Turkey and Slovenia power into quarter-finals
World championship hosts Turkey and the tournament’s crowd pleasers Slovenia set up what should be a fascinating quarter-final after impressive wins over their rivals in the last 16 Sunday.
Polish Zloty at 4-Month High, Forint Gains as Global Growth Concerns Ease
The Polish zloty rose to the strongest in four months and the Hungarian forint advanced for a second day as better-than-expected U.S. jobs report eased concern the global economic recovery was faltering.
Moldova’s political impasse continues as referendum fails
Moldova’s political stalemate is set to drag on after a referendum calling for direct election of the country’s president failed due to low voter turnout, the nation’s Central Election Commission said Monday.
France under pressure to beat Bosnia-Herzegovina
France coach Laurent Blanc knows his new-look and fragile team has no room for error at Bosnia-Herzegovina in Tuesday’s 2012 European Championship qualifier, where a second straight defeat would put the French in an perilous position. France slipped to an embarrassing 1-0 home loss to Belarus on Friday in a dour match.
Moldova vote on president ‘fails’
Moldova’s prime minister acknowledges that a referendum to make presidents directly elected has failed to gain enough voters.
Hungary Is `Perfect’ for New Precautionary IMF Loan, Morgan Stanley Says
The International Monetary Fund s precautionary credit line, a new type of loan facility offered to countries to help stave off crises, would be perfect for Hungary, whose bailout expires in October, Morgan Stanley said.
Slovenia, Turkey enjoy Sunday stroll at world basketball champs
Slovenia and Turkey routed their opponents in the round of 16 on Sunday to set up a quarter-final encounter at the world basketball championships.
PREVIEW-Soccer-Bosnia present tough hurdle for ailing France
After his campaign to restore pride in the French jersey suffered a first-day setback with a home defeat by Belarus, new France coach Laurent Blanc could have done with an easier task than a trip to Bosnia on Tuesday.
Slovenia Routs Australia and Will Face Turkey
Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia on Sunday in the Round of 16 at the basketball world championships in Istanbul.
Slovenia’s slew of three-pointers grounds Aussies
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia 87-58 Sunday in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship.
