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Switzerland, Ukraine Move Closer World Cup's Second Round

DORTMUND, Germany – Switzerland and Ukraine took a step closer to reaching the second round of the World Cup on Monday. Alexander Frei and Tranquillo Barnetta scored a goal each to lead Switzerland to a 2-0 win over Togo, while star striker Andriy Shevchenko got his first World Cup goal …

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Police Prepare for World Cup Clashes

COLOGNE, Germany – German and British police warned that the World Cup‘s off-the-field calm could be tested Tuesday as both Germany and England play key games. Even though England and Germany have advanced to the next round, authorities have expressed concerns over soccer hooligans from both countries. About 50,000 England …

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Former Irish Prime Minister Haughey Dies of Cancer

DUBLIN, Ireland – Charles Haughey, who served four terms as Ireland’s prime minister in a career overshadowed by ethical questions, died Tuesday following a long battle with cancer, his family said. He was 80. Haughey died at his opulent mansion north of Dublin with his wife, Maureen, and their four …

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