Tag: Europe
Spain: Stream of migrants stops as Morocco beefs up security
CEUTA, Spain — Authorities in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave at the center of a humanitarian crisis and a diplomatic dispute between Morocco and Spain,...
Merkel: Germany to discuss ‘common ground’ on Russia with US
BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that Germany will discuss “necessary common ground” with the U.S. on relations with Russia after President Joe...
EU lawmakers and nations reach compromise on COVID-19 passes
BRUSSELS — European Union legislators and member countries found a compromise Thursday for launching COVID-19 certificates before the summer holiday season, a move aimed...
UN rights body to hold special session over Mideast violence
<p>GENEVA — The U.N.’s top human rights body said Thursday it will hold a special session next week to address “the grave human rights...
‘Too Close’ bonds close friends Emily Watson, Clara Salaman
<p>NEW YORK — There was a very good chance that Oscar- and Emmy-nominated Emily Watson would end up in the new mini-series “Too Close.”...
Porto player investigated over COVID-19 test result
<p>PORTO, Portugal — Portuguese authorities conducted a search and seizure operation at facilities owned by Porto on Thursday in an investigation related to a...
EU finalizes deal with Pfizer-BioNTech for 1.8 billion doses
BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive arm on Thursday finalized a third vaccine contract with Pfizer and BioNTech through 2023 for an additional 1.8...
Mark Parsons named next coach of Dutch national women’s team
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Mark Parsons was named the next head coach of the Dutch women's soccer team on Thursday and will succeed Sarina...
Massive Belgian manhunt continues for armed soldier on run
BRUSSELS — Over 400 specialized forces in Belgium intensified their search Thursday for an armed soldier who is on a federal anti-terror watch list...
US, Russia at odds over military activity in the Arctic
<p>REYKJAVIK. Iceland — The Biden administration is leading a campaign against <a href="https://apnews.com/article/arctic-europe-russia-business-technology-b67c5b28d917f03f9340d4a7b4642790">Russian attempts</a> to assert authority over Arctic shipping and reintroduce a military...