT

The Netherlands' players hinted that their Euro 2012 campaign had been undermined by changing-room disunity after their participation in the tournament ended with a 2-1 loss to Portugal.

Doting dad Ronaldo hails Portuguese achievement

by Tom Williams AFP Global Edition

Jun 17, 2012 19:01 EDT

Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goals to his baby son after claiming a brace in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Kharkiv that sent Portugal into the quarter-finals at Euro 2012.

Danish disappointment at early Euro 2012 exit

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Jun 17, 2012 18:23 EDT

Denmark coach Morten Olsen insisted he was far from disappointed with his team's performance despite their early exit from Euro 2012 in the wake of their 2-1 defeat to Germany.