Tag: Eastern Europe
Putin names Lavrov, Shoigu to United Russia elections list
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said his foreign minister and his defense minister will head the candidates’ list for the dominant...
France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — France needed a second-half equalizer from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.
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Reports: US student found killed in Russia, suspect arrested
MOSCOW — Russian news reports said searchers on Saturday found the body of an American student who went missing several days earlier and that...
Germany clicks at Euro 2020 with 4-2 win over Portugal
MUNICH — Germany finally clicked into gear at the European Championship, with a little help from defending champion Portugal.
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Blaze at Moscow fireworks warehouse injures 4
MOSCOW — A warehouse holding a reported 15 metric tons (16.5 tons) of fireworks in central Moscow caught fire on Saturday, sending a huge...
Activists protest EU migration policies at Croatian border
MALJEVAC, Croatia — Dozens of human rights advocates briefly blocked Croatia’s border with Bosnia on Saturday to protest the European Union’s migration policies.
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Lewandowski gives Poland 1-1 draw against Spain at Euro 2020
SEVILLE, Spain — Robert Lewandowski helped keep Poland alive at the European Championship by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Spain...
Antoine Griezmann saves France from big upset at Euro 2020
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Antoine Griezmann scored a second-half equalizer to give France a 1-1 draw with Hungary on Saturday at the European Championship.
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Polarized by war, Armenia votes Sunday in an early election
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia's leader is facing a tough challenge at the polls after a humiliating defeat for Armenian forces in last year's fighting...
Warsaw pride parade back after pandemic break and backlash
WARSAW, Poland — Warsaw is set to hold the largest gay pride parade in the region Saturday after a pandemic-induced break — and amid...
