Czechs want Russia to pay for damages from 2014 blast
PRAGUE — The Czech Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador to Prague on Monday to request full compensation for damages from a huge ammunition depot...
New coronavirus rules enacted for Moscow restaurants
MOSCOW — Restaurants and cafes in Moscow on Monday began requesting that patrons provide proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test as the...
Moscow court rejects appeal from imprisoned American
MOSCOW — A Moscow court on Monday rejected an imprisoned American's appeal against his nine-year sentence for assaulting police officers.
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Greek police recover Picasso, Mondrian works stolen in 2012
ATHENS, Greece — Greek police say they have recovered two paintings by 20th century masters Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian, nearly a decade after...
Nations chart future steps against Islamic State extremists
ROME — As the U.S. works on its military withdrawal from Afghanistan, members of the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group met Monday...
EU’s head office worried about Euro 2020 matches in London
BRUSSELS — The EU's head office warned European Championship organizers on Monday to be extra vigilant when staging the semifinals and final in London...
Poland, Israel in diplomatic spat over Poland’s property law
WARSAW, Poland — Poland and Israel have summoned each other's diplomats in a growing dispute over Poland’s planned changes to property restitution rules that...
Russia denies its personnel in CAR involved in killings
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Monday strongly rejected the claims that Russian military instructors in the Central African Republic have been involved in killing...
Polish church reports recent clergy abuse of 368 children
WARSAW, Poland — In its latest report on the sexual abuse of minors, Poland’s Catholic Church says 292 clergymen allegedly abused 368 boys and...
Russia, China declare friendship treaty extension, hail ties
MOSCOW — The leaders of Russia and China on Monday hailed increasingly close ties between their countries and announced the extension of a 20-year-old...