Egg-pelting protesters make a mess of Czech European election campaignPRAGUE — Egg-throwing protesters have made a mess of the Czech Republic’s European election campaign. Czech CEZ, Slovak JAVYS sign deal to build new nuclear power station in SlovakiaPRAGUE — Two state-run companies from the Czech Republic and Slovakia signed a deal Friday to create a joint company that will build a new nuclear power station in Slovakia. Former head of Ku Klux Klan is in Austria after Czech expulsion, cancellation of lecturesVIENNA — Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has come to Austria after being ordered to leave the Czech Republic. US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty opens new headquarters in PraguePRAGUE — U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has opened its new headquarters in the Czech capital. Frantisek Straka to replace Petr Rada as Czech Republic soccer coachPRAGUE — Frantisek Straka was selected as the Czech Republic’s new soccer coach on Tuesday, replacing Petr Rada, who was fired last month because of poor results in World Cup qualifying. EU planning to hold summit with PakistanPRAGUE - The European Union (EU) is planning to hold its first ever summit with Pakistan in June this year. Leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan make progress in discussing disputed region, US official saysPRAGUE — The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan made “serious progress” on Thursday during discussions aimed at resolving their long-standing dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a U.S. official said. Czech Republic’s central bank cuts key interest rate by quarter percentage point to 1.5 pctPRAGUE — The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 1.5 percent to help the economy combat reccession. European Central Bank cuts rates, to buy euro covered bonds, extend 12-month credit to banksFRANKFURT — The European Central Bank cut interest rates a quarter point and said it would buy euro-denominated bonds as well as offer longer-term credit to banks as it moves to get more money flowing through the 16-nation euro zone economy. European Union tries to draw ex-Soviet republics closer into EU orbit with Prague summitPRAGUE — The European Union extended its hand to former Soviet republics on Thursday, holding a summit to draw them closer into the EU orbit despite Russia’s deep misgivings. European Union tries to draw ex-Soviet republics closer into EU orbit with Prague summitPRAGUE — Despite deep Russian misgivings, the European Union and six former Soviet republics formally agreed on Thursday to pursue a new partnership meant to draw the eastern nations closer into the EU orbit. European Central Bank cuts rates, to buy euro covered bonds, extend 12-month credit to banksFRANKFURT — The European Central Bank cut interest rates a quarter point and said it would buy euro-denominated bonds as well as offer longer-term credit to banks as it moves to get more money flowing through the 16-nation euro zone economy. Sweden edges Czech Republic 3-1, setting up semifinal with Canada at hockey worldsBERN, Switzerland — Sweden beat the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday to reach the semifinals at the hockey world championship. EU, Canada to start talks on free trade agreement, Canada to defend right to seal huntPRAGUE — The European Union and Canada delayed the signing of a deal Wednesday to open their aviation markets to each other — for procedural reasons, an official said — as strains over a new EU ban on seal products intensified. EU, Canada to sign deal to open aviation markets, start talks on free trade agreementPRAGUE — The European Union and Canada were expected to sign a deal Wednesday that would open their aviation markets to each other and begin free trade negotiations, despite strains over a new EU ban on seal products. Williams sisters hoping to play for US in Fed Cup final against Italy in NovemberROME — Venus and Serena Williams are interested in playing the Fed Cup final against Italy in November despite skipping the United States’ victory over the Czech Republic last weekend. Rescue workers find bodies of 6 hikers killed by avalanche in Austrian AlpsINNSBRUCK, Austria — Six people were killed when an avalanche trapped them under eight feet (2.5 meters) of snow as they hiked in the Alps of Western Austria, according to authorities. Latvia, Czechs win big, close in on quarterfinals at ice hockey worlds; Russia-U.S. meet laterBERN, Switzerland — Latvia and the Czech Republic took big strides toward reaching the quarterfinals with dominating wins at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Israel warns European Union to tone down its criticism of new Israeli governmentJERUSALEM — Israel warned the European Union on Thursday to tone down its criticism of the new Israeli government or risk forfeiting the bloc’s role as broker in Mideast peace efforts. Czech official expects some Guantanamo detainees will come to EuropePRAGUE — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asked European officials Tuesday to accept some freed Guantanamo Bay detainees, and one government official at the meeting predicted he’ll get his wish. Meeting with a number of European officials to update extradition and legal cooperation treaties, Holder asked for their help in closing the U.S. military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. US attorney general hails progress on extradition, legal treaties with EuropePRAGUE — U.S. and European investigators will move more quickly to catch and prosecute international terrorists, drug dealers and child pornographers under new agreements to be sealed Tuesday. Belarus leader takes advantage of end of 10-year EU travel ban, visits Italy, sees popeROME — Belarus’ authoritarian president met with the pope Monday on his first trip to Western Europe since the European Union lifted a travel ban imposed a decade ago over his dismal human rights record. United States, Italy advance to Fed Cup final; defending champion Russia eliminatedLONDON — The United States and Italy reached the Fed Cup final on Sunday, with the Americans saving a match point in the decisive match of the best-of-five series and the Italians eliminating defending champion Russia. US gains 1st Fed Cup final since 2003 after Huber, Mattek-Sands win decisive doubles matchBRNO, Czech Republic — The United States reached the Fed Cup final for the first time since 2003, beating the Czech Republic 3-2 on Sunday with Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands winning the decisive doubles match. Nalbandian may need surgery on right hip; could miss Davis Cup quarterfinals for ArgentinaBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — David Nalbandian may need surgery on his right hip and could miss Argentina’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic in July. US gains 1st Fed Cup final since 2003 after Huber, Mattek-Sands win decisive doubles matchBRNO, Czech Republic — The United States has reached the Fed Cup final for the first time since 2003, beating the Czech Republic 3-2 with Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands winning the decisive doubles match. US rookie Glatch beats Kvitova to level Fed Cup semifinals against Czechs at 2-2BRNO, Czech Republic — Teenager Alexa Glatch kept the United States in the Fed Cup semifinals against the Czech Republic on Sunday, winning her second singles match of the weekend to bring the Americans to 2-2 in the best-of-five series. Safarova beats Mattek-Sands to give Czechs 1-0 lead over US in Fed Cup semifinalsBRNO, Czech Republic — Lucie Safarova beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-1 Sunday to give the Czech Republic a 2-1 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup semifinals. Jagr powers Czech Republic to 5-0 shutout of Denmark at ice hockey worldsZURICH — Jaromir Jagr had a goal and two assists in the Czech Republic’s 5-0 victory over Denmark at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Fed Cup: US tied 1-1 with Czech Republic after win by American rookie Alexa GlatchBRNO, Czech Republic — Just three years ago, Alexa Glatch broke both arms in a motor scooter accident and her tennis future looked bleak. |
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