Greek hopes prop up euro, results hit shares
The euro was underpinned by hopes a way would be found to push through a second bailout deal for Greece, though poor results from some top European firms on Tuesday rekindled unease about the region's ...
Hopes up for Dutch 125-mile speedskating race
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Sports events across Europe are falling victim to the continent's deep freeze, but the Dutch are ecstatic, hoping that the revered "Eleven Cities" speedskating race can be staged later this month for the first time in 15 years.
Vettel hopes to disappoint Ecclestone
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel set out to disappoint Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Monday as Red Bull offered a tantalising glimpse of the car they hope will take them and their champion to a third successive title. Ecclestone, who is very close to the German but always wants a battle down to the wire to maximise television viewing figures, said recently he hoped the 24 ...
Motor racing-Vettel hopes to disappoint Ecclestone
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel setout to disappoint Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone onMonday as Red Bull offered a tantalising glimpse of the car theyhope will take them and their champion to a third successivetitle. Ecclestone, who is very close to the German but always wantsa battle down to the wire to maximise television viewingfigures, said recently he hoped the 24 ...
Home hopes end but Ghana still alive
Home hopes crumbled for Gabon in the lottery of a penalty shootout at the African Nations Cup on Sunday but Ghana's hopeful search to end a long drought at the finals continued.