“THE REGIME HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN” You are hereby discharged from the military compulsory service. These are the final messages received by members of the Syrian army in the northern and northeastern countryside of Latakia, marking the conclusion of a regime that…
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One idea that has Democrats and Republicans in sync — Harvard Gazette
Democrats and Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye on much. And they often don’t agree on various aspects of renewable energy. But a recent report finds there is one area in which they’re pretty much in sync: how certain national proceeds should be divvied up.
Results of a recent…
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A worrying escalation – EJIL: Talk!
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the United States announced its decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its decision and called these landmines essential for stopping Russian assaults, clearly indicating the intention to use these anti-personnel…
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Europe has caught a workplace absenteeism bug, turning one of the continent’s biggest advantages into a multi-billion euro strain
Calling in sick from work is not just a one-off episode in Europe. It’s now become a widespread trend among employees, making the “sick man” monicker that’s chased European economies into a reality.
Take France, for instance. The…
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France’s toppled government adds to Europe’s larger political problems : NPR
French lawmakers debate in the National Assembly in Paris Wednesday. A majority of legislators voted to oust Prime Minister…
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Up to 1 in 5 households in Europe experience catastrophic spending because of health-care costs, new WHO digital platform shows
Up to 20% of households across Europe experience catastrophic health spending – costs driven mainly by out-of-pocket payments for medicines – restricting people from paying for other basic needs such as food, housing and heating. This is…
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The beneficiaries of the new Foundation schools in Ukraine visit Madrid for the first time
The Real Madrid Foundation, in collaboration with the Salesian Missions, has welcomed 20 boys and girls to Madrid. They are the beneficiaries of the new social sports schools in Ukraine, co-funded by the European Union, the Salesian Missions and…
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Climate change experts see dark clouds ahead — Harvard Gazette
Climate experts expect a second Trump administration to feature multipronged attacks on recent years’ climate change progress, with battles in the courts, in Congress, and involving the enormous administrative power vested in the presidency.
Supporters of efforts to reduce planet-warming…
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Europe Quietly Prepares for World War III
With warnings swirling over a possible war with Russia in a matter of years, NATO‘s European members have already started laying the groundwork for defenses, should Russian troops set foot on alliance soil.
“Russia is preparing for a war with the…
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Why France’s turmoil is grave concern for Europe
ReutersFrance’s government has toppled, after opposition parties in the French parliament backed a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who used special powers to force through a social security budget on Monday.
That the…
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