Dutch coronavirus infections rise ahead of lockdown easing
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch public health institute said Thursday that 9,648 new coronavirus infections were recorded over the past 24 hours, in...
Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest
<p>GENEVA — Athletes who make political or social justice protests at the Tokyo Olympics were promised legal support Thursday by a global union and...
‘We’re buzzing!’ Brit Awards to welcome back music fans
LONDON — British music's leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people, in what will be the first major indoor...
With Europe’s economy lagging, ECB to keep stimulus running
FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank is expected to signal Thursday that even if inflation rises later this year it won't consider cutting...
Fate of Polish judge hangs in balance as panel deliberates
<p>WARSAW, Poland — A disputed disciplinary body within Poland's Supreme Court is devoting a second day Thursday to examining a motion that could result...
Bank of England reveals lobbying efforts of ex-PM Cameron
LONDON — The Bank of England published on Thursday a series of communications showing Britain's former prime minister, David Cameron making repeated efforts for...
Milan gets buzzier with 1 million bees in designer hives
<p>MILAN — Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan got a little buzzier on Thursday with a project that mixes biodiversity with art. </p>
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Italy investigates no-work hospital employee who earned 538K
ROME — Authorities have placed a half-dozen public hospital employees in southern Italy under investigation for abuse of office after they allegedly allowed a...
Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...
Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
<p>VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...