Tag: Europe
Cyberbullying trial tests French tools to fight online abuse
PARIS — A landmark cyberbullying trial in Paris, involving thousands of threats against a teenager who savaged Islam in online posts, is blazing a...
Spain set to bring in Busquets to avoid Euro 2020 debacle
SEVILLE, Spain — Spain may summon its most experienced player for its most important match at the European Championship.
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Zimbabwe’s Tsitsi Dangarembga wins prestigious German prize
BERLIN — Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga has been awarded a prestigious German prize for a body of work that has made her...
Lewandowski looks to find a way past Sweden at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Robert Lewandowski is facing another early exit from a major international soccer tournament.
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Switzerland bids to end run of last-16 losses at Euro 2020
Switzerland had to wait a day to find out it advanced to the round of 16 at the European Championship.
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France’s showdown against Portugal at Euro 2020 lacks punch
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France advanced without kicking a ball, and Portugal can move on as well even with a loss on Wednesday.
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EU warns Hungary, Poland of action over democratic standards
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive branch warned Hungary and Poland Tuesday that it will take action if they continue to violate the 27-nation...
Germany hosts Hungary as sports, politics mix at Euro 2020
MUNICH — Both Germany and Hungary are trying avoid early elimination from the European Championship.
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EU approves 191.5 billion euros in recovery funds for Italy
ROME — The European Union's executive Commission on Tuesday formally approved 191.5 billion euros ($228.5 billion) in pandemic recovery funds for Italy, the 27-nation...
Putin hails WW II heroes, warns of degrading Europe security
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday marked the 80th anniversary of the Nazi attack on the Soviet Union by hailing the country's...