Tag: Europe
Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties...
Return of fans brings hope for German clubs as season ends
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — It's a new start at the end of the German soccer season.
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‘Historical seizure’ of heroin at Romanian Black Sea port
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian authorities confiscated 1,452 kilograms (3,200 pounds) of heroin at a Black Sea port in one of the biggest seizures of...
Court: Faulty breast implant victims should get compensation
<p>PARIS — A French appeal court has ruled that around 2,700 victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation. The court said...
Mark Parsons named next coach of Dutch national women’s team
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Mark Parsons was named the next head coach of the Dutch women's soccer team on Thursday and will succeed Sarina...
Lille tries to hold off PSG in tight French title race
<p>MONACO — Lille has no intention of looking back on Angers with any regret this Sunday as an enthralling French league campaign reaches the...
France’s Sarkozy goes on trial over 2012 campaign financing
PARIS — Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Thursday on charges that his unsuccessful 2012 reelection bid was illegally financed, a...
Spanish league ends with title finale, possible farewells
BARCELONA, Spain — Two of Spain's most modest stadiums are set to offer scenes of joy and sorrow on Saturday.
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EU threatens to freeze huge investment deal with China
BRUSSELS — The European Parliament warned China on Thursday it won't ratify a long-awaited business investment deal as long as sanctions against European Union...
EU ministers seek to cement trade ties with Biden team
<p>BRUSSELS — European Union and U.S. top trade officials on Thursday will seek to further cement recent advances in settling some key differences that...