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Tennis: Simona Halep, defeated by Elina Svitolina in final of WTA tournament in Rome
Romanian tennis player Simona Halep, world leader, was markedly defeated by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, 6-0, 6-4, on Sunday, in the final of the WTA tournament in Rome (Internationali BNL d'Italia), with prizes worth 3,351,729 US dollars.
Romania's Halep qualifies for semifinals of WTA tournament in Rome
Romanian tennis player Simona Halep, world number one, qualified on Friday evening for the semifinals of the WTA tournament in Rome (Internationali BNL d'Italia), with prizes worth 3,351,729 US dollars, after defeating French Caroline Garcia, with a score of 6-2, 6-3.
Israel in a spin as Giro d'Italia begins
Israel enters uncharted territory on May 4 when it begins hosting the three opening stages of the Giro d'Italia, the biggest international sporting event to be held in the country.
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Cloud hangs over history-seeking Froome at Giro
Chris Froome heads into the Giro d'Italia insisting he is focusing on his attempt to make history by holding all three titles from cycling's Grand Tours at the same time.
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Beppe Grillo's "Five Star Movement" Won the Italian Parliamentary Elections
Italian anti-elitist "Five Star Movement" headed by Luigi Di Maio leads the Italian elections, according to the first data from the exit polls distributed by RAI News 24. The movement was founded by comedian Beppe Grillo.
Transgender model to appear on Playboy cover for the first time ever! (photos)
French model Ines Rau has become the first openly transgender Playmate in
Playboy magazine’s 64-year history.
Rau, 26, first appeared in a May 2014 issue, shot by fame photographer Ryan McGinley. “It’s how I celebrated my coming out, actually,” she says in the new issue. “I took that chance, and then I signed with an agency.”
Turkish cycling prospect Ahmet Örken joins Israeli team with eyes on Giro
Ahmet Örken, a 24-year-old cyclist who has dominated the Turkish cycling scene for the last four years, has joined pro-continental Israel Cycling Academy (ICA) to become the first Turkish athlete to join a cycling team at this level.
Tsvetana Pironkova Drops Out of Internazionali BNL d'Italia Tournament
Tsvetana Pironkova dropped out of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia tennis tournament in Roma in the very first round of qualifiers.
After two hours of play she lost to Bethanie Mattek-Sands, USA 6-7 and 4-6.
Egyptian real estate developer firms suspend Saudi project amid tensions
Three Egyptian real estate executives said yesterday that their companies have suspended housing deals with the Saudi Arabian government amid political tensions between the two countries.
Four Egyptian real estate companies had signed memorandums of understanding with the Saudi Housing Ministry during King Salman's April visit to Cairo last year.
Italy's Renzi resignation frozen until after budget
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi formally resigned Dec. 5 after a crushing referendum defeat that has sent shockwaves around Europe - though his departure will be delayed by a final task, passing a budget.