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Sweden Summons Iranian Charge D’Affaires Over Detained Swedes
copenhagen — Sweden has summoned the Iranian charge d’affaires to demand the immediate release of Swedish citizens being held in custody in Iran, the Swedish foreign ministry said on Wednesday. “The…
In Slovenia, Broadcaster RTV Faces ‘Bumpy Road’ to Reform
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA — Attempts to depoliticize Slovenia’s public broadcaster RTV have led to accusations that new management is simply replacing one political agenda with another by purging the outlet of employees…
King Charles To Have Prostate Operation Next Week While Kate Recovers From Abdominal Surgery
LONDON — King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles…
Winter Weather Snarls Air, Train Travel Across Europe
FRANKFURT/ OSLO — Freezing rain in central and southern Germany grounded hundreds of flights and restricted train traffic on Wednesday, while heavy snowfall in Norway’s capital led to the closure of…
Austrian Heiress Pays to Give Away $27 Million Fortune
Vienna, Austria — The rich and famous are paying top dollar for a place at this week’s Davos summit, but heiress Marlene Engelhorn is on the other side of the fence…
Guinness World Records Has Doubts About Age of World’s Oldest Dog
LISBON, Portugal — Bobi the Dog’s title as the world’s oldest canine was suspended on Tuesday after Guinness World Records officials began to have doubts about his real age. He died…
At Davos Summit, Zelenskyy Tries to Keep Ukraine Atop Global Agenda
Ukraine’s president Tuesday urged leaders gathering at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to give more military aid to his country — or risk Russia attacking other nations….
Norway Considers Halting Overseas Adoptions as Denmark Agency Winds Down
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark’s only overseas adoption agency said Tuesday that it is “winding down” its facilitation of international adoptions after a government agency raised concerns over fabricated documents and procedures…
At Davos Summit, Zelenskyy Tries to Keep Ukraine at Top of Global Agenda
london — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged political and business leaders gathering at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday to give more military aid to…
Кубраков розповів про виконання домовленостей із Польщею для розблокування кордонів
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Turkey’s Sanction-Busting Faces Growing Scrutiny
Washington is stepping up efforts to enforce sanctions against Russia with secondary sanctions meant to stop Turkey from helping Moscow and its trading partners circumvent trade restrictions over the war…
Millions of Overseas Brits Now Eligible to Vote in UK Elections
LONDON — An estimated 3.5 million Britons living overseas will from Tuesday be eligible to vote in United Kingdom general elections, in one of the biggest increases in the country’s electoral…
China-Swiss Talks Touch on Visa-Free Travel, Free Trade
Geneva, Switzerland — China and Switzerland agreed Monday to speed up talks to upgrade their free trade agreement and to simplify visa procedures for travel between the two countries, Chinese state…
UN Appeals for $4.2 Billion for Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
GENEVA — The United Nations is appealing for $4.2 billion to support war-affected communities in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees and host communities in the wider region, as Russia steps…
Date Set for Spain-Brazil Anti-Racism Football Friendly
Madrid — Spain will host Brazil in an international football friendly at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on March 26 to raise awareness of racism, the Spanish football federation said Monday. The…
Oxfam: World’s Five Richest Men Doubled Their Fortunes since 2020
Davos, Switzerland — The world’s wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said on Monday, calling on nations to resist the ultra-rich’s influence over…
German Economy Shrank in 2023 on Energy, Export Woes
Frankfurt — The German economy shrank slightly in 2023, official data showed Monday, as costly energy, high interest rates and cooling foreign demand took their toll on Europe’s export giant. Output…
IMF’s Georgieva Warns of Spending ‘Pressure’ Before Global 2024 Elections
WASHINGTON — The year ahead will be “very tough” for fiscal policy — especially for countries holding elections — the IMF chief told AFP before departing for the World Economic Forum…
Vladivostok’s Ex-Mayor to Fight in Ukraine After Bribery Conviction
Moscow — A former mayor of the Russian city of Vladivostok has enlisted to fight in Ukraine and departed for the front after he was sentenced to 12 years in prison…
Zelenskyy Heading to Switzerland to Shore Up International Support
Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Switzerland on Monday, his office said, as Ukraine tries to ensure stable support from allies as the war against Russia nears…
Campaigners Urge Australia to Send Unwanted Military Helicopters to Ukraine
Sydney — Campaigners will gather Sunday at Sydney Town Hall for a rally to urge Australia to send unwanted helicopters to Ukraine. The Australian Defence Force plans to decommission 45 Taipan…
Australian-Born Princess Becomes Danish Queen
Sydney — While Denmark was preparing to celebrate the coronation of a new king, there are festivities too, half a world away, in Australia. Crown Princess Mary was born on the…
Romanian Farmers, Truck Drivers Protest Against Subsidies, Taxes
BUCHAREST — Romanian farmers and truck drivers continued sporadic protests across the country on Sunday as negotiations with the coalition government over high insurance rates and slow subsidy payments resumed. Convoys…