Tag: Eastern Europe
Unseeded Tamara Zidansek reaches semifinal at French Open
PARIS — Before the French Open, Tamara Zidansek had never advanced past the second round at any Grand Slam.
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Belarus club removed from European hockey competition
ZURICH — The only team from Belarus in the Europe-wide Champions Hockey League was removed from next season’s competition on Tuesday because of travel...
Navalny daughter accepts human rights award on his behalf
GENEVA — The daughter of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accepted a human rights award on her father's behalf on Tuesday for his...
After going 0-6 in Slam QFs, Pavlyuchenkova finally wins 1
PARIS — Don't get Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova wrong: Of course she's happy to finally make it to her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 29...
Britt enters US Senate race to replace Shelby in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Republican Katie Boyd Britt entered the race for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday promising to “put Alabama first” while stressing...
France freezes military ties with Central African Republic
PARIS — France has suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to respect political opposition and failing to stop...
Giroud scores 2 after Benzema limps off in France’s 3-0 win
PARIS — Karim Benzema limped off injured late in the first half and his replacement Olivier Giroud scored twice as France completed its European...
Spain’s young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0, France wins 3-0
LONDON — Spain’s group of young debutants beat Lithuania 4-0 in a warm-up match for the European Championship on Tuesday.
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Llorente is 2nd Spanish player with COVID-19 ahead of Euros
MADRID — Diego Llorente has become the second Spain player infected with the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship.
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UN strongly condemns violations in Central African Republic
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Monday strongly condemned violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the Central African Republic...
