Tag: Eastern Europe
Greek PM stresses border protection, including at sea
ATHENS, Greece — Greece is “committed to protecting its borders,” including by intercepting people at sea if they are attempting to enter the country...
$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid
BOSTON — The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned...
On farewell visit to US, Merkel brings message of stability
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the White House on Thursday for what is likely her last official visit...
US, Afghan’s neighbors scramble to address Taliban surge
ISLAMABAD — A Taliban surge has put the insurgent force in control of key border posts, opened up fresh sources of revenue and rattled...
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...
American Grace Min rallies to make Prague Open quarters
PRAGUE — Grace Min came from a set down to eliminate seventh-seeded Nina Stojanovic 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals...
FINA suspends 2 Russian swimmers for Tokyo Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Two Russian swimmers set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics were provisionally suspended on Wednesday for anti-doping violations by world governing...
Lithuania struggles with migrant flood opened by Belarus
VEREBIEJAI, Lithuania — Mustafa Hussein Hamad kicked a dirty ball between two old tires in the schoolyard where he spends most of his time....
Bosnia intelligence chief detained in money laundering probe
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Bosnian authorities have detained the head of the Balkan country's state security agency in a probe that includes money laundering.
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