Washington, DC – William Troop, a supervising editor at All Things Considered, is a key collaborator within the ATC team, shaping and refining shows for audiences seven days a week. With over 30 years of experience in public radio, Troop has contributed to renowned media outlets such as NPR, WAMU in Washington, and The World … Read more
Skien, Norway – Anti-Israel protesters clashed with police in Skien, Norway, during an under 19 soccer match between Israel and Norway. The protesters threw rocks and fireworks at police officers in riot gear, attempting to disrupt the game at the Skagerak Arena. Video footage posted by pro-Palestinian activists showed the intense confrontation between the protesters … Read more
MARSEILLE, France – Lyon coach Fabio Grosso and assistant coach Raffaele Longo were injured after the team bus came under attack by fans throwing projectiles as they made their way to Stade Velodrome for the French league soccer game against Marseille. The violent incident led to the postponement of the match on Sunday. Grosso suffered … Read more
PARIS, France – French authorities have taken nine individuals into custody and are actively pursuing other suspects following a violent attack on buses transporting the Lyon soccer team and their supporters. The incident resulted in coach Fabio Grosso sustaining a head injury and necessitated the postponement of their scheduled match in Marseille. Interior Minister Gerald … Read more
Marseille, France – The city of Marseille in France is preparing to host Lyon in a soccer match under heightened security measures following an attack on Lyon’s team bus by fans throwing rocks in October. The rescheduled match, slated to take place just days after the death of a fan during a different French league … Read more
MARSEILLE, France – Lyon is set to return to Marseille with increased security measures on Wednesday to play a game that was previously postponed due to an attack on the team’s bus by fans throwing rocks back in October. The rescheduled match comes just days after the death of a fan before a French league … Read more
ANKARA, Turkey – The president of a Turkish soccer club has resigned after an incident in which he punched a FIFA-licensed referee following a match. Faruk Koca, president of Ankaragücü, announced his resignation in a club statement posted on Twitter. This announcement came a day after the incident with the referee, Halil Umut Meler, who … Read more