Ukraine beats Slovenia to qualify for Euro 2016
MARIBOR, Slovenia - Ukraine beat Slovenia 3-1 on aggregate to qualify for the European Championship next year, after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
View ArticleEuropean nations shut their borders to economic migrants
BELGRADE, Serbia - Most nations along Europe's refugee corridor abruptly shut their borders Thursday to those not coming from war-torn countries such as Syria, Afghanistan or Iraq, leaving thousands...
View ArticleThe Latest: UN official: Wars create staggering needs
SKOPJE, Macedonia - The latest news as hundreds of thousands make their way across Europe in search of safety and a better life. All times local:
View ArticleWade, Bosh score 16 each, Heat roll past Knicks 95-78
MIAMI - No one had a big scoring night for Miami, which was not an issue. Having great defensive numbers is considerably more important to the Heat right now anyway.
View ArticleSwiss champion Basel signs Slovenia prospect Andraz Sporar
BASEL, Switzerland - Swiss champion Basel has signed Slovenia under-21 forward Andraz Sporar and given him the No. 9 shirt.
View ArticleItalian acquitted in poisoned envelope case
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia - A court in Slovenia has acquitted an Italian citizen of terrorism charges of the sending of an envelope containing poison to the Czech finance minister last year.
View ArticleCroatia protests Slovenian border fence that kills animals
ZAGREB, Croatia - Croatia has filed a complaint against its EU neighbor Slovenia over the construction of a razor-wire fence along their national borders which is designed to control a migrant flow but...
View ArticlePreliminary results: Slovenians reject same-sex marriage law
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia - Slovenians rejected same-sex marriage by a large margin in a referendum on Sunday, according to near-complete results, in a victory for the conservatives backed by the Catholic...
View ArticleSlovenian ski jumper Prevc wins 3rd stop of 4 Hills Tour
INNSBRUCK, Austria - Ski jumper Peter Prevc won the third stop of the Four Hills Tour in dominating fashion on Sunday, positioning himself to become the first Slovenian winner of the annual event in...
View ArticleThe Latest: Slovak leader says migrants can't be integrated
OSLO, Norway - The latest on the stream of refugees and other migrants crossing Europe. All times local:
View ArticleKings lock up center Anze Kopitar with 8-year, $80M contract
LOS ANGELES - Anze Kopitar is a cornerstone for the Los Angeles Kings, and his new contract could keep him in place for the rest of his career.
View ArticleViktoria Rebensurg of Germany wins women's giant slalom
FLACHAU, Austria - Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany mastered tough conditions to come from behind and win her first World Cup giant slalom race in more than three years on Sunday.
View ArticleThe Latest: Macedonia shuts border with Greece to refugees
ATHENS, Greece - The latest developments in Europe's immigration crisis (all times local):
View ArticleTrump's wife remains private despite prospect of presidency
WASHINGTON - First lady Melania Trump.
View ArticleRough seas, harsh winter, border limits add to migrant woes
PRESEVO, Serbia - Rasul Orwani thought he had faced the worst after braving cold, rough seas in a rickety wooden boat to travel from Turkey to Greece, then came the Balkans.
View ArticleThe Latest: Norway investigating migrant child abuse cases
GENEVA - The Latest on the influx of migrants into Europe (all times local):
View ArticleStudy finds Zika virus in fetal brain, a clue in outbreak
WASHINGTON - New details about the possible effects of the Zika virus on the fetal brain emerged Wednesday as U.S. health officials say mosquito eradication here and abroad is key to protect pregnant...
View ArticleGut leads opening downhill training; Vonn 16th in Crans
CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland - Challenging Lindsey Vonn for the overall World Cup title, Lara Gut of Switzerland led the opening training session on Thursday for a World Cup downhill.
View ArticleMelania Trump: Small-town Slovenian roots, big dreams
SEVNICA, Slovenia - Melania Trump has seen more of the world than most people - a journey propelled by her own big dreams concocted as a young girl growing up under Communism.
View ArticleNo passage for Afghans on Balkan route into West Europe
VIENNA - Suddenly, Afghans appear to be the new pariahs of Europe.
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