Tag: Europe
Benzema recalled by France coach Deschamps for Euro 2020
<p>PARIS — France coach Didier Deschamps recalled forward Karim Benzema after nearly six years out for his alleged part in a “sex tape" scandal,...
Biden raises cease-fire, civilian toll in call to Netanyahu
President Joe Biden expressed support for a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...
Spain, Morocco square off after 6,000 migrants arrive by sea
MADRID — Spain faced a humanitarian and diplomatic crisis Tuesday after thousands of Moroccans took advantage of relaxed border controls in their nation to...
Swiss prospect Stricker beats Cilic in ATP tour debut
GENEVA — With Roger Federer watching his ATP tour debut, 18-year-old Swiss prospect Dominic Stephan Stricker beat former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 7-6...
Man United’s protesting fans treated to Cavani wonder goal
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s protesting fans were back inside Old Trafford — legally this time — and were treated to a wonder goal...
French rugby federation allows transgender people to compete
<p>PARIS — The French rugby federation is allowing transgender people to take part in all France's domestic competitions from next season in a move...
Leaders hold talks in Paris to revive African economies
<p>PARIS — More than 20 heads of state and government from Africa held talks in Paris with the heads of international organizations Tuesday on...
Soccer player stabbed to death features in FIFA video game
<p>LONDON — A promising youth player with Queens Park Rangers who was stabbed to death will be seen playing for the London soccer club...
Leeds secures top-half finish in EPL by beating Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England — Leeds struck twice late in the game to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday...
Poland’s main Belchatow power plant crippled by outage
WARSAW, Poland — Energy experts were working Tuesday to restore full operations at Poland’s biggest power plant, the lignite coal-fueled Belchatow, after an energy...