Tag: Western Europe
UK inflation rises to highest level in nearly 3 years
LONDON — Official figures show inflation in the U.K. rising to its highest level in nearly three years because of increases in the prices...
UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three...
Harris to host Merkel before chancellor’s talks with Biden
WASHINGTON — In a meeting intended to reflect the importance of U.S.-German ties, Kamala Harris will hold talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel at the...
Merkel brings message of stability to US on farewell visit
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel left Wednesday for Washington on what is likely to be her last official visit , carrying a bag...
Franklin church opens outreach center to public
Volunteers buzzed through The Hub at Impact Christian Church, preparing items for the needy who would be coming to their door that night.
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4 US, UK Olympic contractors arrested for alleged drug use
TOKYO — Four U.S. and British men working for a power company contracted for the Olympics were arrested on suspicion of using cocaine, officials...
Emmy surprises: ‘Pose,’ ‘I May Destroy You’ & ‘Lupin’
NEW YORK — The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises.
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German FM: China using vaccine donations for political ends
BERLIN — Germany's foreign minister on Tuesday accused China of tying the delivery of coronavirus vaccines to political demands.
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France rushes to get vaccinated after president’s warning
PARIS — Nearly 1 million people in France made vaccine appointments in a single day, after the president cranked up pressure on everyone to...
Russian fund: India’s top vaccine maker to produce Sputnik V
MOSCOW — Russia's sovereign fund on Tuesday announced a deal with a top Indian vaccine manufacturer to produce the Russia-designed Sputnik V vaccine.
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