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News kompakt: Schattenflotten-Tanker verseucht Omans Küste

Ein mit EU-Sanktionen belegter Tanker verliert vor einer Insel des Sultanats Oman gewaltige Mengen Rohöl. Nach dem mutmaßlichen Anschlagsversuch in Leipzig ermittelt die Bundesanwaltschaft. Der DW-Nachrichtenüberblick.

DW Deutsch 2 months ago

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FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal...

France 24 2 months ago

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‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territoryThe cosy relationship between Washington and Rabat has long been flaunted by both sides, from Morocco’s announcement this year that it...

The Guardian 2 months ago

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Gianni Infantino lives to see another day after FIFA crisis meeting

Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Gianni Infantino lives to see another day. In a press release, the FIFA board have "reaffirmed their full support for Gianni Infantino", following what they describe as a "constructive and positive...

France 24 2 months ago

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Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

NPR News 2 months ago

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Infantino sorry for 'errors' but gets FIFA backing

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

ESPN 2 months ago

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Gianni Infantino s’accroche à son trône à la FIFA après le scandale et l’abandon du projet d’ouverture aux investisseurs privés

Dans un communiqué, diffusé mercredi 5 août au soir, la Fédération internationale de football a présenté ses excuses pour le projet de création d’une société commerciale, et déclaré que l’administration de l’instance « réaffirmait son soutien...

Le Monde 2 months ago

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Zwei Rivalen im Nordwesten Afrikas: Marokko und Algerien

Der Konflikt um die Westsahara prägt die Beziehungen zwischen Marokko und Algerien seit Jahrzehnten. Inzwischen geht es jedoch um weit mehr. Der Ansturm marokkanischer Migranten auf Ceuta befeuert die Rivalität.

DW Deutsch 2 months ago

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Pakistan's ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group

Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting, the election commission, said Wednesday.

NPR News 2 months ago

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Aleksander Ceferin, le dirigeant qui a fait plier Gianni Infantino

En première ligne contre le projet de création d’une société commerciale, abandonné par le président de la Fédération internationale de football, son homologue de l’UEFA entend provoquer rapidement le départ de ce dernier.

Le Monde 2 months ago

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USA und Iran offenbar vor Übergangsdeal zu Straße von Hormus

Wird die für den Welthandel wichtige Meerenge zeitnah wieder geöffnet? US-Präsident Trump hält das nach neuen Gesprächen für möglich. Gleichzeitig droht er Iran erneut mit Angriffen, falls es keine Einigung gibt.

DW Deutsch 2 months ago

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MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know

For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league.

NPR News 2 months ago

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Sources: Bears give RT Wright historic extension

The Bears and star right tackle Darnell Wright reached agreement Tuesday on a historic four-year, $116 million extension that includes $93M guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

ESPN 2 months ago

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US World Cup host cities seek millions in unpaid FIFA funding: report

Several US cities that staged World Cup matches are pressing FIFA for millions of dollars they say were promised to support football infrastructure and community projects, according to an Atheltic report that adds to growing scrutiny of the...

France 24 2 months ago

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Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”

Euronews 2 months ago

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Gianni Infantino, de plus en plus acculé, lâché par son numéro 2 à la FIFA

Dans un email envoyé, mardi 4 août, aux employés de l’instance régissant le football mondial, que « Le Monde » s’est procuré, Mattias Grafström se démarque du patron de la Fédération, regrettant une « série d’événements tristes et répréhensibles »...

Le Monde 2 months ago

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Despite World Cup success, controversy-marred Infantino faces tough election

Gianni Infantino is in a dogfight to save his FIFA presidency. The national soccer federations of Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid, with the English Football Association reportedly set to do likewise. Those...

France 24 2 months ago

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Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.

NPR News 2 months ago

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Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe

The arrival of 60,000 people into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week has created serious tensions within the EU over immigration. Spain has called for a meeting of EU interior ministers which is due to take place...

France 24 2 months ago

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Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing

Juan Jesús Vivas says influx seen as ‘at least encouraged or permitted’ by Rabat, as Spain demands EU solidarityExplainer: why is Ceuta a migration flashpoint?A growing chorus of voices have accused Morocco of helping to fuel the crisis in Ceuta...

The Guardian 2 months ago