Tag: Western Europe
Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk’s art book hits bookstores
WARSAW, Poland — The latest book by Nobel laureate Olga Tokarczuk to be translated into English is a departure for the celebrated Polish author....
Fantasy soccer game offers up inside info, vexing EPL coach
If a Premier League team wants the inside track on an opponent’s injury status ahead of a game, there’s an online resource it can...
Trial of Olympic sheikh on forgery charge pushed back
GENEVA — The trial of an influential Olympic official was adjourned Monday before any evidence was presented of alleged forgery to implicate a political...
Sweden charges man with spying for Russia
STOCKHOLM — Swedish prosecutors on Monday charged a 47-year-old man with spying for Russia by handing over information for several years to a Russian...
COVID-19 kills former Lebanese militant Anis Naccache
DAMASCUS, Syria — Anis Naccache, a former pro-Palestinian militant who participated in the 1975 kidnapping of oil ministers in Vienna, died Monday after battling...
As Iran backs away, US still ready to revive nuclear accord
GENEVA — The United States is prepared to return to the Iran nuclear deal if Tehran shows “strict compliance” with it, U.S. Secretary of...
Sanofi to help second rival produce COVID-19 vaccines
PARIS — French drug maker Sanofi, battling development delays with its own vaccine candidates against COVID-19, is turning over more of its vaccine production...
Mount nets penalty to give Chelsea 1-1 draw at Southampton
SOUTHAMPTON, England — Mason Mount’s penalty gave Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Southampton on Saturday as the hosts ended a six-game losing run in...
Italian vessels rescue 47 migrants after small boat capsizes
ROME — Italy’s coast guard and border police motorboats rescued 47 migrants whose small wooden boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea south of a...
10-man West Brom draws 0-0 at Burnley in Premier League
BURNLEY, England — West Bromwich Albion overcame Semi Ajayi’s first-half red card but wasted several scoring chances in a 0-0 draw against Burnley in...
