Tag: Russia
Putin names Lavrov, Shoigu to United Russia elections list
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said his foreign minister and his defense minister will head the candidates’ list for the dominant...
AP FACT CHECK: Putin’s twisted tale on rival; Biden GOP jab
WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin faulted his imprisoned political rival for leaving Russia without legal permission, omitting the vital detail that the departure...
Back home: Biden has daunting to-do list after European tour
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing a formidable to-do list now that he’s back from his summit-filled trip to Europe, with pressing legislative...
Sweden beats Slovakia 1-0, closes in on last 16 at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — It always felt like a set piece would settle a tough-to-watch European Championship match between Sweden and Slovakia, and Emil...
Portugal mayor: Protesters’ details were given to embassies
LISBON, Portugal — The city council of Lisbon has for years provided foreign embassies with personal information about protesters who organize demonstrations outside their...
De Bruyne, Hazard to start against Finland at Euro 2020
TUBIZE, Belgium — Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against...
WTA Birmingham quarterfinals washed out
BIRMINGHAM, England — The four quarterfinals at the Birmingham grass-court tournament were canceled due to rain on Friday.
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UN chief criticizes Central African Republic forces’ actions
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly criticized the Central African Republic’s security and allied forces in a new report for an “unprecedented increase...
Germany’s, Poland’s leaders mark 1991 treaty with talks
WARSAW, Poland — The presidents of Germany and Poland on Thursday are expected to discuss the future of the European Union and of its...
Slovakia’s Vavro tests positive for coronavirus at Euro 2020
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of...