Най-добрата българска тенисистка Цветана Пиронкова преодоля за втори път в кариерата си първия кръг на последния за годината турнир от Големия шлем US Open. Тя победи с 2:0 сета (6:3, 6:4) чехкинята Рената Ворацова.
Българката направи четири пробива в подаването на съперничката си в петте си възможности за това. Тя успя да спечели 76% от отиграванията, когато вкарваше първи сервис и взе цели 34 точки при подаване на съперничката си.
2010-09-03,
Discovery of cerebral cortex in marine worm offers insights into evolution
Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have discovered a true counterpart of the cerebral cortex in an invertebrate, a marine worm. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Deaths in new Russia wildfires, homes destroyed
A new wave of wildfires swept through villages in southern Russia on Thursday, killing at least two people and destroying hundreds of homes, officials and news reports said. Fires driven by high winds... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Coach Palma says Jordan, Germany played without spirit
The coach of Jordan's national basketball team said that both Jordan and Germany played without spirit in their last game in Group A of Basketball Championship. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Tajik police station car bomb injures 25
A car packed with explosives has rammed into a police station in northern Tajikistan, triggering a powerful blast that injured at least 25 people, interior ministry officials said. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Tullamore firm wins €4m EU grant
A company based in Tullamore, Co Offaly, is to benefit from a €4m EU research grant after receiving top ranking in a list of projects submitted to the European Commission earlier this year. R&... Read more...
2010-09-03,
European firms in China call for more level playing field
BEIJING -- European companies in China on Thursday called for greater market access and a level playing field with Chinese rivals amid growing frustration among foreign firms over perceived unfair tre... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Italy's Ferrari recalls 1,248 vehicles after some catch fire
ROME -- Italian automaker Ferrari announced Wednesday it had recalled all versions of its model 458 Italia sports car produced before July 2010 after four of them caught fire. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Europe records 1 percent growth following Germany's recovery
BRUSSELS -- Europe's economy outpaced the United States and Japan in the second quarter, EU data showed Thursday, but analysts warned that the German-powered growth would likely lose steam in the seco... Read more...
2010-09-03,
European Central Bank raises growth forecast
FRANKFURT -- The European Central Bank on Thursday raised its growth and inflation forecasts for the 16-nation eurozone, with the economy now expected to expand 1.6 percent this year and 1.4 percent i... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Fyffes report €2.3m fall in profits
Fruit importer and distributor Fyffes has blamed difficult trading conditions for a €2.3m fall in profits for the first six months of the year.The company's pre-tax profits up until June 30 this yea... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Italy Goes After Tax Dodgers
It's been a busy summer for Italy's undercover tax inspectors. Sporting T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops, they have blended into the crowd at beaches, yacht clubs, and discos from Venice to Sicily, se... Read more...
2010-09-03,
EU cuts deal to set up banking watchdogs
EU negotiators reached agreement yesterday (2 September) on a package of measures to beef up supervision of the bloc's banks, giving new EU watchdogs a mandate to overrule national authorities and... Read more...
2010-09-03,
EU presses China to step up fight against fakes
SHANGHAI (AFP) – The European Union pressed China on Friday to back up its words with action and do more to stem the flow of Chinese-made counterfeit goods into Europe and around the world. E... Read more...
2010-09-03,
EU to Invest $8 Billion in Technological Innovation
Last week, EU’s Research Commissioner, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, announced that the European Union would invest 6.4 billion euros (US$8.3 billion) in research and innovation in 2011. This is the mo... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Life in Italy is beautiful, says George Clooney
George Clooney's Italian investment is paying off incredible returns. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Tony Blair opens up about 'passionate' French love affair
Former British PM Tony Blair has revealed how he had a passionate affair with a woman in France when he was young. Read more...
2010-09-03,
An image of border harmony
Mexico . This summer, on a whim, I pulled that picture out of its frame and had a closer look. I quickly realized they weren't in Ciudad Juarez at all. And with just a little detective work, I e... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Dylan's 'Brazil Series' paintings on display in Denmark
Denmark's National Gallery in Copenhagen is displaying 40 acrylic paintings by Bob Dylan that have never been shown to the public. Curator Kasper Monrad said the paintings in Dylan's "Brazil Series" ... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Capello looks to silence critics in Euro opener
England football manager Fabio Capello attends a team training session in London. Capello launches his quest for redemption on Friday knowing only a convincing victory by a makeshift England team over... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Glance-European Factors-Shares seen up ahead of payrolls
PARIS, Sept 3 (Reuters) - European stocks were set to inch higher on Friday, tracking advances in U.S. and Asian shares and adding to the week's tentative rally, with investors remaining cautious ahea... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Europe stocks end flat; construction stocks recover
By Blaise Robinson PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - European stocks ended mostly flat on Thursday, as investors took a breather after the previous session's jump while recently-hit construction stocks extend... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Ceremony held for 1890 Turkish frigate wreck off Japan coast+
MERSIN, Turkey, Sept. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)A commemorative ceremony for the victims of a Turkish frigate that sank off Japan's Pacific coast in 1890 was held Thursday as part of events to mark the ... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Spain eye Euro 2012 treble as football qualifiers kick off
PARIS (AFP) – Conquerors of Europe and then the world, Spain will be seeking to complete an unprecedented treble when they embark upon their qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championshi... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Eurozone Retail Sales Data Due
(RTTNews) - Retail sales and services PMI data from the eurozone along with services PMI data from the U.K. are due on Friday, headlining a busy day for European economic news. All times in ET.Major ... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Steel Strips Bags Another New Export Order From Europe
(RTTNews) - Steel Strips Wheels Ltd., or SSWL, said it had bagged yet another order for 4,000 wheels in the winter wheels segment in Europe from a German company, with a very good potential for repea... Read more...
2010-09-03,
iPad rivals line up
Competition to Apple's highly successful iPad hotted up on Thursday as Samsung and Toshiba unveiled rival tablet PCs that they hope will steal some of the Californian giant's thunder. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Turkish Action Film Depicts Israeli Raid
Scenes from the Turkish movie “Valley of the Wolves: Palestine,” were filmed in an Adana neighborhood. The movie, part of a series, mixes politics and action. Read more...
2010-09-03,
Gadkari to visit Russia for clean drinking water
New Delhi, Sep 2 : BJP President Nitin Gadkari will be visiting Russia from September 6 to 10 on an invitation from the 'Water Freedom Revolution' (WFR) as part of his mission to provide clean drinkin... Read more...
2010-09-03,
New Zealand beats France 82-70 at worlds
Kirk Penney scored 25 points to help New Zealand surge into the knockout round of the basketball world championship with an 82-70 win over France on Thursday.The Kiwis have won three straight games af... Read more...
2010-09-03,
Israel beats Malta 3-1 in Euro 2012 qualifying
Israel's Yossi Benayoun, center, reacts after scoring a goal against Malta during Euro 2012 Group F qualifying soccer match in Ramat Gan stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo... Read more...
