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Dutch voters kick off EU election, nationalist parties seen gaining
THE HAGUE -Dutch voters cast their ballots on Thursday at the start of a four-day election for the European Parliament that is likely to...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
80 years on, Britain promises to 'always remember' D-Day
PORTSMOUTH, England/MERVILLE, France -Britain and France paid tribute on Wednesday to those who took part in D-Day, promising to "always...
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Factbox-Key facts about the European Parliament election
Around 373 million citizens across the 27 member states of the European Union are eligible to vote on June 6-9 in elections to the...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
Factbox-Seven political groups fighting in European Parliament election
BRUSSELS - Voters in the 27 countries of the European Union will elect 720 lawmakers to the European Parliament for the next five years...
May 29, 20243 min read
Factbox-Foreign dignitaries attending Taiwan president inauguration
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's new president on Monday. Following is a list of some of the foreign leaders and dignitaries...
May 19, 20241 min read
Soccer-Leverkusen have no time to soak in 'Neverlusen' season
LEVERKUSEN, Germany - Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their maiden Bundesliga title will need time to sink in but coach Xabi...
May 19, 20242 min read
Soccer-Brazil picked to host 2027 Women's World Cup at FIFA Congress
BANGKOK -Brazil was declared host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after winning a vote at the annual FIFA Congress on Friday, beating the...
May 17, 20243 min read
German defence industry says it will need government help to reduce dependence on China
BERLIN - German arms producers will need help from the government if they are to reduce their dependency on Chinese materials and still...
May 17, 20242 min read
Georgian parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, prompting US anger, new protests
TBILISI -Georgia's parliament on Tuesday passed the third and final reading of a "foreign agents" bill, prompting a warning from the...
May 15, 20242 min read
Factbox-How hosting Euro 2024 could impact the German economy
BERLIN - Germany will be hoping for sporting success as host of the 2024 Euros soccer championship kicking off in a month's time, but...
May 14, 20243 min read
Protesters attempt to storm Tesla German plant, clash with police
BERLIN - Protesters opposed to expansion of U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla's plant in Grueneheide near Berlin clashed with police as...
May 11, 20242 min read
Factbox-Eurovision 2024: what to expect, as crowds gather amid anti-Israel protests
MALMO, Sweden -The world's biggest live music event, the Eurovision Song Contest, is taking place in Sweden this week with 37...
May 10, 20244 min read
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