Tag: Europe
Bayern hands Choupo-Moting 2-year contract extension
MUNICH — Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting signed a two-year contract extension on Friday, cementing his status as the backup to Robert Lewandowski.
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US envoy: Syrians face ‘senseless cruelty’ if border is shut
ANKARA, Turkey — The closure of a final humanitarian border crossing into Syrian could cause “senseless cruelty” to millions of Syrians, the U.S. ambassador...
After 2-year battle, House panel to interview Trump counsel
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee is poised to question former White House counsel Don McGahn behind closed doors on Friday, two years after...
Munich to have about 20% capacity for Euro 2020 games
MUNICH — The Allianz Arena in Munich will fill about 20% of its capacity for games during the European Championship, the state government for...
Swiss Indoors tournament canceled for 2nd straight year
BASEL, Switzerland — The Swiss Indoors tournament was canceled Friday for the second straight year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EXPLAINER: Curbing tax avoidance by multinational companies
FRANKFURT, Germany — How can governments keep multinational companies from avoiding taxes by shifting profits to tax havens?
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Swimming federation to elect leader in shadow of FIFA case
GENEVA — A new president will take over the governing body of swimming on Saturday with a FIFA bribery case casting a shadow on...
EURO 2020: Capsules for teams at the European Championship
Group A
TURKEY
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In Belarus, yellow tags single out political prisoners
KYIV, Ukraine — While visiting her son in a Belarusian prison, Natallia Makavetskaya saw deep scars on his wrists left by tight handcuffs. She...
EURO 2020: Euro 2020 will usurp Copa America in Brazil
SAO PAULO — When it comes time for Brazilians to choose who to watch on the soccer field this month — Neymar or Kylian...