UN watchdog: Iran has enriched uranium to highest purity yet
<p>BERLIN — Iran has enriched uranium to slightly higher purity than previously thought due to “fluctuations” in the process, the United Nations' atomic watchdog...
UK government plan to toughen voter ID rules draws criticism
LONDON — The British government has announced contentious plans to toughen election voting rules by requiring photo identification at polling stations, a move it...
Greek soccer fans barge into Acropolis to mark league win
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Fans of the Greek soccer team Olympiakos forced their way into the grounds of the ancient Acropolis in Athens Wednesday during...
Bosnian Serb ex-leader Karadzic to spend life in UK prison
LONDON — The British government said Wednesday that former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will serve his life sentence for war crimes in a...
New interim govt in Bulgaria led by retired general sworn in
<p>SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s president on Wednesday appointed a retired general as interim prime minister in hopes of ensuring stability in the country until...
UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in Q1 despite lockdown
LONDON — Official figures show that the British economy contracted by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that...
Germany eases travel rules for vaccinated as vacations loom
<p>BERLIN — The German government has agreed to let travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or recovered from infection avoid testing and quarantine...
EU companies could face legal action over Iran contracts
BRUSSELS — European companies doing business with Iran could face legal troubles if they have terminated their contracts with Iranian banks or firms solely...
UN diplomat Martin Griffiths appointed UN humanitarian chief
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. chief on Wednesday appointed veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths, a seasoned negotiator with wide global experience, as the new...
Poland wants to buy Marie Curie’s vacation house in France
SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE, France — Poland’s prime minister says he’s given instructions for the government to buy a house in France where the Nobel-winning scientist couple...