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A relative of a mine methane blast's victim cries at the Zasyadka mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007 ... Local authorities declared three days of mourning for dead miners in the Donetsk region from November 19 ... TV footage showed dozens of weeping relatives gathered at the mine's headquarters in Donetsk waiting for news of their loved ones. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rescuers struggle to save missing Ukranian miners Nov 19, 2007
DONETSK, Ukraine (AFP) - Rescuers searched Monday for more than 30 Ukranian miners still missing 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) underground after a coal mine explosion that left 69 dead ... President Viktor Yushchenko was due to visit the site on Monday and three days of mourning were declared in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine. (Yahoo! Asia News)
14 dead, 17 missing in Ukraine mine blast Nov 18, 2007
DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - A methane explosion ripped through a mine in Ukraine's Donbass coalfield on Sunday, killing 14 miners and leaving 17 missing, officials said. The State Committee for Labour Safety said 31 miners had been in the immediate vicinity of the 3 a.m. blast at the Zasyadko mine, in the coalfield's main town, Donetsk, and 14 were known to have died. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Coalmine blast kills at least 17 in Ukraine Nov 18, 2007
The explosion took place around 3:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) in the Zasiagyko coal mine in the eastern region of Donetsk, the Emergency Situation Ministry said. There were 457 miners working underground when the blast occurred. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shakhtar?? Star explains the influx Nov 15, 2007
So in many ways, it wasn't surprising that he was lured to Ukraine, of all places, by a jaw-dropping pay packet from Shakhtar Donetsk ... World Soccer: It's no secret that Shakhtar Donetsk pays big money to attract good foreign players -- reports suggest you make $5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
HIV a major risk factor for MDR TB in Ukraine Nov 13, 2007
In Ukraine, a study of TB patients in the city of Donetsk found that among 1293 consecutive TB patients diagnosed smear-positive between July 2005 and June 2006, 15. 5% of those diagnosed with TB for the first-time had MDR-TB. Among those previously treated for TB, 41. (Aidsmap)
Strachan hails McGeady after win over Benfica Nov 9, 2007
Following AC Milan s 3-0 victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk, Celtic are now level with the team from Ukraine on six points, while the Italians are on nine and Benfica are on three. And Celtic s next game in Group D at home to Donetsk on Wednesday, Nov 28, could now be the decider on which of them go through. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Supersub Inzaghi equals goal mark Nov 7, 2007
Inzaghi takes tally to 62 goals as holders Milan win 3-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk ... DONETSK, Ukraine -- Filippo Inzaghi matches Gerd Mueller's all-time European scoring record as Champions League holders AC Milan moved to the brink of a last-16 place with a 3-0 victory away to Shakhtar Donetsk ... Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat Celtic 2-0 in Ukraine in both teams' group opener, will be the next European opponents for Gordon Strachan's side in three weeks' time. (CNN -- International)
Liverpool hand out record 8-0 thrashing Nov 7, 2007
At Donetsk, Ukraine Shakhtar Denetsk (UKR) 0 AC Milan (ITA) 3 (Inzaghi 66 90+3, Kaka 72) ... Group D AC Milan 4 3 0 1 10 4 9 Shakhtar Donetsk 4 2 0 2 4 7 6 Celtic 4 2 0 2 3 4 6 Benfica 4 1 0 3 2 4 3 Reuters, AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Liverpool romps to record win Nov 7, 2007
Two-time runner-up Valencia lost to Norways Rosenborg 2-0; defending champion AC Milan won at Ukraines Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0; and 2004 winner FC Porto downed Marseille 2-1. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Liverpool revives Champions League hopes with record 8-0 victory Nov 7, 2007
Two-time runner-up Valencia lost to Rosenborg 2-0, defending champion AC Milan won at Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0, and 2004 winner FC Porto beat Marseille 2-1. Also, Lazio beat Werder Bremen 2-1, Celtic downed Benfica 1-0, Real Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw at Olympiakos and Chelsea drew 0-0 at Schalke. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
* Liverpool facing crunch match with Besiktas at Anfield Nov 6, 2007
AC Milan will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the group by doing the double over Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine who they beat 4-1 at home last time out. Likewise Real Madrid travel to Olympiakos knowing that a second straight win over the Greek side will all but clinch their place in the last 16. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ronaldo back in AC Milan squad for trip to Ukraine Nov 6, 2007
MILAN: Brazilian Ronaldo (pic) has been included in the AC Milan squad for the first time this season for todays Champions League trip to Shakhtar Donetsk. The former Real Madrid striker missed the start of the season because of a niggling leg problem. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Champions League: Beating Dynamo and reaching next phase would be perfect gift for Ferguson Nov 6, 2007
Dynamo has lost its last three games and trails Ukraine leader Shakhtar Donetsk by 10 points. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Milan faces tough test at Shakhtar Donetsk Nov 6, 2007
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) -AC Milan has a tough task when it plays in the Champions League on Tuesday at Shakhtar Donetsk, a team that is unbeaten at home since July ... Ancelotti has included Ronaldo in Milan's 22-man squad for the trip to Donetsk, despite the striker just completing three training sessions ... "Every time we go on the pitch angry, we've always done well. On Tuesday, we will take this anger with us and hope to do well against Shakhtar to continue leading the group table.'' Ten-man... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Competition hopes start to dim for best of British Oct 26, 2007
Defending champions AC Milan showed a return to form in beating Shakhtar Donetsk 4-1 to go top of their group, while former champions Real Madrid also scored four in downing Greek side Olympiakos, 4-2 ... "It will be a difficult game [in Donetsk] because it is not easy to play against a team with such quality.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Seedorf helps champs Milan to bounce back in style Oct 26, 2007
MILAN: AC Milan returned to form with a 4-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday but wasteful finishing from the Champions League holders could be punished by other teams ... It will be a difficult game (in Donetsk) because it is not easy to play against a team with such quality. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Champs Milan back on track as Besiktas sink Liverpool Oct 26, 2007
BELGRADE: Holders AC Milan stayed on course to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a resounding 4-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk while Liverpool dented their hopes of advancing after a 2-1 defeat at Besiktas ... On the double: AC Milans Clarence Seedorf celebrates after scoring his teams fourth goal against Shakhtar Donetsk during their Champions League Group D match at the San Siro on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Liverpool searching for first win in this season's Champions League Oct 23, 2007
The Italian club is third in Group D with three points, three behind leader Shakhtar Donetsk, which it plays on Wednesday. Milan is coming off a 1-0 loss to Empoli in the Italian league on Sunday, which featured captain Paolo Maldini for the first time since he had surgery in May. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Champs face problems Oct 23, 2007 Soccer, Champions League: AC Milan, Liverpool upset, Chelsea wins 2-1 in Valencia Oct 4, 2007 Strachan hails Scottish revival Oct 4, 2007 Celtic down AC Milan Oct 4, 2007 Ukraine rivals claim poll victory Oct 3, 2007 Ukrainian PM's party remains lead in parliamentary election Oct 3, 2007 Ukraine probes ballot count delay Oct 2, 2007 * Orange allies take strong lead in poll count Oct 2, 2007 Milan, Chelsea try to get back on track in CL Oct 2, 2007 Fraud claims mar Ukraine polls Oct 1, 2007 Ukraine's two solitudes get ready to meet Sep 30, 2007 Celtic will be up for Hibs, says Strachan Sep 23, 2007 Champions Milan begin with victory Sep 19, 2007 Strachan rues slow start Sep 19, 2007 * Italy, Spain fell pressure in Euro 2008 qualifying Sep 11, 2007 Panucci recalled to Italian squad for Euro qualifiers Sep 4, 2007 McDonald's dream becomes a reality Sep 2, 2007 Milan to Meet Benfica, Celtic in Champions League; Liverpool to Meet Porto Aug 31, 2007 * Slavia Prague eliminate Ajax to reach group stage Aug 31, 2007 Ajax fail, Arsenal advance Aug 30, 2007 Champions League Aug 30, 2007 Mouth-watering clashes on the cards for Serie A crown Aug 17, 2007 Fresh tacticsEuro 2012 project sets Ukraine a tough modernisation test Aug 13, 2007 Red Star shine bright Aug 10, 2007 No free kick here Aug 8, 2007 Soccer: Manchester City: The house that Eriksson built Aug 8, 2007 Soccer: A happy few in the rich man's game Aug 1, 2007 Flying in Russia an increasingly deadly affair Aug 1, 2007 Ukraine's Middle Class Jul 18, 2007 Real name Schuster as new coach Jul 10, 2007 Conscience Calls Jul 1, 2007 Piracy fears for S.Korean ship missing off Somalia Jun 30, 2007 Swiss Newspaper Issues Retraction of False News Report and Apologizes to Rinat Akhmetov Jun 21, 2007 In Ukraine, illegal mines beckon the jobless Jun 19, 2007 France and Ukraine go head-to-head to vie for top spot Jun 2, 2007 The Crisis Is Over in Ukraine May 28, 2007 Timeline: Ukraine May 28, 2007 Dynamo claims fourth straight Ukraine Cup May 28, 2007 Ukraine crisis 'finished,' elections date set May 27, 2007 Ukraine unveils squad for Euro 2008 qualifier vs France May 22, 2007 Goalkeeper Palop Leads Sevilla to UEFA Cup Title With Heroics at Both Ends May 17, 2007 Air disasters timeline May 5, 2007 Poland and Ukraine Successful Apr 19, 2007 Ukraine, Poland get the job Apr 19, 2007 Poland and Ukraine to co-host Euro 2012 Apr 18, 2007 Italy Is Favored to Host Soccer's Euro 2012 Over Former Soviet-Bloc Bids Apr 18, 2007 Party Triangle Apr 17, 2007 Byut leader could come out on top Apr 12, 2007 Demonstrations Continue In Ukraine With No Compromise In Sight Apr 11, 2007 More Matter: Back in the U.S.S.R. Apr 11, 2007 Ukraine PM asks Austria to help Apr 6, 2007 On the Dissolution of Ukraines Parliament Apr 5, 2007 PM supporters throng Kiev streets Apr 5, 2007 Killing of Mad Max signals the return of Ukraine's gang wars Apr 1, 2007 Ukraine row over Stalin posters Mar 27, 2007 Sevilla pull even with leader Bara on points Mar 19, 2007 * Bayer Leverkusen, Bremen qualify for UEFA cup quarters Mar 16, 2007 Cup holders Sevilla face stern test in Ukraine Mar 14, 2007 Sevilla faces huge test for UEFA Cup survival Mar 14, 2007 Holders Sevilla scramble late draw Mar 9, 2007 Soccer: Sevilla ekes out a draw in quest for UEFA Cup Mar 9, 2007 Ukrainian-Russian Steel Merger Mar 4, 2007 Tymoshenko seeks early elections Mar 2, 2007 Deadly jet crash: Student blamed Feb 19, 2007 Ukraine crash due to pilot error Feb 18, 2007
And with a home match against Ukraine champions Shakhtar Donetsk looming, the pressure is on Carlo Ancelotti's side, particularly as they trail Wednesday's opponents by three points in the group D table. Vice-president Adriano Galliani admitted that AC Milan were in crisis following the 1-0 home defeat to Empoli at the weekend that has left them 11th in the table and 10 points behind champions and city rivals Inter. (iAfrica.com)
UEFA reduces Dida's two-match ban in the Champions League to one on appeal Oct 22, 2007
Dida will miss Wednesday's match with Shakhtar Donetsk at the San Siro, but will now be able to return when the Rossoneri face Shakhtar in Ukraine two weeks later because of UEFA's ruling. The incident occurred when the fan ran onto the field at Celtic Park in the 90th minute and made what appeared to be minimal contact with Dida. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Also Wednesday, Goran Pandev scored twice to earn Lazio a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, FC Porto beat Besiktas 1-0, Schalke defeated Rosenborg 2-0, Olympiakos rallied to win 3-1 at Werder Bremen and Shakhtar Donetsk won at Benfica 1-0 ... In the other Group D game, Shakhtar Donetsk won with a 42nd-minute goal from Jadson, who scored unmarked from close range. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
It was their first win in Group D of the Champions League and lifted them up to second in the table behind Shakhtar Donetsk, who beat them 2-0 in Ukraine a fortnight ago. We planned not to lose it in the first half so we planned to win it in the second half Gordon Strachan. (BBC Sport)
Porto won 1-0 at Besiktas in Group A, Schalke 04 won 2-0 at Rosenborg in Group B, while Olympiakos shocked Werder Bremen 3-1 in Germany in Group C and Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine triumphed 1-0 at Benfica in Group D.. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
"I am concerned at the delayed vote count in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, namely in Donetsk, Luhansk and Odessa regions and in the autonomous republic of Crimea," he said. Earlier, Europe's main election-monitoring body, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, said the elections had met international standards. (BBC News -- Europe)
Supporters of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich attend an election rally in Donetsk, September 28, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
"I am concerned at the delayed vote count in Ukraine's eastern and southern regions, namely in Donetsk, Lugansk and Odessa regions and in the autonomous republic of Crimea," he said. Power struggle. (BBC News -- Europe)
Election Commission members in Donetsk empty a ballot box yesterday to tally results of Sunday's legislative elections in Ukraine. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Benfica hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in the other Group D match. Chelsea needs a good result at Valencia after a disappointing 1-1 Group B draw with visiting Rosenborg led to Mourinho's departure. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Stephen Woloshyn, a monitor, said he saw more than 10,000 blank ballots at an election office in the eastern town of Donetsk ... Laurence Lee, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Donetsk, said allegations of vote rigging were coming in from other parts of the country. (Aljazeera.Net)
The heavily industrialized eastern city of Donetsk in Ukraine is where support for the pro-Russian party of Viktor Yanukovich is strongest ... While debates rage in Dnipropetrovsk, further east in the coal-mining city of Donetsk the vast majority of residents have already turned their backs on Mr. Yushchenko's vision ... Geographically closer to Russia than Kiev, Donetsk has a Russian vibe. (Globe and Mail)
However, on Tuesday night Celtic s confidence was dented following a comprehensive 2-0 defeat in Ukraine by Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening Champions League game. And today Strachan s side face John Collins Hibs, who are sure to pose the Parkhead club some difficult questions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shakhtar Donetsk are the early Group D leaders after defeating Celtic 2-0 ... Nuno Gomes snatched an injury-time consolation strike for Benfica, and the goal meant Shakhtar Donetsk took the early lead in the group after their 2-0 win over Celtic in Ukraine. (CNN -- International)
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan was trying to remain positive after seeing the Bhoys start their Champions League Group D campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk. The Bhoys were two goals behind after just eight minutes in Ukraine and never truly threatened to get back in the game, leaving them with an uphill struggle to reach the knockout stages of the competition. (4TheGame)
Gennaro Gattuso will miss the Ukraine game through suspension, and after the lackluster performance of forwards Alessandro Del Piero and Filippo Inzaghi against France, Donadoni could pick Cristiano Lucarelli, who recently transferred to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. France host Scotland hoping to avoid another upset. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Another World Cup player, striker Alberto Gilardino, was also overlooked with former Serie A top scorer Cristiano Lucarelli, who plays for Shakthar Donetsk in Ukraine after leaving Livorno, being recalled. Italy take on Group B rivals France at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday before travelling to face Ukraine in Kiev on the following Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
" The drama featured two missed regular-time penalties, Celtic's 'keeper shaping up to one of his own players, a red card, and a heaving Glasgow atmosphere. The win put Celtic into the Champions League group stage where they will play Milan, Benfica, and Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk. "It had everything," McDonald said. "The atmosphere at Celtic Park on European nights is one of the best atmospheres in the world. The fans get right behind the team and they really are like a 12th man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
(Corrects Shakhtar Donetsk's nationality in second paragraph ... In addition to Benfica and Celtic, the champion also will be joined by Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in Group D.. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Joining Slavia in yesterday's group stage draw were 2006 runners-up Arsenal, Valencia, Werder Bremen, former champions Steaua Bucharest and Benfica, Rosenborg, Ukraine clubs Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev and Turkey's Besiktas and Fenerbahce ... Shakhtar Donetsk advanced 3-2 on aggregate over Austrian club Salzburg after a 3-1 win in Ukraine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Joining Slavia in Thursday's group stage draw were 2006 runners-up Arsenal, Valencia, Werder Bremen, former champions Steaua Bucharest and Benfica, Rosenborg, Ukraine clubs Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev and Turkey's Besiktas and Fenerbahce ... Shakhtar Donetsk advanced 3-2 on aggregate over Austrian club Salzburg after a 3-1 win in Ukraine ... --- Shakhtar Donetsk 3 Cristiano Lucarelli (9), Nery Alberto Castillo (79pen), Brandao (87) Salzburg 1 Remo Meyer (5) Half-time: 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shakhtar Donetsk won the battle of the big spenders by beating Austrian champions Salzburg 3-1 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate thanks to a late goal from Brandao. Ukraine will again have two teams in the group stages after Guinean striker Ismael Bangoura scored one and made another in Dynamo Kiev's 3-0 home win over Bosnian champions Sarajevo, which gave it a 4-0 aggregate victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy striker Luca Toni moved to Bayern Munich from Fiorentina and among others Livorno striker Cristiano Lucarelli made the surprise decision to go to Ukraine s Shakhtar Donetsk. The flow of talent into Serie A has been a trickle at best. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The industrial heart of eastern Ukraine was glowing in a beautiful sunset as local heroes Shakhtar Donetsk took on their arch-rivals Dinamo Kiev. Yet the Soviet-era stadium looked small and a bit too old-fashioned for Shakhtar Donetsk, one of the country's top teams ... Donetsk is one of four host cities in Ukraine. (BBC News -- Business)
Big spending Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine came from behind to beat 10-man Pyunik of Armenia 2-1 and progressed with a 4-1 aggregate win. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Also, just last week Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine paid an estimated 15 million to 20 million for a Mexican forward named Nery Castillo, who moved from Olympiakos Piraeus. Qatar and Ukraine aren't traditional soccer meccas, but the presence of a class of wealthy owners can make up for a lackluster league when it comes to attracting star players, who end up being bought as luxury goods much like Rolls-Royce cars or Chanel suits. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Stringer/Reuter, File Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Parliament House in Bangkok in May 2004. Published: August 7, 2007. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
" That was Friday. By Monday, he was traded to Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine for a 15 million fee and for what Greek commentators reckon to be a 2.3 million salary. Let's hope that Castillo, who took a long time to find his feet in Greece, knows what he is doing. The qualities he exhibited at the Copa were exciting - a real hot-blooded Latin in a Latin environment. Doubtless, his advisers are fully aware of the harsh Ukrainian winter and the physical nature of the game there? Money isn't... (International Herald Tribune)
Bystanders at the scene of a crash near Donetsk, Ukraine. Crashes killed 466 people in Russia and former Soviet republics in 2006. (International Herald Tribune)
The Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions were next, averaging $220-250 per month. The lowest average salaries were in the Ternopil region at just over $150 per month. (Suite101.com)
His only other top-flight experience came with Ukraine side Shakhtar Donetsk between 2003-04. Once again his team got off to a good start but they hit problems towards the end of the season and he was fired when they fell behind arch-rivals Dynamo Kiev. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In Donetsk, where Victor Yushchenko (the ultimate winner of the election) was seen as a threat to the old regime and former Prime Minister Yanukovich was the favored candidate, intimidation and intimations of violence occurred. As a result, Yanukovich pulled out as the winner in some districts in Donetsk, even though Yushchenko prevailed in other cities where the Orange Revolution had taken to the streets. (Suite101.com)
A supporter of 'Donetsk Republic' movement shouts slogans during a protest in central Donetsk, June 28, 2007. The demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with Ukraine's government internal and foreign policy. (AlertNet)
The public statement issued by NZZ, a copy of which is attached to this statement in the original German language, provides in part, "NZZ acknowledges that there is no connection between Akhmetov, who is President of the soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk, and organized crime in Ukraine." The editors of NZZ further stated, "The economic success of Akhmetov is not based by any means on criminally acquired starting capital." By way of apology, the NZZ public statement concluded, "NZZ regrets the... (PR Newswire)
This is the same coal that fuels the power plants and steel mills in the Donetsk coal basin of southeastern Ukraine ... Many young people and laid-off miners have left Torez for the nearby city of Donetsk and for Rostov, just over the border in Russia. (International Herald Tribune)
Spartak Moscow midfielder Maxim Kalinchenko and Shakhtar Donetsk forwards Alexei Bielik and Andrey Vorobei all lost their starting berths for their clubs. I dont understand whats going on with these players, moaned Blokhine. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
he exclaimed and went on to say that the extra forces were coming to the capital only because Sunday the final match between Kiev Dynamo and Donetsk Miners soccer teams ... Busses were arriving from Donetsk and many fans wanted to catch a tan by the prosecutor's building before the match started. (Kommersant)
Viktor Yanukovych, governor of Donetsk region, appointed to replace him. He promises to fight poverty and work for integration into Europe. (BBC News -- Europe)
KIEV (Reuters) -- Dynamo Kiev beat archrivals Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the Ukrainian Cup final on Sunday to retain the trophy for a fourth straight year ... The Donetsk side, who have won five cups, beat Dynamo in the 2002 final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ukraine crisis 'finished,' elections date set - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Defenders: Andriy Nesmachny (Dynamo Kiev), Viacheslav Svidersky (Chornomorets Odesa), Dmytro Chigrinsky (Shakhtar Donetsk), Olexander Kucher (Shakhtar Donetsk), Andriy Rusol (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Volodymyr Yezersky (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk). Midfielders: Oleg Gusev (Dynamo Kiev), Ruslan Rotan (Dynamo Kiev), Taras Mikhalik (Dynamo Kiev), Anatoly Tymoshchyuk (Zenit St Petersburg), Olexiy Gai (Shakhtar Donetsk), Serhiy Nazarenko (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Oleg Shelayev (Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk), Maxim... (People's Daily Online, China)
Palop also scored an injury-time header against Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk two months ago to keep his team in the competition. Palop was immense,'' Sevilla coach Juande Ramos said in comments posted on his club's Web site. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
22 August: A Russian Tupolev-154 passenger plane with 170 people on board crashes north of Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine. 9 July: A Russian S7 Airbus A-310 skids off the runway during landing at Irkutsk airport in Siberia. (BBC News -- Africa)
There will be 16 countries taking part in the tournament and the organisers are planning to use stadia in six Polish cities Chorzow, Gdansk, Krakow, Poznan, Warsaw and Wroclaw and in four Ukrainian cities Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Lviv and Kiev. The final will probably be played in the Olympic Stadium in Kiev. (Suite101.com)
The projected Polish venues for the 2012 tournament include Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw and Wroclaw while the Ukrainian cities of Kiev, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv would stage games. Kiev s Olympic Stadium, used to host soccer at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, is the proposed venue for the final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kiev and Lviv in Ukraine, and Gdansk, Krakow, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw and Chorzow in Poland have been lined up as venues for Euro 2012 ... The proposed semifinal venues are in Donetsk, Kiev and Warsaw, and fans may have to travel 30 hours by train to attend both games, although there are plans to expand the highway linking the nations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Of the 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles) from Gdansk in Poland to Donetsk in Ukraine, only 23 kilometers is a highway, based on Michelin's guide. Hungary's main concern is the lack of quality hotels in smaller cities, Serenyi said. (Bloomberg)
Yanukovych said the Party of Regions would also gather decision-making people in Donetsk during the weekend. Apparently, on Monday morning, the opponents were as close as never before to reaching agreement. (Kommersant)
Yushchenko, on the other hand, is finding it increasingly difficult to stare down Yanukovych, the strongman from Donetsk. Yanukovychs Regions party and their leftist allies in the Rada have refused to fund the snap elections and threatened the president with impeachment. (Kyiv Post)
Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich, a pro-Russia politician, heads the parliamentary majority, and hails from the eastern Donetsk region. Police presence in the city was moderate and the crowd was peaceful, despite a Monday warning by the Kiev police force that extremist attacks against government buildings during the demonstration were possible. (Playfuls.com)
Traveling a few days ago from Donetsk to Dnipropetrovsk, the car I was driving broke down. I was understandably frustrated, and it had been a long day and I had a train that night from Dnipropetrovsk to Kyiv, which I could not miss. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Mr Yanukovych's supporters have been staging big demonstrations in Kiev - where about 20,000 people have gathered for the third day in a row - and in Donetsk in the east. Mr Yushchenko's power base is in western Ukraine, where support for Western-style liberal reforms is strong. (BBC News)
They seem to control most appointments and financial flows, and virtually all appointees come from their group in Donetsk. The opposing faction is headed by Rinat Akhmetov, who controls some ninety deputies, sixty employed by him and thirty deputies from the south of Ukraine dissatisfied with the Donetsk dominance ... In between are most of the prominent Donetsk politicians, including Yanukovich and Deputy PM Andrei Kluiev, with the last quarter of the Regions deputies. (The National Interest Online)
Mr Yanukovych's supporters held protests in the capital Kiev and in his eastern power base of Donetsk. President Viktor Yushchenko's office says poll preparations are going ahead. (BBC News -- Europe)
Yanukovich is well known for his links to the group of shady businessmen known as the 'Donetsk Fellas' after the mining region where he was governor ... He has not broken the nexus of organised crime, corrupt law-enforcement structures and party officials that thrived in Donetsk,' he said. (Guardian Unlimited)
The authorities in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk have removed billboards of ex-Soviet leader Joseph Stalin urging residents to pay their utility bills ... It said at least five of them appeared in Donetsk last week. (BBC News -- Europe)
Sevilla made five changes from the team which advanced to the UEFA Cup quarterfinals on Thursday by beating Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 in extra time. A further alteration occurred at halftime when goalkeeper Andres Palop, who saved the defending champion from elimination in Ukraine with a last-minute headed goal, was replaced by David Cobeno after suffering a muscular strain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
On Thursday, defending champion Sevilla faces Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine after a 2-2 draw in Spain. Bayer Leverkusen got goals from Andriy Voronin in the first half and Sergej Barbarez and Juan in the second to advance on 4-2 aggregate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LONDON: UEFA Cup holders Sevilla will be without injured defender David Castedo and midfielders Jesus Navas and Renato when they attempt to survive a tough challenge from Shakhtar Donetsk in the second-leg of their second knockout round tie tomorrow ... Let us hope the same atmosphere will be created in Donetsk, he said in the run-up to the match. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
After falling 1-0 to modest Gimnastic Tarragona in domestic competition, Sevilla goes to Ukraine to face Shakhtar Donetsk with the two teams level at 2-2. "The game is a final. It's the most important of the season so far," said Brazilian midfielder Adriano Correia, who is back in the Sevilla lineup after a long injury layoff. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
SEVILLE, Spain -- A late penalty from midfielder Enzo Maresca allowed holders Sevilla to scramble a 2-2 draw at home to Ukraine champions Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their UEFA Cup last-16 tie on Thursday. Sevilla's bid to become the first team since Real Madrid in 1986 to make a successful defence of the trophy looked to have hit severe problems after Shakhtar had come from a goal down to take a 2-1 lead on the hour. (CNN -- International)
LONDON: Enzo Maresca's penalty shot goal two minutes from the end salvaged a 2-2 draw for the defending UEFA Cup champion, Sevilla, against Shakhtar Donetsk in a game with three successful spot kicks ... But Shakhtar has the slight advantage of two away goals when the teams meet again Thursday in Donetsk. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The IUD is a rival to Renat Akhmetovs Systems Capital Management (SCM), the country's biggest industrial conglomerate, which is also based in the Donetsk region, largely bankrolls the governing Party of Regions, and holds sway on personnel appointments in most economic ministries and agencies. However, SCM by no means fully dominates or represents the eastern regions' or even the Donetsk regions interest groups and has proceeded to pressure some of them. (Ocnus.net)
Rich eastern business clans from Mr. Yanukovych's political base in Donetsk are buying influence and lawmakers to keep him in power, she said. Page 1 of 2. (Washington Times)
The Pulkovo Airlines Tu-154, returning to St. Petersburg from the Black Sea, went down August 22, near the southeastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk after its crew sent distress signals as a storm raged in the area. The plane's 10 crew members and 160 passengers were killed. (CNN -- International)
All 170 people on board the Pulkovo Airlines Tupolev 154 were killed after it came down in bad weather in a field near Donetsk last August. The report said a trainee pilot was at the controls at the time of the accident. (BBC News -- Europe)
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