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FILE – A general view of a pumping station at the end of the Druzhba oil pipeline in the east German refinery PCK in Schwedt, Jan. 10, 2007. (AP Photo/Sven Kaestner, File)

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

April 24, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

The European Union on Thursday approved a 90-billion-euro ($106-billion) loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years after oil began flowing through a key...

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, centre, speaks with people before the cabinet’s away-from-home session in the town of Handlova, Slovakia, Wednesday, May, 15, 2024. Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured after the away-from-home government meeting in Handlova, according to information confirmed by Parliamentary Vice-Chair Lubos Blaha, who suspended the House session. (Radovan Stoklasa/TASR via AP)

Slovakia’s populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt, shocking Europe before elections

May 15, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday while greeting supporters at an event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and...

Players warm up during a training session of Japan national team at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Kazan, Russia, Friday, June 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Underdogs Japan, Senegal aim for ticket to Round of 16

May 12, 2019 at 7:26 p.m.

Senegal and Japan have been part of the uprising of the underdogs at this World Cup, in the mix among the lower-ranked teams that are surprisingly taking points from the...

Uruguay's Jose Gimenez, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the group A match between Egypt and Uruguay at the in the Yekaterinburg Arena

Gimenez late goal secures Uruguay victory over Egypt

April 6, 2019 at 9:48 p.m.

In a team that boasts one of the World Cup's most potent attacks, two defenders combined to give Uruguay a late 1-0 victory over Egypt on Friday. Uruguay captain Diego...

Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah (C) listens to coach Hector Raul Cuper (front 3rd L) as he gives instructions during a training session at Ekaterinburg Stadium.

Salah on race to be fit in time for Egypt opener against Uruguay

May 12, 2019 at 7:25 p.m.

The emphasis on the team returning to the World Cup after 28 years has given way to attention on an individual player ahead of Egypt's World Cup opener against Uruguay....

More is expected of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic in Russia. Can they emulate the performance in 1998 when Croatia finished third at its first World Cup?

World Cup Countdown: Talented Croatia arrives with unfulfilled potential

May 12, 2019 at 7:24 p.m.

With 18 days left to Russia 2018, 90 Minutes presents Croatia, featuring a generation of talented players, but with unfulfilled promise in major tournaments. Qualification: Winners of one of the...

Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith gives up a goal to Patrick Kane during the first period on March 19, 2017.

Patrick Kane scores twice as U.S. routs Norway 9-3 at hockey worlds

May 31, 2019 at 9:29 p.m.

Captain Patrick Kane scored two goals for the second straight game and added an assist to lead the United States to a 9-3 victory over Norway for its sixth straight...

Leipzig's players react at the end of the UEFA Europa League football match between SSC Napoli and RB Leipzig.

Europa League Recap: RB Leipzig survive Napoli comeback, Atletico, Lyon advance

December 15, 2018 at 3:55 a.m.

Serie A leader Napoli wasn't good enough to advance in the Europa League on Thursday after it was knocked out in Germany by Leipzig. The last-of-32 round of matches was...

The Europa League trophy is displayed prior to the draw for the round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League .

Europa League Preview: AC Milan, Arsenal begin KO stage towards Champions League berth

December 15, 2018 at 2:29 a.m.

It's the only European trophy AC Milan has not won, yet there's more at stake for the Italian powerhouse and some other big teams when the Europa League kicks off...

Czech football star Tomas Rosicky announces his retirement during the press conference

Former Arsenal midfielder Rosicky announces retirement

May 24, 2019 at 2:14 a.m.

Former Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky, known for his playmaking qualities as "The Little Mozart," retired from soccer on Wednesday. The 37-year-old midfielder was one of the most talented Czech...

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