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US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest
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US Reduces Non-Essential Personnel in Middle East Amid Unrest

USA reduces the presence of personnel not considered essential to the operation in the Middle East – and refers to regional unrest. This is announced by both the US Department of State and the military
Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel
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Greta Thunberg Returns to Sweden After Deportation from Israel

Greta Thunberg is back in Sweden. At Arlanda she was received with applause and a gathering of people with Palestinian flags – after being deported from Israel
Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Energy Talks on Sunday
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Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Energy Talks on Sunday

Iran states that new nuclear energy talks with the USA will be held on Sunday, while the American president announced a previous negotiation day the day before.
Greta Thunberg Expresses Concern for Detained Activists in Paris
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Greta Thunberg Expresses Concern for Detained Activists in Paris

Greta Thunberg has landed in France where she meets the press. She does not know what happens to the other activists
Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Ship Madleen in International Waters
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Turkey Condemns Israel's Interception of Ship Madleen in International Waters

Israel boarded during the night the ship Madleen in international waters and interrupted its journey to Gaza. A "despicable attack", thunders Turkey which has two citizens on board
Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed
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Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was on the ship Madleen which was on its way to Gaza when it was boarded by Israeli forces. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) emphasizes personal responsibility – and that no one is deemed to be in danger
Greta Thunberg's Whereabouts Unknown After Israeli Detention of Activists
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Greta Thunberg's Whereabouts Unknown After Israeli Detention of Activists

The organisation behind the ship to Gaza that was taken away by Israel does not know where Greta Thunberg or the other 11 activists who were on the boat are now. Their place of residence is still unknown, writes Freedom Flotilla in a statement
China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks in London
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China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks in London

It will be Vice Premier He Lifeng who will lead China's delegation to the trade talks in London on Monday. This means that it will be the same team captains on China's and the US's sides as in Switzerland in May
Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support
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Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa
US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
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US Sanctions Four ICC Judges Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Four more judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are being sanctioned by the United States. "These four individuals have actively participated in the ICC's illegitimate and unfounded actions," says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement
US Revokes Visas for Chinese Students in 2023
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US Revokes Visas for Chinese Students in 2023

Visa for Chinese students studying in the USA should "aggressively be revoked", according to the USA's Foreign Minister Marco Rubio.
Ireland Proposes Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlers in West Bank
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Ireland Proposes Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The Irish government will submit a bill to parliament to ban all trade with Israeli settlers on the occupied West Bank considered illegal under international law.
USA Halts Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Review Proposal
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USA Halts Student Visa Interviews Amid Social Media Review Proposal

The Trump administration has ordered that all planned interviews with students seeking visas to the USA be cancelled.
Russian Forces Capture Four Border Towns in Northeastern Ukraine
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Russian Forces Capture Four Border Towns in Northeastern Ukraine

Russian forces are reported to have taken four border towns in Ukraine's northeastern part. But the extensive Russian air raids of the past few days have been scaled down
Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
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Sweden Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

The Government summoned Israel's ambassador to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday morning due to the severe situation in Gaza. We are appalled by the development in Gaza, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Car Drives Into Crowd in Liverpool Injuring 27 Man Arrested
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Car Drives Into Crowd in Liverpool Injuring 27 Man Arrested

A car has driven into a crowd in central Liverpool. 27 injured have been taken to hospital, but no people were killed, according to British police at a press conference
Israeli Actions on Temple Mount Stir Middle East Tensions
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Israeli Actions on Temple Mount Stir Middle East Tensions

Sweden to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Access Concerns
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Sweden to Summon Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Access Concerns

Israel's ambassador will be summoned to the Foreign Ministry, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT. We do not stand up for what the Israeli government is doing, by denying access to Gaza
Sweden Updates Travel Advisory for Western Ukraine
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Sweden Updates Travel Advisory for Western Ukraine

Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting
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Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting

The 31-year-old who is suspected of having shot dead two employees at Israel's embassy in the USA is charged with murder. Israel's Prime Minister promises strengthened security at embassies
Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit
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Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors
EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions
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EU to Review Israel Agreement Over Gaza Actions

The EU Commission is to examine whether Israel's actions in Gaza breach the terms of the EU's cooperation agreement with Israel. But there is as yet no agreement on sanctions against Israeli ministers or settlers
UK-Iran Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After Spy Arrests
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UK-Iran Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After Spy Arrests

The United Kingdom has arrested three suspected spies from Iran. This is followed by diplomatic counter-measures where the countries have summoned each other's diplomats
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