Posts Tagged Europe

Depardieu to play a Chechen man seeking revenge

French actor Gerard Depardieu looks at a glass during a news conference in Chechnya's provincial capital Grozny, Russia, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Depardieu announced his plans to star in a drama about a Chechen man investigating and avenging the death of his son in Moscow. (AP Photo/Musa Sadulayev)

GROZNY, Russia (AP) — French actor Gerard Depardieu will star in a drama about a Chechen man who seeks revenge for the killing of his son.

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10 recommendations for Wagner’s 200th birthday

This undated photo shows German composer Richard Wagner. The 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth is May 22, and the world's opera houses and symphony halls are filled with his music this year along with the compositions of Giuseppe Verdi, whose 200th birthday is Oct. 10. (AP Photo/Trinquart, File)

The 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner’s birth is May 22, and the world’s opera houses and symphony halls are filled with his music this year along with the compositions of Giuseppe Verdi, whose 200th birthday is Oct. 10.

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Europe captain to pick 3 for Ryder Cup, up from 2

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Europe captain Paul McGinley has given himself an extra pick for next year’s Ryder Cup, copying American counterpart Tom Watson’s decision to choose three players.

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Chelsea tops AP poll after winning Euro title

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season.

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Moscow blasts alleged vote theft at Eurovision

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.

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