Saturday, November 16, 2024

Your suffering is ours: Pope honors Slovak Holocaust victims

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Pope Francis honored Slovakian Holocaust victims and atoned for Christian complicity in wartime crimes as he sought to promote reconciliation Monday in a country where a Catholic priest was president of a Nazi puppet state that deported tens of thousands of its Jews.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Your suffering is ours: Pope honors Slovak Holocaust victims

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Pope Francis honored Slovakian Holocaust victims and atoned for Christian complicity in wartime crimes as he sought to promote reconciliation Monday in a country where a Catholic priest was president of a Nazi puppet state that deported tens of thousands of its Jews.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Your suffering is ours: Pope honors Slovak Holocaust victims

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Pope Francis honored Slovakian Holocaust victims and atoned for Christian complicity in wartime crimes as he sought to promote reconciliation Monday in a country where a Catholic priest was president of a Nazi puppet state that deported tens of thousands of its Jews.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Pope in Slovakia to honor Holocaust dead on Day 2 of tour

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Pope Francis opened his first full day in Slovakia on Monday by meeting with the country's president ahead of an encounter with the country’s Jewish community to honor its Holocaust dead and atone for Catholic complicity in World War II-era racial laws and crimes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel more Russians in dispute over 2014 depot blast

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic on Thursday ordered 63 more Russian diplomats to leave the country, further escalating a dispute between the two nations over the alleged involvement of Russian spies in a massive ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel more Russians in dispute over 2014 depot blast

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic on Thursday ordered 63 more Russian diplomats to leave the country, further escalating a dispute between the two nations over the alleged involvement of Russian spies in a massive ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel more Russians in dispute over 2014 depot blast

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic on Thursday ordered 63 more Russian diplomats to leave the country, further escalating a dispute between the two nations over the alleged involvement of Russian spies in a massive ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Czech, Russian envoys fly home amid depot explosion dispute

PRAGUE (AP) — The two Russian military agents believed to be behind a massive Czech depot explosion in 2014 likely targeted the ammunition, not the Czech Republic itself, the country's prime minister and prosecutor general said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Czech, Russian envoys fly home amid depot explosion dispute

PRAGUE (AP) — The two Russian military agents believed to be behind a massive Czech depot explosion in 2014 likely targeted the ammunition, not the Czech Republic itself, the country's prime minister and prosecutor general said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Czech, Russian envoys fly home amid depot explosion dispute

PRAGUE (AP) — The two Russian military agents believed to be behind a massive Czech depot explosion in 2014 likely targeted the ammunition, not the Czech Republic itself, the country's prime minister and prosecutor general said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel 18 Russians over huge depot explosion in 2014

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic announced Saturday that it was expelling 18 Russian diplomats who it has identified as spies in a case related to a huge ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel 18 Russians over huge depot explosion in 2014

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic announced Saturday that it was expelling 18 Russian diplomats who it has identified as spies in a case related to a huge ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Czechs expel 18 Russians over huge depot explosion in 2014

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic announced Saturday that it was expelling 18 Russian diplomats who it has identified as spies in a case related to a huge ammunition depot explosion in 2014.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slovak premier resigns to end crisis over Russian vaccine

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s prime minister said Sunday he will step down to clear the way for a Cabinet reshuffle that will defuse a political crisis triggered by a secret deal to buy Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Longest-serving bookseller among 25,000 Czech virus victims

PELHRIMOV, Czech Republic (AP) — A year after the Czech Republic recorded its first death from the coronavirus, the central European nation paused to remember all the citizens who lost their lives in the pandemic. By the end of the day, the number had surpassed 25,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slovak premier resigns to end crisis over Russian vaccine

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s prime minister said Sunday he will step down to clear the way for a Cabinet reshuffle that will defuse a political crisis triggered by a secret deal to buy Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Longest-serving bookseller among 25,000 Czech virus victims

PELHRIMOV, Czech Republic (AP) — A year after the Czech Republic recorded its first death from the coronavirus, the central European nation paused to remember all the citizens who lost their lives in the pandemic. By the end of the day, the number had surpassed 25,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slovak premier resigns to end crisis over Russian vaccine

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s prime minister said Sunday he will step down to clear the way for a Cabinet reshuffle that will defuse a political crisis triggered by a secret deal to buy Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Longest-serving bookseller among 25,000 Czech virus victims

PELHRIMOV, Czech Republic (AP) — A year after the Czech Republic recorded its first death from the coronavirus, the central European nation paused to remember all the citizens who lost their lives in the pandemic. By the end of the day, the number had surpassed 25,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Slovak premier resigns to end crisis over Russian vaccine

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s prime minister said Sunday he will step down to clear the way for a Cabinet reshuffle that will defuse a political crisis triggered by a secret deal to buy Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Longest-serving bookseller among 25,000 Czech virus victims

PELHRIMOV, Czech Republic (AP) — A year after the Czech Republic recorded its first death from the coronavirus, the central European nation paused to remember all the citizens who lost their lives in the pandemic. By the end of the day, the number had surpassed 25,000.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Biggest Czech crematorium overwhelmed by pandemic deaths

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — All three cremation chambers are working round the clock, while storage capacity for caskets has been repeatedly boosted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Biggest Czech crematorium overwhelmed by pandemic deaths

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — All three cremation chambers are working round the clock, while storage capacity for caskets has been repeatedly boosted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Napoli, Real Sociedad, Young Boys advance in Europa League

Napoli and Real Sociedad both advanced from a tightly contested Europa League group after a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with Willian José netting a crucial equalizer for the Spanish team in the 90th minute.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Napoli, Real Sociedad, Young Boys advance in Europa League

Napoli and Real Sociedad both advanced from a tightly contested Europa League group after a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with Willian José netting a crucial equalizer for the Spanish team in the 90th minute.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tottenham, AC Milan reach knockout stage of Europa League

Associated Press (AP) — AC Milan came from two goals down to beat Celtic 4-2 on Thursday and qualify for the Europa League's knockout stage, while Tottenham advanced despite giving up a late equalizer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Czech stores, bars allowed to reopen in runup to Christmas

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government cleared stores, shopping malls, restaurants, bars and hotels to reopen Thursday, easing some of the most restrictive measures it imposed to contain a massive surge in coronavirus cases and allowing a semblance of normalcy to return ahead of the holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tottenham, AC Milan reach knockout stage of Europa League

Associated Press (AP) — AC Milan came from two goals down to beat Celtic 4-2 on Thursday and qualify for the Europa League's knockout stage, while Tottenham advanced despite giving up a late equalizer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Czech stores, bars allowed to reopen in runup to Christmas

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government cleared stores, shopping malls, restaurants, bars and hotels to reopen Thursday, easing some of the most restrictive measures it imposed to contain a massive surge in coronavirus cases and allowing a semblance of normalcy to return ahead of the holidays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Arsenal, Leicester, Hoffenheim advance in Europa League

Arsenal's academy products helped the team cruise into to the knockout stage of the Europa League on Thursday, while Leicester needed a late equalizer from Jamie Vardy to advance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Arsenal, Leicester, Hoffenheim advance in Europa League

Arsenal's academy products helped the team cruise into to the knockout stage of the Europa League on Thursday, while Leicester needed a late equalizer from Jamie Vardy to advance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Kane nets 200th goal for Spurs, Milan loses in Europa League

Harry Kane scored his 200th goal for Tottenham in a 3-1 away victory over Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday, while AC Milan's 24-game unbeaten streak ended with a 3-0 loss to Lille at at the San Siro.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Kane nets 200th goal for Spurs, Milan loses in Europa League

Harry Kane scored his 200th goal for Tottenham in a 3-1 away victory over Ludogorets in the Europa League on Thursday, while AC Milan's 24-game unbeaten streak ended with a 3-0 loss to Lille at at the San Siro.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AC Milan, Arsenal win; Tottenham loses in Europa League

AC Milan cruised past Sparta Prague 3-0 for its second straight win in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham fell to a surprising 1-0 loss at newcomer Antwerp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AC Milan, Arsenal win; Tottenham loses in Europa League

AC Milan cruised past Sparta Prague 3-0 for its second straight win in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham fell to a surprising 1-0 loss at newcomer Antwerp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

AC Milan wins, Tottenham loses in Europa League

AC Milan cruised past Sparta Prague 3-0 for its second straight win in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham fell to a surprising 1-0 loss at newcomer Antwerp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Short of medics as virus surges, central Europe sounds alarm

KYJOV, Czech Republic (AP) — Soldiers in Poland are giving coronavirus tests. American National Guard troops with medical training are headed to the Czech Republic to work alongside doctors there. A Czech university student is running blood samples to labs, and the mayor of the capital is taking shifts at …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Czech health minister breaks virus rules, asked to resign

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s prime minister called on his health minister to resign or be fired after he broke strict government restrictions to slow a record surge of coronavirus infections and visited a Prague restaurant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

Gareth Bale had a quiet first start for Tottenham since returning to the London club, while Carlos Vinicius made a more impressive debut by setting up two goals in a 3-0 win over LASK in the Europa League on Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

Gareth Bale had a quiet first start for Tottenham since returning to the London club, while Carlos Vinicius made a more impressive debut by setting up two goals in a 3-0 win over LASK in the Europa League on Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arsenal, Roma open Europa League with comeback wins

Arsenal opened its fourth straight Europa League campaign with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Rapid Vienna on Thursday in an opening round of games affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Czechs enter 2nd lockdown to avoid health system collapse

PRAGUE (AP) — Czechs had been assured it wouldn't happen again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Despite pledges, Czechs face 2nd lockdown as system totters

PRAGUE (AP) — Czechs had been assured it wouldn't happen again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Despite pledges, Czechs face 2nd lockdown as system totters

PRAGUE (AP) — Czechs had been assured it wouldn't happen again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Czechs impose more restrictions as virus cases surge

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government on Wednesday announced further restrictions to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including limits on free movement, after a series of earlier restrictive measures failed to slow a surge in the number of new infections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Czech hospital bed maker rushes to meet government order

SLANY, Czech Republic (AP) — Some orders are impossible for manufacturers to turn down. A Czech maker of hospital beds received one this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Czech hospital bed maker rushes to meet government order

SLANY, Czech Republic (AP) — Some orders are impossible for manufacturers to turn down. A Czech maker of hospital beds received one this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Europe Today: Closing schools is latest front in virus fight

PRAGUE (AP) — Dark splotches that indicate zones of high coronavirus contagion are staining maps of Europe blood red as governments scramble to prevent another round of total lockdowns, even by taking unpopular decisions to close schools, bars and gyms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO