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Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation in the European Union candidate...
Romanian prosecutors lose appeal to jail Andrew Tate. He will remain under house arrest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital on Thursday rejected an appeal by prosecutors to jail divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate, who will remain under house arrest amid a second human trafficking investigation against him that allegedly involves minors. The...
Romanian authorities tow vehicles from Andrew Tate’s home after new human trafficking allegations
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian authorities towed away a fleet of luxury vehicles Saturday from the home of the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate, days after he was placed under house arrest following new human trafficking allegations. Tate, 37, and his brother...
Andrew Tate placed under house arrest as new human trafficking allegations emerge involving minors
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania's capital Thursday placed the divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate under house arrest for 30 days, as prosecutors investigate a sprawling new case that involves allegations of human trafficking of minors and sex with a minor. The...
Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Masked police officers in Romania carried out fresh raids early Wednesday at the home of divisive internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. ...
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received her Olympic bronze medal during a ceremony in the capital Bucharest on Friday that marked the conclusion of a swirl of controversy after the medal was first awarded to U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles but later revoked. ...