Tag: Eastern Europe
UN chief criticizes Central African Republic forces’ actions
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly criticized the Central African Republic’s security and allied forces in a new report for an “unprecedented increase...
Revived Ramsey key to Wales’ success at Euro 2020
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When he chested down a pass from Gareth Bale and knocked the ball into the net against Turkey, one thing was...
Germany’s, Poland’s leaders mark 1991 treaty with talks
WARSAW, Poland — The presidents of Germany and Poland on Thursday are expected to discuss the future of the European Union and of its...
Biden abroad: Pitching America to welcoming if wary allies
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spent his first trip overseas highlighting a sharp break from his disruptive predecessor, selling that the United States was...
Face to face: Biden, Putin ready for long-anticipated summit
GENEVA — President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss capital, a moment of...
Ukraine, North Macedonia need points after Euro 2020 losses
BUCHAREST, Romania — Both Ukraine and North Macedonia conceded late goals in their opening matches at the European Championship, and both lost because of...
British lawyer Karim Khan sworn in as ICC’s chief prosecutor
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — British lawyer Karim Khan was sworn in Wednesday as the new chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, pledging to...
EU urges members to stay united as ties worsen with Russia
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s testy relations with Russia are likely to get worse and the bloc’s 27 member countries must ensure that Moscow...
Russia beats Finland 1-0 for 1st points at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — With a slick one-two and a beautiful curling shot, Aleksei Miranchuk finally gave Russia something to smile about at the...
Ukraine uncovers ring behind $500 million hacking operation
MOSCOW — Ukrainian police say they have uncovered a ring of computer hackers responsible for cyberattacks that targeted universities in the United States and...