Europe

EU chief vows action, says ‘shame’ on Hungary for LGBT law

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BRUSSELS — The European Union’s chief executive vowed Wednesday to take any action necessary to thwart a new law in Hungary that would ban...

6 Greek bishops treated for burns after attack with liquid

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ATHENS, Greece — Six Greek Orthodox bishops have been hospitalized after being attacked with a caustic liquid during a disciplinary hearing against a priest...

Hungary’s PM uses soccer to push vision of right-wing Europe

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has long used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of...

British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector

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LONDON — The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped...

France’s Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing trial

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PARIS — The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy concludes Tuesday in Paris, after a month during which the court sought to determine...

Zimbabwe’s Tsitsi Dangarembga wins prestigious German prize

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BERLIN — Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga has been awarded a prestigious German prize for a body of work that has made her...

Greek helicopter pilot appears in court over wife’s killing

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ATHENS, Greece — A Greek helicopter pilot is appearing in court in Athens on charges of premeditated murder over the death of his young...

EU approves 191.5 billion euros in recovery funds for Italy

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ROME — The European Union's executive Commission on Tuesday formally approved 191.5 billion euros ($228.5 billion) in pandemic recovery funds for Italy, the 27-nation...

Hungary’s foreign minister defends law limiting LGBT rights

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's foreign minister alleged Tuesday that a disinformation campaign was being used to rally international criticism of a recent law passed...

Russia says Syria can deliver aid, Turkey not essential

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UNITED NATIONS — Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow disagrees that there is no alternative to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria’s rebel-held northwest except from...