Tag: Switzerland
Putin hails Russian vaccines, urges stronger climate action
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised his country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and called for a stronger global response to...
Billionaire Eliasch elected to lead world ski federation
GENEVA — Billionaire businessman Johan Eliasch was elected president of the International Ski Federation on Friday.
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Swiss Indoors tournament canceled for 2nd straight year
BASEL, Switzerland — The Swiss Indoors tournament was canceled Friday for the second straight year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EURO 2020: Capsules for teams at the European Championship
Group A
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Olympic history in cartoons details how games defies threats
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — As public opinion in Japan turns against the pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics, a book published Thursday by a long-time IOC insider details...
US advances to world hockey semifinals; Germans stun Swiss
RIGA, Latvia — Colin Blackwell and Conor Garland scored two goals apiece Thursday, and the United States advanced to the semifinals of hockey's world...
4 candidates Friday in rare election to lead world ski body
GENEVA — An open presidential election with several strong, first-time candidates is unusual for an international sports body.
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Depleted Belgium held by Greece in pre-Euro 2020 friendly
BRUSSELS — Injury-depleted Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw by Greece on Thursday in a friendly ahead of the European Championship, a disappointing...
Pulisic, Steffen, Robinson start for US vs. Honduras
DENVER — Christian Pulisic, Zack Steffen and Antonee Robinson entered the U.S. starting lineup for Thursday night’s CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Honduras as...
Nishikori grinds out another 5-set win at French Open
PARIS — Two matches. Ten sets. A total of 628 points played.
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