COVID cases at Tokyo Olympics reach 148
TOKYO
The number of COVID-19 cases at the Tokyo Olympics has risen to 148, the major sports event’s organizers said early Monday.
The organization committee announced that 15 more people were...
German gymnasts wear unitards in Olympics to criticize sexism
ANKARA
German gymnasts wore unitards at the Tokyo Olympics in an anti-sexism statement on Sunday.
Germany's women's gymnasts team of Sarah Voss, Pauline Schaefer-Betz, Elisabeth Seitz, and Kim Bui competed with...
France defeat Team USA 83-76 in their Olympic basketball opener
ANKARA
Team USA, the US men's basketball team, kicked off their 2020 Olympics journey with a shocking 83-76 loss to France on Sunday.
Evan Fournier led France with 28 points, while...
Turkey's women volleyball team start Olympics with win over China
ANKARA
Turkish women's volleyball team won their first game at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.
Turkey sealed a 3-0 victory in Pool B against China by winning in straight sets, 21-25,...
2020 Tokyo Olympics officially starts with opening ceremony
ANKARA
The Olympic Games started with the opening ceremony in a near-empty National Stadium in the Japanese capital Tokyo in the shadow of COVID-19 on Friday.
Athletes from 205 participating countries...
Istanbul to host 2023 UEFA Champions League final
ANKARA
The 2023 UEFA Champions League final will be held in Istanbul, the governing body of European football announced on Friday.
The Istanbul Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2023 Champions...
Formula 1 fever to hit UK this weekend
ANKARARound 10 in the 2021 Formula One World Championship will be held in the UK on Sunday, July 18.The Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire County, the East Midlands will host...
Over 100 athletes to represent Turkey in Summer Olympics
ANKARA
The long-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, slated for July 23-Aug. 8, will host more than 100 Turkish athletes in 18 branches.
Representing Turkey in the 2020 Summer Olympics that will be...
Prices for F1 Turkish Grand Prix tickets unveiled
ANKARA
Ticket prices for this fall’s Formula One Turkish Grand Prix were revealed on Monday, ranging from about 300 to 3,300 Turkish liras ($35-$382) with a discount for early purchases.
Ticket...
Ukraine's Euro 2020 jersey sparks crisis with Russia
KIEV, Ukraine
The Ukrainian national football team's UEFA Euro 2020 jersey has provoked Russia, causing a crisis with the country.
Andriy Pavelko, president of the Football Association of Ukraine, said Sunday...
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Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – Aug 3, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments in Turkey, around the world and the coronavirus pandemic.
- Developments in Turkey, coronavirus...
Lebanese authorities 'obstructing justice' in Beirut port probes: Amnesty
BEIRUT
Rights watchdog Amnesty International said Monday that Lebanese authorities are "obstructing" justice in the investigations into the massive explosion in the port of Beirut...
White House pleads with states to prevent evictions
CHICAGO, US
The White House implored state and local governments Monday to use their financial and legal authority to prevent renters from being evicted now...
Turkish president praises his Croatian counterpart for solidarity amid wildfires
By Zafer Fatih Beyaz
ANKARA (AA) – In a phone call Monday, the Turkish and Croatian presidents discussed the challenges of wildfires in addition to...
Tunisian president sacks 2 more ministers
TUNIS, Tunisia
A week after dismissing the government, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied on Monday issued presidential orders to sack and replace two more ministers.
According to...