Ukraine charges Putin ally Medvedchuk with treason
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine has charged indicted a top opposition figure who is a close ally of Russia's president with treason and attempts to...
Greece offers reward for arrests in ‘barbaric’ home invasion
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities took the rare step of offering a cash reward for information leading to arrests for a “barbaric” home invasion...
Austrian convicted of intentionally giving ex-wife COVID
BERLIN — A man in Austria has been convicted of intentionally infecting his ex-wife with the coronavirus by coughing at her.
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Mexico: Russia’s Sputnik V shortages mean limited 2nd doses
<p>MEXICO CITY — Russian authorities have been having so many problems producing second doses of their Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine that Russia probably will...
Beyond vaccines, UNESCO seeks share more global science
<p>PARIS — While the U.S. president is calling for suspending patents on COVID-19 vaccines, experts at UNESCO are quietly working on a more ambitious...
Brit Awards to honor Taylor Swift in front of live crowd
LONDON — Taylor Swift will be honored as a global icon on Tuesday at the Brit Awards, set to be held in front of...
German investors increasingly optimistic as COVID cases fall
<p>BERLIN — German investors are increasingly optimistic about the country's economy as the latest surge of new coronavirus infections seems to be slowing, a...
Dutch move toward further easing of coronavirus lockdown
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch zoos and theme parks will be allowed to reopen next week under strict conditions and bars and cafes can...
Army of fake fans boosts China’s messaging on Twitter
BRUSSELS — China’s ruling Communist Party has opened a new front in its long, ambitious war to shape global public opinion: Western social media....
Ex-English National Ballet dancer convicted of sex crimes
LONDON — A former English National Ballet principal dancer was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting young female dance students.
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