Tag: Western Europe
David scores 2 as Lille wins to stay two points clear of PSG
PARIS — Canada forward Jonathan David scored two late goals as Lille beat Marseille 2-0 to stay top of the French league on Wednesday.
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Rennes hires Genesio as coach after Stephan leaves
RENNES, France — Rennes hired Bruno Genesio as its coach on Thursday after Julien Stephan stepped down this week.
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EU’s court deals setback to Barcelona, Madrid in tax case
<p>BRUSSELS — The European Union's top court dealt a blow to Barcelona, Real Madrid and two other Spanish soccer clubs on Thursday by upholding...
Macron reveals more torture by French army in Algeria war
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron has met with four grandchildren of an Algerian independence fighter to tell them that Ali Boumendjel had been tortured...
Man United misfires at Crystal Palace in 3rd straight 0-0
LONDON — Manchester United was held 0-0 by Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday for a third straight goalless draw in all...
Barcelona defender Piqué out with right knee injury
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona captain Gerard Piqué is facing another spell on the sidelines after spraining a ligament in his right knee, the club...
Ethiopia now calls Axum massacre allegations ‘credible’
<p>NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethiopia on Wednesday said it is investigating “credible allegations of atrocities and human rights abuses” in its embattled Tigray region, including...
UK competition watchdog investigates Apple’s App Store
<p>LONDON — U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts...
Austria plans vaccine drive in area hit by SA virus variant
VIENNA — Austrian officials said Wednesday that they plan to offer vaccinations to most residents in a district that has seen significant numbers of...
Three have life-threatening wounds after Sweden ax attack
STOCKHOLM — Hospital officials say three people wounded in an assault by a man using an ax in southern Sweden are in life-threatening condition...