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Lithuania hands over equipment to Ukraine as part of demining coalition
Ukraine has received 230 modern vehicles and 240 mine detectors from the Republic of Lithuania as part of the Demining Capability Coalition. The equipment was solemnly handed over in Kyiv on the territory of the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War… Continue Reading
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German Prosecutors Drop Probe Against Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
German prosecutors have dropped a money-laundering investigation into Uzbek-born Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, but he will be required to pay a fine of 4 million euros ($4.36 million), the prosecutor’s office said on November 4. Continue Reading
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EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines – POLITICO
“The people of Moldova have reaffirmed their trust in your leadership, stability and commitment to a European future,” wrote European Council President Charles Michel. Moldova has found itself under enormous pressure since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in… Continue Reading
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The US election’s stakes for global health
An agreement to set nations’ obligations when the next pandemic comes, billions in contributions to international disease control efforts, even U.S. membership in the World Health Organization: Those are the main stakes for global health in tomorrow’s election, according to health policy… Continue Reading
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Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammed cartoon
Eight people have gone on trial in Paris accused of encouraging the killer of Samuel Paty, the teacher who was beheaded on the street outside his school four years ago. Abdoullakh Anzorov, the young man of Chechen origin who wielded the knife, is dead – shot by police in the minutes after his… Continue Reading
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Strong defense of Allies and assistance to Ukraine crucial for NATO’s security
Strengthening the national defense of Allied nations and further military aid to Ukraine is not always easy for governments, but these two areas are crucial for NATO’s security. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this at a joint press conference with German Chancellor… Continue Reading
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Ukraine says it has attacked North Korean troops in Kursk
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukrainian officials said on Monday that their forces had fired at North Korean soldiers in combat for the first time since their deployment by Russia to its western Kursk region…. Continue Reading
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What happens if there’s a tie in the US elections?
What happens if there’s a tie in the US elections? Continue Reading
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What happens if there’s a tie in the US elections?
A constitutional amendment more than two centuries old determines the choice of winner in case of a draw Continue Reading
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NATO’s Rutte says Russian attacks on Europe are ‘intensifying’ – POLITICO
BERLIN — Russia is staging hybrid attacks on other countries as part of its all-out war on Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on a visit to the German capital Monday. “Russia is conducting … an intensifying campaign of hybrid attacks across… Continue Reading
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