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5 arrested in Houston connected to Romanian organized crime fraud scheme
Read full article: 5 arrested in Houston connected to Romanian organized crime fraud schemeMultiple agencies worked together to arrest five people in connection to a sophisticated fraud scheme tied to a Romanian organized crime network operating in the United States.
Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measures
Read full article: Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measuresInfluencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate checked in at a police station near Romania's capital on Monday, complying with judicial requirements in the case in which they are charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan Tate
Read full article: The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan TateFlorida’s attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
Read full article: French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in RomaniaThe notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from Romania.
A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump
Read full article: A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under TrumpNATO members are continuing their largest combat exercises of 2025 amid concern within the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States.
Simona Halep announces her retirement at age 33 after two Grand Slam titles and a return from a ban
Read full article: Simona Halep announces her retirement at age 33 after two Grand Slam titles and a return from a banTwo-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has announced her retirement from tennis at age 33.
Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1
Read full article: Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain outside.
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant
Read full article: As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctantAs Romania prepares to phase out coal by 2032, some miners are retraining for jobs in renewable energies.
Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’
Read full article: Jordan Chiles says panel’s call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’ and ‘significant blow’American gymnast Jordan Chiles called an arbitration panel’s decision that she must return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics “unjust” and a “significant blow” in a message she posted on social media.
Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says
Read full article: Andrew Tate's defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge saysA judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can proceed.
Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years
Read full article: Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 yearsThe Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday.
Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
Read full article: Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world firstDenmark will tax livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, the first country to do so as it targets a major source of methane emissions, one of the most potent gases contributing to global warming.
Romania earns first Euros win in 24 years while Ukraine apologizes for 3-0 loss
Read full article: Romania earns first Euros win in 24 years while Ukraine apologizes for 3-0 lossRomania has recorded only its second ever victory at the European Championship with a 3-0 win over Ukraine to give coach Edward Iordănescu a belated birthday present.
Ukraine displays destroyed stadium stand in Munich in reminder of war ahead of Euro 2024 opener
Read full article: Ukraine displays destroyed stadium stand in Munich in reminder of war ahead of Euro 2024 openerThe Ukrainian soccer federation has unveiled an installation in Munich of a stadium stand destroyed in the war back home to highlight the ongoing conflict ahead of the team’s first match at the European Championship.
Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leader
Read full article: Study finds voters skeptical about fairness of elections. Many favor a strong, undemocratic leaderA new study has found that voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair.
Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million
Read full article: Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 millionPolice in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia have arrested 22 people as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.
Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city, kills 7
Read full article: Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city, kills 7The governor of the Ukrainian region of Kharkiv says a Russian drone strike on the city of the same name, the second-largest city in the country, killed seven people overnight, including three children.
Romanian guru suspected of running international sex sect handed preliminary charges with 14 others
Read full article: Romanian guru suspected of running international sex sect handed preliminary charges with 14 othersA 71-year-old Romanian yoga guru and 14 others have been handed preliminary charges by a Paris magistrate on a raft of counts linked to an international ring that for years allegedly subjected followers seeking enlightenment to sexual exploitation.
A yoga leader promised followers enlightenment. But he's now accused of sexual abuse
Read full article: A yoga leader promised followers enlightenment. But he's now accused of sexual abuseGregorian Bivolaru was known by his followers as “Grieg” and their guide through tantra yoga toward enlightenment and a higher state of consciousness.
Heavy snowfall in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova leaves 1 person dead and many without electricity
Read full article: Heavy snowfall in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova leaves 1 person dead and many without electricityHeavy snowfall and strong blizzards in Romania and Moldova have left one person dead and hundreds of localities without electricity as well as forcing the closure of some national roads.
Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify for Euro 2024. France crushes Gibraltar in record 14-0 win
Read full article: Netherlands, Switzerland, Romania qualify for Euro 2024. France crushes Gibraltar in record 14-0 winThe Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania have all secured places at next year’s European Championship.
Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight
Read full article: Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnightRussian President Vladimir Putin has released an address marking the one-year anniversary of Moscow’s unilateral annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
Russian drone strikes hit a Ukrainian port on Romania's border that is key to grain exports
Read full article: Russian drone strikes hit a Ukrainian port on Romania's border that is key to grain exportsRussian drones have hit a Ukrainian port city along the border with Romania, causing significant damage and a huge fire at facilities that are key to Ukrainian grain exports.
A heat wave named Cerberus has southern Europe in its jaws, and it's only going to get worse
Read full article: A heat wave named Cerberus has southern Europe in its jaws, and it's only going to get worseCountries in southern Europe are preparing emergency measures at the start of a heat wave that is expected to push temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius (113F) in some areas over the next few days.
NATO eastern flank members want to boost support for Ukraine at alliance summit in July
Read full article: NATO eastern flank members want to boost support for Ukraine at alliance summit in JulyThe leaders of nine central and eastern European countries say NATO allies should aim at further boosting their support for Ukraine and for its aspiration to become a member of the alliance.
Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban
Read full article: Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import banHungary has added honey and certain meat products to a list of food items it has temporarily banned from being imported from Ukraine in an effort to relieve market pressures on Hungarian farmers.
US, French troops in Romania hold NATO military drills
Read full article: US, French troops in Romania hold NATO military drillsU.S. and French troops who are in Romania as part of a NATO battlegroup held a military exercise to test the 30-nation alliance’s eastern flank defenses, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary.
Report uncovers widespread racism at Dutch foreign ministry
Read full article: Report uncovers widespread racism at Dutch foreign ministryThe top civil servant at the Dutch foreign ministry has apologized after an independent investigation found widespread racism at the government department in the Netherlands and at its diplomatic outposts around the world.
Ukraine welcomes arms offers, no word on Patriot missiles
Read full article: Ukraine welcomes arms offers, no word on Patriot missilesU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is condemning Russia’s weekslong assault on Ukraine’s power grid and other infrastructure as an attempt to “freeze and starve" its people.
Separated by war, brought together by love💗🐱: Houston woman helps Ukrainian girl reunite with cat
Read full article: Separated by war, brought together by love💗🐱: Houston woman helps Ukrainian girl reunite with catA Ukrainian girl has been reunited with her cat months after her family fled their country. It’s all with help from a Houston woman.
Roger Federer, winner of 20 major singles titles, announces retirement from tennis
Read full article: Roger Federer, winner of 20 major singles titles, announces retirement from tennisRoger Federer, the winner of 20 major singles titles and the face of men’s tennis for two decades, announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday.
UK's Prince Charles visits Ukrainian refugees in Romania
Read full article: UK's Prince Charles visits Ukrainian refugees in RomaniaCharles, Prince of Wales traveled to Romania’s capital on Wednesday to visit refugees, mostly women and children, that have found safety in the Eastern European country after fleeing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Houston group brings HOPE to Ukrainian refugees
Read full article: Houston group brings HOPE to Ukrainian refugeesOne group of Houstonians is making a real impact in the lives of Ukrainian refugees. We’ve gotten emails from a lot of you, wanting to know how you can help Ukrainian refugees and we’ve found one way you can.
Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn Ukraine
Read full article: Simba the lion, wolf safely evacuated from war-torn UkraineA lion and a wolf have been evacuated from a zoo in war-torn Ukraine and brought to safety in Romania in what an animal rights group involved in the operation says was a four-day mission “full of dangers” further hampered by border entry bureaucracy.
Romania tightens pandemic measures amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: Romania tightens pandemic measures amid COVID-19 surgeTighter pandemic measures have come into force in Romania as authorities hope to quell sharply rising coronavirus cases amid concerns that the next virus wave could overstretch the country’s health care system.
WTA CEO calls for investigation of China assault allegation
Read full article: WTA CEO calls for investigation of China assault allegationThe head of the women’s professional tennis tour is calling for a full investigation of sexual assault allegations made by a two-time Grand Slam doubles champion from China against a former top government official in that country.
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
Read full article: As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to actIn much of Eastern Europe, coronavirus deaths are high and vaccination rates are low, but politicians have hesitated to impose the measures to curb the virus that experts are calling for.
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Far-right protesters in Romania reject virus restrictions
Read full article: Far-right protesters in Romania reject virus restrictionsMore than 5,000 far-right protesters have gathered in Romania’s capital of Bucharest to reject new pandemic measures coming soon as authorities seek to combat an alarming surge of COVID-19 infections.
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Moldova marks 30 years of independence from Soviet rule
Read full article: Moldova marks 30 years of independence from Soviet ruleMoldova’s pro-Western president has been joined in the capital Chisinau by her counterparts from Romania, Poland, and Ukraine to celebrate the country’s three decades of independence from Soviet rule.
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Romania, Japan herald century of diplomacy at bridge site
Read full article: Romania, Japan herald century of diplomacy at bridge siteRomania and Japan have celebrated a century of diplomatic relations with officials from both countries visiting the site of what will be one of Europe's longest suspension bridges.
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Sinkovic brothers win gold in men's pair, dramatic finish in women's lightweight double sculls
Read full article: Sinkovic brothers win gold in men's pair, dramatic finish in women's lightweight double scullsThe Sinkovic brothers won gold in men's pair, and Ireland won its first Olympic rowing gold in lightweight men's double sculls.
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French Open defends 'pragmatic' stance in Osaka dealings
Read full article: French Open defends 'pragmatic' stance in Osaka dealingsFrench Open organizers said they took a “pragmatic” approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw from the clay-court Grand Slam.
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The Latest: A weary Badosa beats Bogdan after nearly 3 hours
Read full article: The Latest: A weary Badosa beats Bogdan after nearly 3 hoursThe stadium announcer had already asked fans to leave before the 9 p.m. coronavirus curfew by the time the last women’s singles match of the day finished at the French Open.
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In Romania, 'modern slaves' burn noxious trash for a living
Read full article: In Romania, 'modern slaves' burn noxious trash for a livingMembers of the Roma community scrape together a living in the trash-strewn slums outside Romania's capital by setting fire to computers, electrical cables and anything else they can find that contains metal.
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The Latest: Arkansas Gov: end of mask mandate at month's end
Read full article: The Latest: Arkansas Gov: end of mask mandate at month's endThe increasing pressure on ICU wards — where today 1,334 people are currently receiving care — comes amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the Eastern European country. ___PHOENIX — Arizona on Saturday reported 735 additional confirmed coronavirus cases with 42 more deaths amid indications of continued slowing of the coronavirus outbreak. Arizona’s pandemic totals rose to 835,765 cases and 16,733 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard. The government on Saturday reported cases topping the previous record in June. ___WARSAW, Poland — Poland reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases Saturday, compared to less than 15,000 in early March.
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Germany: police clash with protesters against virus measures
Read full article: Germany: police clash with protesters against virus measures(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)BERLIN – Protesters in Germany clashed with police Saturday over coronavirus measures, with officers using water cannons, pepper spray and batons against people trying to break through police barriers, German news agency dpa reported. Virus infections have gone up again in Germany in recent weeks and the government is set to decide next week on how to react. More than a thousand anti-vaccination protesters took to the streets in Romania's capital of Bucharest amid a surge of COVID-19 infections there. AdIn Austria, about 1,000 protesters participated in a demonstrations against the government's virus measures near Vienna's central train station. Police reprimanded several protesters who were not wearing masks and remaining too close together, news agency APA reported.
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3,000 at Romania anti-vaccination protest amid COVID-19 rise
Read full article: 3,000 at Romania anti-vaccination protest amid COVID-19 riseAnti-vaccination protesters rally outside the parliament building in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday, March 7, 2021. Some thousands of anti-vaccination protestors from across Romania converged outside the parliament building protesting against government pandemic control measures as authorities announced new restrictions amid a rise of COVID-19 infections. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)BUCHAREST – Around 3,000 anti-vaccination protesters from across Romania converged outside the parliament building in Bucharest on Sunday as authorities announced new restrictions amid a rise of COVID-19 infections. According to a government website, more than 1.7 million people in Romania have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Romania — a country of more than 19 million people — has recorded more than 828,000 COVID-19 infections, and 20,900 people have died.
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WHO: ‘Premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ COVID-19 will end soon
Read full article: WHO: ‘Premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ COVID-19 will end soon(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)GENEVA – A senior World Health Organization official said Monday it was “premature” and “unrealistic” to think the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year, but that the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death. The world’s singular focus right now should be to keep transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible, said Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO's emergencies program. “If we’re smart, we can finish with the hospitalizations and the deaths and the tragedy associated with this pandemic” by the end of the year, he said at media briefing. Ryan said WHO was reassured by emerging data that many of the licensed vaccines appear to be helping curb the virus' explosive spread. Tedros also noted that for the first time in seven weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases increased last week, after six consecutive weeks of declining numbers.
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The Latest: Krejcikova aims for doubles double in Australia
Read full article: The Latest: Krejcikova aims for doubles double in AustraliaBarbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic makes a forehand return to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. All rights reservedMELBOURNE – The Latest on the Australian Open (all times local):7 p.m.Barbora Krejcikova has set up a shot at an Australian Open doubles double over the next couple of days. AdNaomi Osaka has stopped Serena Williams’ latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title in the Australian Open semifinals. 1 Novak Djokovic vs. Aslan Karatsev, a qualifier from Russia who is ranked 114th and playing in his first Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic is seeking a ninth Australian Open title and 18th Grand Slam trophy overall.
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Australia's second largest city comes out of 3rd lockdown
Read full article: Australia's second largest city comes out of 3rd lockdownMelbourne, Australia's second-largest city, will relax its third lockdown restrictions after authorities contained the spread of a COVID-19 cluster centered on hotel quarantine. (Erik Anderson/AAP Image via AP)MELBOURNE – Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, will relax its third lockdown on Wednesday and allow spectators to return to the Australian Open tennis tournament after a five-day absence. Up to 30,000 tennis fans a day had been allowed into three zones in the tournament venue, Melbourne Park, before the statewide Victoria lockdown. Melbourne emerged from a 111-day lockdown in October following a fresh wave of infections that peaked at 725 cases a day. At the time, the rest of Australia was relaxing restrictions due to low case numbers after an initial nationwide lockdown.
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Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdown
Read full article: Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdownUnited States' Serena Williams reacts after winning a point against Romania's Simona Halep during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE – Serena Williams was not pleased with the way her play suddenly was slipping in the Australian Open quarterfinals. That was her most recent Grand Slam title. 24 on Saturday, she could end up needing to have beaten each of the top three players in the rankings: Halep, Osaka and, perhaps in the final, No. At 35, Hsieh used her tricky, two-handed shots off both sides to become the oldest woman in the professional era to make her Grand Slam quarterfinal debut.
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Fire at Romanian hospital treating virus patients kills 5
Read full article: Fire at Romanian hospital treating virus patients kills 5An emergency paramedic leans against a wall outside the Matei Bals hospital compound in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. A fire early Friday at a key hospital in Bucharest that also treats COVID-19 patients killed four people, authorities said. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)BUCHAREST – A fire early Friday at a key hospital in Bucharest that also treats COVID-19 patients killed at least five people, authorities said. Some hospital staff could be seen later still wearing protective suits and face masks after rushing out. Read Arafat, the emergency department chief, said the four victims were all hospital patients.
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Romania's parliament approves new government
Read full article: Romania's parliament approves new government(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)BUCHAREST – Romania’s parliament on Wednesday approved a new liberal government and prime minister, keeping out of power a left-leaning populist party that won most votes at a parliamentary election earlier this month. Some 260 lawmakers in Romania’s 465-seat, two-chamber assembly on Wednesday voted for the new government, while 186 voted against. Former investment banker and finance minister Florin Citu become the new prime minister at a time when Romania is struggling against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout. “I assure you that I will not deceive your trust," Citu told the parliament. Citu was backed by three more parties, giving him a majority in Romania’s two-chamber parliament.