Saturday, November 16, 2024

EU backs helping Afghanistan's neighbors cope with refugees

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union justice and home affairs ministers pledged Tuesday to support Afghanistan's neighbors to help them host people fleeing the new Taliban regime and prevent a new wave of migrants heading to Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EU backs helping Afghanistan's neighbors cope with refugees

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union justice and home affairs ministers pledged Tuesday to support Afghanistan's neighbors to help them host people fleeing the new Taliban regime and prevent a new wave of migrants heading to Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

EU backs helping Afghanistan's neighbors cope with refugees

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union justice and home affairs ministers pledged Tuesday to support Afghanistan's neighbors to help them host people fleeing the new Taliban regime and prevent a new wave of migrants heading to Europe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city fathers' role in slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The mayor of Amsterdam apologized Thursday for the extensive involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade, saying the moment had come for the city to confront its grim history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city fathers' role in slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The mayor of Amsterdam apologized Thursday for the extensive involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade, saying the moment had come for the city to confront its grim history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city fathers' role in slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The mayor of Amsterdam apologized Thursday for the extensive involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade, saying the moment had come for the city to confront its grim history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Amsterdam mayor apologizes for city fathers' role in slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The mayor of Amsterdam apologized Thursday for the extensive involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade, saying the moment had come for the city to confront its grim history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UN war crimes court convicts 2 Serbs over Bosnia atrocities

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A United Nations court on Wednesday convicted two former allies of late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic of aiding and abetting crimes committed by Serb paramilitaries in a Bosnian town in 1992.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UN war crimes court convicts 2 Serbs over Bosnia atrocities

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A United Nations court on Wednesday convicted two former allies of late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic of aiding and abetting crimes committed by Serb paramilitaries in a Bosnian town in 1992.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lawyers urge ICC to probe alleged crimes against Uyghurs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence Thursday to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that they say establishes jurisdiction for the global tribunal to investigate allegations Chinese authorities are involved in grave crimes targeting Uyghurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lawyers urge ICC to probe alleged crimes against Uyghurs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence Thursday to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that they say establishes jurisdiction for the global tribunal to investigate allegations Chinese authorities are involved in grave crimes targeting Uyghurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lawyers urge ICC to probe alleged crimes against Uyghurs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of lawyers presented a dossier of evidence Thursday to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court that they say establishes jurisdiction for the global tribunal to investigate allegations Chinese authorities are involved in grave crimes targeting Uyghurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic loses genocide appeal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ratko Mladic, the military chief known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for orchestrating genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Balkan nation’s 1992-95 war, lost his final legal battle Tuesday when U.N. judges rejected his appeals and affirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic loses genocide appeal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ratko Mladic, the military chief known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for orchestrating genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Balkan nation’s 1992-95 war, lost his final legal battle Tuesday when U.N. judges rejected his appeals and affirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic loses genocide appeal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ratko Mladic, the military chief known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for orchestrating genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Balkan nation’s 1992-95 war, lost his final legal battle Tuesday when U.N. judges rejected his appeals and affirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Serb commander Mladic loses genocide appeal in UN court

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Ratko Mladic, the military chief known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” for orchestrating genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Balkan nation’s 1992-95 war, lost his final legal battle Tuesday when U.N. judges affirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Judges uphold conviction of Serb military chief Ratko Mladic

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.N. appeals judges on Tuesday upheld the conviction of former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic for genocide and other offenses during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war and confirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Serb military chief Ratko Mladic's conviction upheld

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.N. appeals judges have upheld the convictions of former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic for genocide and other offenses during Bosnia’s 1992-95 war and confirmed his life sentence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UN judges to rule on Ratko Mladic appeal against convictions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic hear s Tuesday if U.N. judges have upheld or overturned his convictions and life sentence for masterminding genocide and other atrocities throughout Bosnia's 1992-95 war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UN judges to rule on Ratko Mladic appeal against convictions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic will hear Tuesday if U.N. judges have upheld or overturned his convictions and life sentence for masterminding genocide and other atrocities throughout Bosnia's 1992-95 war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Visitors tiptoe through the tulips in Dutch virus test

LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Finally, after bleak winter months of a coronavirus lockdown, springtime shoots of hope emerged Friday as restrictions were relaxed at a Dutch flower garden and other public venues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governments give varying advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In Spain, residents now have to be over 60 to get an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. In Belgium, over 55. In the United Kingdom, authorities recommend the shot not be given to adults under 30 where possible, and Australia's government announced similar limits Thursday to AstraZeneca …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitors tiptoe through the tulips in Dutch virus test

LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Finally, after bleak winter months of a coronavirus lockdown, springtime shoots of hope emerged Friday as restrictions were relaxed at a Dutch flower garden and other public venues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governments give varying advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In Spain, residents now have to be over 60 to get an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. In Belgium, over 55. In the United Kingdom, authorities recommend the shot not be given to adults under 30 where possible, and Australia's government announced similar limits Thursday to AstraZeneca …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitors tiptoe through the tulips in Dutch virus test

LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Finally, after bleak winter months of a coronavirus lockdown, springtime shoots of hope emerged Friday as restrictions were relaxed at a Dutch flower garden and other public venues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Visitors tiptoe through the tulips in Dutch virus test

LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — Finally, after bleak winter months of a coronavirus lockdown, springtime shoots of hope emerged Friday as restrictions were relaxed at a Dutch flower garden and other public venues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governments give varying advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In Spain, residents now have to be over 60 to get an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. In Belgium, over 55. In the United Kingdom, authorities recommend the shot not be given to adults under 30 where possible, and Australia's government announced similar limits Thursday to AstraZeneca …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governments give varying advice on AstraZeneca vaccine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — In Spain, residents now have to be over 60 to get an AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. In Belgium, over 55. In the United Kingdom, authorities recommend the shot not be given to adults under 30 where possible, and Australia's government announced similar limits Thursday to AstraZeneca …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now?

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Twenty years ago, just after the stroke of midnight on April 1, the mayor of Amsterdam married four couples in City Hall as the Netherlands became
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now?

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Twenty years ago, just after the stroke of midnight on April 1, the mayor of Amsterdam married four couples in City Hall as the Netherlands became
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch temporarily halt AstraZeneca shots for under-60s

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government said Friday it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under 60 following reports of very small number of people suffering unusual blood clots after receiving the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now?

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Twenty years ago, just after the stroke of midnight on April 1, the mayor of Amsterdam married four couples in City Hall as the Netherlands became
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now?

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Twenty years ago, just after the stroke of midnight on April 1, the mayor of Amsterdam married four couples in City Hall as the Netherlands became
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Former TV presenter puts race on Dutch political agenda

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Sylvana Simons is campaigning for the Dutch general election on a platform of what she calls radical equality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former TV presenter puts race on Dutch political agenda

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Sylvana Simons is campaigning for the Dutch general election on a platform of what she calls radical equality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Former TV presenter puts race on Dutch political agenda

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Sylvana Simons is campaigning for the Dutch general election on a platform of what she calls radical equality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch PM's popularity high but eroding as election looms

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — After more than a decade in power and a year spent battling the virus, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's popularity — boosted by his handling of the pandemic — remains high two weeks before a general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch PM's popularity high but eroding as election looms

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — After more than a decade in power and a year spent battling the virus, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's popularity — boosted by his handling of the pandemic — remains high two weeks before a general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Alleged Central African Republic rebels plead not guilty

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity as their trial opened at the International Criminal Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Alleged Central African Republic rebels plead not guilty

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two alleged leaders of a predominantly Christian rebel group in the Central African Republic pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity as their trial opened at the International Criminal Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Alleged rebels from Central African Republic face ICC trial

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The former head of the Central African Republic's soccer federation and an alleged rebel commander known as Rambo are going on trial Tuesday at the International Criminal Court, charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Not in short supply: Blame for EU's rusty vaccine rollout

APELDOORN, Netherlands (AP) — Jos Bieleveldt had a spring in his step when the 91-year-old Dutchman got a coronavirus vaccine this week. But many think that was way too long in coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police deployed in force to curb rioting, looting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police took to the streets of Dutch towns and cities in force Tuesday night in an attempt to prevent violent rioting that shook the country for three successive nights after a nationwide curfew was introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Not in short supply: Blame for EU's rusty vaccine rollout

APELDOORN, Netherlands (AP) — Jos Bieleveldt had a spring in his step when the 91-year-old Dutchman got a coronavirus vaccine this week. But many think that was way too long in coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police deployed in force to curb rioting, looting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police took to the streets of Dutch towns and cities in force Tuesday night in an attempt to prevent violent rioting that shook the country for three successive nights after a nationwide curfew was introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police deployed in force to curb rioting, looting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police took to the streets of Dutch towns and cities in force Tuesday night in an attempt to prevent violent rioting that shook the country for three successive nights after a nationwide curfew was introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch justice minister vows prosecution of lockdown rioters

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — People arrested during three nights of rioting sparked by the Netherlands' new coronavirus curfew will face swift prosecution, the Dutch justice minister said Tuesday as the nation faced its worst civil unrest in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch justice minister vows rioters will be prosecuted

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — People arrested during three nights of rioting sparked by the Netherlands' new coronavirus curfew will face swift prosecution, the Dutch justice minister said Tuesday as the nation faced its worst civil unrest in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Groups of youths confronted police in Dutch towns and cities Monday night, defying the country's coronavirus curfew and throwing fireworks. Police in the port city of Rotterdam used a water cannon and tear gas in an attempt to disperse a crowd of rioters who also …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Rioters set fires in the center of the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven and pelted police with rocks Sunday at a banned demonstration against coronavirus lockdown measures, while officers responded with tear gas and water cannons, arresting at least 55 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police use tear gas, water cannon amid rioting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Groups of youths confronted police in Dutch towns and cities Monday night, defying the country's coronavirus curfew and throwing fireworks. Police in the port city of Rotterdam used a water cannon and tear gas in an attempt to disperse a crowd of rioters who also …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police take to streets to prevent more rioting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police took to the streets of towns and cities across the Netherlands on Monday night in an attempt to prevent a repeat of rioting the previous night that saw clashes linked to the country's coronavirus curfew. Before the curfew came into force, two cities …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch condemn rioting over virus curfew, fear more violence

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch politicians on Monday condemned rioters who clashed with police in about 10 towns and cities across the Netherlands on the second night of a coronavirus curfew and authorities feared more unrest overnight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Rioters set fires in the center of the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven and pelted police with rocks Sunday at a banned demonstration against coronavirus lockdown measures, while officers responded with tear gas and water cannons, arresting at least 55 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Rioters set fires in the center of the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven and pelted police with rocks Sunday at a banned demonstration against coronavirus lockdown measures, while officers responded with tear gas and water cannons, arresting at least 55 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dutch Labor Party leader steps down over welfare scandal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The leader of the Dutch opposition Labor Party said Thursday he will not lead the party into the Netherlands' March election and will not run for reelection following a scandal involving child benefit fraud investigations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch hold mass coronavirus testing amid new variant fears

BERGSCHENHOEK, Netherlands (AP) — Residents of a Dutch town filed into a sports hall Wednesday to take part in the country's first mass coronavirus testing program, which aims to find out more about the spread of a new more transmissible coronavirus variant.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No choice: Dutch PM extends coronavirus lockdown by 3 weeks

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended his country's tough five-week lockdown by a further three weeks Tuesday amid concerns that infection rates are not falling quickly enough and fears about the new more transmissible variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No choice: Dutch PM extends coronavirus lockdown by 3 weeks

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended his country's tough five-week lockdown by a further three weeks Tuesday amid concerns that infection rates are not falling quickly enough and fears about the new more transmissible variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU regulators OK increasing doses from virus vaccine vials

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's drug agency on Friday approved doctors drawing one more dose from each vial of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech, in a move that — combined with the purchase of 300 million extra shots of the serum — could speed up the pace of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing the 27-nation bloc with a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch begin COVID-19 vaccinations; last EU nation to do so

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Nearly two weeks after most other European Union nations, the Netherlands on Wednesday began its COVID-19 vaccination program, with nursing home staff and front-line workers in hospitals first in line for the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing the 27-nation bloc with a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU agency authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s medicines agency gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that gives the 27-nation bloc a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU agency approves Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s medicines agency gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that gives the 27-nation bloc a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch begin COVID-19 vaccinations; last EU nation to do so

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Nearly two weeks after most other European Union nations, the Netherlands on Wednesday began its COVID-19 vaccination program, with nursing home staff and front-line workers in hospitals first in line for the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch government criticized for late start to vaccinations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government came under heavy criticism from lawmakers Tuesday over a COVID-19 vaccination plan that has the first shots set to be administered on Wednesday, making the Netherlands the last European Union nation to begin vaccinations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU agency ponders approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s medicines agency was meeting Wednesday to consider giving the green light to Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that would give the 27-nation bloc a second vaccine to use in the desperate battle to tame the virus rampaging across the continent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch government criticized for late start to vaccinations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government came under heavy criticism from lawmakers Tuesday over a COVID-19 vaccination plan that has the first shots set to be administered on Wednesday, making the Netherlands the last European Union nation to begin vaccinations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch govt criticized for its delayed start to vaccinations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government came under heavy criticism from lawmakers Tuesday for its COVID-19 vaccination plan that only starts to administer its first shots on Wednesday, making it the last European Union nation to begin vaccinations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU reviews BioNTech request for 'extra dose' of virus shot

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union medicines watchdog said Thursday that German company BioNTech has applied for clearance in the 27-nation bloc to administer up to six doses of its COVID-19 vaccine from each vial, instead of the five doses currently approved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccine

LONDON (AP) — Britain became the first country to authorize AstraZeneca’s inexpensive, easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, gaining another weapon against the virus amid a resurgence so severe that the government extended lockdowns to three-quarters of England’s population.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK okays 'vaccine for the world'; extends time between doses

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized an easy-to-handle coronavirus vaccine Wednesday and decided to stretch out the time between doses to allow more people to get some level of protection faster as infections surge. The first greenlight for the shot dubbed the “vaccine for the world” brought a measure of hope …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Watchdog approves use in UK of 'vaccine for the world'

LONDON (AP) — Britain authorized an easy-to-handle coronavirus vaccine Wednesday and decided to stretch out the time between doses to allow more people to get some level of protection faster as infections surge. The first greenlight for the shot dubbed the “vaccine for the world” brought a measure of hope …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.” The approval and a shift in policy that will speed up rollout of the vaccine in the U.K. come as a surge in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dutch government under fire for late start with vaccinations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A former senior health official has called the Netherlands' coronavirus vaccination strategy “embarrassing,” as the nation waits until Jan. 8 to begin administering shots while
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

World court to intervene in Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court ruled Friday that it will intervene to settle a decades-old border dispute between South American neighbors Guyana and Venezuela.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World court to intervene in Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court ruled Friday that it will intervene to settle a decades-old border dispute between South American neighbors Guyana and Venezuela.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

World court to intervene in Guyana-Venezuela border dispute

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court ruled Friday that it will intervene to settle a decades-old border dispute between South American neighbors Guyana and Venezuela.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch further tighten lockdown amid anger at open stores

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government on Wednesday tightened even further the strict five-week coronavirus lockdown that went into force just a day earlier, amid a backlash over some large stores remaining open.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch further tighten lockdown amid anger at open stores

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government on Wednesday tightened even further the strict five-week coronavirus lockdown that went into force just a day earlier, amid a backlash over some large stores remaining open.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch leader announces tough new nationwide virus lockdown

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte imposed a tough new five-week nationwide lockdown Monday, saying schools, nonessential shops, museums and gyms will close down at midnight until Jan. 19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch leader announces tough new nationwide virus lockdown

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte imposed a tough new five-week nationwide lockdown Monday, saying schools, nonessential shops, museums and gyms will close down at midnight until Jan. 19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch leader expected to announce tough coronavirus lockdown

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch prime minister is expected to impose a tough month-long coronavirus lockdown Monday night in a speech to the nation after infection rates in the Netherlands rose sharply despite a two-month “partial lockdown.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ICC prosecutor slams 'wholly unacceptable' US sanctions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The outgoing prosecutor of the International Criminal Court hit out Monday at sanctions slapped on her by the Trump Administration in her final speech to an annual gathering of the court's member states before she leaves office next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch national museum to stage 2021 exhibition on slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — To tell the troubling story of the Netherlands' deep historical links to the slave trade, the country's national museum is making it personal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch national museum to stage 2021 exhibition on slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — To tell the troubling story of the Netherlands' deep historical links to the slave trade, the country's national museum is making it personal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ICC prosecutor ready to open investigation into Ukraine

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court's prosecutor said Friday that a preliminary probe has found “a reasonable basis at this time to believe” that crimes against humanity and war crimes have been committed in Ukraine which merit a full-scale investigation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A U.N.-backed tribunal sentenced a member of the Hezbollah militant group to life imprisonment Friday for his involvement in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch national museum to stage 2021 exhibition on slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — To tell the troubling story of the Netherlands' deep historical links to the slave trade, the country's national museum is making it personal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch intelligence says it's uncovered 2 Russian spies

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch intelligence agency said Thursday that it has uncovered two Russian spies who were targeting the Netherlands’ science and technology sector, a move likely to further strain tense relations between the two countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch national museum to stage 2021 exhibition on slavery

AMSTERDAM (AP) — To tell the troubling story of the Netherlands' deep historical links to the slave trade, the country's national museum is making it personal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch court calls for criminal probe into former ING CEO

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into the former CEO of ING bank, Ralph Hamers, for his role in a money laundering scandal that led to a huge settlement in 2018.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Journalists federation says 42 media workers killed in 2020

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Forty-two journalists and media workers have been killed while doing their jobs this year, according to the International Federation of Journalists' annual tally released Wednesday. At least 235 are currently in prison in cases related to their work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

ICC closes probe into abuse of Iraqis by British troops

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor said Wednesday she is closing a preliminary probe into allegations of killings and torture of Iraqi prisoners by British troops from 2003-2008 and will not open a full-scale investigation because U.K. authorities have investigated the allegations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch court calls for criminal probe into former ING CEO

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court on Wednesday ordered prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into the former CEO of ING bank, Ralph Hamers, for his role in a money laundering scandal that led to a huge settlement in 2018.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch government pledges new support to virus-hit businesses

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government on Wednesday beefed up its financial support by 3.7 billion euros ($4.5 billion) for businesses slammed by the country’s partial lockdown measures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU police agency Europol warns of fake coronavirus vaccines

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — European Union police agency Europol issued a warning Friday highlighting the risk of organized crime scams linked to COVID-19 vaccines, including the possibility criminals will try to sell dangerous counterfeit vaccines or to hijack shipments of genuine shots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch climate activists take Shell to court over emissions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of environmental organizations backed by thousands of Dutch citizens launched a civil case Tuesday against the energy giant Shell, asking a court to order the multinational to commit to reining in its carbon emissions 45% by the year 2030.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch climate activists take Shell to court over emissions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A group of environmental organizations backed by thousands of Dutch citizens launched a civil case Tuesday against the energy giant Shell, asking a court to order the multinational to commit to reining in its carbon emissions 45% by the year 2030.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Russia under renewed pressure to explain Navalny poisoning

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Russia came under renewed pressure Monday to explain the nerve agent attack on opposition figure Alexei Navalny as the annual meeting of the global chemical weapons watchdog got underway amid measures aimed at reining in the spread of coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch populist Baudet suggests splitting party he created

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Less than four months before the general election, a rising force in Dutch populism is in turmoil and looks to be careering toward an acrimonious breakup amid accusations of extreme right and anti-Semitic sympathies among some members of its youth wing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

MH17 court grants some defense requests for investigations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch court on Wednesday granted several requests for information or further investigations made by defense lawyers for a Russian accused of involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014, a ruling that marked the end of the pretrial phase of the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch populist Baudet says he won't lead party at elections

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The leader of a Dutch right-wing populist party said Monday he wouldn't lead it into parliamentary elections in March amid unrest caused by a report of far-right messages being exchanged by members of the party's youth wing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Dutch government unveils coronavirus vaccination plans

THE HAGHUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government will prioritize people aged over 60, those in health risk groups and frontline health care workers for coronavirus vaccinations when the shots become available, the health ministry announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

On thin ice: Dutch speedskating race under threat from virus

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A near-mythical Dutch speedskating race could fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic — even if the looming winter is cold enough to stage it for the first time in more than 20 years, organizers said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Lawyers for Kosovo suspects: Trial can't start before 2022

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Defense lawyers for former leaders of Kosovo guerrillas, including ex-president Hashim Thaci, said Wednesday that their trial on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity cannot begin before the summer of 2022 at the earliest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Low-key arrival for St. Nicholas amid Dutch restrictions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Saint Nicholas, the gift-bearing patron saint of children, arrived in the Netherlands on Saturday amid a partial coronavirus lockdown that forced the cancellation of celebrations in many towns and cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Shots fired at Saudi embassy in The Hague; no injuries

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague was sprayed with gunfire early Thursday, leaving bullet holes across the facade and in several windows. Police said nobody was injured in the shooting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Rwandan genocide suspect enters not guilty pleas at UN court

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An elderly former radio station owner appeared Wednesday in a United Nations courtroom where his lawyer entered not guilty pleas to allegations that he armed militias with machetes and other weapons and incited them to take part in Rwanda's 1994 genocide.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch Protestant Church admits failing Jews in World War II

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Protestant Church made a far-reaching recognition of guilt Sunday for its failure to do more to help Jews during and after World War II, and for the church’s role in preparing ”the ground in which the seeds of anti-Semitism and hatred could grow.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Kenyan lawyer denies ICC allegations of witness tampering

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Kenyan lawyer appeared before the International Criminal Court as a defendant on Friday and denied allegations that he corruptly influenced prosecution witnesses in investigations into deadly violence that erupted after his country's 2007 elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch PM Rutte condemns threats to teacher over cartoon

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Friday that threats that forced a teacher in the port city of Rotterdam to go hiding after some students objected to a political cartoon displayed in his classroom must not be tolerated.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ex-Kosovo president Hashim Thaci to appear in court Monday

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Hashim Thaci, who resigned as Kosovo's president to face charges including murder, torture and persecution, will make his first courtroom appearance before a judge at a special court in the Netherlands on Monday, the court announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

In video interview, Russian MH17 suspect denies involvement

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A suspect charged with involvement in shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 denied involvement in the attack in video interviews played Tuesday in a Dutch courtroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch government halts KLM bailout amid standoff over terms

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The government of the Netherlands will halt its multibillion euro coronavirus bailout to national carrier KLM amid a standoff with a pilot's union about terms of the rescue package, the Dutch finance minister said Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch government halts KLM bailout amid standoff over terms

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The government of the Netherlands will halt its multibillion euro coronavirus bailout to national carrier KLM amid a standoff with a pilot's union about terms of the rescue package, the Dutch finance minister said Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch government halts KLM bailout amid standoff over terms

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The government of the Netherlands will halt its multibillion euro coronavirus bailout to national carrier KLM amid a standoff with a pilot's union about terms of the rescue package, the Dutch finance minister said Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch government holds off on new lockdown measures, for now

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' current partial lockdown, introduced two weeks ago amid sharply rising coronavirus infections, will likely remain in place until December, the Dutch prime minister and health minister said Tuesday, but they did not announce any new restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

French doctor warns his country has 'lost control' of virus

PARIS (AP) — A French doctor warned Monday that his country has “lost control of the epidemic,” a day after health authorities reported more than 52,000 new coronavirus cases as nations across Europe enact more sweeping restrictions to try to slow surging infection rates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid virus surge

ALMERE, Netherlands (AP) — A bright yellow helicopter rose into a blue sky Friday carrying a COVID-19 patient from the Netherlands to a German intensive care unit, the first such international airlift since the pandemic first threatened to swamp Dutch hospitals in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid virus surge

ALMERE, Netherlands (AP) — A bright yellow helicopter rose into a blue sky Friday carrying a COVID-19 patient from the Netherlands to a German intensive care unit, the first such international airlift since the pandemic first threatened to swamp Dutch hospitals in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid virus surge

ALMERE, Netherlands (AP) — A bright yellow helicopter rose into a blue sky Friday carrying a COVID-19 patient from the Netherlands to a German intensive care unit, the first such international airlift since the pandemic first threatened to swamp Dutch hospitals in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid virus surge

ALMERE, Netherlands (AP) — A bright yellow helicopter rose into a blue sky Friday carrying a COVID-19 patient from the Netherlands to a German intensive care unit, the first such international airlift since the pandemic first threatened to swamp Dutch hospitals in the spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch king expresses regret at Greek family vacation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch king issued a video message Wednesday saying he had “regret in the heart” and he shouldn't have flown to Greece for a family vacation last week, a trip that was quickly broken off amid public uproar back home where people are being urged …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch king expresses regret at Greek family vacation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch king issued a video message Wednesday saying he had “regret in the heart” and he shouldn't have flown to Greece for a family vacation last week, a trip that was quickly broken off amid public uproar back home where people are being urged …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch king expresses regret at Greek family vacation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch king issued a video message Wednesday saying he had “regret in the heart” and he shouldn't have flown to Greece for a family vacation last week, a trip that was quickly broken off amid public uproar back home where people are being urged …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

European nations mixed in their response to virus spikes

Countries across Europe are battling coronavirus infection spikes with new lockdowns, curfews, face mask orders and virus tracking smart phone apps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

European nations mixed in their response to virus spikes

Countries across Europe are battling coronavirus infection spikes with new lockdowns, curfews, face mask orders and virus tracking smart phone apps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Dutch government plans to tighten virus quarantine measures

The Dutch health minister says he plans to introduce mandatory home quarantine for people identified by local authorities as having been in close contact with somebody infected with the coronavirus and travelers returning from high-risk countries
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Dutch police arrest 6 men, uncover makeshift torture chamber

Criminal underworld involved in the large scale production and trafficking of drugs
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum closed by virus

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, police and the museum said Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch museum says van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, police and the museum said Monday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dutch museum says van Gogh painting stolen in overnight raid

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A painting by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, police and the museum said Monday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tulips from Amsterdam? Not in times of coronavirus crisis

LISSE, Netherlands (AP) — The pots of chrysanthemums stacked in Henk van der Slot’s barn in the Netherlands bulb fields were supposed to decorate St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican over Easter.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch prosecutors: Russia wants to thwart MH17 investigation

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch prosecutor said Tuesday that there are “strong indications” Russia wants to undermine investigations into the downing of Malaysia Flight 17 and told judges at the trial of four suspects that many witnesses fear for their safety.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — As the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 got underway Monday, a Dutch prosecutor solemnly read out the names of all 298 people killed in the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — As the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 got underway Monday, a Dutch prosecutor solemnly read out the names of all 298 people killed in the …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dutch trial opens for 4 suspects in downing of flight MH17

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — As the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian charged with multiple counts of murder for their alleged involvement in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 got underway Monday, a Dutch prosecutor solemnly read out the names of all 298 people killed in the …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MH17 relatives protest against Russia with 298 empty chairs

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The families of people killed when a missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 set out 298 white chairs outside the Russian Embassy on Sunday in a silent protest against Moscow’s lack of cooperation in the investigation into the downing …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MH17 families hope truth emerges from unprecedented trial

AMSTERDAM (AP) — United by grief across oceans and continents, families who lost loved ones when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down in 2014 hope that a trial starting next week will finally deliver something that has remained elusive ever since: The truth.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MH17 families hope truth emerges from unprecedented trial

AMSTERDAM (AP) — United by grief across oceans and continents, families who lost loved ones when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down in 2014 hope that a trial starting next week will finally deliver something that has remained elusive ever since: The truth.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

MH17 families hope truth emerges from unprecedented trial

AMSTERDAM (AP) — United by grief across oceans and continents, families who lost loved ones when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down in 2014 hope that a trial starting next week will finally deliver something that has remained elusive ever since: The truth.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

International court approves Afghanistan investigation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — International Criminal Court judges authorized a far-reaching investigation Thursday of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Afghanistan government forces, the Taliban, American troops and U.S. foreign intelligence operatives.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Up in smoke?

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman killed

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death early Monday and his brother was arrested as a suspect, Dutch police said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mariners' Halman fatally stabbed

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Princess tips for Kate from a Dutch royal

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Plucking lice from schoolchildren's hair may not seem an obvious way to win the heart of a nation, but it worked for the Argentine-born ex-investment banker who will be the next queen of the Netherlands.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO