Tag: Eastern Europe
Taliban say they now control 85% of Afghanistan’s territory
MOSCOW — The Taliban claimed on Friday that they now control 85% of Afghanistan's territory amid a surge in wins on the ground and...
Central European leaders worry over Afghan migration ‘wave’
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Central European leaders on Friday voiced concern over what they said was a potential migration rush from Afghanistan as U.S. and...
Russia blames increase in deaths in June on delta variant
MOSCOW — The head of Russia's state coronavirus task force says the number of deaths nationwide in June this year rose nearly 14% over...
Franklin mixed-use development moves forward
A mixed-use development proposed on Franklin’s northside inched closer to approval during a public hearing Tuesday night.
Indianapolis developer Platinum Properties Management Company, LLC is...
US climate envoy announces Russia trip at time of tension
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry will meet with Russian officials in Moscow next week, making him the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit Russia...
Russia to launch new International Space Station module
MOSCOW — The long-delayed Russian module for the International Space Station is set to be finally launched this month, but the date has been...
Russia conducts drills involving nuclear-capable bombers
MOSCOW — Russia's air force has conducted drills involving its nuclear-capable strategic bombers, the military said Thursday.
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Dutch dreams: 3×3 Olympic basketball team eyes Tokyo gold
AMSTERDAM — Dimeo van der Horst’s time was running out with the Dutch national basketball team, so he gave 3-on-3 a shot.
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US envoy warns China ‘looking at’ new nuclear technologies
GENEVA — A U.S. diplomat focusing on disarmament said Thursday that China is "looking at" developing naval and aerial autonomous nuclear weapons systems, warning...
Republican business owner enters US Senate race in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The owner of a grant-writing business who narrowly missed a runoff for a congressional seat on Thursday became the fourth candidate...