Tag: Western Europe
WFP: Security protocols, leaks a focus of Congo probe
ROME — A U.N. investigation into the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Congo that killed the Italian ambassador, his bodyguard and driver will...
French veteran Gilles Simon taking a break from tennis tour
<p>PARIS — Gilles Simon will step away from the tennis tour for an undetermined period of time because he said his heart wasnāt in...
Bilbao draws at Levante 1-1 before their Copa del Rey semi
BARCELONA, Spain — Athletic Bilbao drew at Levante 1-1 in the Spanish league on Friday, five days before they meet again to decide which...
Dutch poet declines assignment to translate Gorman’s works
<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A writer who was chosen to translate American poet Amanda Gorman's work into Dutch has handed back the assignment following...
Pressure increases on Rennes coach Stephan after Nice loss
PARIS — The pressure increased on Rennes coach Julien Stephan after losing at home to Nice 2-1 in the French league on Friday made...
Bilbao draws at Levante 1-1 before their Copa del Rey semi
<p>BARCELONA, Spain — Athletic Bilbao drew at Levante 1-1 in the Spanish league on Friday, five days before they meet again to decide which...
Elephant kills zookeeper with blow from trunk in Spain
MADRID — Authorities in Spainās northern Cantabria region are investigating how an elephant killed a worker at a local zoo.
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Pressure increases on Rennes coach Stephan after Nice loss
<p>PARIS — The pressure increased on Rennes coach Julien Stephan after losing at home to Nice 2-1 in the French league on Friday made...
Germany’s Birkenstock selling majority stake to investors
BERLIN — Germany's Birkenstock, known for its upmarket sandals, said Friday it is selling a majority stake to private equity firm L Catteron and...
Former Greek National Theater director ordered jailed
ATHENS, Greece — A court in Athens has ordered the former director of Greeceās National Theater remanded in custody after he appeared before a...