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Julian Assange Wins Reprieve in Case Against Extradition to US
The UK's High Court gave reprieve to the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange by ruling that the US must give assurances that he will not face the death penalty if extradited.
According to the ruling on Tuesday, US authorities have three...
Business
US Department of Justice Sues Elon Musk
The Justice Department of the United States sued Elon Musk's company SpaceX on Thursday. The space company that produces rockets and satellites was accused of discriminating against refugees and asylum-seekers in the hiring process.
“The lawsuit alleges that, from at...
Europe
Russians, Ukrainians Asking for Political Asylum at US / Mexico Border
A number of Russians and Ukrainians who are fleeing political repression and the ravages of war are now traveling to Mexico and claiming asylum in the US after purchasing what they call "throwaway cars" and driving to the border...
Diaspora
Descendants of American Philhellenes Helped Greece Again in 1941
A historic discovery was made recently when a Greek immigrant who is a medical professor at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania happened upon a newspaper from 1941 which showed descendants of 1826 philhellenes stepping up to help Greece...
Greek News
University of Pittsburgh Celebrates Greek Culture
The Greek Nationality Room, established 80 years ago to celebrate Greek culture at the University of Pittsburgh, will be the site of an upcoming commemoration on November 5-7.
Established by local industrialists on November 7, 1941, the center is a...
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Kid from Athens Who Became King of Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo became the King of basketball on Tuesday after leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the first NBA title in half a century
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Win Game 3 of NBA Finals
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to an impressive win 120-100 against the Suns in Game 3 of the NBA finals at Fiserv Forum
Basketball
NBA Final: Phoenix Suns Beat Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2
The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA final by 118-108, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 42 points.
Basketball
NBA Final: Phoenix Suns Beat Milwaukee Bucks in First Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo was on the losing side of the NBA finals game 1 as the Milwaukee Bucks were defeated by the Phoenix Suns 105-118.
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo “Hoping to Play for Greece” in the Tokyo Olympics
Giannis Antetokounmpo is hoping to represent Greece in the upcoming Olympic Games, his agent Giorgos Panou said on Friday.
Basketball
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Eastern Conference Finals
Giannis Antetokounmpo led Bucks to the Eastern Conference finals after an epic win 115-111 in overtime in Game 7 against the Brooklyn Nets.
Greek News
NYU Provost’s Love Affair With Greece Started at a Taverna on Crete: Meet Dr. Katherine Fleming
American historian and academic Katherine Elizabeth Fleming became an Honorary Greek Citizen in 2016 for her contributions to Greek culture.
Diaspora
“Blue Skies” Events Commemorate Greek Bicentennial in Pennsylvania
A series of events called “Blue Skies” in Pittsburgh will cap a month-long celebration of the Greek bicentennial in western Pennsylvania.
Greek News
The "Greek Freak" Turns 25 Today and Everyone is Celebrating With Him
Apart from Saint Nicholas' Day, December 6 happens to be the birthday of one of Greece's most famous modern sports legends, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the ''Greek Freak'' of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks basketball team.
Born on a day no doubt much like...
Diplomacy
Macedonian Groups Protest Name Deal in Letter to President Trump
The international Pan-Macedonian associations have sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump protesting the recent deal between Athens and Skopje in naming the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
The letter includes plenty of historical information indicating that Skopje has...