Trump to be briefed on range of options in Iran
Category: 3. Europe
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Trump to be briefed on range of options in Iran
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First lady of Cyprus quits charity role amid corruption allegations – POLITICO
The video includes a montage of senior figures filmed apparently describing ways to bypass campaign spending caps with cash donations, and seemingly discussing a scheme allowing businesspeople to access the president and first lady. One segment made reference to helping Russians avoid EU…
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Cyprus Government Faces Controversy Over Viral Video Alleging Improper Funding as EU Presidency Begins
Cyprus has been embroiled in a political controversy after an online video alleging improper campaign funding and possible influence peddling involving President Nikos Christodoulides’ close associates circulated widely on social media, days after the island nation assumed the rotating…
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Europe’s farmers lost the Mercosur battle. They’re still ahead. – POLITICO
The EU’s largest farm lobby, Copa-Cogeca, said Friday that the process of getting the Mercosur deal across the line “erodes trust in European governance, democratic processes and parliamentary scrutiny at a time when institutional credibility is already under strain.”
The group said…
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Nordic officials reportedly dismiss Trump’s Greenland claims – POLITICO
Trump has claimed that Greenland is “covered with Russian and Chinese ships” and argued that the U.S. must take control of the island for national security reasons — rhetoric that has intensified in recent weeks.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide also told Norwegian…
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Von der Leyen to sign Mercosur deal Saturday in Paraguay – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The EU and Mercosur will sign their long-awaited trade agreement on Saturday, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen traveling to Paraguay on Jan. 17 for the signing ceremony.
Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier confirmed von…
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Four killed and 20 more injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine
At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing peace efforts.
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Mandelson calls Epstein friendship a ‘terrible mistake’ but stops short of apologizing to victims – POLITICO
“I want to apologise for a system that refused to hear their voices and did not give them the protection they were entitled to expect,” Mandelson said. “That system gave him protection and not them.”
In the interview, Mandelson also said he never witnessed inappropriate behavior…
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Germany rebukes RFK Jr.’s claims Berlin prosecuted doctors over Covid vaccine – POLITICO
“Anyone who did not wish to offer vaccines for medical, ethical or personal reasons were not criminally liable and did not have to fear penalties,” she said.
Warken added that “criminal prosecution took place only in cases of fraud and forgery of documents, such as the issuing of false…
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Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking immigration parole – POLITICO
Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking immigration parole – POLITICO
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