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Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort
BERLIN (AP) — An Austrian federal court said Thursday that the state can’t be held liable for a COVID-19 infection from an outbreak at an Alpine ski resort as the pandemic hit Europe in early 2020. The Supreme Court of Justice announced its verdict in a long-running legal battle...
Today in History: May 23, Bonnie and Clyde shot to death
Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2023. There are 222 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 23, 1984, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop issued a report saying there was “very solid” evidence linking...
Austrian president, government at odds over offering Ukraine demining help
BERLIN (AP) — The president and government of Austria are at odds over whether the country should offer Ukraine help with civilian demining, with the defense minister and a major opposition party pointing to concerns over the implications for Austrian military neutrality. President...
Duo in Austria charged with playing Hitler speeches on train intercom
BERLIN (AP) — Two people were charged in Austria for allegedly playing speeches by Adolf Hitler via the loudspeaker system of a train running from Bregenz to Vienna, Austrian news agency APA reported Monday. The two suspects, who were not identified, also blasted the “Heil...
Whitmer meets with government, business leaders on Europe trip
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer conducted her second international trade mission of the year this week, spending two days in Austria and Latvia meeting with both business and government leaders. Whitmer, who spoke with The Associated Press upon returning to...
German leaders fail to reach breakthrough in dispute over growing cost of hosting migrants
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised a further 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) Wednesday for communities struggling to provide housing, schools and other basic services to a growing number of migrants, but failed to reach a breakthrough in talks with state leaders on the underlying...
Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British Museum's Parthenon Sculptures. ...
Vienna nudists oppose plans for cable car over their beach
BERLIN (AP) — Nudists in Austria are up in arms about plans for a cable car that would pass over a popular beach on the northern edge of Vienna where clothing is optional. The country's Austria Press Agency on Friday quoted nudist Barbara Hausjell saying she feared for her privacy...
Pegula sends US past Austria to Billie Jean King Cup finals
Jessica Pegula sent the U.S. into the Billie Jean King Cup finals, where the Americans will have the chance to extend their record for most titles. Pegula and Coco Gauff both won twice in a 4-0 victory over Austria in Delray Beach, Florida. Pegula clinched the best-of-five tie for...
Gauff, Pegula put US up 2-0 vs. Austria in BJK Cup qualifier
Coco Gauff enjoyed playing in front of family and friends in a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in her hometown of Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday, teaming with Jessica Pegula — who also lives nearby — to give the United States a 2-0 lead over Austria. The No. 6-ranked Gauff, the...
