Russia routed Latvia 6-1 on Sunday, sealing a spot for the United States in the world hockey quarterfinals.

Latvia and the Czech Republic took big strides toward reaching the quarterfinals with dominating wins at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

Jack Johnson scored two goals and the U.S. rallied twice for a 4-2 victory over Latvia in their opening World Championship match on Saturday.

Latvia’s Parliament has approved the country’s new center-right government as the economic crisis in the Baltic state deepens.

Latvia’s president says the Baltic country’s center-right coalition government has resigned.

European Union nations on Tuesday approved a euro3.1 billion ($4.09 billion) loan to Latvia to help it survive the financial crisis.

Latvia’s senior ruling coalition party is calling for early parliamentary election following violent protests this week.

A protest against economic reforms that drew thousands to Latvia’s capital turned violent Tuesday as small pockets of rioters clashed with police and attacked government buildings.

The European Commission proposed a euro3.1 billion (US$4.2 billion) loan Thursday to help Latvia out of its financial crisis.

Magnus Svensson Paajarvi had two goals and two assists to help Sweden rout Latvia 10-1 at the world junior hockey championship on Monday afternoon.