Europe

US tips prompt German raids over child abuse images

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BERLIN — German authorities searched more than 40 apartments and other buildings in Berlin on Wednesday in connection with the spread of child abuse...

Cyprus, Greece, Egypt: new threats need tighter defense ties

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<p>NICOSIA, Cyprus &mdash; The defense ministers of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt said Wednesday that emerging regional threats and challenges necessitate even closer cooperation and...

Belarusian military jet crashes, killing 2

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KYIV, Ukraine — A Belarusian military jet crashed Wednesday, killing both pilots, the military said. ...

ECB sees elevated risks to financial stability in Europe

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FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank says risks to the stability of companies, banks and financial markets remain “elevated” due to the uneven...

EU Parliament votes to take down illegal sports streaming

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<p>BRUSSELS &mdash; European legislators adopted a proposal Wednesday to combat online piracy of live sporting events that includes the option to block illegal broadcasts...

US says it opposes UN resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

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UNITED NATIONS — The United States said Wednesday it opposes a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire in the conflict between...

ECB sees elevated risks to financial stability in Europe

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<p>FRANKFURT, Germany &mdash; The European Central Bank says risks to the stability of companies, banks and financial markets remain “elevated” due to the uneven...

Queen’s granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting a baby

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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Princess Beatrice is expecting a baby. ...

Robbery suspects exchange gunfire with Dutch police; 1 dead

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<p>THE HAGUE, Netherlands &mdash; An attempt to rob a cash transport in Amsterdam ended Wednesday in a police chase that saw suspects attempt to...

UK inflation spikes as retailers respond to lockdown easing

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LONDON — Britain’s inflation rate more than doubled in April as energy prices soared and clothing retailers hiked prices as the country's coronavirus lockdown...