Tag: United Kingdom
Moldova to hold vote pitting reformists against pro-Russians
BUCHAREST — Moldovan voters go to the polls this weekend in a snap parliamentary election that could decide whether the former Soviet republic fully...
UK economy remains 3.1% smaller than pre-pandemic level
LONDON — Official figures show that the British economy rebounded further in May following another easing of lockdown restrictions, though the increase was about...
UK police officer admits killing woman abducted on walk home
LONDON — A British police officer pleaded guilty Friday to murdering a 33-year-old woman Sarah Everard, who was abducted as she walked home from...
Ireland basketball CEO apologizes for post about Sterling
DUBLIN — The chief executive of Ireland's basketball federation has apologized for an offensive social media post about England soccer player Raheem Sterling.
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Pope tells South Sudan leaders to make sacrifices for peace
ROME — Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury marked the 10th anniversary of the independence of South Sudan on Friday by urging its...
Counting the cost: England fans now gear up for Euros final
LONDON — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the...
Euro 2020 final: Italy holds historical edge over England
LONDON — Pirlo’s “Panenka.” Schillaci’s Golden Boot clincher. Another emotional goal celebration from Marco Tardelli.
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Queen Elizabeth II visits set of TV soap ‘Coronation Street’
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has visited the set of “Coronation Street” to mark the long-running television soap's 60th birthday.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 9
1922 — Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 13
1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the...
