Kirsty Coventry elected as first female president of IOC
The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting. Source link
Kirsty Coventry first woman, African elected president of IOC
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps…
IOC presidential election: Kirsty Coventry first woman to be elected president
Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee.The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold…
Column: The United States careens toward a constitutional crisis
Congress is cowed; that’s one supposedly coequal branch of government down. But federal courts are proving more resistant to Donald Trump’s trampling of laws and…
David Kramer to become UTA chief, replacing Jeremy Zimmer
The longtime head of one of Hollywood’s most prominent talent agencies is passing the baton. Jeremy Zimmer, 66, is stepping aside as chief executive of…
Boxing to be part of 2028 L.A. Olympics — and fans can thank Uzbekistan
Boxing fans can thank Uzbekistan.After a long period of uncertainty, boxing is on track to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Thomas…
Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. envoy says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a cease-fire in…
Why President Trump is singling out South Africa for sanctions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for…
President Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping…
Taiwanese president calls for ‘proactive measures’ against increased Chinese threat
March 14 (UPI) -- Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts…
ICC takes custody of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte | Rodrigo Duterte News
Duterte will be brought before an ICC judge in The Hague in the coming days for an initial appearance, court says.Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte…
Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech. Critics say his actions as president threaten it
DENVER — When President Trump gave his joint address to Congress last week, he boasted that in his first few weeks back in the White House he…
Bosnia orders police to bring in Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik | Politics News
Prosecutors order detention of three top Bosnian Serb officials over alleged attack on constitutional order.The Bosnian Prosecutor’s Office has ordered police to arrest Bosnian Serb…
Column: The Homer Simpson gloss on President Trump’s tariff philosophy
There’s a classic episode of The Simpsons in which Homer gets a gun. He thinks his awesome gun is great for everything: home defense, opening…
Syrian president launches probe into deadly fighting | Syria’s War
NewsFeedSyria’s president has promised an investigation into days of recent violence that led to the deaths of hundreds of people including civilians, after gun battles…
Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
Former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines was arrested Tuesday morning in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for crimes against humanity over his…
Contributor: Democrats, do not ignore Stephen A. Smith
Hear me on this: Stephen A. Smith is no joke.Democrats, do not underestimate him. Do not mock him. Do not take him lightly. Do not…
Two cafes in Ukraine named after Donald Trump rip down signs in fury at US President
TWO cafes in Ukraine named after Donald Trump have ripped down their signs in fury at the US President.The owner of Trump Coffee Bar and…
Clinton’s Counsel Nussbaum Resigns : Staff: President accepts White House lawyer’s letter with ‘deep regret’ as search begins for successor. Talks on Whitewater-related inquiry capped series of political gaffes.
WASHINGTON — White House Counsel Bernard Nussbaum resigned Saturday, bringing to an end a yearlong tenure marked by controversy and accusations that his zealous advocacy of Bill…
Syria’s president calls for ‘peace, calm’ amid brutal clashes | Conflict News
Violence in Latakia, Tartous leaves hundreds dead as Syria faces deepening divides amid escalating conflict.Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has urged for peace amid escalating…