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Scholz backs further support for Ukraine, given it doesn’t hinder Germany’s development
Germany should continue supporting Ukraine, but not at the expense of social and other government programs in Germany, and also in such a way that this does not lead to further “escalation”. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this in a statement “on topical issues of domestic… Continue Reading
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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Russian troops have intensified attacks in multiple sectors of the eastern front, trying to break through Ukraine’s defences in the Donetsk region toward the towns of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk. Continue Reading
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Join Qatar 365 in Marrakech, for the fun and festivities of the 2024 Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture
Qatar 365 travels to Marrakech for the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries. The team hits the red carpet at Fashion Trust Arabia and joins Qatari and Moroccan artist as they participate in an artistic exchange. … Continue Reading
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What causes you to jolt awake right before falling asleep?
It’s one of the oddest sensations you can experience as you’re trying to turn in for the night. Just as you think you’re falling asleep, you suddenly feel as though you’re in a freefall. Your stomach somersaults and your body involuntarily spasms as you lay in bed. Your limbs, or… Continue Reading
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Russia poised for “massive attack” on Ukraine as winter approaches, official warns
Andrii Kovalenko, a senior official at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, announced that Russia has amassed a substantial stockpile of cruise missiles and strategic aviation forces, positioning them for a potential large-scale attack on Ukraine as winter sets in…. Continue Reading
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Russia deploys most capable units to revive assaults in Kursk region
Due to a high casualty toll, the Russian command is pulling to Kursk region the 76th Airborne Assault Division for strengthening assault operations. That’s according to the acting communications chief at the 82nd Bukovyna Brigade, Viktor Kravtsov, Ukrinform… Continue Reading
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Poland's agriculture ministry records 'reservations' over Mercosur deal
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal. Continue Reading
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London Russian TV chef found dead in Belgrade hotel
A Russian TV chef who ran a restaurant in central London has been found dead in Serbia. Alexei Zimin, 52, was an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea in 2014. He had spent his final years exiled in the UK. The 52-year-old ran a cookery show on the Russian NTV… Continue…
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Finland commits €20 mn to boost Ukraine’s school reform, strengthen student welfare amid war
Finland has announced a €20 million commitment to support educational reform in Ukraine, with an additional €500,000 directed toward improving the nation’s school meal programs. The funding, revealed by Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio at the… Continue Reading
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Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether it’s due to fear of cognitive decline or noticing lapses in cognition when we are… Continue Reading
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