BUDAPEST (Reuters) -American Justin Ress won gold in the 50m backstroke in dramatic circumstances at the world championships in Budapest on Saturday after officials overturned his initial disqualification following a lengthy review. Victory was earlier awarded to compatriot Hunter Armstrong after it was ruled that no part of Ress's body was above the water as he reached first … [Read more...] about Swimming-American Ress wins 50m backstroke gold after review, McIntosh takes 400m medley
Ecuador defender Arboleda in doubt for World Cup
SAO PAULO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Sao Paulo and Ecuador international defender Robert Arboleda faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup as he recovers from ankle surgery. The 30-year-old underwent the procedure on Friday after scans revealed he ruptured ligaments in his left ankle during Sao Paulo's 1-0 home win over Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Ecuador defender Arboleda in doubt for World Cup
U.S. Treasury’s Adeyemo discussed Russia sanctions implementation in Turkey visit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo traveled to Turkey this week where he discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the enforcement of sanctions imposed on Moscow, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Saturday. Adeyemo visited Turkey on Wednesday through Friday, the Treasury said, meeting with officials from the ministries of … [Read more...] about U.S. Treasury’s Adeyemo discussed Russia sanctions implementation in Turkey visit
Filipina wins transgender pageant in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Filipina Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned Miss International Queen 2022 on Saturday at a contest in Thailand billed as the world's largest and most popular transgender pageant. The 27-year-old business owner beat 22 other contestants for the crown, with the second and third place going to contestants from Colombia and France, respectively. … [Read more...] about Filipina wins transgender pageant in Thailand
Ecuador president faces ouster vote on 13th day of fuel price protests
An estimated 14,000 protesters are taking part in a nationwide show of discontent in Ecuador against rising hardship in an economy dealt a serious blow by the coronavirus pandemic QUITO - Ecuador's president will face a no confidence vote Saturday, nearly two weeks into sometimes violent countrywide protests led by Indigenous groups against rising fuel prices and living … [Read more...] about Ecuador president faces ouster vote on 13th day of fuel price protests